TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan Chelsea

About TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan Chelsea

Midtown South suits travelers who want a kitchen and a short walk to the train. Families on a multi-night trip, couples who prefer breakfast at their own table, and consultants posted to the city for a few weeks all fit the format here. The Flatiron district, Union Square and the High Line sit within walking range, and the numbered grid begins a few blocks north, so the rest of Midtown is easy to reach on foot. TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan Chelsea occupies a practical corner of that grid.

Expect a practical, apartment-style base rather than a full-service hotel. The official rating is 3-star, and the booking supplier's guest score stands at 3.8 out of 5 from 560 reviews. Kitchens and kitchenettes let you shop once and eat in, free Wi-Fi and a fitness center carry the working week, and a terrace adds outdoor space. Stays of several nights make more sense than a single overnight, and it is worth checking the total price with taxes and fees.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier shape the stay. Kitchens and kitchenettes let couples keep a small food stock, families serve early breakfasts without a queue, and business travelers eat in after a late call. Free Wi-Fi, internet access, air conditioning, a fitness center, a safe and a terrace cover work and rest, while elevators help with luggage. A 24 hour front desk with 24-hour security means a delayed arrival meets staff. Cribs, parking, wheelchair accessibility and pets allowed also appear. Confirm kitchen equipment, crib fit and parking terms with TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan Chelsea.

The setting

TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan Chelsea occupies 140 West 28th Street, a Midtown South block where the Flatiron district runs into Chelsea. Straight-line figures give the shape of the area: Penn Station about 0.2 miles (0.4 km) away, Times Square and Grand Central Terminal each about 0.9 miles (1.4 km), Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 1.6 miles (2.5 km), the High Line and Hudson Yards about 0.7 miles (1.1 km), and the 9/11 Memorial about 2.7 miles (4.3 km). Broadway and the Theater District are about 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away, and the airports lie between about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and 13 miles (21.5 km) out.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown South, Flatiron and Union Square arrange themselves along the spine of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, from the greenmarket at Union Square up to the blocks around Penn Station. The Flatiron Building stands at the wedge where Broadway crosses Fifth, and Madison Square Park sits just north of it. Between them run the streets of NoMad and Koreatown, and the quieter hotel blocks of Midtown South. The grid holds: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing east from west. Below 14th Street the older named streets take over.

Evenings here start early and stay local. The blocks around Koreatown keep late hours, and the side streets of NoMad and Midtown South fill with small dining rooms. Just west, the Theater District around Times Square takes over after dark, with about 40 Broadway houses and evening curtains typically at 7 or 8 pm; check the show, since times vary. The Empire State Building lights up the skyline above 34th Street. Weeknights are busier than weekends in this part of Manhattan, because the offices empty around six and the tables fill soon after.

Getting there and around

The district sits over Penn Station, so trains from New Jersey and Long Island arrive a short walk from TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan Chelsea, around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) by the street grid. Grand Central Terminal is a stop or two east on the subway, which runs 24 hours; tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile and the system caps weekly spending. The airports lie further out, roughly 13 miles (21.5 km) away for the Queens and New Jersey airports, with the trip usually taking 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. The middle of the district is around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from the door on foot. Buses and bike lanes share the avenues.

Nearby sights and food

Madison Square Park and Union Square anchor the district, both open to walk through. The Flatiron Building stands just south of Madison Square Park, and the Empire State Building is a short walk north on Fifth Avenue, with its open-air deck on the 86th floor. The High Line starts at Gansevoort Street and runs north to Hudson Yards, where the Vessel stands; both are within a comfortable walk or a short ride west. Grand Central Terminal is worth a look for the concourse alone. Broadway's theaters cluster around Times Square, and Little Island and Hudson River Park sit along the west side.

Eating here follows the shape of the district. Koreatown packs its blocks with barbecue tables, noodle shops and late-night counters, and the streets around NoMad hold a mix of Indian, Thai and Italian places, from counter service to long-set tables. Union Square draws a lunchtime crowd to its greenmarket on set days of the week, and the surrounding blocks have bakeries, delis and coffee bars for a quick breakfast. Steakhouses and old-line dining rooms cluster nearer the Theater District, where a pre-show table needs booking ahead. Reserve for dinner on weeknights; the after-work crowd arrives early.

A day from TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan Chelsea

A day from TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan Chelsea can begin at Union Square, where the greenmarket and the surrounding streets make an easy first hour with coffee. Walk north up Broadway past the Flatiron Building to Madison Square Park, then continue to the Empire State Building deck or west to the High Line and Hudson Yards, depending on the weather. Lunch fits Koreatown or the NoMad side streets. In the afternoon, ride east to Grand Central Terminal for the concourse and the surrounding blocks, or take the subway to the museums. Book an early dinner, then a Broadway curtain at 7 or 8 pm; check the show. Afterward, the walk back to TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan Chelsea passes through quieter streets.

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
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Balcony
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Dishwasher
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Kitchen
• Kitchenette
• Elevators
• Microwave
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Terrace
• Toiletries
• Towels
• Video
• WC
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wi-Fi