Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

About Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Midtown rewards travelers who would rather walk to the major sights than ride between them. From this Seventh Avenue address, Times Square, the Theater District and the southern edge of Central Park all sit within a short walk. Couples building an evening around a show, first-time visitors working through a sightseeing list and business travelers with meetings around Sixth Avenue all fit the location. A 24-hour front desk and a concierge help families arriving with children, and a crib is listed for younger guests.

The Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel carries a 4-star rating and sits in the Midtown and Times Square area, which places it among the larger, full-service properties in this part of Manhattan. Treat that figure as a composite of many separate stays, since it blends different room types, seasons and expectations. Recent guest comments are the better guide to the details that shape a particular trip.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover both the working day and the evening. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a business center serve anyone answering email after dinner, and a fitness center covers an early workout. Couples and families can eat without leaving the building: a restaurant, a snack bar, bars and breakfast are listed, with breakfast in the room as a further option. A crib, a concierge and a 24-hour front desk are listed for families and late arrivals. Confirm parking, pet rules and accessibility needs with the property.

Longer stays lean on the practical side of the list: a safe, luggage storage, laundry service, elevators and wheelchair access all appear among the supplier's facilities at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. Rooms differ in size, floor and outlook, so ask the property to match a layout to your group rather than assuming a particular view. Check the total price with taxes and fees, since hotel bills in New York City add state and city taxes and a per-night occupancy charge.

The setting

811 Seventh Avenue puts the entrance on a north-south avenue in Midtown, a few blocks from the diagonal cut of Broadway, on the grid laid out under the Commissioners' Plan of 1811. Times Square is about 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away in a straight line, Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) and Penn Station about 1 mile (1.6 km). LaGuardia Airport lies about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) away, Newark Liberty about 11 miles (18.1 km) and John F. Kennedy International about 14 miles (21.9 km).

Location and neighborhood

Long stays in Midtown work best when you treat the neighborhood as a base rather than a sight to conquer. The street grid makes walking predictable: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south, and Fifth Avenue divides east from west addresses. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel sits inside that grid, so most errands on foot take minutes rather than a subway ride. Groceries, pharmacies and laundry services are scattered along Eighth and Ninth Avenues in the Garment District, which keeps a week-long stay practical. Midtown stays busy at all hours, and a room here removes a daily commute to the rest of the island.

Budget planning in Midtown starts with what costs nothing. Central Park begins at 59th Street and is free to enter, the Staten Island Ferry leaves from the southern tip of the island at no charge, and the 9/11 Memorial pools can be visited without a ticket. Theater is the one worthwhile splurge, and timing matters: evening curtains usually rise at 7 or 8 pm, and same-day seats sometimes appear during the day, so check the show and ask at the box office. On a longer stay, pick two paid sights and let the rest of the week run on foot.

Getting there and around

Arriving is simple. The airports lie around 14 miles (21.9 km) away, and road or rail connections typically take 45 to 75 minutes to Midtown depending on traffic; AirTrain links JFK and Newark to the subway and commuter rail. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel sits around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from Penn Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal handles regional buses on the west side. The subway runs 24 hours, paid by tapping a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles. Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion toll. The center of the district is around 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away, and the grid is flat and easy on foot.

Nearby sights and food

Midtown packs a large share of the city's sights into a small radius. Broadway's theaters cluster around Times Square, roughly forty houses in all. The Museum of Modern Art stands north of Bryant Park, and the main public library branch faces the park on Fifth Avenue. Grand Central Terminal is worth a look for its concourse alone. Observation decks at the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt give different views; Edge adds an outdoor platform at Hudson Yards, where the Vessel stands. The Intrepid Museum sits on the Hudson at 46th Street.

Eating well on a budget in Midtown takes a little looking, since the blocks closest to Times Square aim at visitors. Ninth Avenue in the Garment District and the side streets of the Theater District hold a mix of Thai, Indian, Mexican, Korean and Middle Eastern kitchens, many small and family run. Lunch counters, slice shops, dumpling rooms and food halls keep portions generous and queues fast. For longer stays, delis and grocery aisles cover breakfast and picnic lunches. Save table service for one or two evenings; elsewhere, counter seating is quicker and easier on the wallet.

A day from Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Start before the crowds. Head to Bryant Park for a coffee and a bench, then continue north on Fifth Avenue to the Museum of Modern Art when the doors open; weekday mornings are calmer than weekends. Cross into Central Park at 59th Street and follow the paths north for a while, then come back down for an inexpensive lunch at a counter or food hall. In the afternoon, ride to the Financial District for the Staten Island Ferry, which is free and passes the Statue of Liberty. Return to Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel to change, then take in a 7 or 8 pm curtain and eat after the show, when tables thin out.

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
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pay per view
• Pets allowed
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Shower
• Sink