8 Stone Street, NY 10004 New York
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This room features a flat-screen TV and a work desk.
This room features a flat-screen TV, a desk, and coffee-making facilities.
This room features city views, a flat-screen TV, and coffee-making facilities.
This room features a view of New York's Hudson River.
This room features a flat-screen TV, a desk, and coffee-making facilities.
This room features city views, a flat-screen TV, and coffee-making facilities.
This room features a flat-screen TV and a work desk.
This room features a flat-screen TV and a work desk.
This room features a flat-screen TV and a work desk.
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Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in the modern comfort of DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown, offering well-appointed rooms with premium amenities like flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and in-room coffee makers. Enjoy a relaxing stay with private bathrooms and convenient extras such as in-room safes and ironing facilities.
Convenient Facilities
Experience convenience at its best with a 24-hour front desk, complimentary access to the fitness and business centers, and on-site dining at Antica Ristorante. Whether you're here for business or leisure, our hotel has everything you need for a seamless stay.
Prime Location
Located just steps away from Battery Park and major attractions like the Statue of Liberty and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown offers easy access to the best of lower Manhattan. Book now for an unforgettable experience!
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November 2026: $314 a night. December 2026: $383 a night. January 2027: $160 a night. February 2027: $172 a night. March 2027: $269 a night. April 2027: $332 a night. May 2027: $335 a night. June 2027: $283 a night. July 2027: $275 a night. August 2027: $275 a night. September 2027: $389 a night.
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| Date | Nightly rate |
|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | $409 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | $398 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | $391 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | $398 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | $293 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | $405 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | $398 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | $418 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | $406 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | $395 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | $397 |
| 25 Oct 2026 | $288 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | $377 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | $394 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | $394 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | $390 |
| 30 Oct 2026 | $503 |
| 1 Nov 2026 | $384 |
| 2 Nov 2026 | $347 |
| 3 Nov 2026 | $389 |
| 4 Nov 2026 | $385 |
| 5 Nov 2026 | $347 |
| 6 Nov 2026 | $384 |
| 7 Nov 2026 | $384 |
| 8 Nov 2026 | $258 |
| 9 Nov 2026 | $320 |
| 10 Nov 2026 | $381 |
| 11 Nov 2026 | $379 |
| 12 Nov 2026 | $351 |
| 13 Nov 2026 | $379 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | $379 |
| 15 Nov 2026 | $281 |
| 16 Nov 2026 | $334 |
| 17 Nov 2026 | $383 |
| 18 Nov 2026 | $383 |
| 19 Nov 2026 | $282 |
| 20 Nov 2026 | $277 |
| 21 Nov 2026 | $388 |
| 22 Nov 2026 | $213 |
| 23 Nov 2026 | $237 |
| 24 Nov 2026 | $213 |
| 25 Nov 2026 | $308 |
| 26 Nov 2026 | $313 |
| 27 Nov 2026 | $311 |
| 28 Nov 2026 | $305 |
| Stay | Now | 90-day median | Low | High | Nights |
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| 1 night, 30 days ahead, non-refundable | Now$275 | 90-day median$342 | Low$219 | High$1,003 | Nights46 |
| 1 night, 30 days ahead, refundable | Now$305 | 90-day median$380 | Low$213 | High$503 | Nights45 |
| 1 night, 60 days ahead, non-refundable | Now$533 | 90-day median$295 | Low$179 | High$738 | Nights46 |
| 1 night, 60 days ahead, refundable | Now$517 | 90-day median$306 | Low$205 | High$717 | Nights46 |
| 1 night, 90 days ahead, non-refundable | Now$139 | 90-day median$177 | Low$127 | High$596 | Nights46 |
| 1 night, 90 days ahead, refundable | Now$162 | 90-day median$200 | Low$147 | High$608 | Nights46 |
| 7 nights, 30 days ahead, non-refundable | Now$3,719 | 90-day median$2,427 | Low$1,835 | High$3,719 | Nights46 |
| 7 nights, 30 days ahead, refundable | Now$3,607 | 90-day median$2,589 | Low$2,012 | High$3,607 | Nights46 |
| 7 nights, 60 days ahead, non-refundable | Now$3,081 | 90-day median$2,877 | Low$1,849 | High$4,265 | Nights46 |
| 7 nights, 60 days ahead, refundable | Now$2,989 | 90-day median$2,892 | Low$1,985 | High$4,315 | Nights46 |
| 7 nights, 90 days ahead, non-refundable | Now$1,024 | 90-day median$1,128 | Low$909 | High$3,292 | Nights46 |
| 7 nights, 90 days ahead, refundable | Now$1,181 | 90-day median$1,341 | Low$1,095 | High$3,759 | Nights46 |
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