M Social Hotel New York Times Square

About M Social Hotel New York Times Square

This Midtown address suits travelers who want Times Square on foot and the rest of Manhattan within easy reach. The Theater District and the Museum of Modern Art are minutes away, and Central Park is a short walk north. Couples on a theater weekend, small families and business travelers in for meetings all fit here, because the location removes long transfers and leaves more of the day for the city. Late arrivals also land well, with the front desk staffed around the clock.

It is a 4-star hotel, and the booking supplier gives it a guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 2112 reviews. Treat that number as a summary of guest impressions collected by the supplier, and read the most recent comments before you commit. Expect a busy, central city stay rather than a quiet retreat: the address puts you in Midtown Manhattan, close to Times Square. Rooms and daily rhythms vary, so confirm what matters to you with the property directly.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier's listed facilities include air conditioning, a fitness center, a restaurant, a snack bar and bars, free Wi-Fi and a 24 hour front desk. Couples can use room service and breakfast in room; families can ask about cribs and family rooms; business travelers have a business center and banquet space. Late arrivals find the desk staffed through the night, and there is 24-hour security. Parking and valet parking are listed, as are pets allowed and wheelchair accessibility. Confirm the details that matter to you, including the room type, with the property before booking.

The supplier's listed facilities include air conditioning, a fitness center, a restaurant, a snack bar and bars, free Wi-Fi and a 24 hour front desk. Couples can use room service and breakfast in room; families can ask about cribs and family rooms; business travelers have a business center and banquet space. Late arrivals find the desk staffed through the night, and there is 24-hour security. Parking and valet parking are listed, as are pets allowed and wheelchair accessibility. Confirm the details that matter to you, including the room type, with the property before booking.

The setting

M Social Hotel New York Times Square stands at 226 West 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan. Times Square is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) away in a straight line, Broadway and the Theater District about 0.2 miles (0.4 km), and the Museum of Modern Art about 0.3 miles (0.5 km). Central Park, at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) in a straight line, and Grand Central Terminal about 0.7 miles (1.2 km). The 9/11 Memorial is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) south. Street numbers here follow the midtown grid, so Fifth Avenue divides east from west.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from M Social Hotel 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 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from M Social Hotel New York Times Square, and the district center around 0.3 miles (0.5 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 M Social Hotel New York Times Square

A day from M Social Hotel 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
• ATM
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Concierge
• Crib
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Family rooms
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe