The Virgin Hotels New York City is a 4-star hotel on Broadway, at West 30th Street, with a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace. It has a restaurant, a bar and a gym. It is a good fit if you want a hotel with plenty of facilities near the Empire State Building and the Flatiron.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 1227 Broadway. The Empire State Building is about a 5-minute walk away and Penn Station about 10. Grand Central Terminal and Times Square are about 20 minutes on foot. According to the hotel, the Flatiron Building is also nearby. Washington Square Park and the High Line are about a 30-minute walk; for the Met, about 4.2 km away, the subway or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a wardrobe, air conditioning and a fridge. Some have a private balcony.
- Seasonal outdoor pool, garden and terrace.
- Gym.
- Restaurant, bar and room service.
- 24-hour reception, concierge and luggage storage.
- Cash machine and business area.
- Free wifi and à la carte, American or buffet breakfast.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel in summer and want to make use of the pool.
- Ideal if you like a balcony: ask for a room that has one.
- Practical if you are travelling for work and need a business area.
Good to know
The pool only opens in season: if you travel in winter, do not count on it and confirm the dates with the hotel. Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00 and check-out from 05:00 to 12:00. You will need photo ID and a credit card on arrival. Compare with other 4-star hotels.