You'll find Times Square at 7th Avenue and 51st Street. If you want to stay at or near one of New York's most famous landmarks, be prepared to spend a minimum of $200 per night, as of 2010. On the other hand, your expensive Times Square hotel stay will bring you luxury, cityscape views and world-class pampering.
The Manhattan at Times Square is located on the corner of 7th and 51st. This Sheraton-chain hotel was built in 1974 and offers more than 650, all nonsmoking, rooms on 22 floors. The decor here is contemporary, and some rooms are wheelchair-accessible. Your room comes with climate control, an electronic safe and satellite TV with pay-per-view movies and video games. Other amenities include a telephone, coffee-making facilities, ergonomic chairs and free wireless Internet. The in-room Internet service isn't free, but you can use a free hot spot in the lounge. The hotel doesn't offer room service, but you may order an in-room massage. You won't hunger, though; Russo's Steak and Pasta Restaurant is on site, and you'll eat your breakfast there. Manhattan at Times Square offers a dry cleaning and laundry service, business center, indoor pool, sauna and fitness center. The front desk is 24-hour, and you may buy tickets to Broadway and other shows there.
The Manhattan at Times Square
790 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212-581-3300
starwoodhotels.com
The Michelangelo Hotel offers 179 rooms and suites that will set you back at least $300 a night, as of 2010. The hotel is designed in classic Italian style, with oil paintings, chandeliers and antiques. Its multilingual staff caters to an international clientele. The hotel offers a concierge, free morning limo service to Wall Street, a fitness center and lounge. Several classes of rooms start at a 350-square-foot regular room with a marble bathroom and tub, bathrobes, high-speed Internet, phone and CD players. The top of the range is a two-bedroom suite, with a marble entry room, three bathrooms and a size up to 1,200 square feet. The on-site restaurant is Insieme, which according to the hotel website means "casual and elegant." You may also patronize the bar and lounge. Small pampering details include an overnight shoeshine, free coffee, your choice of newspaper and access to a high-end fitness club nearby. The hotel also caters to business and personal events, such as weddings and conferences.
Michelangelo Hotel
152 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
212-765-1900
michelangelohotel.com
The Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel is one-fifth of a mile from Times Square. More than 300 rooms and five suites on 26 floors feature climate control, room service, a free newspaper, a minibar and coffee-making facilities. Your daily shoeshine is free. The decor is designed to be tasteful and elegant, with chandeliers and more contemporary furnishings. You may also get online with the wireless Internet, although a flat-rate fee covers in-room Internet and telephone calls. The hotel offers a concierge service, gym and gift shop. Renaissance New York Times Square caters to groups with its five meeting rooms and business center. The entire hotel is smoke-free. Pets are allowed, but you must pay a "sanitation fee." The Two Times Square hotel restaurant offers "American grill" food and views of Times Square.
Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel
714 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
212-765-7676
nycrenaissance.com
