The swank w new york downtown places you in the heart of americas financial center set amid the high rises and vibrant scene of the fast rebuilding financial district the hotel adds a touch of real green to its moneyed surroundings with its landscaped plaza the w is within a 5 minute walk of wall street the new york stock exchange and one world financial center take a break from work with some classic new york sightseeing youre just a half mile from battery park where ferries depart