$250 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 28, 2013

Novotel New York Times Square

3 stars
226 West 52nd Street, NEW YORK, NY 10019
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
119 reviews
Great stay for great price

I was very happy with this hotel. I was able to find a good deal and I have to say the location is... See full review

  • ball buster
  • Apr 7, 2012
Great location

Right in the heart of the theater district and close to the MOMA. Short subway ride to Lincoln... See full review

  • LaneyD
  • Dec 10, 2012
Family-friendly Midtown hotel with terrace views of Times Square
This hotel offers a convenient Midtown location near Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center and more. Bright, spacious rooms, a restaurant with terrace overlooking Times Square, concierge services and a fitness center are among the amenities. The hotel's kids stay free policy makes it a good value for families.
Highlights
  • Seventh-floor terrace for outdoor dining, views
  • Steps from Times Square and Broadway theaters
  • Kids stay free
Location

The hotel is in the heart of the Theater District. The Gershwin, Winter Garden and August Wilson theaters all are within two blocks of the hotel. The Late Show with David Letterman and Carnegie Hall are also nearby. Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue are five to six blocks from the hotel, and Central Park is a quick walk north.

Rooms

Spacious rooms start at about 260 square feet. Decor is bright and contemporary, with white and beige walls and pumpkin-colored accents on pillows and chairs. All rooms have views of Times Square or the city. In-room safes, Wi-Fi (fees apply), 32-inch flat-screen TVs, irons and ironing boards and hairdryers are among the amenities. The hotel allows up to two kids under the age of 16 to stay free in the room of a paying parent or grandparent.

Features

Concierge services are available. The hotel has a fitness center and a pet policy (fees apply, call for details). Parking is available (fees apply).

Dining

On-site Cafe Nicole offers a view of Times Square and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can dine outdoors on the seventh floor terrace. Room service is available from 6 a.m. to midnight daily. Away from the hotel, guests have plenty of dining options. Ellen's Stardust Diner, known for its singing waitstaff, is a block from the hotel. Carnegie Deli and its huge sandwiches are about four blocks from the hotel.

Transportation
  • MTA Subway 1, 2 lines at 50th Street - Broadway (0.1 mi/ 0.2 km)
  • La Guardia Airport
  • Newark Liberty International Airport
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport
Attractions
  • Theater District (0.1 miles/ 0.2 km)
  • Carnegie Hall (0.3 miles/ 0.5 km)
  • Times Square (0.4 miles/ 0.6 km)
  • Rockefeller Center (0.5 miles/ 0.8 km)
  • Central Park (0.6 miles/1 km)
Business
  • 24-hour business center
  • Wi-Fi (fees apply)
Policies and fees
NOTICE: This property is undergoing renovations from 23 February 2013 to 01 September 2013 (completion date subject to change). The Bar/Lounge and dining venue will be closed from 19 February 2013 to 17 June 2013 (dates subject to change). Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Novotel New York Times Square Rooms

1 Kg bed Sup
King Bed, Floors 9-19. 280 sqft/26m² Colorful style. Spacious clean-line designs, warm comfort with soundproof windows. Enjoy a flat screen LCD TV, stereo alarm clock with MP3, generous work station with two-line telephone and voicemail, safe, hairdryer
2 Db beds Sup NS
Newly Redesigned 2 beds. 280 sqft/26m² Sophisticated design. Enjoy a 46-inch LCD flat screen TV; iPod clock radio, refrigerator, safe, iron & ironing board, spacious work station with cordless telephone & voicemail, sound-proof windows; spacious bathroo
1 Kg bed Sup NS
Newly Redesigned King bed. 280 sqft/26m² Sophisticated design. Enjoy a 46-inch LCD flat screen TV; iPod clock radio, refrigerator, safe, iron & ironing board, spacious work station with cordless telephone & voicemail, sound-proof windows; spacious bathr
1 Kg bed Sup River V
King bed + Sofa High Floors 20-33. 280 sqft/26m² NYC skyscraper views; colorful style. Spacious clean-line designs, warm comfort with soundproof windows. Enjoy a flat screen LCD TV, stereo alarm clock with MP3, generous work station with two-line teleph
2 Db beds Sup City S NS
Newly Redesigned 2 beds Times Square view. 280 sqft/26m² Sophisticated design. Enjoy a 46-inch LCD flat screen TV; iPod clock radio, refrigerator, safe, iron & ironing board, spacious work station with cordless telephone & voicemail, sound-proof windows
1 Kg bed Sup City S NS
Newly Redesigned King bed Times Square view. 280 sqft/26m² Sophisticated design. Enjoy a 46-inch LCD flat screen TV; iPod clock radio, refrigerator, safe, iron & ironing board, spacious work station with cordless telephone & voicemail, sound-proof windo

Amenities

  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Pets allowed
Elevators
Ice machine
Activities
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
24 hour front desk
Express check in
Express checkout
Babysitting/Child services
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Wake-up service
Multilingual
Porters
FAX
Doctor on call
Gift shop
Currency exchange
Computer rental
Parking
Parking
Indoor parking
Outdoor parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Cribs available
Iron
Sprinklers in rooms
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

40.7629 -73.9838
Nearby airports
EWR, (EWR), 32.18, KM, S; JFK, (JFK), 25.00, KM, W;
Area description
Theatre district

Nearby points of interest

  • Roseland: 0.1 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.1 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.2 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.3 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 0.3 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.3 mi
  • CBS Building: 0.3 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.3 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall: 0.3 mi
  • GE Building: 0.4 mi
  • NBC Studios: 0.4 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.4 mi
  • Diamond District: 0.4 mi
  • Roseland: 0.1 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.1 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theater: 0.2 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.3 mi
  • Carnegie Hall: 0.3 mi
  • Paine Webber Art Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Tuscan Square: 0.3 mi
  • CBS Building: 0.3 mi
  • American Craft Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of American Folk Art: 0.3 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall: 0.3 mi
  • GE Building: 0.4 mi
  • NBC Studios: 0.4 mi
  • Rockefeller Center: 0.4 mi
  • Diamond District: 0.4 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 0.4 mi
  • International Building: 0.4 mi
  • Wollman Memorial Rink: 0.4 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.4 mi
  • University Club: 0.4 mi
  • Henri Bendel: 0.5 mi
  • Broadway: 0.5 mi
  • Ford Center For The Performing Arts: 0.5 mi
  • New Victory Theater: 0.5 mi
  • Trump Tower: 0.5 mi
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: 0.5 mi
  • Sony Building: 0.6 mi
  • FAO Schwarz: 0.6 mi
  • Fifth Avenue: 0.6 mi
  • Metropolitan Club: 0.6 mi
  • Harmonie Club: 0.6 mi
  • Ford Foundation Building: 0.6 mi
  • Bryant Park: 0.6 mi
  • Lever House: 0.6 mi
  • Bloomingdale's: 0.7 mi
  • Knickerbocker Club: 0.7 mi
  • Metropolitan Opera: 0.7 mi
  • Garment District: 0.7 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.7 mi
  • Lincoln Square: 0.8 mi
  • Park Avenue: 0.8 mi
  • Citicorp Center: 0.8 mi
  • Grand Central Station: 0.8 mi
  • Macys: 0.9 mi
  • Chrysler Building: 0.9 mi

Dining

CAFE NICOLE
Cafe Nicole, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers a fine dining experience with spectacular views of Broadway and Time Square. Our 7th Floor Terrace is an inspiring location for cocktails, outdoor dining, also making it ideal for private parties.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

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 (119)

Ratings and reviews for Novotel New York Times Square

Overall score

3.9 / 5
119 out of 119
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.8
Value:
3.8

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
kaimak
Business
Montreal, Canada
May 15, 2009

bad experience through Orbitz

Upgrade for a better view room (higher levels) via Orbitz booking was not respected by the Hotel Staff. Didn't want to credited A-Club miles because it was booked via Orbitz. Gave me a smoking room instead of a non-smoking as it was requested on my booking on Orbitz... Don't book on Orbitz even if it's cheaper!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Novotel New York Times Square

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Business
Gulfport, MS
May 20, 2010

Just OK Wouldn't Return

I asked the staff for assistance on two seperate occassions and was ignored and disrespected.

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

Business

Review of Novotel New York Times Square

Reviewer score

1
Johnny999
Woking GB
Jun 26, 2010

The best location

Fantastic central location just steps away from Times Square, the subway and tour busses. elevated outdoor terrace with a fantastic outlook down Broadway and Times Sq, food and bar service ,comfortable seating,making the hotel an oasis to re-charge ourselves ready to get back out into the city. Very good breakfast buffet with stunning views of the city skyline and Times Sq. Our room was generously sized and recently refurbished to an excelent specification.

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

Top of the Rock at the Rockafella Centre is better (I think) than the Empire state and not so crowded,go just before sunset and stay to see the sun go down and the city lights come on,there is limited seating available so you can take the weight off your feet for a while.The views are through uninterupted glass walls with gaps that you can take photo's through.

Review of Novotel New York Times Square

Reviewer score

1
Swanpot
London
Apr 5, 2013

Stay away, under renovation and not worth the cost

Stayed at the hotel before, rated it highly. Being rebuilt - building work everywhere. No food, no minibars, unhappy guests. Stay away until finished! Not value for money at the moment

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Novotel New York Times Square

Reviewer score

1
Businesstravelandfamily
Business
Boston, Massachusetts
Apr 29, 2013

Disappointing

Great location! Thats about it. The hotel is under construction, no air conditioning or heat in the room. No hot water after 9AM. No room service, no anything. Lobby is a war zone with a constant scream of saws behind plastic backdrops. Staff could not be bothered with your issues. Website advertises "Kids eat free". Not true as the only food in the building is vending machines in the lobby.

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

Business

Review of Novotel New York Times Square

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 10, 2007

GOOD LOCATION

THE HOTEL WAS IN A GOOD LOCATION. THE ROOM, HOWEVER WAS HOT, AIR SYSTEM BROKEN, AND WHEN WE ASKED TO BE MOVED, THEY HAD NO OTHER ROOM. AFTER 2 REQUESTS FOR MAINTENENCE TO CHECK IT OUT, THEY SENT SOMEONE BUT IT DID NOT GET FIXED. WHEN WE ASKED FOR THE AIRPORT SHUTTLE (4 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE) WHEN IT WAS TIME TO LEAVE, THE SHUTTLE SERVICE NEVER ARRIVED AND WE HAD TO GET A $57.00 + TIP TAXI RIDE AND ALMOST MISSED OUR PLANE. MAYBE THIS IS COMMON, BUT VERY STRESSFUL.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Novotel New York Times Square

Reviewer score

2
macguy85
Milan, Italy
Sep 15, 2009

poor service, unfriendly staff,poor room

I suggest trying something else in the zone for the same price, or spending a bit more money. This hotel needs to change a lot of things, you don't really get what you pay for. Besides, staff is not friendly at all, they made us come back for checkin and took twice the rate from our credit card, still waiting for refund.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Virgil's BBQ near Times Square!Avoid breakfast at hotel, expensive and poor buffet!

Review of Novotel New York Times Square

Reviewer score

2
Business_Theatre Traveller
Business
Delray Beach, FL
Apr 20, 2010

The real deal

the value was not there..totally over priced. Held a large business dinner at Cafe Nicole with 12 ppl. The service was horrible, the food was mediocre, and the wait for dinner was well over an hour.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

perfect for theatre district tourists

Review of Novotel New York Times Square

Reviewer score

2
ebobbyj
Business
Houston, TX
May 9, 2013

Beware of Renovation - No Bar or Restaurant

It looks like a nice Hotel for the price in NY, but beware of the renovation taking place. The pictures on their website look great, but no bar and no restaurant and they don't bother to tell you up front. If your just looking for a place to crash in a good location, I recommend it, but for basic amenities like a bar and room service, I would go somewhere else until the renovation is complete. PS. They have two elevators to get from street level to the Hotel and one is being used for construction, then another set of elevators to get to your room, so plan on some elevator wait time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Natsumi Restaurant - Great Sushi, Sea Bass and Teriaki Salmon

Review of Novotel New York Times Square

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Business
Houston, TX
Sep 16, 2007

Not a Four Star

The Novotel was not a four star hotel by any means at all. Not only that but the amenities that this hotel offered were a dissapointment, no free internet access, no gym, no pool. To even use the refrigerator in your room you get charged! The hotel is close to times square but not in it, several other hotels were closer to times square.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

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