NYC Hotel--Times Sq or Park View

alwaysamom
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:10:50 +0000

^^Sorry, but I have to disagree with mattmom completely. I think that the Times Square area gives a great first look at the city. Nothing beats looking out at the lights of Times Square at night, in my opinion. The energy and massed humanity always appeal to me, particularly if I’m sitting in a restaurant overlooking Duffy Square. We’ve lived in Manhattan a couple of times and I still love that hustle and bustle of Times Square.

masslou, it’s very difficult to answer your question without knowing what these visitors are going to want to do while in the city, and also what their budget is. I can recommend the Crowne Plaza in Times Square as a great place to stay. Beautiful rooms, impeccable service, a great restaurant, and you can walk everywhere. While staying there, we walk as far south as Macy’s at Herald Square, as far north as the Met, all through Central Park, shopping on Fifth Ave., a quick trip to Bloomingdale’s, to Lincoln Center, and easy walking to dozens and dozens of theatres. You won’t need the subway at all unless you choose to go farther afield, maybe down to the Village, and then you can grab a cab easily, and for not too much $$.

The Renaissance Times Square, the Michelangelo, and the Marriott Marquis are also very nice in the Times Square area.