Virgin Hotels New York City

About Virgin Hotels New York City

Virgin Hotels New York City suits travelers who want a Midtown base with the Flatiron district and Union Square within a short walk. Couples get an easy evening out around Broadway and the Theater District, about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away in a straight line. Business travelers are close to Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal. Families appreciate the listed crib and pool. Late arrivals find a 24-hour front desk. The Broadway address keeps the grid simple: numbered streets run east to west and Fifth Avenue divides East from West, so directions stay clear.

Virgin Hotels New York City is a 5-star hotel, per its official star rating, on Broadway in Midtown South. The booking supplier gives it a guest score of 3.9 out of 5 from 951 reviews, so treat that figure as the supplier's summary of past stays rather than a guarantee. Expect a full-service city hotel: rooms, a pool, a spa, dining and workspace are part of the listed offer. Rates vary by date, and the total price with taxes and fees is worth checking before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities read well for different trips. Couples have a restaurant, bars and a pool bar for an evening without leaving the building. Families get a crib, an outdoor pool and a garden. Business travelers have a business center, free Wi-Fi and banquet space. Late arrivals can rely on the 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage. Every room has air conditioning, a safe and a minibar. Confirm with the property which room categories sleep how many, whether breakfast is included in your rate, and how parking and pet policies apply to your dates.

The setting

Virgin Hotels New York City stands at 1227 Broadway in Midtown South, where the Flatiron district and Union Square sit close by and the street grid takes over north of 14th Street. The High Line and Hudson Yards are each about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away. JFK is about 13 miles (21.3 km) in a straight line.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown South, Flatiron and Union Square cover the stretch of Manhattan between 14th Street and the blocks around Penn Station, and Virgin Hotels New York City sits inside that frame. Fifth Avenue divides east from west, while Broadway cuts diagonally across the grid, so few walks here follow a straight line. Union Square anchors the south, Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building hold the middle, and Koreatown and NoMad fill the streets toward 34th Street. Offices, schools and apartment blocks mix with hotels, which gives the district a working rhythm rather than a resort one.

The grid makes orientation simple once you learn it. Numbered streets run east-west and avenues run north-south, with street numbers rising as you head north. Subway stations are dense, with stops at Union Square, 23rd Street, 28th Street and 34th Street, though service changes are common, so check current status with the operator before a trip from Virgin Hotels New York City. Evenings pull theatergoers north toward the Theater District and send residents and students into the parks. Spring and autumn are the mildest seasons for walking, and the blocks stay busy year-round.

Getting there and around

Penn Station, on 34th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, and Grand Central Terminal, at 42nd Street and Park Avenue, are the two main rail hubs, both a short trip from Virgin Hotels New York City. The hotel sits around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from Penn Station and around 13 miles (21.3 km) from the airports, a road distance that varies with traffic. JFK and Newark are typically 45 to 75 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic and connections; LaGuardia is closest by road, with the free Q70 bus linking to the subway. Tap a contactless card or phone to pay on the subway, which runs 24 hours. Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion toll.

Nearby sights and food

Madison Square Park and Union Square are the district's two open spaces, and both are free to enter. The Flatiron Building stands where Fifth Avenue meets Broadway. The High Line, an elevated park on a former freight line, begins at Gansevoort Street and runs north to Hudson Yards, where the Vessel stands. Grand Central Terminal is a short ride north for the concourse alone, and observation decks at the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center give views over the island and its rivers. Broadway theaters cluster around Times Square, with evening curtains typically at 7 or 8 pm; check the show.

Food here covers a wide range without long trips. Koreatown, near 32nd Street, concentrates Korean restaurants and late-night counters. Around Union Square and NoMad, Italian, Indian, Japanese, Mexican and Thai kitchens sit beside steakhouses and seafood rooms. Delis and slice shops handle lunch with sandwiches and pizza, and coffee bars fill the side streets. Reservations help at dinner, particularly before theater curtains and through the holiday season from late November into early January. Many kitchens stay open later than the shops around them.

A day from Virgin Hotels New York City

A day from Virgin Hotels New York City begins with breakfast near Union Square, then a walk north through Madison Square Park to the Flatiron Building. Continue to the High Line and follow the elevated path toward Hudson Yards, where the Vessel stands. Stop for lunch in NoMad or Koreatown. In the afternoon, ride north to Grand Central Terminal to see the concourse, then pick an observation deck; reserve ahead on busy days. Come back south along Fifth Avenue for dinner, and if a show is planned, check curtain times with the theater and leave room for the walk to the Theater District. Winter evenings are cold, so a warm layer helps.

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
• Balcony
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Dinner
• Dry cleaning service
• Entertainment activities
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Garden
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Lunch
• Massage
• Minibar
• Night club
• Non smoking rooms
• Outdoor pool
• Parking