Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel

About Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel

Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel suits travelers who want the center of Manhattan within a short walk. Penn Station sits about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line, and Times Square is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), so theater evenings and early trains both work. Couples can use it as a base for a long weekend, and business travelers gain a Midtown address near Grand Central Terminal. The supplier lists a 24 hour front desk, so late arrivals have a staffed desk at any hour. Confirm arrival details with the property before you travel.

Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel is an official 4-star hotel, according to its rating. Read that figure as a summary of past stays rather than a promise about yours, and check what each reviewer cared about. The building sits on West 35th Street, close to Penn Station. Travelers who value a full-service address with a restaurant, bars and a fitness center on the listed facilities will find the format familiar.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the practical basics. Air conditioning, a safe and internet access appear on the list, along with a business center, a fitness center and a restaurant and bars. Couples may want to confirm the room type and bed size; families can ask about cribs, which are listed. Late arrivals can rely on the 24 hour front desk and 24-hour security, and parking with valet parking is listed for drivers. Confirm the total price with taxes and fees, and ask the property about any facility fee before booking.

The setting

Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel stands at 218 West 35th Street in Midtown Manhattan, in the Midtown and Times Square area. Penn Station is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line, Times Square about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) and Grand Central Terminal about 0.7 miles (1.2 km). The Theater District and Broadway are about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), Hudson Yards and the Vessel about 0.6 miles (1 km), and the High Line about 0.8 miles (1.3 km). Road times vary.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown is the commercial center of Manhattan, and Times Square marks its busiest crossing, where Broadway cuts diagonally through the numbered street grid. The Theater District wraps around those blocks, with about 40 Broadway houses and evening curtains usually at 7 or 8 pm, so check the show you plan to see. Streets stay active late into the night, and the crowds around the square are largest after dark. Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel sits inside this grid, within easy reach of the cross streets and subway entrances that tie the neighborhood to the rest of the island.

Fifth Avenue runs north to Central Park South, and the blocks below it hold the avenue's largest stores. East of the square, Bryant Park offers a green pause between the office towers. Rockefeller Center fills the ground between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, with its plaza and a seasonal ice rink in winter. North of 34th Street, the Garment District keeps a working trade in fabric and trim. Street numbers are easy to read once you know the rule: numbered streets run east to west, avenues run north to south, and Fifth Avenue divides East from West.

Getting there and around

The center of the neighborhood lies around 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel, so the Theater District, Bryant Park and Fifth Avenue are within walking range. The airports lie around 14 miles (21.8 km) away, and JFK and Newark Liberty are typically 45-75 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic and connections. Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station are around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from the door. The subway runs 24 hours a day; fares are paid by tapping a contactless card or phone, and the MetroCard is being phased out. Check the OMNY weekly cap and any service changes with the MTA before a long day out.

Nearby sights and food

The Museum of Modern Art holds modern and contemporary collections a few blocks from the square, and Museum Mile starts at 82nd Street with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The American Museum of Natural History faces Central Park on the west side. Observation decks give the widest views: One World Observatory downtown, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt beside Grand Central, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building and Edge at Hudson Yards. Hudson Yards and the Vessel anchor the far west side, and the Intrepid Museum, on an aircraft carrier at a Hudson pier, covers aviation and space.

Food in Midtown is built for a district that works late. Delis and slice counters turn out sandwiches and pizza at lunch, and food halls gather small kitchens under one roof. Italian, Japanese, Thai, Indian and Korean menus are widespread, with Chinese kitchens well represented a few blocks south. Steakhouses and seafood rooms cluster near the Theater District, and many fill early with pre-show diners, so a table at 6 pm can be easier to find than one at 8. Expect lines at popular counters near Bryant Park at midday; a block east is usually calmer.

A day from Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel

A day from Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel. Begin early in Bryant Park, when the paths are quiet and the lawns are open. Walk north up Fifth Avenue to Central Park South and enter the park at the southeast corner for a loop of the lower paths. Eat lunch near the park, then choose an afternoon: the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown, or a ride north to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Return and eat early, leaving time to walk to the theater. Evening curtains are typically at 7 or 8 pm, so check the show and the running time. End with the lights over Times Square from the pedestrian plazas.

Distances

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
• Balcony
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector