Times Square is the largest commercial intersection in downtown New York City. It is located in the borough of Manhattan. Times Square is also referred to as the Theater District because it is home to many Broadway musicals, such as Cats" and "Wicked." Other attractions include the famous ball drop on New Years Eve, The Hard Rock Cafe and Times Square Studios. Times Square offers many accommodations, including numerous hotels for visitors to the city.
The Paramount Hotel is located in downtown Times Square and is conveniently located to Central Park and Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue shopping. The hotel offers 597 rooms that were renovated in 2009. Hotel amenities include wireless high-speed Internet, voice mail, hair dryers and in-room safes. The Paramount has a business center and a fitness center for the health-conscious. Mezzanine is the hotel's restaurant. Menu items include omelets, pastries, coffee, salads, sandwiches and soups.
Paramount Hotel
235 West 46th street
New York, NY 10036
212-764-5500
nycparamount.com
The Hilton in Times Square is a 44-story hotel with 460 guest rooms. It was built in 2006 and features wireless Internet, valet parking, 37-inch flat panel TV's, a fully stocked mini-bar, MP3 player and a laptop safe. Hotel amenities include a business center with fax and printing services, cribs, laundry and concierge services, and a fitness center with swimming pool and sauna. You will find an elegant restaurant on-site which features contemporary American cuisine such as sandwiches, soups and chicken strips.
Hilton Times Square
234 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
212-840-8222
hilton.com
The Marriott Marquis in Times Square has 49 floors with 1,892 rooms and 57 luxury suites. Hotel services include babysitting, concierge, daily housekeeping, shoe-shining, free newspapers and dry cleaning. Other hotel amenities include high-speed Internet services, valet parking, color televisions with pay per view, Starbucks coffee and a fitness center with swimming pool. The View is the hotel's only rotating restaurant in the city of New York. Menu items include fresh green salads, shrimp, crab, pasta, pork tenderloin, lobster tail and cheesecake. The hotel is near the subway for easy movement around the city.
Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
212-398-1900
nymarriottmarquis.com
The Plaza Hotel is a division of the Fairmont family of hotels. It is within walking distance of Central Park and Fifth Avenue. The hotel offers 282 rooms, which includes 102 luxury suites. According to the Fairmont website, the Plaza Hotel offers more square footage in its luxury suites that any other hotel in the city of New York. Hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, babysitting services, laundry and housekeeping services and bellmen to help with your luggage. You will find six different restaurants for 24-hour dining and a full service bar. Guest rooms have wood furniture, marble baths, wall-mounted flat screen TV's, a writing desk, king-sized beds and a mini bar.
The Plaza Hotel New York
Central Park S
New York, NY 10019
212-759-3000
fairmont.com
