Henn na Hotel New York

About Henn na Hotel New York

Henn na Hotel New York suits travelers who want a central base and a short walk to the evening show. Couples can leave the room and reach the Theater District on foot, and business travelers are a few minutes from Penn Station and the West Side. Families get a Midtown address with the High Line and Hudson Yards nearby. Late arrivals land at a 24-hour front desk. The hotel works best for guests who plan to spend the day out in Manhattan and want a simple, central base to return to.

Henn na Hotel New York is a four-star hotel on West 35th Street, and the booking supplier gives it a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 460 reviews. That is a solid rating for this part of Midtown. Expect a modern, functional city hotel rather than a grand hall: the appeal is the address, the setting between Penn Station and the West Side, and the short walks to the Theater District. Treat the supplier's guest score as a summary of past stays and confirm the total price with taxes and fees when you book.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and internet access, which covers the basics for couples and for anyone answering messages in the evening. Families should confirm bed arrangements and room size with the property before booking. Business travelers get a fitness center, a concierge, banquet space and laundry service, all listed. Late arrivals can rely on the listed 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security. Parking is listed too, so ask the property about garage access and height limits before driving in. Elevators serve the building, and luggage storage helps on a late departure day.

The setting

Henn na Hotel New York stands at 235 West 35th St, on a Midtown block between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, south of the Port Authority Bus Terminal and a short walk from Penn Station, which is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line. The High Line, Hudson Yards and the Theater District all sit within about about two-thirds of a mile. Expect steady traffic and delivery noise at street level.

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. Henn na Hotel New York 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 (21.8 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. Henn na Hotel New York 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 0.5 miles (0.8 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 Henn na Hotel New York

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 Henn na Hotel New York 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
• Air conditioning
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Bidet
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• WC
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wi-Fi