Hello Broadway
38 West 31st St, New York, NY
About Hello Broadway
Hello Broadway suits travelers who want a plain, well-placed base for a Manhattan visit and who plan to spend most of the day out in the city. The 3-star hotel sits on West 31st Street in the Flatiron and Union Square part of Midtown Manhattan, an area of office buildings, older commercial blocks and busy cross streets. Couples on a short break, friends sharing a trip and business travelers who need a straightforward room all fit the same brief: somewhere central to sleep, free Wi-Fi listed, and the city within reach.
Hello Broadway is a 3-star hotel, a rating that in New York usually points to a simple, functional room and a straightforward stay rather than elaborate service. The address is on a side street in Midtown Manhattan, and the trip here is organized around the practical side of a city visit: a base to sleep, leave a bag and head out again. Travelers who measure a hotel by how easily it lets them get on with the day, rather than by amenity lists, tend to be the happiest at this level.
Rooms and listed facilities
Free Wi-Fi is the facility listed for Hello Broadway, and it shapes how the stay works for different guests. Couples can plan the day from the room and keep in touch without worrying about data. Families can look up opening hours and transit changes as they go. Business travelers get a connection for email between meetings. Late arrivals, coming in after a long journey, can message ahead where that matters. Room layout, bed configuration and how many people a room takes are worth confirming with the property before booking.
Rooms at Hello Broadway are best approached as a place to sleep and reset between outings, which is how most guests use a 3-star address in Midtown. Couples tend to book one room and treat it as a base for evenings out. Families should confirm the bed setup and how many people a room takes before booking. Business travelers often want a quiet hour before a meeting, so ask the property about the room's position when you reserve.
The setting
Hello Broadway stands at 38 West 31st Street, a numbered side street in the grid laid out across Midtown Manhattan. Fifth Avenue divides East from West street numbers, so the address sits on the west side of that line, in the Flatiron and Union Square part of the borough. The surrounding blocks mix older commercial buildings with newer office towers, and the numbered streets here follow the Commissioners' Plan of 1811, running east to west while the avenues run north to south. Broadway crosses the grid diagonally.
Location and neighborhood
Flatiron and Union Square work well for a stay that stretches over a week or more. The two districts meet where Broadway crosses the grid at a slant, a few blocks north of 14th Street, and the streets between them hold a mix of offices, schools, publishing houses and apartment blocks. Long stays settle in easily here because everyday needs sit within walking distance: groceries, laundries, a post office, pharmacies and the Union Square greenmarket on its market days. Budget travelers notice the same thing, that the area stays busy into the evening without depending on a single strip.
The Flatiron Building stands at the triangle where Fifth Avenue meets Broadway, and Madison Square Park spreads north of it with lawns, benches and a view back at the tower. Union Square, a few blocks south and east, is the other anchor: a paved square with a greenmarket, a subway hub underneath and a steady flow of students from the schools nearby. Between the two, NoMad's hotel blocks run up Broadway and the side streets toward 34th Street. The result is a compact district where a week's errands and a week's wandering use the same few blocks.
Getting there and around
Subway lines converge on Union Square and on 23rd Street, so from Hello Broadway the routes north, south and across town are easy to reach on foot. The grid itself rewards walking: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south, and Broadway cuts the diagonal. Check service changes with the MTA before a late trip, and tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles.
Nearby sights and food
Madison Square Park and Union Square are the two open spaces within a few minutes' walk, both free and both busy at lunchtime. The Flatiron Building shows best from the park's south end, and the Empire State Building rises a few blocks north, its open-air deck on the 86th floor. Observation decks cluster within a short subway ride: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt beside Grand Central, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, Edge at Hudson Yards and One World Observatory downtown. Timed tickets are sold online, and opening hours change by season, so check with each deck before a late visit.
Eating well on a budget is straightforward here. The blocks around Union Square and along the side streets toward Curry Hill hold Indian, Thai, Japanese, Korean and Mexican kitchens, many of them small counters or basement dining rooms with quick lunch service. Pizza by the slice, bagel shops, ramen bars, falafel counters and diners cover the cheaper end, and grocery stores and delis make self-catering easy on a longer stay. Expect queues at peak hours and quieter tables mid-afternoon.
A day from Hello Broadway
A day from Hello Broadway can start early, before the offices fill, with a walk to Madison Square Park and a look at the Flatiron Building from the south lawn. Carry on to Union Square for the greenmarket if it is a market day, then ride the subway a few stops to the Empire State Building deck or to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, booking a timed ticket ahead. Lunch suits the side streets off Broadway, where small kitchens serve quickly. In the afternoon, walk the High Line from its downtown end, or visit the free reflecting pools at the 9/11 Memorial. Return for an early dinner near 23rd Street. Hello Broadway sits close enough that the day stays on foot and subway.
Distances
Distances are not shown for this stay: its map pin is shared with other listings, so it is not reliable. Confirm the exact address with the property.
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.
- Express check in
- Express check out
- Free Wi-Fi
Hello Broadway: questions
Which part of Manhattan is Hello Broadway in?
Hello Broadway is at 38 West 31st Street, in the Flatiron and Union Square part of Midtown Manhattan. The address lies west of Fifth Avenue, the line that divides East from West street numbers, in a district of older commercial buildings and office blocks.
How do you reach Hello Broadway from the airports?
JFK and Newark Liberty connect to Midtown by AirTrain plus rail or subway, typically 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic and connections. LaGuardia is the closest airport by road, and the free LaGuardia Link bus connects it to the subway. Confirm current routes with the operators before setting out for Hello Broadway on West 31st Street.
What are the main rail stations for a trip based at Hello Broadway?
Penn Station sits at 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, and Grand Central Terminal is at 42nd Street and Park Avenue; both are major rail hubs for the city. Subway service runs 24 hours a day, and fares are paid by tapping a contactless card or phone. Check current service with the MTA before traveling to Hello Broadway.
Which sights can you plan for from Hello Broadway?
Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History sit uptown; the High Line, the 9/11 Memorial and the Staten Island Ferry terminal are downtown. The subway runs around the clock and links them. Observation decks draw crowds, so book timed entry ahead. Use Hello Broadway as the base for these days.
What facilities does Hello Broadway list?
Free Wi-Fi is the facility listed for Hello Broadway. Guests use it to plan routes and check museum opening hours. Other services may be available, so ask the property directly about anything the stay depends on, including room configuration and luggage storage. Hotel bills add city and state taxes, so check the total price with taxes and fees when booking.
Is Hello Broadway suitable for families?
Families traveling with children can use Hello Broadway as a straightforward base, with free Wi-Fi listed for planning and downtime. Room capacity and bed arrangements vary at this level, so confirm what a room sleeps before booking, and ask the property about anything a family stay depends on. Book early for school holiday periods, when Manhattan hotels fill quickly.
What should you confirm about check-in at Hello Broadway?
Arrival times, reception hours and any late-arrival procedure are worth confirming directly with Hello Broadway before you travel, especially after a long flight. Ask where keys are collected and whether the property needs notice of a late arrival. Keep the booking confirmation to hand, and check the total price with taxes and fees.