Club Quarters World Trade Center has become our home base in New York City. We have stayed here multiple times for both business and leisure, in several room types, and we keep returning for one big reason: it makes visiting New York City feel easy.
The hotel is clean, comfortable, and located within walking distance of many of our favorite places in Lower Manhattan. It also offers something surprisingly hard to find in New York City without spending a small fortune: incredible views of the World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial area.
On our most recent visit, we stayed in a room with a private terrace and visited the hotel’s new rooftop restaurant and bar, One40 Rooftop. A lot has changed since we first published this review, so we are sharing an updated look at the rooms, location, amenities, rooftop, and what we think you should know before booking.
Why We Keep Returning to Club Quarters World Trade Center
We first stayed at Club Quarters World Trade Center for a work conference. We wanted to stay in Lower Manhattan so we could visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and still get to other parts of the city without much trouble.
The price was reasonable for New York City, the location was excellent, and the hotel gave us everything we needed without unnecessary extras. That first stay turned into several more.
We have now stayed here while traveling for work, on leisure trips, and during visits when we simply wanted to spend more time in Lower Manhattan. We have experienced different room types and traveled with different priorities, but the hotel has been consistently clean and comfortable.
The service has also remained one of the reasons we return. The staff members we knew during our earliest stays are no longer there, but we still recognize familiar faces. The team is always pleasant, helpful, and welcoming.
The Location in Lower Manhattan
Club Quarters World Trade Center is located at 140 Washington Street in the Financial District. The location is one of the hotel’s strongest selling points, especially if you plan to spend time around the World Trade Center or other parts of Lower Manhattan.
The 9/11 Memorial, Oculus, One World Observatory, Brookfield Place, Wall Street, and Battery Park are all nearby. You can also walk to the Staten Island Ferry and the ferry terminals for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Several subway lines and the PATH train are accessible from the World Trade Center area, making it fairly easy to reach Midtown, SoHo, Greenwich Village, Brooklyn, and other parts of the city.
We also love having Eataly Downtown nearby. It is convenient for grabbing coffee, a quick meal, groceries, or something to take back to the hotel.
Lower Manhattan can feel quieter at night than Midtown or Times Square, which is part of its appeal for us. We enjoy spending the day in the middle of New York City’s energy and then returning to a slightly calmer area in the evening.
The Guest Rooms
Club Quarters offers several types of rooms, including Club Rooms, Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms, suites, family rooms, and accessible rooms. Room layouts and views can vary considerably, so read the description carefully when you book.
The rooms are designed efficiently, which is another way of saying that some of them are very New York City-sized. If you are traveling alone or plan to spend most of your time exploring, one of the smaller rooms may be all you need. If you are staying longer, working from the hotel, or traveling with more luggage, the additional space in a Superior Room or suite may be worth the upgrade.
Depending on the room category, amenities may include a kitchenette, microwave, refrigerator, sofa bed, additional sleeping space, or private terrace. Current rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, a workspace, a Smart TV, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Yoga mats and resistance bands are available upon request.
We found the rooms modern, clean, and functional. They aren’t overly decorated or packed with things you don’t need, which suits the way we travel.
Our Terrace Room Experience
On our most recent stay, we booked a room with a private terrace. Having outdoor space in Manhattan was a nice bonus, and we enjoyed being able to step outside without leaving our room. Still, the room itself was not especially impressive compared with other rooms we have stayed in at Club Quarters.
It is also important to understand that a terrace room does not necessarily overlook the 9/11 Memorial pools. Our terrace faced the street where O’Hara’s Restaurant and Pub is located. We enjoyed the extra space, but the view wasn’t what some travelers might expect when booking a terrace room at a hotel beside the World Trade Center.
Would we book the terrace room again? Maybe, but we would not pay a large premium for it. If your priority is a view of the Memorial, contact the hotel before booking and confirm the room’s orientation. A terrace room and a room with a view of the 9/11 Memorial are not necessarily the same thing.
Although this particular room wasn’t our favorite, it was clean and comfortable, which has consistently been our experience at Club Quarters World Trade Center.
Rooms With a View of the 9/11 Memorial
Some rooms overlook the 9/11 Memorial area, and those views are hard to beat, especially at night. We have stayed in rooms where the city lights and World Trade Center surroundings became part of the entire experience.
One of our favorite New York City memories happened during a winter stay. We picked up dinner and a bottle of wine from Eataly, returned to our room, turned off the lights, and sat facing the city. It was simple, quiet, and still one of the moments we remember most.
If the view matters to you, ask the hotel about it before your stay. Room requests are never guaranteed, but it is better to be specific than to assume every room faces the World Trade Center.
Workspace and Hotel Amenities
Club Quarters has always worked especially well for business travelers. The rooms include desks and complimentary Wi-Fi, and we have been able to work from both our room and the hotel’s shared spaces without any issues.
The Club Living Room gives guests another place to sit, work, or take a break outside their room. This is particularly useful if you are sharing a smaller room or need a change of scenery during the day.
The hotel also has an on-site fitness center. We haven’t used it much because walking around New York City usually handles our exercise, but it is available for anyone who wants a more traditional workout.
The hotel uses key-controlled elevators for access to guest floors. We have always felt comfortable staying here, including during solo trips and when returning later in the evening.
One40 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar
One of the biggest changes since our earlier stays is the return of rooftop dining. The former View of the World space is now home to One40 Rooftop, a restaurant and bar located on the 20th floor of the hotel.
One40 offers indoor dining and outdoor terrace seating with views over Lower Manhattan. Its Modern American menu includes breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, dinner, cocktails, and shareable plates. The outdoor bar experience is called Golden Hour and operates weather permitting.
During our latest visit, we stopped at the bar for cocktails and fries. Both were amazing. We already had our meals planned elsewhere, so we did not have dinner there, but the menu looked good and leaned toward the more upscale side.
The rooftop remains one of the hotel’s best features. Having a cocktail with that view and then taking the elevator back to your room is a serious New York City perk.
One detail hotel guests should know: One40 operates separately from Club Quarters. We were not allowed to take our cocktails back to our room because the hotel’s housekeeping staff cannot be responsible for returning the restaurant’s glassware. Plan to finish your drink at the bar or on the rooftop.
Hours and outdoor availability can change, so check the One40 Rooftop website before your visit. Reservations may also help, especially for dinner, brunch, or sunset.
What to Know Before Booking
Here are a few things we think are worth knowing before you stay at Club Quarters World Trade Center:
- Not every room has a World Trade Center view. If that is important to you, contact the hotel and make a specific request.
- A terrace room does not guarantee a Memorial view. Our terrace faces Washington Street and O’Hara’s rather than the 9/11 Memorial pools.
- Room sizes vary. One of the smaller rooms may work perfectly for a solo traveler or short trip, while a Superior Room or suite may be more comfortable for a longer stay.
- Some rooms include kitchen features. Check the individual room description if you want a microwave, refrigerator, or kitchenette.
- One40 is separate from the hotel. You purchase food and drinks through the restaurant, and you can’t take cocktails in restaurant glassware back to your room.
- The outdoor rooftop is weather-dependent. Check current availability before planning your evening around it.
- Club Quarters has a loyalty program. Members can earn points and may receive benefits such as room upgrades or late checkout. Review the current Club Quarters Loyalty terms before booking.
- The hotel offers dog-friendly stays. Confirm the current policy and any restrictions directly with the hotel before traveling with your dog.
- You will probably walk more than you expect. Bring comfortable shoes. Your step count will handle itself.
Pros and Cons of Club Quarters World Trade Center
What We Love
- Excellent Lower Manhattan location
- Consistently clean and comfortable rooms
- Friendly, familiar staff
- Easy access to the World Trade Center transportation hub
- Several room types for different budgets and travel styles
- Strong Wi-Fi and practical workspaces
- One40 Rooftop inside the building
- Possible views of the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center area
What to Consider
- Some rooms are compact
- Views vary significantly between rooms
- A private terrace may not face the World Trade Center
- The rooftop restaurant is priced more like a special outing than a casual hotel café
- Lower Manhattan is quieter at night than areas such as Midtown, which may be either a positive or a negative depending on your trip
Is Club Quarters World Trade Center Worth It?
For us, yes. We have stayed at Club Quarters World Trade Center repeatedly, and it remains one of our favorite hotels in New York City.
The terrace room didn’t become our new favorite room, but it didn’t change how we feel about the hotel overall. The property is consistently clean, the staff is pleasant, and the location makes it easy to explore Lower Manhattan while still connecting to the rest of the city.
One40 Rooftop has also filled a major gap left by the closure of the former rooftop restaurant. We love having a place inside the hotel again where we can order a cocktail, have something to eat, and enjoy the view.
New York City has no shortage of hotels, but Club Quarters World Trade Center still gives us the combination we care about most: a convenient location, a comfortable stay, familiar service, and reasonable value for Manhattan.
We will stay here again.
FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The hotel is only a short walk from the 9/11 Memorial pools, One World Observatory, and the Oculus. Its location is one of the main reasons we keep staying there.
No. Room views vary, and some face the surrounding streets rather than the 9/11 Memorial. If the view is important to you, contact the hotel before your stay and specifically request a room overlooking the Memorial area.
The private outdoor space is a nice perk, but we would not pay a large premium for it. Our terrace faced the street near O’Hara’s Restaurant and Pub rather than the 9/11 Memorial, so a terrace room does not necessarily mean a World Trade Center view.
