The Marlton Hotel

About The Marlton Hotel

The Marlton Hotel suits travelers who want to stay inside Greenwich Village rather than commute into it. The address on West 8th Street places you among the area's older, irregular blocks, close to Washington Square and the streets south of 14th. Couples who like walking to dinner, and visitors who prefer a small-scale street to a Midtown avenue, fit here best. Business travelers bound for downtown offices or meetings in the Village also have a practical base, with Penn Station about 1.2 miles (2 km) away in a straight line.

The Marlton Hotel is a four-star hotel in Downtown Manhattan, and the stay is built around its address and its rooms. The building sits in Greenwich Village, so the day tends to start and end on foot. The booking supplier gives the hotel a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 993 reviews, reflecting how recent guests rated their stays. Treat the score as one signal among several, and check the total price with taxes and fees before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists a practical set of facilities that covers most short stays: air conditioning, free wifi and internet access, a safe, a minibar, lifts, luggage storage, a concierge and a 24 hour front desk. A restaurant and a bar are also listed, which helps on a wet evening. The desk matters if you arrive late, since someone is there at any hour. Couples can ask about quieter rooms; families should confirm whether a cot or extra bed fits the room type, and confirm the pet policy with the property.

The setting

The Marlton Hotel stands on West 8th Street, a short block in Greenwich Village where the street grid breaks from the uptown pattern and runs on older, named streets. Washington Square and the blocks around it are within walking distance. Measured in a straight line, Penn Station is about 1.2 miles (2 km) away, Times Square about 1.9 miles (3 km), Grand Central Terminal about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and the 9/11 Memorial about 1.7 miles (2.7 km). Central Park at 59th Street is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) north.

Location and neighborhood

A slow weekend suits Greenwich Village better than a checklist. The neighborhood occupies the west side of Lower Manhattan, with Washington Square Park at its center and the numbered grid giving way to older, named blocks below 14th Street. Mornings are the reward: dog walkers, delivery bikes, a line at a coffee bar, sunlight on brownstone. Streets such as MacDougal, Bleecker and West 4th reward wandering without a destination. Start from The Marlton Hotel and walk. Broadway cuts diagonally across the grid, so a route that looks simple on a map will bend. Allow time to get slightly lost.

Afternoons belong to Washington Square Park, where the arch frames the view up Fifth Avenue and NYU buildings crowd the eastern edge. Entry is free; check the city parks pages for event closures before a visit. Couples tend to drift south afterward, toward the quieter stretches of MacDougal and Bleecker, where jazz clubs open their doors in the evening. Broadway curtains are typically 7 or 8 pm, so check the show before planning dinner. A late walk back through the side streets, past the lit arch, closes the day, and from The Marlton Hotel most of it is on foot.

Getting there and around

Greenwich Village is easy on foot and well connected by subway, which runs 24 hours a day. Fares are paid by tapping a contactless card or phone at the turnstile; the MetroCard is being phased out, so tap to pay. From The Marlton Hotel, the airports sit around 13 miles (21.1 km) away: JFK and Newark Liberty are typically about 45 to 75 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic and connections, and the free Q70 bus links LaGuardia with the subway. Penn Station is around 1.7 miles (2.8 km). Check the MTA for service changes before a late trip, and remember that Broadway runs diagonally, so a short walk can take longer than expected.

Nearby sights and food

Most of the island's signature sights sit within a short trip. Washington Square Park is the front door. Hudson River Park and Little Island lie west along the water, and the High Line, an elevated park on a former freight line, runs from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street at Hudson Yards, where the Vessel stands. The 9/11 Memorial's reflecting pools are free; the museum is ticketed. The Brooklyn Bridge can be walked from the Civic Center, and pedestrian access changes with construction, so check city guidance. Observation decks at the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock and One World Observatory are ticketed; check hours and book ahead for sunset slots.

Eating well here rarely requires a plan. The Village runs on small rooms: Italian trattorias, Levantine mezze, ramen counters, taquerias, and old-school delis for a late sandwich. Bleecker and MacDougal hold coffee bars and bakeries that open early, and wine bars fill after dark without turning into a scene. For a slow weekend, book one dinner and leave the rest loose: a slice of pizza eaten standing, a shared plate at a counter, breakfast pastries carried to Washington Square Park. Vegetarian and vegan kitchens are easy to find. Check opening days, which shift, before setting out.

A day from The Marlton Hotel

A day from The Marlton Hotel starts slowly. Coffee and a pastry somewhere near MacDougal, then Washington Square Park while the arch is still in shade and the chess tables are filling. Walk west to Hudson River Park and follow the water north to Little Island, or take the High Line from Gansevoort Street to Hudson Yards for the Vessel and the shops. Lunch is best unplanned: choose a counter or a trattoria on a side street. The afternoon suits a museum or an observation deck, booked ahead for sunset. Back in the Village, dinner early, then jazz on Bleecker, and a last walk past the lit arch.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Bars
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Pets allowed
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Shower
• Slippers
• TV
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wake-Up service
• Wi-Fi