four hotels within 1 mile of the UN Headquarters in Midtown East, ranked by walking distance. The list covers luxury and mid-range options across Tudor City, Murray Hill, and the 42nd Street corridor.
How we ranked hotels near United Nations Headquarters
Walking distance to the UN complex at First Avenue and 42nd Street drove every ranking decision. Hotels beyond 1 mile were excluded regardless of quality. Within the same distance band, a higher star rating moved a hotel up, and verified sustainability credentials settled the closest calls. The result is a short list where every property is close enough to walk to a morning session at the General Assembly without hailing a cab.
Quick comparison: hotels near the UN
| Hotel | Guest score | Stars | Walk to UN | Neighborhood | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza | Not listed | 4 | 2 min (0.1 mi) | Tudor City / UN Plaza | None verified |
| The Westin New York Grand Central | 8.7 (1,201 reviews) | 4 | 8 min (0.4 mi) | Midtown East | Marriott Serve 360 program |
| Grand Hyatt New York | Not listed | 4 | 10 min (0.5 mi) | Midtown East | Hyatt's World of Care program |
| Kimberly Hotel | 9.6 (374 reviews) | 3 | 12 min (0.6 mi) | Midtown East / Murray Hill | None verified |
| EVEN Hotel New York - Midtown East by IHG | 8.8 (1,629 reviews) | 4 | 14 min (0.7 mi) | Midtown East | None verified |
Getting around from these hotels
- The 4, 5, 6, and 7 trains at Grand Central–42nd Street connect you to most of Manhattan in under 20 minutes.
- The M15 bus runs along First Avenue and stops directly in front of the UN visitor entrance on 46th Street.
- If you have a morning meeting at the UN, hotels on 44th or 45th Street put you within a 5-minute walk of the visitor screening area.
- Midtown East street parking is scarce on weekdays. If you're driving, budget for a garage at roughly $40–$60 per day.
Neighborhood guide: where you'll be staying
Tudor City sits on a raised platform above 42nd Street, one block west of First Avenue, and gives guests a quieter residential feel despite being steps from the UN. Murray Hill, running from roughly 34th to 40th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues, skews slightly more affordable and has a dense concentration of restaurants along Third Avenue. The broader Midtown East corridor around Grand Central Terminal is the most transit-connected part of this area, with the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S trains all converging at 42nd Street. All three neighborhoods are flat and walkable, which matters when you're covering the distance between a hotel on 45th Street and the UN's visitor entrance on 46th Street.
The hotels
The Westin New York Grand Central
212 East 42nd Street
8.71,201 reviews
7 min walk to Grand Central–42nd Street (4/5/6/7/S)This property occupies the same building complex as the UN itself, making it the closest hotel to United Nations Headquarters in New York City and the natural first choice for delegates and visitors who need to minimize travel time
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The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, New York
8.11,845 reviews
Participates in Marriott's Serve 360 program, which tracks energy and water reduction targets across properties2 min walk to Grand Central–42nd Street (4/5/6/7/S)
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EVEN Hotel New York - Midtown East by IHG
221 East 44th Street
8.81,629 reviews
At 221 East 44th Street the hotel is roughly a third of a mile from the United Nations visitor entrance, a level walk east along 44th Street.An 8.8 guest score across 1,629 reviews, and in-room fitness equipment is the brand's defining feature if you would rather not use a shared gym.
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The Kimberly Hotel
145 E 50th St, New York, New York, 10022, New York
9.6374 reviews
3 min walk to 51st Street (6)At 0.6 miles from the UN and priced below the surrounding luxury properties, the Kimberly fills the mid-range slot on this list and offers suite-style rooms with kitchenettes, which suits longer stays tied to multi-day UN sessions
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to United Nations Headquarters in New York City?＋
The Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza is the closest hotel, sitting about 0.1 miles from the UN entrance. The building shares the same complex as the UN Secretariat, so guests can walk to the visitor screening area in roughly 2 minutes.
What neighborhoods are these hotels in?＋
The hotels on this list sit in Tudor City, Midtown East, and the blocks immediately surrounding Grand Central Terminal. Tudor City is the quietest of the three, while the Midtown East corridor around 42nd Street offers the most transit options.
Is there a mid-range hotel option near the UN?＋
Yes. The Kimberly Hotel on East 50th Street is the most affordable property on this list. It offers suite-style rooms with kitchenettes at prices that typically run below the surrounding four-star properties, and it sits 0.6 miles from the UN entrance.
What subway lines serve these hotels?＋
Most hotels on this list are within a short walk of Grand Central–42nd Street, which is served by the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S trains. The Kimberly Hotel is closest to the 51st Street station on the 6 line. From Grand Central, you can reach most of Manhattan in under 20 minutes.
Can I walk from these hotels to the UN General Assembly building?＋
All four hotels are within walking distance of the UN complex. The closest is EVEN Hotel New York Midtown East on East 44th Street, roughly a third of a mile east of the visitor entrance. The farthest is The Westin New York at Times Square, which is about a mile west and better suited to a trip that mixes UN business with Midtown theatre.
Do any of these hotels have verified sustainability programs?＋
Two hotels on this list have documented sustainability programs. The Westin New York Grand Central participates in Marriott's Serve 360 initiative, and the Grand Hyatt New York participates in Hyatt's World of Care program. The other three hotels have no verified sustainability credentials at the time of publication.
