The Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South is a 4-star hotel on 8th Avenue, roughly halfway between Penn Station and Times Square. It is a good fit if you arrive by train, have meetings in Midtown or want to get around central Manhattan on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is 525 8th Avenue. Penn Station is about a 5-minute walk away, which makes it a practical choice if you will take regional or long-distance trains. Times Square is about 10 minutes on foot and the Empire State Building about 15.
To the east, Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal are about 20 minutes’ walk each. To get to Lower Manhattan, the subway or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning, a cable TV and a private bathroom. It is a hotel designed for practical stays: reception is open 24 hours and there is a business centre and a cash machine in the building.
Breakfast is offered in several forms: American, continental, buffet or à la carte. Check when booking whether your rate includes it.
Who it suits
- Guests arriving or leaving New York by train from Penn Station.
- Business travellers who need a business centre.
- Those who want to walk to the Broadway theatres and come back late: reception never closes.
Good to know
Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is by 11:00. At check-in you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card, so keep them to hand. To compare with other options nearby, see our hotels in New York.