Where to Stay for the US Open Tennis Championships in New York City

The US Open Tennis Championship is hosted at the 46-acre USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens. Home to Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium, this impressive sports complex will host three weeks of pulse-pounding tennis matches featuring the world’s very best players. Most first-time attendees assume they need to book a hotel as close to the stadium as possible in order to see the matches, but Queens is a very residential borough that’s far from most of New York City’s famous attractions.

For most people who travel to New York to watch the US Open, attending the matches only takes up half of their time, and they balance the rest of their time exploring Manhattan, enjoying the city’s famous food scene, and seeing the top tourist sites.

Should You Stay Near the US Open or in Manhattan?

Staying in Queens can work well if you’re attending several full days of tennis back-to-back and don’t plan on doing much else during your New York trip. If you’re traveling to New York from a great distance, of if you would prefer a more upmarket travel experience, our Fitzpatrick Manhattan hotel in Midtown is the better base.

Our Fitzpatrick Manhattan hotel puts you within about a 15-20 minute walk of the Museum of Modern Art, Broadway, Times Square, 5th Avenue shopping, Central Park, more. Staying right beside the US Open may seem like the best option, but being close to transport access and within walking distance from the centre of Manhattan can lead to a more balanced city experience.

Why Midtown Manhattan Works Well for a US Open Trip

According to official US Open transportation guidance, the 7 subway train from Grand Central Terminal is the most direct way to get to the National Tennis Center via the Mets-Willets Point Station. Staying in our Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel puts you within just a 5-minute walk to Grand Central Terminal, so traveling between your accommodation and the US Open is a breeze.

Staying near the stadium will mean more limited options when it comes to restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and cultural sites between and after matches.

A Better New York Experience Between Matches

Most US Open visitors aren’t spending every hour at Flushing Meadows — they’re building a long weekend or short break around the tennis, with plenty of downtime to fill. When you’re not taking part in the US Open fan events, you’ll be free to

A morning walk through Bryant Park or Central Park is an easy way to start the day before a match, and Fifth Avenue or Madison Avenue are both close by for some world-class shopping. Dinner in Midtown or one of the nearby neighbourhoods is a great way to end a day of tennis, and an afternoon match leaves plenty of time to catch a Broadway show or a trendy rooftop drink afterward.

Why Fitzpatrick Grand Central Is a Strong Base for the US Open

If you’re looking for a boutique hotel in Midtown Manhattan, the Fitzpatrick Grand Central is an excellent pick for NYC visitors who would prefer to be located a short walk from Grand Central Terminal’s quick commuting lines and with easy access to Midtown East, Central Park, and the boutique and designer shopping along Fifth Avenue.

Fitzpatrick Manhattan is also just a 6-minute walk away from a subway station that can get you to the US Open grounds in about 35 minutes. There are plenty of large chain hotels to choose from in New York, but Fitzpatrick Hotels are focused on providing a more personalised experience that suits travellers who want a bit more attention to detail. After a day of tennis, our Wheeltapper drink or dinner without needing to go far. For slightly more upmarket American leisure travellers who value convenience, comfort, and good service, it’s a sensible base for a US Open trip.