DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Look, I'll be honest – when I first walked into DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South, I wasn't expecting much.
Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked into DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South, I wasn’t expecting much. Another corporate hotel in Hell’s Kitchen, right? But you know what, this place actually surprised me in ways that matter when you’re dealing with the chaos of New York.
First thing you notice is how they’ve managed to create this bubble of calm just a few blocks south of all the Times Square madness. The lobby has this warm, sort of understated elegance – none of that flashy tourist trap vibe you get closer to 42nd Street. And honestly, being on 8th Avenue means you’re close enough to walk to everything but far enough away that you can actually sleep at night. I mean, you’ll still hear sirens (it’s Manhattan, come on), but it’s not the constant horn-honking symphony you get right in the thick of Times Square. The four-star rating feels right – it’s polished without being stuffy, comfortable without trying too hard to impress.
What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to get that most guests are here for Broadway shows or business meetings, not to hang out in the hotel all day. Check-in was efficient, and they actually gave useful recommendations – not just the obvious tourist spots but places like Joe Allen for a pre-theater bite or where to grab decent coffee that won’t cost you fifteen bucks. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid Hilton property – clean, well-designed, with those little touches that make a difference after a long day of walking around the city. The beds are legitimately comfortable (I’m picky about this), and the bathrooms are modern without being weirdly minimalist. You’ll find proper counter space, which honestly is rarer than it should be in NYC hotels.
Here’s the thing that sold me on this place – the location is just smart. You’re a quick walk to Penn Station, which is clutch if you’re taking the train in from anywhere. Port Authority is close but not so close that you’re dealing with all that foot traffic constantly. And if you’re doing the Broadway thing, most theaters are totally walkable, even in January when it’s freezing and you don’t want to be outside longer than necessary. There’s a decent gym if you’re trying to work off all that pizza, and room service is reliable without being anything special. I actually ended up extending my stay an extra night because, well, sometimes you find a place that just works, you know? It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s going to take care of you properly while you’re busy falling in love with (or being completely overwhelmed by) New York City.
Our Rooms
Guest Reviews
we had a comfortable, nice time thanks to staff!
the staff was super kind and helpful!
What could be improved: the elevators took forever and the location wasn’t the best, but that’s not their fault!
Enjoyed the location
Great location
What could be improved: Very small rooms
Wonderful
Great locations, staff was great
The room was very clean when we arrived and also daily.
They were so kind to help us celebrate our engagement with treats and a wonderful decorated room.
Would definitely recommend.
What could be improved: Rooms is small but typical for this area
Wonderful
Staff were beyond friendly. A credit to the organisation. Especially Miss Williams with her outgoing personality and Friendly nature.
What could be improved: It's not so much of a property problem but one can be seen all over Midtown and one which the Hotel try to deal with, but the homelessness and the constant smell outside of Canabis is off putting compared to our previous NYC visits.
Wonderful
Very convenient and located close to the train station and subways.
What could be improved: Noisy overnight on the street and lots of homeless people.
Absolutely recommend, rooftop bar is 10/10, but ask for room on a low floor!
Fantastic location, clean rooms, rooftop bar is GORGEOUS and you can see the empire state building a stones throw away! Had exactly what we needed for our stay in the city, and would stay here again.
What could be improved: My biggest issue was the lack of luggage room, which we were not made aware of, you can leave luggage with the reception staff and it will be labelled and ticketed, but then your bags are left in the hallway and/or restaurant area that cannot be seen directly by staff at reception and basically could be taken by anyone. The elevator process was borderline painful pretty much every time during our stay, obviously this is out of the staff's control but something to bear in mind as it is unavoidable if you're on a higher floor like us (28) as it took up to 5-10 mins.
Very Good
Rooms were clean and comfortable.
What could be improved: I was really disappointed that I could not take my son with me to the roof top restaurant. He is 17 and to not be able to grab food and a drink was really disappointing and forced us to have to leave the hotel to eat when we were very tired. Also disappointed in the cost to eat breakfast. Pretty pricey!
Great location and lovely room
Location was brilliant, and we had a great room on 9th floor overlooking 8th Avenue. It looked perhaps newly refurbished - welcoming, well designed for a relatively small space. The staff were delightful and very helpful. The view from the rooftop bar was great too.
What could be improved: The breakfast option which we did not use - expensive, but there are plenty of options nearby. We had large soft bags that opened at the top. The space would have been more challenging with hard shell cases.
Great stay in NYC
Great location close to Times Square, Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Liberty Bagel, Madman Espresso for great coffee.
What could be improved: A few rough sleepers etc on the street but common for this area.
Great few days away, would stay again
Location was great, close to major subway interchange. Staff were helpful and rooms were clean and comfortable
Location
Surroundings
What's nearby:
- Bryant Park1 km
- Grace Plaza1.1 km
- Herald Square600 m
- Museum At Fit950 m
- Verizon Plaza1 km
- Liberty Theater500 m
- Bella Abzug Park700 m
- 246 W 38th St Tenants250 m
- Empire State Building950 m
- Madame Tussauds New York550 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Taco Bell20 m
- Restaurant White Castle10 m
- Restaurant Non Solo Piada50 m
Top attractions:
- Central Park4.1 km
- Top of the Rock1.7 km
- Chrysler Building1.8 km
- Flatiron Building1.7 km
- Strawberry Fields2.9 km
- The Highline Park1.7 km
- Rockefeller Center1.8 km
- Museum of Modern Art2.1 km
- One World Trade Center6 km
- Metropolitan Museum of Art4.3 km
Natural Beauty:
- Lake The Lake3.1 km
- Peak Kings Bluff (31m)4.3 km
Public transit:
- Train Penn Station350 m
- Subway Seventh Avenue350 m
- Train New York Penn Station650 m
- Subway34th Street – Penn Station200 m
Closest Airports:
- La Guardia Airport13 km
- Teterboro Airport15 km
- New York Skyports Seaplane Base3.1 km
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South
New York, United States
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