Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
4-star hotel · Greenwich Village, New York
Long Weekend score
Good2 serious reports in 294 reviews: a physical hazard (2)
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in New York are rated 8.4 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 73% of New York hotels
- 74% of guest comments are praise
- 93% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 73% of New York hotels. Compared with 819 hotels in New York. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 74% of guest comments are praise. 551 praise, 194 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 93% of guest photos show no damage. 56 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $363 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $232
- 2 min walkto the nearest station
- 294 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- A station within walking distanceA station is 133 m away
- Location189 praise · 0 complain
- Staff164 praise · 18 complain
- Food45 praise · 1 complain
- Breakfast16 praise · 2 complain
Against
- Room size72 complain · 10 praise
- Room condition28 complain · 7 praise
- Value25 complain · 10 praise
- Heating and air conditioningcomplaints falling: 27.2 in 100 a year ago, 8.0 now39 of 294 guests
- Complaints the hotel left unresolvedcomplaints falling: 9.9 in 100 a year ago, 4.7 now18 of 294 guests
What guests reported
What guests say
294 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: location (189 guests). Weakest: room size, where 72 of the 82 who mention it complain.
Location1890Strength
we loved our location in Greenwich Village with awesome access to so many attractions within walking distance.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Charming hotel with great location, we will return.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Food451Strength
The chicken experience was incredible super friendly staff, coffee tea and water complementary plus a great restaurant thank you for making this stay amazing so far.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The restaurant was great as well.
Tripadvisor, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staffcomplaints rising: 1.2 in 100 a year ago, 8.0 now16418Strength
Great service from everyone on staff.
Tripadvisor, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Staff is friendly and they offer complimentary water all day accessible without having to ask.
Tripadvisor, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Rude front desk service by Chris upon check-in.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Breakfast162Strength
Very comfortable, excellent staff and good breakfast
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Breakfast the next day was even better than lunch the previous day, I had the steak and eggs and before I knew it, it was gone lol.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Dinner there was good though small menu but two days in a row they didn't have what we ordered off the menu for breakfast so skip that.
Tripadvisor, April 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Beds194Mostly good
Soft carpet in the room, various amenities, comfortable bed.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
We have stayed at Walker Hotel many times..Never have we had a bad experience The view of the city from our room, comfort of the bed and excellent shower, and a wonderful dining location.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
My husband didn't find the bed to be super comfortable, but I thought it was pretty good.
Tripadvisor, April 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Views164Mostly good
Had a great view even though we didn’t spend extra for it.
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Clean room, beautiful view and friendly staff.
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Although I paid to upgrade my room (306) it was still a bit cramped and there was really no view as the window was blocked by the ornamental entrance.
Tripadvisor, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Cleanliness4922Mostly good
The room was small but comfortable, clean, and the A/C worked great!
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
My room was small, but clean with a nice bathroom.
Tripadvisor, April 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The room is too small and dirty.
Google, November 2025, rated 1/5 by this guest
Quiet at nightcomplaints falling: 8.6 in 100 a year ago, 5.2 now2618Split
Very loud air conditioning, cleaning of the room was very late during the day, we used 5-6 pm for changing day outfits to night outfits and that resulted in our room not being cleaned twice.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The first night was a bit loud because our room was located by the elevators.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
A/C noisy , but no more than other hotels.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Value1025Weak spot
Disappointing, not worth the price.
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
room is too small for the price (tried upgrading both before and during the trip).
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
I expected a little bit more for the price.
Booking network, October 2025, rated 7/10 by this guest
Room condition728Weak spot
It definitely needs some renovation.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
shabby,smelly,no where near the 4 Stars they claim.Of you want Village grunge,and are young enough to.think that 50,s retro is special ,place for you.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 4/10 by this guest
meget god placering men små og gamle værelser
Booking network, May 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Room size1072Weak spot
It is pricey and the room I was in was small, but that’s NYC.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
A doll's closet, a subway-sized bathroom.
Google, April 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Over one dozen rooms for a wedding weekend One guest’s room was 60 degrees and all they offered was a space heater in a room the size of a matchbox.
Booking network, October 2025, rated 6/10 by this guest
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 881 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: heating and air conditioning, in 39 of 294 reviews.
Heating and air conditioningcomplaints falling: 27.2 in 100 a year ago, 8.0 now39 of 2941 in 8 reviews
I have had trouble with windows working properly and also with regulating room temperature.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The entire hotel has no heat right now.
Google, November 2025, rated 1/5 by this guest
Complaints the hotel left unresolvedcomplaints falling: 9.9 in 100 a year ago, 4.7 now18 of 2941 in 16 reviews
The room was very hot, and when I initially expressed the need for a fan, it was not honored.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
When we asked the desk to have someone look at it, they said they would send someone but it wasn't fixed.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 5/10 by this guest
Something broken in the room18 of 2941 in 16 reviews
Charger on bedside lamp not functional.
Booking network, October 2025, rated 7/10 by this guest
Amenities inside the room need further improvement: the handle of the window was broken and air flowed inside.
Booking network, November 2025, rated 9/10 by this guest
Mould or dampcomplaints falling: 7.4 in 100 a year ago, 1.9 now10 of 2941 in 29 reviews
Very small and smelt damp/mouldy.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Small room which we expected, but it was dark and damp.
Booking network, July 2025, rated 6/10 by this guest
Unexpected charges and refunds8 of 2941 in 37 reviews
They charged me a "provisional" fee at check-in, and two months later they still haven't refunded my money.
Google, October 2025, rated 1/5 by this guest
The facility fee charge is a scam.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Problems in the bathroom7 of 2941 in 42 reviews
The location was right for us, we appreciated the great staff and we were comfortable.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Also, the shower doesn’t drain.
Google, April 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Serious reports
2 in 294 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
A physical hazard2 of 294 reviews
The lighting in the room was very poor and when attempting to turn on one of the lamps it actually gave me a mild electrical shock.
Booking network, July 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
4 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (7%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: restaurant (1), bar (4), private balcony (5).
The hotel says it has no swimming pool, spa or hot tub.
Price, place and rooms
Price
$363 is a typical night, from 305 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost 6% more than weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Jan 2027, $271Dearest month: Dec 2026, $527
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- Kayak$709
- Super.com$720
- deals.goseek.com$741
- hotelsinamerica.com$767
- evendo.com$785
- h-en.reserving.com$788
- billabook.com$810
- travelup.com$836
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
The nearest station is 133 m away by road, about 2 minutes on foot.
- Nearest shop: Dainobu1 min walk95 m by road
- Nearest station2 min walk133 m by road
- Nearest main road: Broadway516 m
- The Empire State Building25 min walk1.9 km by road
- Times Square2.5 km
- Rockefeller Center3.0 km
- The Brooklyn Bridge4.2 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
14 room types, from 17 to 21 m².
- Queen Room (The Grove)17 m²Sleeps 2
- Room Selected at Check-In17 m²Sleeps 22 Double bed + 1 Queen bed
- Waverly King17 m²Sleeps 2
- Grove Queen Empire View17 m²Sleeps 2A view, going by the room's name
- Room (The Bedford)19 m²Sleeps 3
- Bedford Double City View19 m²Sleeps 2A view, going by the room's name
The other 8 room types
- Double Room with Two Double Beds (The Bedford)19 m²Sleeps 2
- Barrow Queen19 m²Sleeps 2
- Hudson Queen20 m²Sleeps 2Balcony in its photos
- Walker Terrace20 m²Sleeps 21 Queen bedBathtub in its photosBalcony
- Walker Accessible21 m²Sleeps 21 Queen Bed
- Double Room - Disability Access21 m²Sleeps 2
- Room, City View (The Grove)Not statedSleeps 21 Queen BedA view, going by the room's name
- Room, City View (The Bedford)Not statedSleeps 2A view, going by the room's name
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 9 out of 10. 73% of the 819 hotels in New York are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.4.
Every review site, out of 100
18 Google reviewers ticked "Quiet", yet 18 guests complain about noise.
If room size matters to you
Here, 72 of the 82 guests who mention room size complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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The nearest first, with our score for each.
How we know
294 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 12 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 711 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 294 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 172 older, 32 in other languages, 208 with a score but no words and 5 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 165 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 6 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 11 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.