Night Hotel by SB at Times Square

About Night Hotel by SB at Times Square

Night Hotel by SB at Times Square suits travelers who want the Theater District and Times Square within a short walk and a straightforward base for a few nights in Midtown. Couples catching an evening show, business travelers with meetings around Grand Central Terminal, and first-time visitors working through a sightseeing list all fit here. The address on West 45th Street keeps evenings simple: dinner, a performance, then a short walk back. Guests arriving late from the airport also land close to the room rather than facing a long transfer.

Night Hotel by SB at Times Square is a 4-star hotel with a central, hard-working brief. The booking supplier's guest score is 3.9 out of 5 from 489 reviews, which points to a solid city property rather than a quiet retreat. Rooms sit above a Midtown block, so expect street life at night. Treat the score as one data point, read recent comments, and confirm the details that matter to you, such as bed type and floor, with the property before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover a short city stay well. Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi keep rooms workable in summer and for remote work; the gym and terrace give couples and families somewhere to unwind between outings; the restaurant, bars and concierge help business travelers and late arrivals settle without hunting for dinner. Laundry service, a safe, elevators and car parking round out the list. Room size, bed type, natural light and any street noise vary by floor and position, so confirm what matters with the property when booking.

The setting

The setting is central Midtown: West 45th Street, a block off Times Square, which is about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) away in a straight line. Broadway theaters and the Theater District are about 0.1 miles (0.2 km) from the door, Grand Central Terminal about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), Penn Station about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) and the Fifth Avenue edge of Central Park about 0.7 miles (1.2 km). The Museum of Modern Art is about 0.4 miles (0.7 km) away. Expect crowds, traffic and late-night noise, which is the trade-off for walking to most of it.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from Night Hotel by SB at Times Square. 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 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Night Hotel by SB at Times Square, and the district center around 0.1 miles (0.1 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 Night Hotel by SB at Times Square

A day from Night Hotel by SB at Times Square 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.

• Air conditioning
• Bars
• Car parking
• Concierge
• Dry cleaning service
• Facilities for disabled
• Free Wi-Fi
• Gym
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Non smoking rooms
• Reception area
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Shops
• Terrace
• Wi-Fi