The William Hotel Midtown New York

About The William Hotel Midtown New York

The William Hotel Midtown New York suits travelers who want a central Midtown address without a long walk to meetings or trains. Grand Central Terminal is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line, and Times Square about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), so much of the day can be handled on foot. Couples on a first trip, small groups and business travelers on a short schedule fit the same brief: a central base and a quick route out. Confirm the room type that matches the trip.

The William Hotel Midtown New York is a 3-star hotel, which in Manhattan usually means a compact building where the essentials are covered and the address does most of the work. The listed facilities are free Wi-Fi, a bar, a concierge, elevators, luggage storage, shuttle service and wheelchair access. Ask the property directly about anything a stay depends on, such as arrival times, accessibility details or the shuttle arrangements, before booking in the IMPT app.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities at The William Hotel Midtown New York cover the practical side of a Manhattan stay. Free Wi-Fi and a concierge serve business travelers who need to work and plan ahead; the bar gives couples and small groups somewhere to end the evening without going out again. Elevators and luggage storage help families and anyone arriving before the room is ready. Wheelchair access and shuttle service are listed too. Confirm room layout, bed types, late-arrival arrangements and how the shuttle operates with the property before you book.

Travelers who book The William Hotel Midtown New York should treat the listed facilities as the starting point for a conversation with the property. A concierge is useful for theater tickets and timings, while the bar keeps a rainy evening simple. Luggage storage matters if a train leaves hours after checkout. Families and guests with mobility needs should confirm access details and room configuration in advance, and check the total price with taxes and fees in the IMPT app.

The setting

The William Hotel Midtown New York has an address at 24 E 39th St, on East 39th Street in Midtown Manhattan. The grid here is easy to read: numbered streets run east to west and avenues north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing East from West. Straight-line distances are about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) to Grand Central Terminal, 0.6 miles (0.9 km) to Times Square and 0.7 miles (1.1 km) to Penn Station. Broadway cuts diagonally across the grid a short walk away.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown is the commercial center of Manhattan, and Times Square marks its busiest crossing, where Broadway cuts diagonally through the numbered street grid. The Theater District wraps around those blocks, with about 40 Broadway houses and evening curtains usually at 7 or 8 pm, so check the show you plan to see. Streets stay active late into the night, and the crowds around the square are largest after dark. The William Hotel Midtown New York sits inside this grid, within easy reach of the cross streets and subway entrances that tie the neighborhood to the rest of the island.

Fifth Avenue runs north to Central Park South, and the blocks below it hold the avenue's largest stores. East of the square, Bryant Park offers a green pause between the office towers. Rockefeller Center fills the ground between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, with its plaza and a seasonal ice rink in winter. North of 34th Street, the Garment District keeps a working trade in fabric and trim. Street numbers are easy to read once you know the rule: numbered streets run east to west, avenues run north to south, and Fifth Avenue divides East from West.

Getting there and around

The center of the neighborhood lies around 0.6 miles (0.9 km) from The William Hotel Midtown New York, so the Theater District, Bryant Park and Fifth Avenue are within walking range. The airports lie around 13 miles (20.9 km) away, and JFK and Newark Liberty are typically 45-75 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic and connections. Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station are around 0.2 miles (0.3 km) from the door. The subway runs 24 hours a day; fares are paid by tapping a contactless card or phone, and the MetroCard is being phased out. Check the OMNY weekly cap and any service changes with the MTA before a long day out.

Nearby sights and food

The Museum of Modern Art holds modern and contemporary collections a few blocks from the square, and Museum Mile starts at 82nd Street with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The American Museum of Natural History faces Central Park on the west side. Observation decks give the widest views: One World Observatory downtown, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt beside Grand Central, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building and Edge at Hudson Yards. Hudson Yards and the Vessel anchor the far west side, and the Intrepid Museum, on an aircraft carrier at a Hudson pier, covers aviation and space.

Food in Midtown is built for a district that works late. Delis and slice counters turn out sandwiches and pizza at lunch, and food halls gather small kitchens under one roof. Italian, Japanese, Thai, Indian and Korean menus are widespread, with Chinese kitchens well represented a few blocks south. Steakhouses and seafood rooms cluster near the Theater District, and many fill early with pre-show diners, so a table at 6 pm can be easier to find than one at 8. Expect lines at popular counters near Bryant Park at midday; a block east is usually calmer.

A day from The William Hotel Midtown New York

A day from The William Hotel Midtown New York. Begin early in Bryant Park, when the paths are quiet and the lawns are open. Walk north up Fifth Avenue to Central Park South and enter the park at the southeast corner for a loop of the lower paths. Eat lunch near the park, then choose an afternoon: the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown, or a ride north to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Return and eat early, leaving time to walk to the theater. Evening curtains are typically at 7 or 8 pm, so check the show and the running time. End with the lights over Times Square from the pedestrian plazas.

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.

• Bars
• Concierge
• Free Wi-Fi
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Shuttle service
• Wheelchair accessible