Name: Cachet Boutique Hotel NYC
Address: 510 West 42nd Street, Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY 10036, United States of America, 510 West 42nd Street, New York State, NY 10036, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $108 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Hotel Cachet Boutique Hotel NYC

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Comfortable rooms with great details for comfort. The tv system was the best I’ve seen in a hotel. Seamless check in and check out. No hiccups. Love the new breakfast.

James, United States of America

Great location - big room for the area, modern style

Zeeshan, United States of America

The staff were truly the most accommodating group of people I’ve ever met in a NYC HOTEL, and I travel often for work.

Martin, United States of America

The room was decorated very nice and extremely roomy including the bathroom. A lot of choices at the continental breakfast, enjoyed it. There were many outdoor spaces to enjoy as well. We will return for sure.

Kimberly, United States of America

The room it self wasn’t great, Bed was old and bumpy, bed sheet was torn, some lights didn’t work. P.s. it is pet friendly, but they charge you $150

Tomarmk, United States of America

This is a wonderful hotel that we stay at every time we come into the city. That staff is exceptional which add so much value to our stay. The Director of Operations Yujie goes the extra mile to make our stay special every time.

William, United States of America

Very very dirty. Staff mentioned that before they were there it used to be a prostitution hotel. Phones did not work, had to wait for maintenance to fix. Lighting was dim,very dim. Ceiling light never worked. Shower did not have closing doors, ruined brand new sneakers, left them at the front desk. Television was blurry and choppy every 15 minutes. Had to ask for tissues an toilet paper upon entering room. No place to hang clothes, just in the bathroom and the clothes got humidity because of taking hot showers, etc. I will put all of this in reviews, five staff members at front desk and one or two people cleaning, should be the other way around!

Elsi, United States of America

Location is really good. We walked to the Time Square, theaters, and restaurants in ~20min. CVS downstairs. Police department across the street. Several markets one or two blocks away. No heavy traffic in front of the hotel, so it's easy to call a uber or taxi.

Jiayu, United States of America

Clean, nice staff, breakfast and coffee was good. Good value.

Bridget, United States of America

Bed was comfortable!!! Bathroom and room was beautiful!

Destini, United States of America

8.5

Great location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Comfortable rooms with great details for comfort. The tv system was the best I’ve seen in a hotel. Seamless check in and check out. No hiccups. Love the new breakfast.”

James United States of America
“Great location - big room for the area, modern style”

Zeeshan United States of America
“The staff were truly the most accommodating group of people I’ve ever met in a NYC HOTEL, and I travel often for work.”

Martin United States of America
“The room was decorated very nice and extremely roomy including the bathroom. A lot of choices at the continental breakfast, enjoyed it. There were many outdoor spaces to enjoy as well. ”

Kimberly United States of America
“The room it self wasn’t great, Bed was old and bumpy, bed sheet was torn, some lights didn’t work. P.s. it is pet friendly, but they charge you $150”

Tomarmk United States of America
“This is a wonderful hotel that we stay at every time we come into the city. That staff is exceptional which add so much value to our stay. ”

William United States of America
“Very very dirty. Staff mentioned that before they were there it used to be a prostitution hotel. Phones did not work, had to wait for maintenance to fix. Lighting was dim,very dim. ”

Elsi United States of America
“Location is really good. We walked to the Time Square, theaters, and restaurants in ~20min. CVS downstairs. Police department across the street. Several markets one or two blocks away. ”

Jiayu United States of America
“Clean, nice staff, breakfast and coffee was good. Good value.”

Bridget United States of America
“Bed was comfortable!!! Bathroom and room was beautiful!”

Destini United States of America

Stay in the Heart of New York –

The Cachet Boutique Hotel NYC in Hell's Kitchen offers rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is 0.7 mi to Times Square, the Theater District and the 42nd Street underground station.

The rooms at Cachet Boutique Hotel NYC feature a free WiFi, a 42” flat-screen TV a mini-bar with locally curated snacks and beverages. The private bathrooms have free toiletries and micro fiber bathrobes.

Guests of Cachet Boutique Hotel NYC can enjoy the sundeck and outdoor event space as well as the wellness center that features a gym. The lobby hosts art exhibits.

The Javits Center is 2,450 feet from the property. Rockefeller Center and Lincoln Center are 0.9 mi from Cachet Boutique Hotel NYC. Bryant Park and Hudson Yards are 0.8 mi away. Chelsea Art Gallery is 1.2 mi from the hotel.

Hell's Kitchen is a great choice for travelers interested in sightseeing, theater and entertainment.

This is our guests' favorite part of New York, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in sightseeing, theater and entertainment – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
0.3 miles
Restaurant Row
0.4 miles
42nd Street – Port Authority Bus Terminal
0.4 miles
New York Times Building
0.4 miles
The Majestic Theatre
0.5 miles
Madame Tussauds New York
0.5 miles
Richard Rodgers Theatre
0.5 miles
PlayStation Theater
0.5 miles
Minskoff Theatre
0.6 miles
34th Street – Penn Station
0.6 miles

Closest Airports

LaGuardia Airport
6.6 miles
Newark Liberty International Airport
10.7 miles
John F. Kennedy International Airport
13.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location was great, the linen was exquisite...!”

Ayanda

South Africa

7.5

“Great location to explore the city and comfortable rooms”

Sibylle101

Belgium

8.7

“Funky modern decor. The staff are outstandingly friendly and wanting to serve. Great bar and restaurant. Just 5 minutes walk to the bus and train station and...”

Mike

Australia

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1 Restaurant On Site

Treadwell Park

Food: American

Open for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cachet Boutique Hotel NYC accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Guests must be at least 21 years or older to check-in.

Please note, the resort fee includes the following:
Daily continental Breakfast for 2
2 Bottled Waters Daily
Unlimited Worldwide Calls
Wifi

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Comfortable rooms with great details for comfort. The tv system was the best I’ve seen in a hotel. Seamless check in and check out. No hiccups. Love the new breakfast. ”

James

United States of America

“The room was decorated very nice and extremely roomy including the bathroom. A lot of choices at the continental breakfast, enjoyed it. There were many outdoor spaces to enjoy as well. We will return for sure.”

Kimberly

“This is a wonderful hotel that we stay at every time we come into the city. That staff is exceptional which add so much value to our stay. The Director of Operations Yujie goes the extra mile to make our stay special every time.”

William

“Very very dirty. Staff mentioned that before they were there it used to be a prostitution hotel. Phones did not work, had to wait for maintenance to fix. Lighting was dim,very dim. Ceiling light never worked. Shower did not have closing doors, ruined brand new sneakers, left them at the front desk. Television was blurry and choppy every 15 minutes. Had to ask for tissues an toilet paper upon entering room. No place to hang clothes, just in the bathroom and the clothes got humidity because of taking hot showers, etc. I will put all of this in reviews, five staff members at front desk and one or two people cleaning, should be the other way around!”

Elsi

“Location is really good. We walked to the Time Square, theaters, and restaurants in ~20min. CVS downstairs. Police department across the street. Several markets one or two blocks away. No heavy traffic in front of the hotel, so it's easy to call a uber or taxi.”

Jiayu

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Reviewed: January 16, 2019

Alison
Australia

2 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Room was quite small and there wasn't really anywhere suitable for the luggage. Not much space for personal items like laptops etc either.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

James
United States of America
Age group: 45 – 54

4 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The heat didn’t work great in the room. But the bed was warm and the linens were cozy and warm.
Comfortable rooms with great details for comfort. The tv system was the best I’ve seen in a hotel. Seamless check in and check out. No hiccups. Love the new breakfast.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Renata
United Kingdom
9.2

“I would recommend this place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom was just bit too narrow and maybe a big mirror in the bedroom rather then the bathroom as it got steamed up with showering and we had no mirror to look into until the steam was gone .
I like staying in this hotel because the location was good , nice staff on reception , we could walk anywhere from there and it was good value for money . We booked queens bed and it was massive so we had plenty of space . We managed to get complimentary breakfast as a bonus before Christmas while we stayed there .There was not hotel restaurant but plenty of places to eat nearby.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 12, 2019

Jens
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Styling was a bit weird, lighting not thought through as one of the rooms in my suite had no light installation at all. furniture and solutions felt a bit cheap, although I could see what styling they were aiming for. The lack of room service was also a small issue for me.
Location, big rooms, cool reception and leisure areas, very helpful staff. Nice and clean

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Zeeshan
United States of America
7.5

“Good value for the location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Great location - big room for the area, modern style

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Fikile
South Africa
Age group: 45 – 54
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Location and friendliness of the staff

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 31, 2018

Martin
United States of America

2 helpful votes
10

“Easily the best location, staff, and accommodations in midtown for the price point!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little more hot water ;)
The staff were truly the most accommodating group of people I’ve ever met in a NYC HOTEL, and I travel often for work.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 30, 2018

Bridie
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was small with minimal facilities eg no iron no kettle, little room for three peoples luggage. Pillows very old and lumpy. Heating came on very loudly every hour and kept us up, we ended up turning off the heating so we could sleep but the room became stuffy.
Great location Awesome breakfast included Friendly staff

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 28, 2018

Kimberly
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was decorated very nice and extremely roomy including the bathroom. A lot of choices at the continental breakfast, enjoyed it. There were many outdoor spaces to enjoy as well. We will return for sure.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 27, 2018

TomaRmk
United States of America
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff was very friendly and location was good.
The room it self wasn’t great, Bed was old and bumpy, bed sheet was torn, some lights didn’t work. P.s. it is pet friendly, but they charge you $150

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 24, 2018

Nilofar
United States of America
3.8

“Poor”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The heater in the room very loud. The bed very uncomfortable and make noise. Bathroom cold. The tab clog. Less towel not enough cream and shower gel product.
Location is great. Great breakfast

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 22, 2018

Big
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lighting in the room could be brighter. This is a small nitpick. Everything else was wonderful.
The open space in the courtyard. The rooms are nice. Great place for photos.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 20, 2018

Emma
United Kingdom
5.4

Fair
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My room was never cleaned properly, the toiletries were never replaced, my air conditioner woke me up through out the evening because of how loud it is. Some of the staff were unprofessional (someone was manning breakfast and on FaceTime! Others on the phone whilst at work too). The breakfast service is not even in a restaurant. All of these things just do not add up to 4 stars, with 4 starts I would have expected hot food! will not be recommending or staying again.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 18, 2018

Peter
Belgium

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Great location, super comfortable bed, but not enough cachet for the price.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
Continental breakfast in an atmosphere-less, windowless room; dark public spaces and loud music; views from the rooms; limited privacy unless the night blind is drawn and ugly views on to internal spaces. Noise from adjoining room through the door was very noticeable. Overall lacked the real service and charm of a Boutique hotel
Great room (301), separate living area, really comfortable bed; helpful check-in staff and good room service; missing second bathrobe replaced in minutes; good car service to Newark airport ($99 + tip), though a bit pricey. Good location. 10 minutes walk to Time Square and less to Subway.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 17, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
7.1

Good
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
On two nights of my three night stay there was a very loud event either in one of the hotel facilities or next door. Went on until 3:00am.
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Stayed in December 2018

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	Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds 2 full beds	Show prices
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	Deluxe King Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features toiletries, Martino Cartier® hairdryer, rain shower, robes and a mini-bar. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features a pillow-top king bed, toiletries, rain shower, Martino Cartier® hairdryer, robes and a mini-bar. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite features air conditioning and bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite with Terrace 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has air conditioning, bathrobe and flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Presidential Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite features a bathrobe and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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