Five 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 broke any remaining ties. 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 | Stars | Walk to UN | Neighborhood | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza | 4 | 2 min (0.1 mi) | Tudor City / UN Plaza | None verified |
| The Westin New York Grand Central | 4 | 8 min (0.4 mi) | Midtown East | Marriott Serve 360 program |
| Grand Hyatt New York | 4 | 10 min (0.5 mi) | Midtown East | Hyatt's World of Care program |
| Kimberly Hotel | 3 | 12 min (0.6 mi) | Midtown East / Murray Hill | None verified |
| The Roosevelt Hotel New York | 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
Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
One United Nations Plaza, New York
7.82,240 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
8.11,842 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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New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of Americas, New York
7.42,931 reviews
4 min walk to Grand Central–42nd Street (4/5/6/7/S)The Roosevelt's address on 45th Street between Madison and Vanderbilt Avenues puts it 0.7 miles from the UN entrance, and its historic full-service format with large meeting spaces makes it a practical choice for delegations or press groups attending General Assembly events
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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 five hotels are within walking distance. The closest, the Millennium Hilton One UN Plaza, takes about 2 minutes on foot. The farthest, the Roosevelt Hotel, takes about 14 minutes. The walk from any of these properties is flat and straightforward along 42nd or 45th Street to First Avenue.
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.
