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Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central

136 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

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About Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central

Set on West 42nd Street, this hotel suits travelers who want a Midtown base within a short walk of Times Square, Broadway theaters and the subway. Couples can use it for a theater weekend, and business guests get an address close to Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station. Late arrivals land at a 24 hour front desk that stays staffed all night. The address, 136 West 42nd Street, keeps the evening and morning errands on foot.

Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central is a 3-star hotel in Midtown, and the stay is built around its location and the listed facilities. The booking supplier gives it 3.9 out of 5 from 2565 reviews. Couples, families and business travelers use it as a base for a short city visit. Guests booking through the IMPT app check prices and availability, and checking the total price with taxes and fees before confirming is worth doing.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities cover the basics well. Couples get a restaurant, a bar and lounge, and breakfast served in the room. Families can ask the property about the crib and parking arrangements before arriving. Business travelers have a business center, free Wi-Fi and internet access, plus a 24 hour front desk for late arrivals. Laundry service, luggage storage and a snack bar round out the listed offering. Breakfast service times, pet policy details and parking access are worth confirming with the property directly.

The setting

The hotel sits at 136 West 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, where Times Square and the Theater District are within a few minutes on foot. Straight-line distances show the shape of the area: Times Square about 0.2 miles (0.3 km), Broadway and the Theater District about 0.2 miles (0.4 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), Penn Station about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), Hudson Yards about 0.9 miles (1.4 km), Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 0.9 miles (1.5 km), and the 9/11 Memorial about 3.4 miles (5.4 km). Subway stations on the surrounding blocks connect the rest of the island.

Location and neighborhood

Evenings in Midtown start early. Broadway curtains usually rise at 7 or 8 pm, so tables around the Theater District fill from about 5 pm; check the show for the exact time. Book ahead within a short walk of Times Square on a performance night. Away from the theater blocks the pace is calmer: Bryant Park at dusk, the concourse at Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue windows lit after dark. Weeknights and weekends feel different here. Tuesday through Thursday brings the office crowd, while Friday and Saturday belong to visitors and to anyone who has booked a show.

The food map of Midtown runs on categories as much as cuisines. Steakhouses and old-line diners sit near the Theater District; sushi bars, ramen shops and small Japanese counters thread the side streets; trattorias and wine bars fill the blocks toward Fifth Avenue. Quick meals are easy: pizza by the slice, food halls, sandwich counters. The Garment District north of 34th Street keeps a lunchtime trade and quieter tables after dark. Reservations matter for dinner on show nights, and walk-in counters are simpler at lunch. Within a few blocks of Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central, Korean, Thai, Indian and Italian kitchens all appear.

Getting there and around

The grid does most of the work. Numbered streets run east to west and avenues run north to south, with Fifth Avenue dividing East from West addresses, so a cross-town walk is short and a north-south one is longer than it looks on a map. The subway runs 24 hours: tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile, and check the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for planned service changes. Distances are compact: the district center is around 0.2 miles (0.3 km) from Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central, Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal around 0.5 miles (0.8 km), the airports around 13 miles (21.6 km) depending on route and traffic.

Nearby sights and food

Sights cluster within a short walk or one or two subway stops. The Theater District packs about 40 Broadway houses into the blocks around Times Square, and evening curtains are typically at 7 or 8 pm, so check the show. The Museum of Modern Art sits on West 53rd Street. Observation decks at Rockefeller Center, beside Grand Central Terminal and at Hudson Yards give three distinct views. Grand Central's concourse and ceiling reward a look even without a train to catch. West of the district, the Intrepid Museum occupies a Hudson pier, and Hudson Yards holds the Vessel.

For a food-led evening, choices divide by mood. A steakhouse or an old-line Italian room suits a long dinner before a curtain; small Japanese counters and wine bars suit a quick plate and a glass. Pizza by the slice, falafel carts, ramen and Thai kitchens cover the fast end, and food halls handle groups with different appetites. Dessert holds its own, from cheesecake to gelato. Delis and bakeries cover a picnic for Bryant Park. Reserve for dinner on performance nights and expect queues at peak lunch hours.

A day from Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central

A day from Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central: a morning walk east through Bryant Park before the office crowd arrives, then the Museum of Modern Art while it is quiet. Lunch on a side street north of 34th Street, or a quick counter meal if the afternoon is full. Ride an observation deck for the view, or head west to the Intrepid Museum on the Hudson. Book dinner early, around 5:30 pm, when a show is on the plan, and check the curtain time on the ticket. After the theater, Times Square stays bright and loud; the side streets north of it go quiet.

Distances

Straight-line distances from Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central (computed from the hotel's map pin, not road distances or travel times)
PlaceStraight-line distance
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)13 miles (21.6 km)
Times Square0.2 miles (0.3 km)
Grand Central Terminal0.5 miles (0.8 km)
Penn Station0.6 miles (0.9 km)
Central Park (Fifth Avenue at 59th Street)0.9 miles (1.5 km)
9/11 Memorial3.4 miles (5.4 km)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)11 miles (17.5 km)
Broadway and the Theater District0.2 miles (0.4 km)
Observation decks0.5 miles (0.8 km)
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)0.6 miles (0.9 km)
Hudson Yards and the Vessel0.9 miles (1.4 km)

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
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Banquet
  • Bar and lounge
  • Snack bar
  • Bars
  • Bike rental service
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast in room
  • Business Center
  • Cleaning
  • Coffee
  • Crib
  • Desk
  • Dinner
  • Dry cleaning service
  • First aid
  • Fitness Center
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Iron and board
  • Laundry Service
  • Elevators
  • Lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Market
  • Microwave
  • Non smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service

Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central: questions

Where is Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central?

Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central is at 136 West 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, in the Times Square area. Times Square is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line, and the Theater District about 0.2 miles (0.4 km). The address puts Broadway theaters and subway entrances within a short walk.

How far is Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central from the airports?

Measured in straight lines, John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 13 miles (21.6 km) from Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central, LaGuardia Airport about 6.0 miles (9.7 km) and Newark Liberty International Airport about 11 miles (17.5 km). Journeys from JFK and Newark typically take 45 to 75 minutes to Midtown depending on traffic and connections, so plan with time to spare.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central to Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station?

Grand Central Terminal is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central in a straight line, and Penn Station about 0.6 miles (0.9 km). Both are walkable for many guests, and the subway entrances near West 42nd Street connect to the rest of Manhattan. Check current service before traveling with luggage.

What can you see within walking distance of Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central?

Broadway and the Theater District are about 0.2 miles (0.4 km) from Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central, observation decks about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), the Museum of Modern Art about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) and Hudson Yards about 0.9 miles (1.4 km). Evening curtains are usually at 7 or 8 pm, and seats should be checked with the show.

What facilities does Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central list?

The listed facilities at Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central include a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a snack bar, breakfast and breakfast in room, a fitness center, a business center, free Wi-Fi and internet access, laundry service, luggage storage, a 24 hour front desk and parking. Confirm breakfast times and pet details with the property.

Is Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central suitable for families?

Families have a practical base at Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central. Cribs are listed among the facilities, and a 24 hour front desk helps with late arrivals and questions. Central Park is about 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away in a straight line at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, within walking distance.

When can you check in at Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central?

Check-in times and luggage storage arrangements are set by the property, so confirm them with Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central before arrival. A 24 hour front desk is listed, which helps with late arrivals, and a safe and elevators are listed as well. Keep arrival details handy for the desk.

How do you get around Manhattan from Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central?

Subway entrances near West 42nd Street put the rest of Manhattan within reach of Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square Central, and the subway runs 24 hours a day. Fares are paid by tapping a contactless card or phone, with weekly spending capped after a set number of rides. Check current service changes with the transit authority.

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