The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel's unique specialty is being located in the very center of Times Square and close to many famous New York attractions such as the Empire State Building, New York City Tours, and Statue of Liberty. The 22-floor hotel was built in 1964 and renovated in 2008.
Amenities
This hotel is fitted for families, and has spacious guest suites that provide a home-away-from-home setting, suited for both business and leisure travelers. Amenities in the majority of rooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea maker, daily maid service, mini-bar, free newspaper, rooms for non-smokers, phone, refrigerator, safe, cable/satellite television, Wi-Fi, private bathroom, cribs/infant beds (complimentary), blackout drapes/curtains, premium TV channels, pay movies, and premium bedding.
Guest Services
Many of the guest services include ATM/banking, business center, babysitting/child care, barber/hair stylist, concierge/club floor, concierge services, currency exchange, fitness facilities, airport transportation (for a surcharge), multilingual staff, express check-in, video check-out, 24-hour front desk, porter/bellhop, dry cleaning/laundry service, gift shop, paid onsite parking, wheelchair access to common public areas, baggage storage, and food/beverage vending machines.
Nearby Attractions
Get a great workout on the 5th-floor using a fitness center including state-of-the-art equipment with views above the commotion of New York City, then top off with Grab n’ Go items just off the hotel lobby. Many guests often walk to such restaurants as Le Pain Quotidien, Moaz, and Green Symphony, the latter two of which serve vegetarian meals. As this hotel is close to most anywhere you want to go, the concierge staff is happy to recommend places of interest according to your budget. Some of the best rooftop bars offering views of the Manhattan skyline are: The Empire Hotel Rooftop Bar & Lounge, Gramercy Terrace, and the Plunge. Since the Manhattan hotel is in the heart of New York City, you will be close to the Broadway Theater District, the epicenter of Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and a subway stop. Some of the best upscale places to shop for couture fashion is Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. The closest shopping area is Times Square where you will find casual clothing stores for adults and kids, children’s novelty and toy stores, discount electronic stores, television/cable TV station memorabilia and cheap New York gift souvenirs. Kids love visiting the Toys R Us in Times Square, which has a real Ferris wheel inside.
Liberty Helicopter Tours may be the best way to see New York City from above. Central Park is only a short distance from the hotel, spanning 843 acres of winding paths, sparkling lakes, lush landscaping, gardens, a zoo, bird watching, picnic areas, famous horse drawn carriage rides, and wide open spaces for escaping the hustle of the surrounding city. Make sure to visit the Central Park Carousel ride, or take a row boat on the lake that can hold up to 4 passengers. Whatever diverse fun you have, is sure to be maximized by staying at the Manhattan Times Square Hotel.
