Royalton New York

About Royalton New York

Royalton New York suits travelers who want a Midtown base within walking distance of the Theater District, Grand Central Terminal and Times Square. Business guests save time on the commute to meetings around 42nd Street, while couples and families on a first visit can reach the main sights on foot or by a short subway ride. The address on West 44th Street keeps evenings simple: an early dinner, a show, then a short walk back. Late arrivals find a 24 hour front desk listed among the facilities.

Royalton New York is a 4-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan, the kind of address that puts a Manhattan trip together without much planning. The booking supplier gives it a guest score of 3.9 out of 5 from 1,312 reviews, which suggests a steady, well-used city hotel rather than a special-occasion splurge. The building fronts West 44th Street, a side street off the theater corridor. Travelers who value position over quiet, and who plan to be out most of the day, are the natural fit here.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists air conditioning, Wi-Fi, internet access, a fitness center, a business center and a 24 hour front desk. Couples can use the fitness center before a show; business travelers get the business center and Wi-Fi for a working morning; families have cribs listed and can ask about room types that fit everyone. Late arrivals find the desk staffed at any hour, and luggage storage helps on a departure day. Parking, valet parking and pets are listed too. Confirm the total price with taxes and fees, and any facility fee, with the property before booking.

A safe, laundry service and elevators are listed among the facilities, which matters on a longer stay or a mixed work-and-leisure trip. Couples often want a quieter floor away from the street, so ask the property what is available for the dates you have in mind. Families should confirm crib placement and bed setups directly with the hotel. Anyone arriving after a late flight should tell the property the expected arrival time in advance, since the desk is listed as staffed around the clock.

The setting

Royalton New York stands on West 44th Street, a side street in the theater corridor of Midtown Manhattan, within easy reach of the Broadway houses, Grand Central Terminal and the shops of Fifth Avenue. In straight lines the hotel is about 0.2 miles (0.4 km) from Times Square and the Theater District, about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) from Grand Central Terminal, and about 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street. Penn Station is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away, and the 9/11 Memorial about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from Royalton New York. 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 0.3 miles (0.5 km) from Royalton New York, and the district center around 0.2 miles (0.4 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 Royalton New York

A day from Royalton New York 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
• Air conditioning
• Bathroom
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Crib
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Fitness Center
• Garage
• Internet access
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Safe
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries
• Valet parking
• Wi-Fi