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Hotel 50 Bowery, part of Hyatt\u2019s Joie de Vivre collection, is a boutique hotel located in the heart of New York City\u2019s Chinatown. With a great location and thoughtful design, it\u2019s become one of my favorite hotels in New York. I\u2019ve now stayed here on four different occasions, so I want to sum up my experience for those who are curious about this property.<\/p>\n

The hotel does a great job of blending into its vibrant neighborhood and embracing the culture. This is reflected not only in the design but also in the neighborhood walking tours that are part of the hotel\u2019s regularly scheduled activities for guests.<\/p>\n

Of course, the location might not be ideal for folks who want to be in the center of the city and close to tourist sights like Central Park and Times Square. But if you appreciate being in the few remaining neighborhoods that still have plenty of locals living and working there, the Hotel 50 Bowery is a great choice.<\/p>\n

Plus, it\u2019s steps from Little Italy and within walking distance of public transportation. Without further ado, here\u2019s a detailed 50 Bowery review based on my experience staying at this property.<\/p>\n

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Hotel 50 Bowery rates<\/h2>\n

Hotel 50 Bowery is a Category 5 Hyatt<\/a> hotel, requiring 17,000-23,000 points per night. However, the paid rates<\/a> are pretty reasonable so it\u2019s not the best place to redeem points.<\/p>\n

The first three times I stayed at the 50 Bowery, I booked directly through Hyatt and paid less than $200 per night. When I stayed there with my family two years ago and applied a Hyatt Suite Upgrade award<\/a>, I only paid $140 per night. This property is definitely a great option for budget travelers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Hotel 50 Bowery exterior<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My most recent stay was in January 2025 and I booked a three-night stay through Hyatt Prive<\/a>. The Prive rate was around $35 cheaper and included free breakfast<\/a>, a room upgrade, and a $75 property credit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Booking through Prive was easy. I just texted my travel agent friend Jon<\/a>, and he made the reservation for me. He already had my card and Hyatt number on file from an earlier booking. He booked it quickly and the reservation soon appeared on my Hyatt account. And yes, I earned points and elite night credits from this stay.<\/p>\n

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Bowery 50 hotel location<\/h2>\n

The Hotel 50 Bowery is located in New York City\u2019s Chinatown, close to great restaurants, attractions, and transportation. There\u2019s a bus stop right outside and a subway station a few blocks away. I personally love the neighborhood. While it can be loud during the day, there is something so magical about walking through the winding streets of Chinatown at night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Chinatown at night<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A few of my favorite places to visit when I stay here include Doyers Street, with its vibrantly painted streets. Once dubbed \u201cMurder Alley\u201d for its rampant crime, Doyers is now a quaint street with boba shops and cafes. The street is always painted in vibrant colors and I love stopping by to see how the design has changed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There is also a Xian Famous Foods around the corner from the 50 Bowery, serving up some of the best lamb noodles you\u2019ll ever have. From here, you can easily walk to SoHo, Little Italy, the Lower East Side, and more. Plus, the Manhattan Bridge is steps from the hotel \u2013 perfect if you want to hop over to Brooklyn.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Check-in<\/h2>\n

The check-in process has always been seamless, with the welcoming staff setting a positive tone for the stay. The staff always acknowledged my Hyatt status (either Discoverist or Explorist) and thanked me for choosing to stay here again. Every time I\u2019ve checked into this hotel, the staff has pro-actively offered late checkout, which is always nice. I tend to fly in early AM and leave at night, so this benefit is very useful.<\/p>\n

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Hyatt 50 Bowery lobby<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They also do a good job of remembering to provide a welcome amenity, explaining any benefits that are included in the stay, and pointing out the weekly activity calendar. It includes fun things like neighborhood walking tours, puppy pilates, and martial arts classes \u2013 it\u2019s a great way for the hotel to integrate guests into the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

During my most recent stay, the agent gave me a choice between rooms on three different floors. I picked one of the 18th because I prefer to be high up (less road noise).\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Phone booth by the elevators<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hyatt Globalist benefits<\/h2>\n

As Hyatt Globalist members, I was greeted with four complimentary bottles of water and a detailed explanation of elite benefits. Here\u2019s a complete list of benefits Hyatt Globalist members receive when staying at 50 Bowery:<\/p>\n