Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square

About Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square suits travelers who want to sleep in the middle of Midtown and walk to the Theater District. Business travelers are close to Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station. Families get a base for Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art. Late arrivals find a 24 hour front desk listed, which keeps a delayed flight from turning into a long night.

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square is a 3-star hotel at 1568 Broadway, rated by the booking supplier's guests at 4.0 out of 5 from 1027 reviews. Expect a straightforward city stay rather than a resort. The building sits where Midtown and Times Square meet, so the day starts with subway entrances and coffee nearby and ends with theatergoers on the sidewalk. Rooms come with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi listed, and the property lists a fitness center, a restaurant and a bar.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier shape how each kind of stay works here. Couples can use the terrace and the bar for a slow evening after a show. Families have cribs, family rooms and a snack bar listed, and should confirm bed arrangements and room size with the property before booking. Business travelers get free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a 24 hour front desk. Late arrivals should confirm the check-in desk hours and parking arrangements directly with the hotel, since access and space are worth settling before the trip.

Families traveling with children can ask about family rooms and cribs, both listed by the supplier, and about how the room layout works for four. Couples may prefer to request a quieter floor away from the street, and the terrace is listed for fresh air without leaving the building. Breakfast is listed, which simplifies a morning before a museum or a meeting. Confirm bed types, access needs and any pet arrangements with the property when you book.

The setting

The address is about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) in a straight line from Times Square itself, so the lights and crowds are a short walk rather than a commute. Grand Central Terminal is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) away and Penn Station about 0.7 miles (1.2 km), both walkable with luggage on a dry day. Central Park, at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) in a straight line, and the Museum of Modern Art about 0.4 miles (0.6 km).

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from Tempo by Hilton New York 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 0.6 miles (0.9 km) from Tempo by Hilton New York 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 Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square

A day from Tempo by Hilton New York 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.

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
• Air conditioning
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pay per view
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Security Features
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone