The Muse New York

About The Muse New York

The Muse New York suits travelers who want Times Square on the doorstep and a practical base to return to. Couples can walk to evening curtains in the Theater District and be back within minutes. Business travelers get a Midtown address with Grand Central Terminal about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away in a straight line. Families who want a central starting point for the city's sights fit here too. Late arrivals landing at JFK or Newark should confirm reception arrangements directly with the property before traveling.

This is a 4-star hotel at 130 W 46th St, and the supplier's guest score is 4.4 out of 5 from 1283 reviews. Treat that score as a summary of past stays rather than a promise about yours. The building sits in Midtown Manhattan, a short walk from Times Square, so the stay is urban and walkable rather than quiet. Rooms are booked through the IMPT app, where prices and availability appear for the dates you choose, with taxes and fees shown in the total.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities cover the practical side of a city stay. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and internet access keep a room workable for business travelers, while a fitness center and a spa give couples a reason to build in an hour off the street. Families can ask about family rooms and about how parking and valet parking work. A 24 hour front desk, luggage storage and elevators help late arrivals and early departures. Confirm restaurant hours, pet policy details and any facility fee with the property.

Rooms are booked on live availability, so the choice you see depends on your dates. Couples usually want a quieter floor away from the street, and it is worth asking at the desk. Business travelers should confirm desk space and internet access in the room type they pick. Families should confirm how many people a room sleeps before booking. The Muse New York lists family rooms, a safe and laundry service, all useful on longer stays.

The setting

The Muse New York stands on West 46th Street in Midtown Manhattan, in the part of the city that fills with theatergoers each evening. Times Square is about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) away in a straight line, and Broadway and the Theater District are about the same distance. Expect evening crowds and street noise.

The immediate setting is dense and commercial, with the Theater District on the doorstep and the Museum of Modern Art about 0.4 miles (0.7 km) away in a straight line. Observation decks are about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away, and the Intrepid Museum about 0.9 miles (1.5 km). The 9/11 Memorial is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) south, better reached by subway than on foot. The Hudson and East River waterfronts are further again. Subway entrances near the hotel connect the rest of the island.

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 The Muse New York 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 The Muse New York, the three airports sit at different distances and different connections. JFK is around 13 miles (21.7 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 0.5 miles (0.8 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 The Muse New York

A day from The Muse New York 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.

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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
• Balcony
• Bars
• Bath
• Business Center
• Dry cleaning service
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Garage
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Smoke detector
• Spa
• TV
• Telephone
• Valet parking
• Wi-Fi