Hilton New York Times Square

About Hilton New York Times Square

Hilton New York Times Square suits travelers who want the theater district on the doorstep and Midtown within easy reach. The address on West 42nd Street puts Times Square about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line, so evening curtains are simple to plan. Couples booking a short city break, business travelers with meetings in Midtown and families packing a first Manhattan visit all fit here. Air conditioning, internet access and room service are listed, and the front desk stays open around the clock for late arrivals. Confirm current details with the property before booking.

Hilton New York Times Square is a 4-star hotel in the supplier's classification, and the same supplier gives it a guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 4721 reviews. Read that figure as a summary of past stays rather than a promise about yours. The building sits in Midtown, a short walk from the Theater District, and works as a base for a packed few days rather than a quiet retreat. Expect a busy, well-connected address.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities read well for a central stay. Air conditioning, internet access and Wi-Fi cover work and streaming, while room service and breakfast in room suit couples who want a slow start; a snack bar, bars and a restaurant handle meals downstairs. Families can ask about cribs, and the 24-hour front desk and luggage storage help with arrivals after a long flight. Business travelers get a fitness center for early sessions. Confirm the details that matter to you with Hilton New York Times Square, including parking and valet parking arrangements, since terms change.

The setting

The hotel stands at 234 West 42nd Street, in Midtown Manhattan and a short walk from the Theater District. Times Square is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line, Broadway theaters about 0.2 miles (0.4 km) and Penn Station about 0.5 miles (0.8 km). Grand Central Terminal and the Museum of Modern Art are each about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) in a straight line, Hudson Yards about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) and Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 1 mile (1.6 km). The streets here are busy around curtain time and through the evening. Check the entrance and drop-off arrangements with the property before arrival.

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. Hilton New York Times Square 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 0.2 miles (0.3 km) from Hilton New York Times Square, so the Theater District, Bryant Park and Fifth Avenue are within walking range. The airports lie around 14 miles (21.9 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 (1.1 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 Hilton New York Times Square

A day from Hilton New York Times Square. 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
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Buffet
• Car rental service
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower