W New York Times Square

About W New York Times Square

This hotel suits travelers who want Times Square on the doorstep and a Midtown base for a short first visit. Broadway theaters, the Theater District and the Museum of Modern Art sit within walking distance, and Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station are close for day trips and airport transfers. Couples on a theater weekend, friends on a city break and business travelers with meetings in Midtown all fit here. Book with the IMPT app to check prices and availability for your dates and compare room options.

W New York Times Square is a 4-star hotel with a supplier guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 3473 reviews. Expect a Midtown property on Broadway where the address does much of the work: you step out into the Theater District and the lights of Times Square. Rooms are air conditioned and the hotel lists free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a restaurant and bars. The 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security help with late arrivals and early departures.

Rooms and listed facilities

The hotel lists air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a restaurant and bars, and room service. Couples can ask about room types and floor levels when booking; families can ask about family rooms and cribs. Business travelers get a 24-hour front desk, elevators, internet access, a safe and banquet space. Late arrivals find a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security. Parking, laundry service and pets are listed. Confirm the room type, any facility fee on the bill, and parking directly with W New York Times Square.

W New York Times Square lists carpeted rooms, a crib option and family rooms alongside wheelchair accessibility, which covers most practical needs for a Midtown stay. Couples and solo travelers can plan around the restaurant, bars and room service after a show, while business guests have banquet space, a safe and internet access. Pets are allowed, so ask the property about conditions. Confirm bedding, accessibility needs and any facility fee with the hotel before you book through the IMPT app.

The setting

W New York Times Square stands at 1567 Broadway in Midtown, at the edge of Times Square. The square itself is about 0.1 miles (0.2 km) away in a straight line, and Broadway theaters and the Theater District begin about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from the door. Grand Central Terminal is about 0.6 miles (1 km) away and Penn Station about 0.7 miles (1.2 km), both walkable with luggage on a good day. Central Park's Fifth Avenue entrance at 59th Street is about 0.7 miles (1.2 km). The 9/11 Memorial is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) downtown.

Location and neighborhood

Long stays in Midtown work best when you treat the neighborhood as a base rather than a sight to conquer. The street grid makes walking predictable: numbered streets run east to west, avenues north to south, and Fifth Avenue divides east from west addresses. W New York Times Square sits inside that grid, so most errands on foot take minutes rather than a subway ride. Groceries, pharmacies and laundry services are scattered along Eighth and Ninth Avenues in the Garment District, which keeps a week-long stay practical. Midtown stays busy at all hours, and a room here removes a daily commute to the rest of the island.

Budget planning in Midtown starts with what costs nothing. Central Park begins at 59th Street and is free to enter, the Staten Island Ferry leaves from the southern tip of the island at no charge, and the 9/11 Memorial pools can be visited without a ticket. Theater is the one worthwhile splurge, and timing matters: evening curtains usually rise at 7 or 8 pm, and same-day seats sometimes appear during the day, so check the show and ask at the box office. On a longer stay, pick two paid sights and let the rest of the week run on foot.

Getting there and around

Arriving is simple. The airports lie around 14 miles (21.9 km) away, and road or rail connections typically take 45 to 75 minutes to Midtown depending on traffic; AirTrain links JFK and Newark to the subway and commuter rail. W New York Times Square sits around 0.6 miles (1 km) from Penn Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal handles regional buses on the west side. The subway runs 24 hours, paid by tapping a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles. Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion toll. The center of the district is around 0.1 miles (0.2 km) away, and the grid is flat and easy on foot.

Nearby sights and food

Midtown packs a large share of the city's sights into a small radius. Broadway's theaters cluster around Times Square, roughly forty houses in all. The Museum of Modern Art stands north of Bryant Park, and the main public library branch faces the park on Fifth Avenue. Grand Central Terminal is worth a look for its concourse alone. Observation decks at the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt give different views; Edge adds an outdoor platform at Hudson Yards, where the Vessel stands. The Intrepid Museum sits on the Hudson at 46th Street.

Eating well on a budget in Midtown takes a little looking, since the blocks closest to Times Square aim at visitors. Ninth Avenue in the Garment District and the side streets of the Theater District hold a mix of Thai, Indian, Mexican, Korean and Middle Eastern kitchens, many small and family run. Lunch counters, slice shops, dumpling rooms and food halls keep portions generous and queues fast. For longer stays, delis and grocery aisles cover breakfast and picnic lunches. Save table service for one or two evenings; elsewhere, counter seating is quicker and easier on the wallet.

A day from W New York Times Square

Start before the crowds. Head to Bryant Park for a coffee and a bench, then continue north on Fifth Avenue to the Museum of Modern Art when the doors open; weekday mornings are calmer than weekends. Cross into Central Park at 59th Street and follow the paths north for a while, then come back down for an inexpensive lunch at a counter or food hall. In the afternoon, ride to the Financial District for the Staten Island Ferry, which is free and passes the Statue of Liberty. Return to W New York Times Square to change, then take in a 7 or 8 pm curtain and eat after the show, when tables thin out.

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
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Car rental service
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Crib
• Desk
• Family rooms
• Fan
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pay per view
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Sofa bed
• TV
• Telephone