Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South

About Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South

This Chelsea address on Eighth Avenue suits travelers who want Midtown within walking distance and a straightforward base for a short city trip. Penn Station is a short walk away, so arrivals by train start without a taxi ride, and Times Square is close enough to reach on foot. Couples packing in sightseeing, small groups and business travelers with meetings downtown or in Midtown all fit here. The 3-star rating sets the tone: practical comfort, a central position and easy transport links.

This is a 3-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan, run as a full-service city property with a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center among the listed facilities. The booking supplier records a guest score of 4.0 out of 5 from 1098 reviews, which points to a steady, well-used address rather than a boutique stay. Expect a busy, central hotel where the location does much of the work. Rooms, service and daily routines are the things to weigh when you compare it with other Midtown options.

Rooms and listed facilities

Among the listed facilities, air conditioning, free wifi and a safe cover the basics for couples and solo travelers, while the business center and internet access help anyone answering email between meetings. Families can ask about a cot when booking. Late arrivals should note the 24 hour front desk and luggage storage, useful when a train or flight lands after dark. Parking is listed, so confirm the arrangement before you drive in. Confirm breakfast arrangements, pet policy details and the total price with taxes and fees with the property when you book.

The listed facilities point to a hotel built for short, practical stays rather than long resort holidays. Couples get a central base, families get a cot on request, and business travelers get a business center and internet access alongside free wifi. Anyone arriving late can rely on the 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security and luggage storage. Before booking, confirm bed arrangements, breakfast service and parking details with the property, since routines and policies can change.

The setting

The hotel stands at 525 8th Avenue in Chelsea, on the western edge of Midtown Manhattan, a stretch of avenue lined with stores and steady traffic. Penn Station is about 0.2 miles (0.4 km) away in a straight line, Times Square about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) and the Central Park edge at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 1.2 miles (2 km). Walking is often the quickest way to the sights nearby.

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. Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South 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 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South, and the nearest airport is around 14 miles (22 km) away. Penn Station, around 0.8 miles (1.3 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 Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South

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 Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South 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
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Breakfast in room
• Buffet
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels
• Video