Doxie Hotel

About Doxie Hotel

Doxie Hotel suits travelers who want a simple, well-placed base in Midtown Manhattan and plan to spend most of the day outdoors. Times Square is about 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away in a straight line, Penn Station about 0.3 miles (0.5 km), so a train arrival and an evening show both stay easy to manage. Rooms are air conditioned, the front desk is staffed around the clock, and pets are allowed. Couples on a short city break and business travelers on a tight schedule get the most from the address.

Doxie Hotel is a 2-star property, so expect a modest, functional building rather than a full-service one. The booking supplier gives it a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 808 reviews, which points to steady satisfaction among past guests. Facilities listed by the supplier include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, elevators and luggage storage. The style of stay is short and practical: a base for the day's plans, with the city itself supplying the entertainment. Families can ask about family rooms and cribs at the time of booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

Doxie Hotel lists air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a safe, which covers the basics for couples who want to travel light and for business travelers answering email after dinner. Family rooms and a crib are listed by the supplier, useful for parents traveling with a child. The 24 hour front desk matters most for late arrivals, when a delayed flight or a long train can push check-in into the small hours. Pets are allowed. Confirm pet terms, crib availability and the exact check-in hour directly with Doxie Hotel before booking.

Interpret the listed facilities as a short-stay toolkit. Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning keep a working day or a summer visit comfortable, while the safe and luggage storage help on arrival and departure days. Couples can travel with hand luggage only; families should ask about family rooms and the crib early. Business travelers get a desk-ready base near Penn Station. Confirm what you rely on with Doxie Hotel when you book, including pet terms.

The setting

Doxie Hotel stands at 273 W 38th St, a side street in the west of Midtown Manhattan, between the Theater District and the Hudson Yards side of the neighborhood. Times Square is about 0.4 miles (0.6 km) away in a straight line, Penn Station about 0.3 miles (0.5 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.7 miles (1.2 km). Broadway and the Theater District lie about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) off, Hudson Yards and the Vessel about 0.6 miles (0.9 km). Central Park, at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) in a straight line.

The street itself is a working Midtown block of offices and small buildings, a short walk from the larger crowds around Times Square and the transport hubs to the south. Grand Central Terminal is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away in a straight line, the Intrepid Museum about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), and the 9/11 Memorial about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) downtown. Distances are straight-line figures, so add time for cross-town blocks and one-way streets when you plan a walk.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from Doxie Hotel. 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 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from Doxie Hotel, 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 Doxie Hotel

A day from Doxie Hotel 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.

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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
• Air conditioning
• Bathroom
• Crib
• Desk
• Family rooms
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Pets allowed
• Safe
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Sofa bed
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• WC
• Wake-Up service
• Wi-Fi