OverviewThis hotel is situated within a 3-minute walk of shopping, dining and entertainment in Times Square, while Broadway theatres are a 5-minute walk away. This property is well located for guests who are looking to access New York City attractions on foot.
This property is 100% smoke free and all rooms include a 46" flat screen TV with pay-per-view movies, a laptop-sized safe, a work desk and ergonomic chair, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, windows that open, bathrobes and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with one queen bed, two queen beds or one king bed.
Allergy-friendly rooms, which provide reduced irritants and improved air quality, are available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and also include a hot tub. Suites are furnished with one king bed.
Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and suites for an additional fee of $13.99 per 24 hours, while free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. Valet-only parking is available on site, at the 41st Street Entrance, for an additional fee of $52 per 24 hours. Pets under 75 lbs are permitted for an additional fee of $75 per stay.
The on-site Restaurant Above, located on the 21st floor, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, while Pinnacle Bar, also on site, is open 24 hours and overlooks Times Square. Room service is available daily from 6 am to 10:30 pm.
Other on-site amenities include a fitness centre, a business centre, an ATM, meeting space, office rental, baggage storage, a concierge desk, dry cleaning and laundry service, a convenience store and safe deposit boxes.
Macy's, the largest department store in the world, is about 11 minutes away on foot, while the Empire State Building and Cornell University are both about a 15-minute walk away. The Jacob K Javits Convention Centre is about 17 minutes from the hotel on foot. Access to Central Park is about a 20-minute walk away or about 7 minutes away via public transit.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is about a 20-minute drive away, while J.F.K. International Airport (JFK) and Newark International Airport (EWR) are both 25 to 40 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on July 15, 2013: Fees for in-room Wi-Fi.
The GoodMany guests seemed impressed with their stay at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many reviewers found the location ideally located for accessing dining, shopping and entertainment venues in Times Square on foot. One guest mentioned finding a subway station within walking distance.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service and many guests agreed that the staff exceeded their expectations.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, spacious and comfortable, while several reviewers praised the fabulous views of the city from their rooms. A couple of guests agreed that their rooms were quiet and that their beds were comfortable.
A couple of reviewers thought that this hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.5 out of 5, with 96% of 1,109 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #36 out of 434 hotels in New York City, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 2,164 reviews.
The author called the hotel on July 15, 2013 to verify some information.
