Hotel rooms for the finals weekend of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships have been snapped up for 16 percent more than the average banked by New York City’s hotels this summer, according to new data from SiteMinder, which analyzed bookings for the two-week-long tournament commencing at the end of August.
The average daily rate in New York City for the championship’s finals weekend over Sept. 6-8 has risen to $336. This is up from an average of $317 during the tournament period (Aug. 26 to Sept. 8), $290 across the summer and $281 for the year-to-date.
SiteMinder’s data also shows that the booking window for the U.S. Open tournament period has lengthened, from 113 days in 2023 to 123 days in 2024.
“In the always-dynamic U.S. hotel market, the excitement surrounding the U.S. Open has contributed to increased demand for hotels in New York City towards summer’s tail end,” Trent Innes, SiteMinder’s chief growth officer, said in a statement. “The tournament period is a unique time for the city, and with strong interest from sports travelers, hotels have an important role to play. By capitalizing on this peak period with tailored promotions and exceptional guest experiences, astute businesses can not only bump up their revenue, but attract and delight new fans by delivering an unforgettable stay.”
Nearly 1 million people are expected to visit Flushing Meadows this year for the U.S. Open, where Novak Djokovic will aim to defend his title and claim a record 25th Grand Slam.