Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square Central

About Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square Central

Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square Central suits travelers who want the Theater District, the subway and the main rail stations within a short walk of the room. Couples catching an evening show, families on a first New York visit and business travelers with meetings in Midtown all fit the same brief here: a straightforward base at 220 West 41st St. and little time lost in transit. Late arrivals benefit from a 24 hour front desk. Confirm the room type and any extras directly with the property before booking.

The building sits in Midtown, close to Times Square, so the stay is urban and busy rather than quiet. Rooms come with air conditioning, and internet access and Wi-Fi are listed among the facilities. Check the current total price with taxes and fees in the IMPT app.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the basics of a city stay. A 24 hour front desk helps late arrivals check in after a show, and the fitness center covers a morning workout. Free Wi-Fi and internet access serve business travelers and anyone planning the next day on a phone. Families can ask about a crib, and the property lists a safe, laundry service and elevators. Air conditioning and wheelchair accessible access are listed too. Confirm room layout, crib availability and any accessibility needs with the property before you book.

The setting

The hotel is at 220 West 41st St. in Midtown, close to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, and a short walk from Times Square. Measured in straight lines, Times Square is about 0.2 miles (0.4 km) away, Penn Station about 0.4 miles (0.7 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.6 miles (1 km) and the Theater District about 0.3 miles (0.5 km). Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north. Expect crowds on show nights. Check current subway service with the MTA.

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 Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square Central 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 Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square Central, the three airports sit at different distances and different connections. JFK is around 14 miles (21.8 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 0.6 miles (1 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 Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square Central

A day from Hampton Inn Manhattan Times Square Central 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.

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
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Banquet
• Bars
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Smoking area
• TV
• Telephone
• Video
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wi-Fi