Named for One Time Square, formerly the Times Building, you will find Times Square located at Broadway and Seventh Avenue, extending from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Times Square continues to feature Broadway theaters and billboards since the beginning of World War I. New Year's Eve also continues the tradition of lowering the ball in Times Square since 1907. After enjoying the sights and shopping, save and relax in one of the budget hotels nearby.
Stay at the Manhattan Broadway Budget Hotel halfway between the Empire State Building and Times Square. All rooms feature cable television, a hair dryer,iron and ironing board, a private, marble bath, desk and armoir.
Standard Single Rooms provide one full-size or one queen-size bed, Standard Double Rooms offer one queen-size bed or one double-size bed, Standard Triple Rooms have one double-size bed and one single bed and the Standard Quad Rooms provide two double-size beds. Prices range from $119 per night plus tax for a Standard Single Room to $199 per night plus tax for a Standard Quad Room, as of March 2010.
Hotel amenities include, Wi-Fi, phone cards and soft drink machines.
Manhattan Broadway Budget Hotel
273 West 38th St
New York, NY 10018
212-921-9791
nymbhotel.com
Choose from eight types of non-smoking rooms when you stay at Portland Square Hotel in Times Square. All rooms have cable television, air conditioning, heating and telephone. For example, the Deluxe Double Room sleeps up to two people and features a double-size bed and private bath. The Standard Single and Double Rooms feature a single bed with a sink or double-size bed. Both rooms have shared bathrooms in the hallway. The Studio King Room offers one king-size bed, a flat-screen television and bathroom.
Examples of rates as of March 2010 include $98.10 per night for a Standard Single Room, to $149 per night for a Deluxe Queen Room which sleeps two people with a private bath. Add $25 per night for each child or adult in a separate bed. Also add $3.50 city tax per night and 14.75 percent tax for the total bill.
Hotel amenities include a safety deposit box, luggage storage, an ATM machine on site and free Wi-Fi.
Portland Square Hotel
132 West 47th St
New York, NY 10036
212-382-0600
activehotels.com
On your next visit to Times Square, stay at the New York Hostel 104. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, linen and towels, security lockers, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, hair dryer and a complimentary continental breakfast.
As of March 2010 and depending on the season, prices range from $18.95 per person, per night for a 12-bed female, eight-bed male or eight-bed mixed dorm with a bathroom to $34.95 per person, per night for a double-bed private room with a shared bathroom, plus tax.
Enjoy use of a library, cable television, a games room, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, fax service, postal service, a guest kitchen and barbeque area, washing machine and dryer.
Hostels in New York 104
2027 1st Ave
New York, NY 10029
212-289-6661
hostel104.com
Save money at the Vanderbilt YMCA, located in the heart of Times Square. Select from 370 rooms with single or twin beds, all featuring free Wi-Fi, safe-deposit boxes, air conditioning, cable television, luggage storage and laundry facilities.
A standard single room with a shared bathroom costs $95 per night, as of March 2010. Pay $105 per night for a bunk bed room with a shared bath. The YMCA does not charge taxes, saving you more money.
Other amenities include, access to fitness and health facilities, such as swimming pools and an indoor running track, 24-hour security and daily housekeeping service. Easily walk to locations such as the Fifth Avenue shopping district, the New York Public Library, the Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, Grand Central Terminal, and much more.
Vanderbilt YMCA
224 East 47th St
New York, NY 10017
212-912-2500
ymcanyc.org
