Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown West

About Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown West

This hotel suits travelers who want a practical Midtown base on the West Side. Penn Station is a short walk away, which helps anyone arriving by train, and Times Square is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) east in a straight line. Couples can use it as a starting point for evenings in the Theater District. Business travelers get a central address, a business center and free wifi. Families get a location that shortens trips to the sights, with a 24 hour front desk on hand.

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown West holds an official 3-star rating, which places it among the city's mid-range hotels. The booking supplier's guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 885 reviews, a solid figure for this category. The building is air conditioned and has lifts, a safe and luggage storage. Expect a city hotel built for practicality, with breakfast listed and a bar on site. Confirm the room type and any extras directly with the property before you book.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists air conditioning, free wifi and a 24 hour front desk, so late arrivals have someone to greet them at any hour. Couples get a straightforward base and can ask the property about room layout. Families should confirm bed arrangements and whether a cot can be added to the room, since a cot appears among the listed facilities. Business travelers have a business center, internet access and room service. Pets are listed as allowed, which helps anyone traveling with a dog. Confirm pet rules, cot availability and any extra charges with the property.

The listed facilities cover the basics of a working city stay, and the mix suits short breaks as well as longer trips. A fitness center, laundry service, luggage storage and a safe keep a week in Manhattan manageable, while the restaurant and bar serve guests who prefer to stay in. Couples can ask the property about quieter rooms. Rooms with specific features change by date, so confirm what is available for your nights with the hotel when you book.

The setting

The hotel stands at 461 West 34th Street in Chelsea, on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan. The street runs toward Penn Station, about 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away in a straight line, which makes train arrivals easy. Times Square is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) east and Central Park about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north, both straight-line figures. The High Line ends at West 34th Street beside Hudson Yards, to the west. Restaurants and shops line the surrounding blocks.

This is a working stretch of the West Side, with offices, rail stations and the Hudson River waterfront within a short walk. Guests who want Broadway theaters, the Museum Mile stretch of Fifth Avenue or the Financial District can reach them by subway from the nearby stations. Congestion pricing applies to vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street, so a car is rarely the simplest choice here. Check current transit service before relying on a route.

Location and neighborhood

Chelsea and Hudson Yards run along the West Side between roughly 14th and 34th Streets, a district that suits a longer stay. The grid is easy to learn, the subway runs through the night, and everyday errands happen on the avenues: groceries, laundromats, pharmacies and inexpensive counters sit at street level rather than behind a lobby door. Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown West is a practical base for a week or more, because the High Line, the river parks and the market halls are all within a walk, and several subway lines cross the district, so sightseeing does not depend on a single station.

The district mixes old and new in a compact area. Former warehouses now hold galleries and food halls, while the towers around Hudson Yards are recent. The Vessel and the High Line draw crowds at weekends; weekday mornings are quieter, which suits anyone staying several days. Budget travel here is mostly about free ground: the elevated park, the river esplanade, the public squares and the streets themselves. Buy supplies for breakfast and pack a lunch on some days, and the week stretches further. Some galleries keep short hours early in the week, so check with each one before you go.

Getting there and around

Most visitors arrive by air. JFK and Newark are typically 45 to 75 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic and connections, and the AirTrain links each airport to rail and subway. The district center is around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown West, and the nearest airport is around 14 miles (22.5 km) away. Penn Station, around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the door, handles regional trains. To move around, tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile; the subway runs 24 hours a day. Walking covers most short hops, and buses fill the gaps.

Nearby sights and food

The High Line is the district's free headline: an elevated walk on a former freight line from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street, first opened in 2009. Hudson Yards adds the Vessel and a public square; its observation deck charges an entry fee. Little Island and Hudson River Park give you the waterfront for nothing, and the Intrepid Museum sits on a pier to the north. Broadway's theaters are a short ride or a long walk uptown; evening curtains are usually 7 or 8 pm, so check the show. Time the High Line for early morning or sunset, and keep a museum for a wet afternoon.

Chelsea Market is the obvious food stop, a covered hall of stalls and small kitchens. Beyond it, the avenues carry pizza by the slice, taquerias, ramen shops, bagel counters, Indian and Thai kitchens, and diners that serve late. For a long stay, grocery stores and a few specialty shops make self-catering easy, and the market is a good place to assemble a picnic for the river. Weekend lunches bring queues, and individual stalls keep their own hours, so check with each one.

A day from Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown West

Start early on the High Line, when the planting is quiet and the light is soft, entering at the Gansevoort Street end and walking north toward Hudson Yards. Take coffee and a pastry near Chelsea Market, then browse the food hall before the crowds arrive. After lunch, cross to Little Island or follow the Hudson River Park esplanade south; both are free. If the sky is clear, book an observation deck for late afternoon, or ride uptown for a Broadway curtain, checking the show time first. End with a slice near Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown West and an early night.

Distances

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
• 24-hour security
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Pay per view
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe