Pool score
4.8/10
Meta rating
79/100
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
4.8/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 2.5/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 5.0/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 5.0/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 7.5/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 5.0/10 | 15% |
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
79/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8★ | 3,577 | 58% | 44/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.2★ | 5,430 | 42% | 35/100 |
Editor's note
The Dream Downtown features a unique outdoor pool with a glass-bottom and porthole windows, contributing to its eclectic design. Although closed in winter, it creates a resort-like atmosphere in the middle of Manhattan, especially for rooms with a pool view. The pool appears to be a distinctive architectural element of the hotel.
Pool facts
Pool facts
- Pools
- 1
- Size
- Medium (50–150 m²)
- View
- Courtyard
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Heated
- Yes
- Saltwater
- No
- Year-round
- No
- Season
- Summer
- Adults only
- No
Only facts confirmed by 2+ sources or the hotel's own site are shown
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
Even though it’s winter and the pool was closed, the balcony overlooking the pool still added a really fun, resort-like vibe in the middle of Manhattan.
If you're looking for a trendy hotel in an amazing location with a vibe, then you'll feel like a winner at the Dream Downtown, a Hyatt property in New York City. Nestled between the uber-cool Meatpacking District and fashionable Chelsea neighborhoods, the hotel offers quirky, yet luxurious rooms and a great pool.
I was initially concerned about noise based on other reviews, but my assigned inward-facing suite (combined with the pool being closed for the season) made it one of the quietest rooms I have stayed in within Manhattan.
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Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
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Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
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