The Westin New York at Times Square

About The Westin New York at Times Square

Couples here for a show, friends on a first city trip and business travelers with meetings near Times Square all fit the address. The hotel sits on West 43rd Street, so evenings on Broadway and daytime appointments around Midtown stay close. Families get a practical base too, with cribs listed among the facilities. Expect a busy, central stay rather than a quiet residential one, and plan around the crowds that the district brings.

The Westin New York at Times Square is a 4-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan, rated by the booking supplier rather than by this guide. The supplier's guest score is 4.2 out of 5, drawn from 5501 reviews. That combination points to a full-service city hotel with a large guest base and steady feedback. Rooms are air conditioned, and the front desk runs around the clock. Booking through the IMPT app opens prices and availability for the dates you choose, with taxes and fees in the total, so the final cost is clear before you commit.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover the basics of a city stay. Couples can use the fitness center, the concierge desk and the bars, and the business center and banquet space serve meetings and events. Families have cribs listed, and wheelchair accessible routes are noted. Late arrivals reach a 24 hour front desk, and 24-hour security covers the night. Wi-Fi and internet access are listed, as are luggage storage, laundry service, parking and pets allowed. Confirm room type, parking terms, pet conditions and any facility or destination fee with the property before booking.

The setting

The Westin New York at Times Square stands at 270 W 43rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, in the Times Square part of the district. Times Square itself is about 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away in a straight line, Broadway and the Theater District about 0.2 miles (0.4 km), so an evening curtain is close. Penn Station is about 0.6 miles (0.9 km), Grand Central Terminal about 0.7 miles (1.1 km), MoMA about 0.6 miles (1 km), Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 0.9 miles (1.5 km), and the 9/11 Memorial about 3.4 miles (5.5 km). The address puts the whole grid within reach.

Location and neighborhood

Midtown's streets are a history lesson you can walk from The Westin New York at 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 (1.1 km) from The Westin New York at 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 The Westin New York at Times Square

A day from The Westin New York at 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
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Business Center
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Crib
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Smoke detector
• Sofa bed
• TV
• Telephone
• Toiletries