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Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

3 stars
234 West 48th Street, New York City, NY 10036
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.3
out of 5
440 reviews
Close and comfy

No frills, but clean, comfy, and affordable for Times Square. Easy walking to distance to Broadway... See full review

  • Theatre theatre theatre
  • Apr 26, 2013
NYC in a day

We thought the hotel was awesome! The front desk staff was kind and welcoming. Sadat the bellman... See full review

  • Jeannie HF
  • Jul 30, 2012
Amenity-heavy hotel in Times Square with a hip, modern vibe
The Best Western President Hotel at Times Square looks traditional on the outside, but the interior spaces have a youthful, modern look. A renovation gave rooms and public spaces a clean look. Free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, business center and plenty of in-room amenities appeal to business and leisure travelers. The central Times Square location puts guests close to attractions such as theaters, shopping and Central Park.
Highlights
  • Renovated rooms with chic, modern decor
  • Upscale amenities including free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs
  • Central to Times Square entertainment and shopping
Location

This hotel puts guests in the center of it all -- shopping, entertainment and dining. Times Square shops such as the Hershey Store and M&Ms World are just down the street. The Eugene O'Neill Theater and Barrymore Theater are a block away. Rockefeller Center, Central Park and he upscale shops on Fifth Avenue are a short walk from the hotel.

Rooms

Each of the 334 rooms has been recently renovated with a modern flair, featuring chic, black and white decor with colorful accents. The list of amenities is long. Rooms boast hairdryer, iron and ironing board, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, free Wi-Fi and free long-distance for calls less than 30 minutes. Suites have sitting areas and available refrigerators and balconies. The two Penthouses have terraces.

Features

Children under 17 stay free in the room (using existing bedding) with one paying adult.

 

Concierge service is available.

 

Two on-site restaurants and a lounge serve guests' dining needs. Saigon 48 serves Vietnamese cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aoki Japanese restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The lounge also serves breakfast. Room service is available.

Transportation
  • La Guardia Airport (25 minutes)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (35 minutes)
  • Newark International Airport (40 minutes)
  • MTA subway, A, C, E lines at 50th St, N, R, Q lines at 49th St (1 minute walking)

 

Attractions
  • Times Square (0.02 mi/ 0.32 km)
  • Broadway theaters (0.02 mi/ 0.32 km)
  • Rockefeller Center (0.05 mi/ 0.80 km)
  • Radio City Music Hall (0.04 mi/ 0.64 km)
  • Fifth Avenue (0.05 mi/ 0.80 km)
  • Central Park (0.08 mi/ 1.29 km)
Business
  • Business center
  • Meeting space
  • Free Wi-Fi

 

Best Western President Hotel at Times Square Rooms

Executive Suite
Executive Suite with two Double Beds, Deluxe Furnishing, Comes with a spacious sitting area within the same room, Lounge Chair and ottoman, 42-inch Flat Screen TV, Jacuzzi Tub and Stand up Shower in the bathroom, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Work Desk with enhanced lighting and an ergonomic chair, Hi-Speed Internet, Mini-refrigerator, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Standard Twin
Room with two twin-size beds with 37-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Hi-Speed Internet,Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Deluxe Queen
Room with One Queen-sized Bed, deluxe furnishing, with 37-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Hi-Speed Internet, Work Desk with enhanced lighting and an ergonomic chair, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Junior Suite
Junior Suite with a Queen Bed and a Twin-Sized Sleeper-Sofa in the same room, 42-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Work Desk with enhanced lighting and an ergonomic chair, Hi-Speed Internet, Mini-refrigerator, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Standard Full
Room with One Full-sized Bed with 37-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Hi-Speed Internet, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite with One Queen Bed and a Queen-Sized Sleeper-sofa in the same room, Deluxe Furnishing,42" flat panel televisions, WiFi internet access, iHome iPod docking station with alarm, free long distance calls under 30 minutes, free local calls, two line phones with voicemail, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing Board, complimentary bath amenities, electronic in-room safes, complimentary weekday newspaper. The President also proudly offers round-the-clock room service for those desiring the most intimate dining experience.
Deluxe King
Room with One King-sized Bed, deluxe furnishing, with 37-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Hi-Speed Internet, Work Desk with enhanced lighting and an ergonomic chair, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Activities
Health club
Dining
Restaurant
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Services
Business center
Conference facilities
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Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

Hotel Map

40.7606 -73.9864
Area served
Midtown Times Square, New York City, Manhattan, Broadway, New York
Nearby airports
LaGuardia Airport 12 miles, John F. Kennedy Airport 17 miles, Newark International Airport 22 miles
Area description
The Best Western President Hotel is an exceptional, experiential hotel in the heart of Times Square, Broadway, and Midtown businesses. Enjoy the style that New York is famous for at the value that Best Western is famous for.

Nearby points of interest

  • Samuel J. Friedman Theatre: 0 mi
  • Longacre Theatre: 0 mi
  • Marquis Theatre: 0 mi
  • Walter Kerr Theatre: 0 mi
  • Eugene O'Neill Theatre: 0 mi
  • Brooks Atkinson Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Ethel Barrymore Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Ambassador Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Lunt-Fontanne Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Richard Rodgers Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.1 mi
  • Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Circle in the Square Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Music Box Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Imperial Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Samuel J. Friedman Theatre: 0 mi
  • Longacre Theatre: 0 mi
  • Marquis Theatre: 0 mi
  • Walter Kerr Theatre: 0 mi
  • Eugene O'Neill Theatre: 0 mi
  • Brooks Atkinson Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Ethel Barrymore Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Ambassador Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Lunt-Fontanne Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Richard Rodgers Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.1 mi
  • Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Circle in the Square Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Music Box Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Imperial Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Worldwide Plaza: 0.1 mi
  • Madame Tussauds: 0.1 mi
  • Al Hirschfeld Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Palace Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • St. James Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Booth Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Gershwin Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • John Golden Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Winter Garden Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square: 0.2 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Broadhurst Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Minskoff Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Majestic Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Cort Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Helen Hayes Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Lyceum Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • August Wilson Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Roseland: 0.2 mi
  • Taipei Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.3 mi
  • Theater District: 0.3 mi
  • Foxwoods Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.3 mi
  • American Airlines Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Ford Center For The Performing Arts: 0.3 mi
  • New Victory Theater: 0.3 mi
  • Belasco Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Condé Nast Building: 0.3 mi

Dining

Lobby Lounge
Jump start your day with our delicious, balanced, and healthy breakfast.
Aoki Japanese Restaurant
Enjoy inventive dining at either of our two onsite restaurants: Aoki Restaurant featuring progressive Japanese fare.
Saigon 48 Vietnamese Cuisine
Saigon 48 featuring a fantastic mix of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese Cuisine.
Primary Lounge and Bar
See and be seen at Primary Lounge and Bar

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (440)

Ratings and reviews for Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Overall score

3.3 / 5
440 out of 440
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3.7
Hotel staff:
3.4
Room comfort:
3.3
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.4

74% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Milwaukee, WI
Aug 8, 2007

Awesome Location

Great location - very close to Times Square, Broadway theaters, and great resturants. Not a lot of extra space in the room but its New York.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Uncle Nick's Resturant - Awesome Greek Food

Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
USA
Jul 30, 2007

My review of Best Western President Hotel

THE ROOM WAS SMALL, BATHROOM SHOWER WAS CLOGGED, SMELLED OF SMOKE AND THE INTERNEST DID NOT WORK

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Business
USA
Jul 26, 2007

Horrible experience

The room they gave me was not more than 100 sq ft in size with a very small bathroom. It must have been the last room available in the hotel. I felt for the price that this was unnaceptable. I would not recomment this hotel to anyone. Terible service and room quality.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Time Square

Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Jul 24, 2007

Delightful stay

Our trip to NYC was a short one, but extremely warm and friendly--not like some of the travel stories you hear about from NYC visitors. The President Best Western staff could not have been more welcoming, I felt like I was at home the moment I walked through the hotel lobby. The rooms were small, but cozy--perfect for an overnight stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Because the hotel is very near Midtown--we did not have to deal with taxi costs to get around.

Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

2
Allinda
Newark, NJ
Jul 21, 2007

Bare minimun

The room was extremely small. I expected at least a standard size hotel room for the price. The best feature of this hotel is its location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
San Antonio, TX
Jul 16, 2007

great location

the best western president in new york city is clean and very well located. I would recomend it if you don't want to spend too much money, but want to be near times square and broadway.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Make sure you doo the sightseeing tour with the blue line they offer at the lobby.

Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
San Diego, CA
Jul 12, 2007

A comfy place in NYC

The Best Western President Hotel in in the heart of New York's Broadway. It was very clean and a great value for the money. The room was a modest size, but the shower was somewhat luxurious. The staff was very pleasant and it was a great value for the money. I would stay there again without hesitation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
New York, NY
Jul 11, 2007

Great location

The hotel is in the heart of NY. so we where in the best location in Midtown Manhattan. Location is good for take cabs or subway or to have a night walk. It was good option to go to central park by walk. Room was small but confortable, very newyorker mood and peacefull in general. The bed was soft, so we didn?t enjoy the sleep very much because we use to sleep in hard mattress bed. Wireless conection works perfect around reception but in our room, in the eight flor, the signal was poor and do not work efficient, so if you come for work definitively is not a good choice, but for fun trip the hotel is perfect and you will not found so well option for that rate.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

For summers users: you must try Jamba Juice, is very close to the hotel, one block, in Broadway between 48st and 47st.

Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Business
Chicago, IL
Jun 30, 2007

Dissapointed

I was very dissapointed with this hotel :( The location was excellent, but the room was so small you could barely walk around in it. I am not lying when I say it was smaller than my bedroom at home. The cleaning services were superb!! There is absolutely no complaint there. But this was my cousin's and my first time to New York. We asked the conceirge a couple questions on how to get to a couple places and all she could do was ridicule us. Her sarcasm was definetly unwanted. We were tourists, don't they expect that? The second time we talked to the concierge she was selling broadway tickets so we told her what show we wanted to see and she was very rude asking us if we realize that we have to be there at least 10 minutes early. We were buying the tickets 2 hours in advance and the theatre was about 4 blocks away??? To end it, 4 hours before we had to be to the airport we went to sign up for the FREE shuttle and she told us she could not get it for us, so we had to pay $60 to ensure that we would be to the airport on time. Everyone had such good things to say about this hotel, but apparently we weren't so lucky.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

There were a lot of things to do and a lot of places to eat just a short walk from the hotel

Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Washington, DC
Jun 18, 2007

good time

great hotel great city- very satisfied

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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