Hotel St. James

About Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James suits travelers who want Times Square at the door and a straightforward base for a short Manhattan trip. The theater district is a short walk away, which helps on evenings with a curtain time to meet. First-time visitors can reach the major Midtown sights on foot, while business travelers get Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station within easy reach. Couples and small families traveling light will find the address does most of the work, leaving more of the day for the city itself.

Hotel St. James is a 3-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan, rated by the booking supplier at 4.1 out of 5 from 1751 reviews. That figure is the supplier's guest score rather than an official classification, and it offers a reasonable starting point for expectations. The appeal sits in the address and in the simple rhythm of a stay built around walking, theater and meetings. Read the score alongside recent guest comments, and check the total price with taxes and fees before confirming anything.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed for Hotel St. James cover the basics of a city stay: 24 hour front desk, air conditioning, elevators, free Wi-Fi and internet access, a safe, laundry service and family rooms. Couples can settle in quickly after a late arrival because the desk is staffed around the clock. Business travelers get Wi-Fi for a working morning. Families should confirm the layout of a family room and whether a crib is available for the dates. Ask the property directly about accessibility needs, bar hours and anything you rely on.

The listed facilities at Hotel St. James are worth reading as a checklist rather than a promise about every room. Air conditioning and elevators matter in summer, and laundry service helps on a longer trip. Couples may want to ask about quiet positions away from the street, and families can check how a family room is arranged for the number of people traveling. Confirm bar hours, crib availability and wheelchair access details with the property before you book.

The setting

Hotel St. James sits on West 45th Street in Midtown Manhattan, close to the theaters and the lights of Times Square, about 0.1 miles (0.2 km) away in a straight line. Grand Central Terminal is about 0.4 miles (0.7 km), Penn Station about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) and the Fifth Avenue corner of Central Park about 0.7 miles (1.2 km). The Museum of Modern Art is about 0.4 miles (0.7 km) away, and the nearest observation decks are listed at the same distance. Expect street noise, crowds and slow traffic around theater times.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown and Times Square sit at the center of Manhattan's transport network, which matters most on the days you arrive and leave. Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal are both in the district, and Grand Central Terminal is a short walk east along 42nd Street. Trains and buses run late, and the subway runs all night, so a delayed arrival rarely strands you. If you land before check-in, the hours are best spent walking the grid or sitting in Bryant Park. Check current airport connections with the transit authority before you set out.

Late arrivals have their own rhythm here. The streets stay busy well after midnight, and the Theater District empties in waves as curtains come down, so walking back to Hotel St. James rarely means an empty block. Times Square is the brightest and most crowded crossing at any hour; side streets north and east of it are quieter. Subway service changes happen on weekends and late nights, so check the transit authority's service notices the evening before an early departure. For a dawn flight, allow slack: security lines at the airports can be long in the early morning, and road traffic into Queens or New Jersey builds quickly.

Getting there and around

From Hotel St. James, the three airports sit at different distances and different connections. JFK is around 13 miles (21.6 km) away, reached by AirTrain to Jamaica for the subway or the Long Island Rail Road, or to Howard Beach for the A train. Newark Liberty takes a similar time by AirTrain and NJ Transit or Amtrak into Penn Station. LaGuardia is closest by road, with the free Q70 bus linking to the subway. Grand Central Terminal is around 0.4 miles (0.7 km) from the door, and Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal are walkable. Tap a contactless card or phone to ride the subway, which runs around the clock.

Nearby sights and food

Most of the district's sights sit within a few blocks of one another. The Theater District runs north from 42nd Street around Times Square, and Bryant Park, behind the main library building, fills at lunchtime in good weather. Rockefeller Center is a short walk east, and the observation decks there, at One Vanderbilt beside Grand Central and in the Empire State Building, each show the grid from a different height; reserve a timed slot and check visibility. Fifth Avenue's flagship stores continue north to Central Park South. The Museum of Modern Art is on West 53rd Street; check opening hours and timed entry before you go.

Food in Midtown is built for people in a hurry and people killing time before a curtain. The blocks around Times Square and 42nd Street run to slice shops, diners, ramen counters and steakhouse dining rooms, most of them busy from early evening. The Garment District north of 34th Street has delis, taquerias and Korean kitchens, often cheaper and quieter than the Theater District. Ninth Avenue in the west forties holds a mix of Thai, Greek and Italian places. Book ahead for a pre-theater table, or eat late after the show; many kitchens serve past midnight.

A day from Hotel St. James

A day from Hotel St. James starts early if a flight is waiting. Walk to Bryant Park for coffee and a bench, then cut east through Grand Central Terminal to see the concourse before the commuter rush thickens. Work north on Fifth Avenue to Central Park South and enter the park at its southeast corner; the paths by the Pond and the lake suit a short loop. Lunch near Rockefeller Center, then an afternoon at the Museum of Modern Art or on an observation deck. Eat before a 7 or 8 pm curtain, and check the show's start time. For a late arrival, reverse the plan: the park at dusk, dinner after 9, and a quiet walk back.

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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
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Cleaning
• Crib
• Desk
• Family rooms
• Fan
• Fireplace
• First aid
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Microwave
• Non smoking rooms
• Refrigerator
• Safe
• Shower
• Sink
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wake-Up service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wi-Fi