Washington Square Hotel

What Washington Square Hotel does

Washington Square Hotel is a historic boutique hotel located at 103 Waverly Place in the heart of Greenwich Village, New York City, operating continuously since 1902 (originally as Hotel Earle, renamed in 1986). The property offers eight distinct room categories ranging from standard Double and Twin rooms through Deluxe King and Quad configurations to Executive King and Penthouse suites, all featuring Art Deco architecture, original artwork, C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, and modern in-room technology (LCD TV, complimentary Wi-Fi). The hotel also operates (currently under renovation) the on-site North Square restaurant, and sells gift certificates in $150–$500 denominations applicable to rooms, meals, or services. It is family-owned by the Paul family (who acquired it in 1973), led by CEO Judy Paul since 1998, and is affiliated with the Library Hotel Collection.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion, with the primary booking engine (book.b4checkin.com), toll-free and local phone reservations, and TripAdvisor as the principal third-party discovery channel. Marketing is concentrated on owned digital channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest), an email newsletter, and a neighborhood-focused blog. The property targets leisure travelers seeking an authentic, non-corporate downtown NYC experience and a secondary segment of NYU visitors (prospective students, families, academics), with no B2B or enterprise sales motion. Revenue is generated per-night across room categories with seasonal rate variation, supplemented by gift certificate pre-sales and, when operational, restaurant F&B. The company is privately held with 17 reported employees, no disclosed funding rounds, and operates from a single fixed location in Manhattan.

Name

Washington Square Hotel

Legal name

Washington Square Hotel

Website

https://wshotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Washington Square Hotel is a historic boutique hotel in Greenwich Village, NYC, operating since 1902 and serving leisure travelers and NYU visitors with eight Art Deco room categories, an on-site restaurant, and direct-to-consumer bookings under the Library Hotel Collection portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban Luxury Hotels (City Luxury) (THAGACAE)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel services
• Historic hotel accommodations
• Hospitality lodging
• Hotel room rentals
• Greenwich Village hotel

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room rentals: The primary revenue stream is hotel room rentals across multiple room categories (Double, Twin, Queen, Deluxe Quad, Deluxe King, Executive King, Penthouse Single, Penthouse King). Rooms are booked directly or through online travel agencies/review platforms. Revenue is generated on a per-night basis with varying rates based on room type and season.
2. Food and beverage (North Square restaurant): On-site restaurant North Square was closed for renovation at time of data collection. When operational, it provided in-hotel dining services to guests, contributing to ancillary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Washington Square Hotel operates a historic boutique lodging property in Greenwich Village, NYC, renting eight categories of guest rooms (Double, Twin, Queen, Deluxe Quad, Deluxe King, Executive King, Penthouse Single, Penthouse King) on a per-night basis. The hotel also offers gift certificates redeemable across rooms, meals, and services, and historically operated the on-site North Square restaurant for in-house dining.

Product overview

Washington Square Hotel is a historic boutique hotel in Greenwich Village, operating since 1902. The property offers a portfolio of eight distinct room types ranging from standard Double and Queen rooms to premium Penthouse accommodations, all featuring Art Deco architecture and modern amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, LCD TVs with cable, and C.O. Bigelow bath products. The hotel previously operated an on-site restaurant (North Square, currently under renovation) and offers gift certificates as a supplementary service. The accommodation categories progress from basic Double rooms through Deluxe configurations (King, Quad) with Village or park views, to Executive King and Penthouse suites with enhanced amenities including twin vanity bathrooms and body jet showers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• North Square: The hotel's restaurant, currently closed for renovation. Website at northsquareny.com

Products and services

• Double Room Non-smoking room with a double bed, Art-Deco styled furnishings, terry cloth bathrobes, C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, clock radio, LCD TV with cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Available in Superior (partial or interior view) or Deluxe (Village or park view). Targeted at individual leisure travelers and couples.
• Twin Room Non-smoking room with two twin beds, Art-Deco styled furnishings, terry cloth bathrobes, C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, clock radio, LCD TV with cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Targeted at friends, family members, or colleagues traveling together.
• Queen Room Non-smoking room with a queen bed, Art-Deco styled furnishings, terry cloth bathrobes, C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, clock radio with LCD TV with cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Targeted at individual leisure travelers and couples.
• Deluxe Quad Room Non-smoking Deluxe Quad (Double Double) room with Village or park views, two double beds, Art-Deco style furnishings, terry cloth bathrobes, C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, clock radio, LCD TV with cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Targeted at families or small groups needing four-person occupancy.
• Deluxe King Room Non-smoking Village or park view room with a king bed, Art-Deco styled furnishings, terry cloth bathrobes, C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, clock radio, LCD TV with cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Targeted at couples and individual travelers seeking a premium view.
• Executive King Room Spacious park view room with a king bed, Art-Deco styled furnishings, desk, bathroom with twin vanity and glass enclosed shower with body jets, terry cloth bathrobes, C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, clock radio, LCD TV with cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Targeted at business travelers and premium leisure guests.
• Penthouse Single Unique room with stunning city views featuring a twin bed, Art-Deco styled furnishings, separate seating area with daybed, terry cloth bathrobe, C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, clock radio, LCD TV with cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Village view. May be combined with Penthouse King to create the Penthouse Suite. Targeted at premium leisure travelers seeking distinctive accommodations.
• Penthouse King Spacious room with sweeping views of the park and city featuring a king bed, Art-Deco styled furnishings, desk, separate seating area, bathroom with twin vanity and glass enclosed shower with body jets, terry cloth bathrobes, C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, clock radio, LCD TV with cable, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Village and park view. May be combined with Penthouse Single to create the Penthouse Suite. Targeted at premium leisure travelers and special-occasion guests.
• North Square Restaurant On-site restaurant at the Washington Square Hotel, described as a quintessential New York Bistro, serving in-hotel dining to guests and contributing to ancillary revenue. Currently closed for renovation.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available in denominations of $150, $200, $250, $300, $350, $400, $450, and $500, applicable to any room, meal, or service at the hotel. Targeted at gift-givers seeking a memorable NYC hospitality experience.

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

One partnership is on record.

• Library Hotel CollectionminorOthersWashington Square Hotel is part of the Library Hotel Collection, a portfolio of boutique hotels in New York City. The hotel displays the Library Hotel Collection logo and is managed under this parent company. The Paul family acquired the hotel in 1973 and have been upgrading the property, with Judy Paul becoming CEO in 1998.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Ace Hotel New York: Design-forward boutique hotel in midtown Manhattan/NoMad with strong cultural programming and social-media-driven brand. Comparable target demographic (creative-class travelers) but operates under a multi-property brand platform rather than as a single independent property.

Direct peers

• The NoMad Hotel: Design-led boutique hotel in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan with similar focus on F&B programming and curated local experience. Closely comparable as a downtown NYC independent boutique competing for design-conscious leisure travelers.
• The Jane Hotel: Historic boutique hotel in the West Village (adjacent to Greenwich Village) with shared heritage character, small-room format, and design-conscious leisure traveler focus. Comparable as a nearby historic independent boutique competing for similar Village-oriented demand.
• The Greenwich Hotel: Tribeca-based luxury boutique hotel also owned by a celebrity-affiliated owner (Robert De Niro) with strong heritage character and high-touch service. Most directly comparable as another independently-owned, design-forward NYC boutique hotel competing for similar experiential-seeking leisure travelers.
• The Library Hotel: Sister property within the Library Hotel Collection, the same parent organization as Washington Square Hotel. Shares the Library Hotel Collection's brand umbrella, distribution benefits, and boutique positioning; the most operationally comparable hotel in the portfolio.
• Crosby Street Hotel: Firmdale Hotels-owned boutique property in SoHo offering similarly design-forward, high-service independent positioning in a downtown Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Greenwich Village. Comparable pricing and target guest profile.
• SoHo Grand Hotel: Long-established independent boutique hotel in SoHo with similar heritage positioning, downtown Manhattan location, and leisure-tourist customer base. Comparable as a sister property in the downtown NYC independent boutique segment.
• The Bowery Hotel: Independent boutique hotel on the Bowery in downtown Manhattan with similar service intensity, design-driven positioning, and leisure traveler focus. Comparable as a downtown NYC independent boutique hotel competing for the same experiential travel segment.
• The Standard East Village: Design-forward boutique hotel in the East Village (adjacent to Greenwich Village) with comparable young, design-conscious leisure traveler focus. Competes for the same downtown NYC experiential travel demand.
• The Marlton Hotel: Historic boutique hotel in Greenwich Village (opened 1902, same vintage as WSH) with similar small footprint, heritage positioning, and writer/artist cultural heritage. Directly competes for the same village-oriented leisure guest and has a comparable price point and room-count range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WSHotelNYC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyIP_aI8uco2s7oYpuWjgzw
• Facebookfacebook.com/washingtonsquarehotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/wshotelnyc
• Pinterestpinterest.com/wshotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/washington-square-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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