The best hotels near Times Square

There is no other word more perfect to describe this spor than "Lavish". It's located on the iconic 44th Street, only 350 yards from Times Square. After relaxating at this luxe spot, grab dinner at Forty Four or Ozoku Sushi and Sashimi Bar nearby, and maybe stop off for a nightcap at Bar 44 before heading back. You'll find eloquent design touches all over this hotel, and a beautifully large brass fireplace in the lobby.

You can’t get much closer to Times Square than the five-star Knickerbocker, with its stately, exaggerated exterior standing proudly at the intersection of 42nd Street and Broadway—the heart of the action, if you will. The storied building, created in 1906 by John Jacob Astor, once played home to Rockefellers and Fitzgeralds and is said to have been the birthplace of the martini.

Catering primarily to budget-conscious millennials, the Moxy Times Square is the 15th global location of Marriott International’s massively popular design-oriented brand. The rooms are intentionally cosy but include grade-A amenities like HD TVs, rain showers and high-thread-count bedding. Here, you’ll be trading room service and bellhops for pocket-friendly rates, Instagram-worthy decor and communal spaces outfitted with brick walls, leather couches and artwork. Naturally, there are also five Tao-group–operated restaurants and bars that include a rooftop lounge and an egg sandwich shop. That’s no yolk.

The gorgeous four-star Aliz Hotel Times Square is uber-sophisticated and the perfect place for travelers to the city. The hotel is located a stone's throw away from the best of the city, including the theaters of Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall. The interior is definitely representative of NYC. Oozing with Art Deco elegance, modern furnishings, and touches of luxury, you'll be more than comfortable spending a night or two here. Choose from 287 rooms, all sleek and unique in design, providing the perfect place to unwind. 

This darling luxury oasis is just close enough to Times Square to be part of the action but far enough away to maintain the calm, cool and collected atmosphere for which the Langham name is known and revered. It’s just as chic as its London counterpart, and each room has a marble bathroom and floor-to-ceiling windows - perfect for taking the city in fully. Plus, if you get peckish, don’t miss out on chef Michael White’s Ai Fiori.

Bryant Park Hotel is a slice of classic NYC: a destination for the cosmopolitan traveler with an appreciation for minimalist design and a touch of romanticism. Plus, it’s just steps from the seasonally styled Bryant Park and mere blocks from Times Square, so there’s never any shortage of energy or activity.

Bright lights, loud colors and late nights define life inside the W New York - Times Square, whose culture mimics its locale seamlessly and spares no detail in doing so. With endless dining and drinking options (there’s a killer lobby bar and a taco joint with front-row bar seats overlooking the action outside), you’ll be surrounded by New York spirit even before setting foot outside.

AKA’s Times Square has urban oasis written all over it. It's perfect for both leisure holidayers and business travelers alike. And it has a real vintage feel to it, built in 1893. The amenities are amazing here too, you'll find a state-of-the-art fitness center, and their media nook where you can put your head down and get some work done if needed. 

Design, luxury living and the art of hospitality are fused within the Time New York hotel in an ode to time and space as we know it. Those who appreciate attention to detail and idiosyncratic aesthetics will feel right at home here—especially inside the elevators, where awe-inspiring installations take ordinary to the next level.

If you're after a stay infused with elegance, The Pearl has a certain traditional hotel appeal with sophisticated, larger-than-average rooms and top-tier amenities. A family-friendly favourite, the hotel offers a comfortable, quiet escape from the hustle and bustle nearby. Included in a stay are gym facilities (pro-tip: check out the outdoor patio), custom desks for catching up on work and Philosophy bath products. Steps away from Central Park and Rockefeller Center, the hotel also has the advantage of being smack in the middle of Broadway’s Theater District—it’s next door to the Eugene O’Neill Theater.

The Seventh Avenue outpost of Sheraton offers the same level of quality as its locations across the globe. With 51 floors, it remains one of the tallest hotels in New York—at one point, it was the Americana of New York hotels, the tallest in the world. A bit pricey even by New York standards, the Sheraton offers a central location to attractions and nearby subways.

If you're tempted to 'go big or go home', the InterContinental might be right up your street. One of the better chain hotels in New York City, it is also one of the largest, with over 600 rooms. Designed by Jeffrey Beers, the marble-and-stone–decked hotel lies just one block from Times Square and boasts panoramic views of the city and Hudson River through floor-to-ceiling windows.