Hotel Five44

About Hotel Five44

The address on West 48th Street puts Times Square, the Theater District and the subway within easy walking reach, so evenings and late meals are straightforward. Couples on a short city break, solo visitors and small families looking for a central base all fit here. Business travelers also benefit from the position between the West Side and Grand Central Terminal.

Hotel Five44 is a three-star hotel, which in Manhattan usually means a straightforward, practical stay rather than extensive leisure facilities. The booking supplier's guest score is 3.6 out of 5 from 185 reviews, so expectations are best set at a clean, functional base. Rooms come with air conditioning and free wifi, and the listed facilities include a kitchenette, a safe and laundry service. It is worth checking anything you rely on with the property before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities at Hotel Five44 cover the basics well. Air conditioning and free wifi suit business travelers who need to work in the evening, while the kitchenette helps couples and families keep breakfast and simple meals in the room. A safe is useful for passports and laptops, and laundry service matters on longer stays. Carpeted rooms are also listed. For late arrivals, confirm reception hours and the check-in procedure with the property in advance, and ask which room type includes the kitchenette before you book.

The listed facilities at Hotel Five44 cover the basics well. Air conditioning and free wifi suit business travelers who need to work in the evening, while the kitchenette helps couples and families keep breakfast and simple meals in the room. A safe is useful for passports and laptops, and laundry service matters on longer stays. Carpeted rooms are also listed. For late arrivals, confirm reception hours and the check-in procedure with the property in advance, and ask which room type includes the kitchenette before you book.

The listed facilities at Hotel Five44 cover the basics well. Air conditioning and free wifi suit business travelers who need to work in the evening, while the kitchenette helps couples and families keep breakfast and simple meals in the room. A safe is useful for passports and laptops, and laundry service matters on longer stays. Carpeted rooms are also listed. For late arrivals, confirm reception hours and the check-in procedure with the property in advance, and ask which room type includes the kitchenette before you book.

The setting

Hotel Five44 sits at 544 West 48th Street in Hell's Kitchen, on the west side of Midtown Manhattan, a neighborhood of side streets west of the Theater District. Times Square is about 0.6 miles (1 km) away in a straight line, so evening shows and late meals are within walking distance. Penn Station is about 0.9 miles (1.5 km), Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), and Grand Central Terminal about 1.2 miles (1.9 km). The 9/11 Memorial is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) south, and JFK about 14 miles (22.8 km).

Location and neighborhood

Evenings shape Hell's Kitchen. The neighborhood runs west from Eighth Avenue to the Hudson River, with the Theater District at its eastern edge and Restaurant Row and Ninth Avenue drawing diners before and after shows. The streets between these points mix residential blocks, offices, and a dense run of places to eat. You can move from pre-theater crowds to quieter river blocks in a short walk. Broadway crosses the district, and Times Square sits just to the east. For a food-focused stay, the area works because choices cluster within a few blocks, and many kitchens stay open after curtains fall. Check individual opening days, since schedules vary.

Hell's Kitchen suits travelers who want dinner and a show within walking distance of each other. The district sits in western Midtown, bounded roughly by Eighth Avenue and the Hudson River, with the Theater District on its east side. Restaurant Row and Ninth Avenue form the main eating spine, while side streets hold bakeries, delis, and small counters. Evenings bring theatergoers, office workers, and residents into the same blocks. The mood is practical rather than polished: you pick a street and eat well. Late evening, the busiest corners are near the Theater District, and the river end is quieter. Check show times and kitchen closing hours before setting out.

Getting there and around

Hell's Kitchen is easy to reach on foot from Midtown and by subway from the rest of the city. The nearest major rail stations are Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal, each a short ride or walk away; from the main stations the area is around 1.2 miles (1.9 km). From the airports, the distance is around 14 miles (22.8 km) by road, depending on traffic and connections. The subway runs 24 hours: tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles, and check current service changes before a late return. For local movement, walking works well; buses cover the avenues when the weather turns. Cross streets in order and use the avenue crossings.

Nearby sights and food

Sights sit close by. Central Park begins at 59th Street, a walk or short subway ride north, and entry is free. Observation decks give broad views: One World Observatory downtown, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt beside Grand Central, Edge at Hudson Yards, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, and the Empire State Building. Check opening hours and timed entry before going, since decks can fill at sunset. The Theater District lies on the eastern edge of Hell's Kitchen, and Times Square is a few blocks east. The Hudson River waterfront is west for a flat walk after dinner.

Food is the main draw. Restaurant Row on West 46th Street packs many kitchens into one block, while Ninth Avenue runs a longer strip of casual counters, bakeries, delis, and sit-down rooms. The mix leans international: Thai, Sichuan, Mexican, Italian, Japanese ramen, Indian, and Greek are all easy to find nearby. Some places suit a quick bite, others a long dinner, and several keep late hours for theater crowds. Check kitchen closing times and whether reservations are needed, especially on show nights and weekends.

A day from Hotel Five44

A day from Hotel Five44 can start with a walk north to Central Park, where free entry and open lawns make an easy morning. Return through Midtown for a casual lunch near Ninth Avenue, then rest before the evening. In the afternoon, choose an observation deck; book a timed entry and check the weather, since clear days fill first. Leave Hotel Five44 early for Restaurant Row or the side streets around it, eat a relaxed dinner, then walk to a Broadway house in the Theater District. Check the curtain time and current subway service. After the show, return to Hotel Five44 on foot or by public transit, with a late snack if kitchens are open.

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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.

• Air conditioning
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Desk
• First aid
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Kitchenette
• Laundry Service
• Microwave
• Non smoking rooms
• Refrigerator
• Safe
• TV
• Toaster
• WC
• Wi-Fi