Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square

About Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square

This Midtown hotel suits travelers who want the Theater District, Times Square and Penn Station within a short walk of the lobby. Couples booking a show weekend, small groups on a city break and business travelers with meetings in Midtown all fit the address. Late arrivals land in a part of Manhattan that stays active after dark, with the hotel's 24-hour front desk listed among its facilities. Anyone who prefers a straightforward, well-placed base for a few days of museums, Broadway and walking can plan a stay here.

The hotel is a three-star property, and the booking supplier's guest score stands at 4.1 out of 5 from 1526 reviews. That combination points to a mid-range, practical stay rather than a luxury one: expectations of a clean room, a working desk and a reliable location are the right ones to bring. Rooms are carpeted and air conditioned, and free Wi-Fi is listed. Read the score as a summary of past guests' impressions and check the total price with taxes and fees in the IMPT app before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the basics for several kinds of stay. Couples get air conditioning, a safe and free Wi-Fi. Families can ask about family rooms and cribs, both listed, and about how many people a room sleeps. Business travelers have a business center, internet access and a fitness center. Late arrivals find a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security. Pets are listed as allowed, parking is listed, and there is a restaurant and bars on site. Confirm pet rules, parking terms and room layout with the property when booking.

The setting

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square stands at 114 West 40th Street, in Midtown Manhattan. The block sits in the Theater District, and Times Square is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) away in a straight line, with Broadway and the Theater District about 0.4 miles (0.6 km). Penn Station is about 0.4 miles (0.7 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), and the observation decks around the district about 0.5 miles (0.8 km). Central Park, at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north. The surrounding streets carry theater crowds in the evening.

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. Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square 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 13 miles (21.5 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. Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square sits around 0.5 miles (0.8 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 0.3 miles (0.5 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 Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square

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 Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square to change, then take in a 7 or 8 pm curtain and eat after the show, when tables thin out.

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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.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24-hour security
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Shower
• Smoke detector