Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square

About Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square

This Midtown hotel suits travelers who want the Theater District, Times Square and the Museum of Modern Art within easy walking distance of the room. Couples on a short city break, small groups in town for a show and business travelers with meetings around Grand Central Terminal all fit the address. The building sits on West 48th Street, close to the Broadway houses, so an evening curtain does not need a long trip back. Visitors who prefer a quiet residential block should look further from the center.

Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square is a 3-star hotel, according to its official star rating, in Midtown Manhattan. The supplier's guest score is 3.8 out of 5 from 739 reviews, a useful signal for a practical base for a short city break near the theaters. The Theater District and Broadway are about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) away in a straight line, Times Square about 0.2 miles (0.3 km). Breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness center are listed among the facilities.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the basics for different kinds of stay. A 24 hour front desk and 24-hour security help guests arriving on a late flight, and air conditioning matters in July and August. Business travelers get free Wi-Fi and internet access plus a fitness center; couples may use room service and the listed restaurant and bars. Families should confirm bed arrangements, extra bedding and the pet policy with the property before booking. Parking, laundry service, elevators and a safe are listed; ask the property for details.

The setting

The address is 150 A West 48th Street, in Midtown Manhattan, with the Theater District and Broadway about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) away in a straight line. Times Square is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) and Penn Station about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), so train arrivals are convenient. Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 0.6 miles (1 km) north; the Museum of Modern Art about 0.3 miles (0.5 km). John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 13 miles (21.7 km) in a straight line, LaGuardia about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), Newark Liberty about 11 miles (17.9 km).

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from Motto by Hilton New York City 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 Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square, and the district center around 0.2 miles (0.3 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 Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square

A day from Motto by Hilton New York City 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
• Bars
• Breakfast
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Dry cleaning service
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Video
• Wake-Up service
• Wi-Fi