Name: Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG
Address: 585 8th Avenue, Garment District, New York (and vicinity), New York, United States of America, New York (and vicinity), New York, US
Price range: $145–$797 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

Across many reviews, Holiday Inn New York City - Times Square by IHG is praised for a convenient location and friendly staff with clean, compact rooms, but recurring elevator delays and an uncomfortable entrance area are frequent concerns.

Rooms are compact with modern basics; some reported city noise or HVAC sounds, while higher floors can deliver skyline views. Visible security helped some travelers feel safe, yet the public seating at the entrance frequently draws loitering and smoke that make arrivals and departures uncomfortable. Dining feedback varies and breakfast is typically paid; a minority experienced maintenance or hot water issues. Expect a convenient, city-center stay with tradeoffs in crowds and comfort.

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Facilities

Two small elevators serve many floors, leading to long waits at busy times. Visible security and an on-site bar/restaurant are noted, while parking is off-site and costly.

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Stephanie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For your own safety, please don't stay here. The group that lingers outside requires a security guard inside and outside the hotel. The parking they encourage is not open 24/7 and my husband almost got mugged. Our window could not shut fully. The attached restaurant staff acts inconvenienced and will ignore you. Choose another hotel.

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Arthur

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

This hotel has 37 floors but only 2 small elevators which are always packed. Luckily our room was on the 5th floor so going up we were able to get on the elevator. Coming down was a different story. The room was very small but we were only there to sleep so it was basically ok. The bartender in the bar, Mehdi, was top notch and very friendly. We enjoyed talking to him.

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David Kevin

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was vigilant with homeless but it’s a constant struggle

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Tami

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent hotel, great location, good service. The biggest issue here is the fact that there are only 2 elevators for over 30 floors. Lots of waiting.

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Amy

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A good place to stay in midtown. Very convenient. Only two elevators means a bit of a wait at busy times, but not bad at all. Fitness center has the basics. Room was very clean and good size for NYC. Desk space and bathroom were great. Bed comfy and several options for pillow hardness. Ice machine was a bit loud at night, but didn’t keep me up.

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Deborah

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Not sure if it was the elevator or the water pipes but loud knocking noise off and on all through the night. Phone in room did not work. Stay either on upper floor (so you can get elevator) or 2nd floor (do you can take the stairs). 2 elevators for 36 floors and staff. Security out front was great. Staff very nice.

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Adunola

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's easily accessible and it's at the city centre. Using the elevator during checkout was a herculean task. It took me 45 minutes to get to get on the elevator during checkout. Also, the breakfast offered at the hotel was disappointing.

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neil

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. Friendly and efficient. Did their best to fix an AC that was not cooling sufficiently. Even with a bit of a homeless situation outside the entrance, we never felt unsafe because of the security presence provided by the hotel.

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Mariela

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I didn’t like that for so many rooms and floors there are only two elevators, making the traffic to go up and down very slow and sometimes annoying. The included breakfast, it’s good but, the serving trays were sometimes empty as well as the coffee. The staff were very nice and helpfull .

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Mohammad Akmal

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is something to think about.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, but housekeeping is inconsistent with occasional missed restocks and reports of odors or worn fixtures.

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long

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The family experience bug bites when we woke up. Parts of the carpet is exposed by the bathrooms.

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Alfonso

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was falling apart, and the sheets were not that clean

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Alirio

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was clean. The location very convenient near to train and bus station. The customer service was excellent

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Tina

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit small (expected in NYC) but very clean and modern. Staff was professional and helpful. I was accommodated with late check out which was great! I would definitely recommend!

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Asaf

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The area was noisy, room was not clean, and stated laundry facilities are non-existent. Complained upon arrival but was effectively laughed at. Upon (early) check-out (without any refund), Sheree was excellent, however by then it was sadly too late.

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Chad-Michael

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room is extremely DISGUSTING! There was cigarette burn very visible! Also the carpets are Filthy and Dirty! The TV remote has Scum & Dirt around the keys of it, very nasty!! The AC is filled with Dirty and Dust, very difficult to breathe in the room. Carpet had HAIR from another guest, very disgusting would not recommend. Carpet and bed had tears on them. I do not recommend sleeping on the actual sheets. Towels feel course..Worst experience ever!!

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Minal

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean not enough towels no water,

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Andre

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lights in my room continuously shut off on their own. Also, there was a long hair in my shower upon check-in. Hotel staff (possibly housekeeping) entered my room after I had already checked in without knocking.

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Christina

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location, clean rooms and polite staff.

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SURIN

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean and conveniently located

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Rooms

Rooms are small but functional, with comfortable beds and modern basics; higher floors offer city views. Expect some street or HVAC noise and spotty Wi‑Fi for a few guests.

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Fiona

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room on the 31st floor looked right out to the Empire State Building! Breakfast was poor, lukewarm, not much choice

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Tyauna

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I really enjoyed this stay. However… The Wi-Fi didn’t work at all! Traveling from out of town that can be a little frustrating. Also, the plug outlets near the bed didn’t work. They’re very loose in all of my plugs kept falling out. I also had the do not disturb sign on my hotel door yet service. Staff continue to knock and wake me up. I was very frustrated by that. The amount of homeless people that sit on the benches outside of the hotel is very uncomfortable. Literally, the hotel benches couldn’t even sit there and smoke. Had to walk a couple blocks away to feel comfortable. 711 right next-door. People will literally hold the door for you and expect you to pay them… Nice people kind of somewhere a little rough around the edges but not suitable for having children around in that type of environment. I wish they had security out there…/They would actually do something to make them go away. There’s so much of the city they can be at. They don’t need to sit right in front of the hotel and the staff do nothing about it… It makes the guest extremely uncomfortable

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Rafael

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet has some smell. The elevators are not enough for the size of the hotel, specially at check out time when we had to wait for several minutes to get into one due to lack of space.

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Adam

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is on 8th Ave. between 38th & 39th. If you are looking for a convenient location, this could be your stay. It's four blocks from Penn Station and three from Port Authority, so it's easy access from any of the modes of transportation without needing to hop on the subway or in a cab. For dining in a pinch, the area has a lot of great quicky options, if you're not looking to go far from the hotel. Otherwise, you're in NYC so explore the dining options. The hotel itself is clean and well maintained. The bed was comfortable and the room was smallish, but it works. When leaving the hotel, plan on some extra time since there are only two small elevators and it could take a while to get one with room for you and your party (Don't leave around check out time, it took me twenty minutes to find room for me and my backpack). The only real warning is about the street noise. New York is the "City that Never Sleeps" and while businesses will close, the traffic and local outdoor residents don't necessarily do so at hours you wish they would, even if you're staying on the 22nd floor. You might find quieter locations, but you will definitely lose the convenience that I first mentioned.

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Benjamin

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This hotel was a high rise and as such there was great demand on the lifts (there were two). Sadly, one of which was unavailable for a lot of time and this meant very long waits for lifts (we were on the 21st floor and it was quicker to walk down the stairs). Secondly, the windows (on the 21st floor and assumed on all floors) opened fully without any safety features and I was travelling with my young children which was less than ideal.

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Tina

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit small (expected in NYC) but very clean and modern. Staff was professional and helpful. I was accommodated with late check out which was great! I would definitely recommend!

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Mary

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I think I stayed on the 4th floor. Sound was AWFUL. Constant slamming of a hallway door at all hours. Couldn't sleep as a result. Then the A/C (or heat) in the room kept kicking on, and it was so, so loud. I wanted to cry by the morning. I got so little sleep during my stay.

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Kanaka Mohan Anil Kumar

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Expect the air conditioner to be quieter

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Jordan

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view on the 28th floor!! Clean and comfortable

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Hellen

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were only in New York for a day and a half so we chose this hotel. It’s not close to time square about a 14 minute walk. It was judt okay. The room was so small giving jail cell. It looks old and needs to be updated. It was okay for the one night but if i was staying any longer u would have cancelled and got a better room.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and accommodating, with efficient check-in and helpful baggage storage. A minority reported slow responses or brusque interactions.

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kara

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was fantastic here! Room was clean and they were very accommodating

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Andrew

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and helpful, it was great to be able to leave my baggage after my stay ended to explore times square before leaving the city.

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Danielle

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rocky and Dawn were both fantastic in helping our stay to be memorable. Great, friendly service!

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Diane

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Came up for a quick visit but was looking for a reasonable priced hotel near the bus stop and central location. This hotel was perfect. Room was great. Small quite comfortable and really clean and modern. Bed was comfortable. Front desk staff were friendly and kind. Security guards were very friendly. I’d definitely stay here again

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denis

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was straight forward, staff was extremely polite and friendly. Made the whole experience pleasant. Provided very good information and was very helpful. Without doubt one of the best reception staff I have encountered during my many years of travelling.

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Josephine

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The stay was fine, but there was only one person to check-in guests, and it was a long wait Requested for additional towels, but they were not sent until we requested at the front desk in person again.

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Amarantha

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were great and very accommodating to our schedule. The location was also perfect for what we needed and the rooms were clean. There were a few issues outside the property but the on site security kept everything under control. Would stay here again but definitely recommend staying on a lower floor because there are only two elevators.

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James

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

First, Rocky and the others at the front desk are freakin’ AWSOME! They were total professionals, handled every concern and question without missing a beat, and I observed several “conflicts” created by other guests and walk-ins, which they addressed with style and in a manner which refer ts

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Kevin

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay was an absolute nightmare from the moment I arrived. The lack of safety measures was shocking, and I didn’t even last one night before checking out and finding a new hotel. First, the area felt sketchy, and the hotel itself had poor security—no proper front desk monitoring, broken locks on side doors, and questionable individuals lingering around the property. My room had a malfunctioning deadbolt, and when I reported it, the staff brushed it off as "no big deal." To make matters worse, I overheard other guests complaining about theft in their rooms. When I asked management about security protocols, they were dismissive and unhelpful. I didn’t feel safe staying there, so I packed up and left within hours of checking in. Wasting money on a hotel I couldn’t even stay in was frustrating, but my safety comes first. Avoid this place if you value security and peace of mind. **Zero stars – would not recommend to anyone.**

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Andrea

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service

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Location

Central, walkable spot near Times Square, Penn Station, and Port Authority with easy access to dining and transit. The public plaza at the entrance is busy and can feel uncomfortable or noisy.

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Richard

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

This is not the best part of NYC but it is handy to good food outlets. We were very happy here but WiFi was unreliable.

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Wendy

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms and staff are fine but the hotel is setback from the sidewalk and there is a small courtyard that leads into the hotel. It is open to the public and seems to attrack an iffy crowd and trash, especially at night. In addition, this hotel has a small lobby but is also popular with tour groups so the lobby and elevators get jammed.

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Gary

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is good for those who want to do the Time Square, first time in NYC experience. It being close to both Port Authority and Penn Station makes it a good spot for quick stays. Just two very minor criticisms. The hotel only has two elevators. For a building that size there really should be at least one more. The public area in front of the property can get pretty full of people hanging around all day and night. Might make some people uncomfortable or nervous. They’re harmless though.

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David

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is fine if you know going in what you’re getting into. It is near Times Square and very near Port Authority. PA is very convenient to get to airports, but like many major bus stations if it’s not located in great neighborhood. The rooms are very small, but the only really bad thing about this hotel is there are two elevators which are massively over subscribed during rush-hours which are about 12 hours a day.

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Kristin

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient midtown location, close to Penn Station, Times Square, Theater District.

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Adam

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is on 8th Ave. between 38th & 39th. If you are looking for a convenient location, this could be your stay. It's four blocks from Penn Station and three from Port Authority, so it's easy access from any of the modes of transportation without needing to hop on the subway or in a cab. For dining in a pinch, the area has a lot of great quicky options, if you're not looking to go far from the hotel. Otherwise, you're in NYC so explore the dining options. The hotel itself is clean and well maintained. The bed was comfortable and the room was smallish, but it works. When leaving the hotel, plan on some extra time since there are only two small elevators and it could take a while to get one with room for you and your party (Don't leave around check out time, it took me twenty minutes to find room for me and my backpack). The only real warning is about the street noise. New York is the "City that Never Sleeps" and while businesses will close, the traffic and local outdoor residents don't necessarily do so at hours you wish they would, even if you're staying on the 22nd floor. You might find quieter locations, but you will definitely lose the convenience that I first mentioned.

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rita

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are great! the room is clean. The location is good except the outside of the property is terrible. A lot of homeless people smoking marijana

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Julia

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was great. Highly recommend. Everything was clean. Rooms were nice and loved how they provided shampoo/conditioner/body soap. Used the coffee machine in room. Nice having security guard on duty at all times and locked elevator. Felt safe. Highly recommend this location. Perfect to time square and multiple subway entrances. Right next to Port Authority subway station that connects you to all the lines. Perfect location to food. Perfect to all site seeing spots. Definitely staying here again.

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Nofa

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This location is a few minutes away from time square and easily accessible to the nearby subway station on 42nd st. It is also next to Angelina bakery and 2 Bros Pizza. It was also super clean and safe

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Theodore

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms. Great location. Easy access to time square and Hell’s Kitchen. Great staff. They let us do early check in and late check out. Now the cons. Rooms are small. Lobby is small. Need to pay extra to enter their lunch room. Worst is the front entryway area. There are nice benches that they allow for the public. This of course becomes a hot loitering spot for homeless and ghetto kids. They need to gate that area for hotel guest only. This would make a huge difference. This is my reason for 4 stars instead of 5.

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Dining

There is an on-site restaurant/bar, but breakfast quality and value are inconsistent and often not included. Some guests found the buffet limited or lukewarm, while others were satisfied.

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janelle

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plumbing issues with toilet shower couldn’t be fixed. Dirty crowded lobby. Breakfast not included.

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Kathryn

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was fun to stay in Times Square area; my room was on a high floor, allowing me to enjoy the city lights at night! I also liked that there is a patio-park in front of the hotel -a luxury spot for people-watching in this area- as well as spots to stop cars for unloading and loading (though I took a brief walk from Penn Station, myself). The room was modern and clean, and the bed COMFORTABLE! The attached restaurant had a relaxed vibe, but high style, and well-executed menus - drink, dinner, and dessert! I felt thoroughly comfortable enjoying a cocktail alone while waiting for my niece to join me in NYC! The staff, especially Karolin at Reception and Nevin, our bartender, were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I WILL be back!!!

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Janie

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very nice with 24 hour security. Latitude restaurant had excellent food and the staff and atmosphere of their bar was great.

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Svetlana

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thank you for your hospitality! Everything is great, except. If breakfast was free, as it is written in the description of the hotel services, it would be a nice moment. Breakfast in this hotel is paid.

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Fiona

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room on the 31st floor looked right out to the Empire State Building! Breakfast was poor, lukewarm, not much choice

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Donna

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved the hotel, it was in the heart of NYC, could easily walk to the West and East side. Hot breakfast was very good. Staff very open and friendly.

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Rudy

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s close to everything. The restaurant is a gem. Beautiful restaurant should replaced the lobby.

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Adunola

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's easily accessible and it's at the city centre. Using the elevator during checkout was a herculean task. It took me 45 minutes to get to get on the elevator during checkout. Also, the breakfast offered at the hotel was disappointing.

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Mariela

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I didn’t like that for so many rooms and floors there are only two elevators, making the traffic to go up and down very slow and sometimes annoying. The included breakfast, it’s good but, the serving trays were sometimes empty as well as the coffee. The staff were very nice and helpfull .

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Ivy

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I did not like the fact that this property only had TWO ELEVATORS for over 30 floors. The wait for the elevators was maddening. Also the free breakfast was pretty awful, just awful.

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Month	Average price
January	$150
February	$153
March	$193
April	$243
May	$277
June	$300
July	$228
August	$239
September	$347
October	$355
November	$299
December	$447

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $297	17 $225	18 $299	19 $358
20 $207	21 $562	22 $613	23 $611	24 $429	25 $448	26 $429
27 $145	28 $225	29 $331	30 $331

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $314	2 $394	3 $411
4 $207	5 $278	6 $465	7 $501	8 $470	9 $797	10 $756
11 $261	12 $261	13 $438	14 $447	15 $330	16 $506	17 $436
18 $207	19 $281	20 $446	21 $449	22 $356	23 $422	24 $484
25 $213	26 $263	27 $380	28 $406	29 $394	30 $580	31 $780

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (High Floor)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

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Standard Room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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