Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square

About Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square suits travelers who want a kitchen and a Midtown base rather than a lobby scene. Couples can eat in some nights; families get space and a laundry service for longer trips; business travelers are close to the Theater District and to offices on Sixth Avenue. Late arrivals can expect a 24-hour front desk. The address on Avenue of the Americas puts Times Square, Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station within a short walk, which keeps transfers simple.

Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square carries an official three-star rating, which in Manhattan usually means a comfortable, straightforward hotel rather than full-service luxury. Expect a Midtown building with elevators, air conditioning and carpeted rooms, a fitness center and a business center for working days, and a restaurant and bar for evenings in. The listed kitchen and kitchenette are the practical difference: you can keep breakfast and snacks simple and spend on the city instead. Check the total price with taxes and fees before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists a kitchen and kitchenette, air conditioning, carpeted rooms and family rooms, along with cribs and a laundry service. Couples can treat the kitchen as a breakfast counter; families gain space and a place to wash clothes; business travelers get a business center and free Wi-Fi. A 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security cover late arrivals, and luggage storage helps on a final morning. Confirm with the property which room type holds the kitchenette you want, and ask about parking or valet parking before you drive in.

The listed rooms are the reason to choose this address over a room-only hotel in the same part of Midtown: a kitchen or kitchenette changes how a short trip works, and families in particular feel the difference over four or five nights. Ask the property about room layout, bed count and where the kitchenette sits within the room before booking. Note that the site shows no prices; every booking button opens prices and availability in the IMPT app, so compare total costs there.

The setting

The hotel stands at 1033 Avenue of the Americas, the long avenue also known as Sixth Avenue, in Midtown. That places Times Square about 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away in a straight line, Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station each about 0.4 miles (0.7 km), and the observation decks and the Theater District about 0.4 miles (0.7 km). Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km) north. The Museum of Modern Art is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away and Hudson Yards about 0.9 miles (1.4 km). The grid makes walking the default for most of them.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square. North of 14th Street the Commissioners' Plan of 1811 laid out numbered streets running east to west and avenues running north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing east and west addresses. Broadway cuts diagonally across that grid, and the blocks around Times Square show the result: long views, odd corners and a theater district that grew where the avenue crossed the grid. Walking here is mostly level and easy to follow. Look at the street signs, note whether the address is east or west, and the neighborhood opens up in a straight line.

The cultural weight of the district sits within a short walk. The Museum of Modern Art is south of Central Park, the Theater District holds about 40 Broadway houses, and Rockefeller Center fills the blocks between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Bryant Park gives the grid a breathing space, with a lawn in the middle of the district. Fifth Avenue from Rockefeller Center up to Central Park South carries the flagship stores, while the Garment District north of 34th Street keeps the working side of the neighborhood in view. Architecture, theater and shopping sit close enough to cover on foot in a single day.

Getting there and around

Midtown sits at the center of the city's transport, which matters when you arrive with luggage. Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal are all inside the district, and the subway runs 24 hours a day. Tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile; the MetroCard is being phased out. Check service changes with the MTA before a late trip. Penn Station is around 0.4 miles (0.7 km) from Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square, and the district center around 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away. From JFK or Newark Liberty the trip typically takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic and connections.

Nearby sights and food

The main sights reward a walking loop rather than a checklist. Start at Bryant Park, walk west through the Theater District to Times Square, then north on Broadway to the edge of Central Park. The Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center are a short detour east. Grand Central Terminal is worth a look for its main concourse, and the observation decks at Rockefeller Center and further south give a view over the grid. Hudson Yards and the Vessel are west of the district; the Intrepid Museum sits at the Hudson River. Check opening days and tickets with each venue.

Eating in Midtown follows the rhythm of the blocks. Near the Theater District, tables fill early before curtains, with Italian, steakhouse, Japanese and Thai kitchens among the choices. The Garment District and the streets around Penn Station lean toward delis, slice shops, noodles and falafel for a quick lunch. Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center have cafes and food halls for a sit-down break, and Fifth Avenue adds bakeries and department-store dining rooms. Reservations help at popular places on show nights. Check opening hours directly; many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.

A day from Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square

A day from Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square can start with a walk east to Bryant Park for a coffee and a look at the lawn, then north along Fifth Avenue to the edge of Central Park. Turn west and cross to the Museum of Modern Art for a couple of hours. Lunch near Rockefeller Center, then walk the Theater District and Times Square in the afternoon light. Rest before an evening curtain; shows typically start at 7 or 8 pm, so check the time with the theater. End with a walk back through the lit blocks, which is a free show in the district.

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
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Buffet
• Business Center
• Car rental service
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dishwasher
• Dry cleaning service
• Entertainment activities
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Kitchen
• Kitchenette
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Microwave
• Non smoking rooms