Editorial take
Who should book Walker Hotel Greenwich Village?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Walker Hotel Greenwich Village for a practical reason: Couples, terraces and views, walking, Village and Chelsea. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want budget rates or a midtown sightseeing base. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is Walker Hotel Greenwich Village?
West 13th Street sits on the northern edge of Greenwich Village, within easy walking distance of Union Square, Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.
Nearby
Union Square, Washington Square Park, the Meatpacking District, Chelsea and the West Village.
Closest subway
14 St-Union Sq, and 14 St on the F and M
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Walker Hotel Greenwich Village might feel special.
What it is known for
- The hotel occupies the former Guardian Life Building, dating from around 1911.
- Select rooms have private terraces, with views of either the Empire State Building or One World Trade Center depending on which way they face.
- Interiors are done in a romantic Art Deco idiom rather than the pared-back style most new Village hotels choose.
New York moments
- Society Cafe, the hotel's market-to-table American restaurant, is led by executive chef Manuel Gonzalez Charles.
On screen
- A restored building whose appeal is the interiors and the terraces rather than screen history.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Which rooms have the Empire State Building view?
Only some of the terrace rooms, and others face One World Trade Center instead. Both are good, but if you want a specific one you need to ask when booking.
Is West 13th Street convenient?
Yes. It is a short walk to Union Square for the subway, and equally close to Chelsea, the Meatpacking District and Washington Square Park.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.