Washington Jefferson Hotel

What Washington Jefferson Hotel does

Washington Jefferson Hotel operates a single budget-friendly lodging property at 318 W 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan's Theater District, positioning itself as an affordable alternative to higher-priced Midtown hotels while leveraging proximity to Broadway theaters, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park. The company is owned and operated by Triumph Hotels, a private hospitality management group that runs six sister properties across Manhattan (Edison, Frederick, Belleclaire, Iroquois, The Evelyn). Revenue is generated primarily from room and suite rentals across multiple rate tiers, supplemented by on-site dining at Uogashi — a Japanese sushi and omakase restaurant operating Monday through Saturday evenings — and packaged offerings such as Triumph Exclusives, Stay Longer and Save More (up to 20% off three-plus night stays), and Rise and Dine breakfast-inclusive packages.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, relying on the hotel's own website (wjhotel.com), phone reservations, email, and a centralized Triumph Hotels booking platform, with a stated lowest-rate guarantee designed to reduce OTA dependency. Distribution extends through the Triumph Hotels sister-property network for cross-referrals and a partnership with Streetwise New York Tours offering complimentary neighborhood walking tours. The technology stack is described as standard hotel property management and reservation systems with no proprietary features or AI capabilities; marketing is multi-channel, spanning organic social (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter under the Triumph Hotels brand), SEO, email/newsletter capture, and paid digital advertising tracked via third-party pixels.

The property targets two primary customer segments: leisure and vacation travelers seeking affordable Theater District accommodations (primary) and business travelers visiting Midtown Manhattan (secondary). Customer concentration is structurally low given the per-stay nature of hotel bookings, and the business has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, or geographic expansion signals in the source data, indicating a mature, single-asset operating profile within a larger six-property portfolio.

Name

Washington Jefferson Hotel

Legal name

Washington Jefferson Hotel

Website

https://wjhotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Washington Jefferson Hotel is a single budget-friendly hotel at 318 W 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan's Theater District, operated by Triumph Hotels and serving leisure and business travelers seeking affordable lodging near Broadway and Times Square.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Limited-Service Hotels (THAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Midtown manhattan lodging
• Theater district hotel
• Budget-friendly hotel
• Business travel lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Rentals: The primary revenue stream comes from renting hotel rooms and suites to guests visiting NYC's Theater District. Rooms are offered at various price points with direct booking benefits and promotional packages.
2. Food and Beverage - Uogashi Restaurant: On-site Japanese restaurant offering sushi, omakase, and Japanese seafood. Dinner service Monday through Saturday, 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Revenue from restaurant dining operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Washington Jefferson Hotel operates a single hotel property in Midtown Manhattan's Theater District, offering cozy and comfortable rooms and suites to leisure and business travelers visiting New York City. The hotel provides essential guest amenities, on-site Japanese dining at the Uogashi restaurant, and promotional rate programs including direct booking benefits, extended stay discounts, and breakfast packages. The property is one of six sister hotels operated under the Triumph Hotels portfolio.

Product overview

Washington Jefferson Hotel is a budget-friendly hotel offering a unified hospitality product centered on accommodations in Midtown Manhattan's Theater District. The core offering consists of hotel rooms and suites complemented by on-site dining at Uogashi Japanese restaurant. Additional value-added services include rate programs (Triumph Exclusives, Stay Longer and Save More, Rise and Dine) and a walking tour partnership with Streetwise New York Tours. The hotel is part of the Triumph Hotels portfolio of six sister properties throughout Manhattan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Washington Jefferson Hotel Accommodations Cozy, comfortable hotel rooms and suites offering accommodations in Midtown Manhattan's Theater District for leisure and business travelers visiting New York City.
• Uogashi Restaurant On-site Japanese restaurant at Washington Jefferson Hotel offering freshly imported sushi, omakase, and Japanese seafood for hotel guests and the public, with dinner service Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Streetwise New York ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington Jefferson Hotel and Triumph Hotels have partnered with Streetwise New York Tours to offer complimentary walking tours of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods. Tours are available from Hotel Edison and all six sister hotels throughout the city, including Times Square to TriBeCa to Upper West Side routes.
• Uogashi RestaurantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUogashi is the on-site Japanese restaurant at the Washington Jefferson Hotel, offering freshly imported sushi, omakase, and Japanese seafood. Dinner service Monday through Saturday, 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. The restaurant is a key amenity for hotel guests seeking quality dining without leaving the property.
• Triumph HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington Jefferson Hotel is owned and operated by Triumph Hotels, a hospitality management company with six hotel properties across New York City. Triumph Hotels manages reservations, marketing, and operations for the Washington Jefferson Hotel. Sister properties include Edison Hotel (Times Square), Frederick Hotel (Tribeca), Hotel Belleclaire (Upper West Side), Iroquois Hotel (Midtown), and The Evelyn (NoMad).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• citizenM New York Times Square: Tech-forward, affordable-luxury hotel in Times Square targeting leisure and business travelers seeking design at a moderate price point. Comparable on Manhattan location and budget-aware but design-conscious positioning.
• Edison Hotel (Triumph Hotels sister property): Sister property within the same Triumph Hotels portfolio, also positioned as a budget-friendly Times Square / Theater District hotel. Directly comparable on location, target customer, pricing tier, and brand-level marketing infrastructure.
• Row NYC: Large budget-to-mid-scale Times Square hotel aimed at high-volume tourist traffic with on-site F&B. Comparable on Times Square Theater District location and tourist-segment focus.
• Pod Hotels: NYC-based compact / budget hotel brand with multiple Manhattan locations targeting cost-conscious urban travelers. Comparable on price tier, micro-room format, and digitally savvy target customer.
• Yotel New York: Compact, technology-led hotel near Times Square targeting price-sensitive travelers with efficient rooms and self-service amenities. Comparable on urban budget-tier positioning and experiential differentiation.
• Hotel Belleclaire (Triumph Hotels sister property): Triumph Hotels' Upper West Side property sharing brand, central reservations, and direct-booking program. Comparable on operating model, though located in a different Manhattan neighborhood.
• Hotel Iroquois (Triumph Hotels sister property): Triumph Hotels' Midtown Manhattan property sharing the same parent, central reservation system, and 'Triumph Exclusives' direct-booking program. Highly comparable on operating model and Manhattan location.
• Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Times Square: Chain-affiliated limited-service hotel in the Theater District catering to leisure and business travelers seeking reliable, budget-friendly accommodations. Comparable on price tier, location, and limited-service operating model.
• Hudson Hotel: Midtown Manhattan hotel on the edge of the Theater District historically positioned as an affordable, design-led option for younger travelers. Comparable on location and value-tier positioning.

Emerging players

• The Jane Hotel: West Side Manhattan budget-friendly hotel with a distinctive historic identity and small-room format. Comparable on price tier and aspirational / experiential positioning, though outside the Theater District.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WJHotel
• Facebookfacebook.com/WJHotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/triumphhotels

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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