Every hotel on this list sits within a 15-minute walk of Times Square and clears a basic bar for guest satisfaction. Selection followed three criteria in order: walking distance from the corner of 42nd Street and 7th Avenue, star rating where distance was equal, and verified sustainability credentials as a final tiebreaker. The result is five hotels that cover a range of budgets, from a mid-range Marriott to a flagship luxury address, without padding the list with properties that require a cab ride.
How we ranked hotels near Times Square
Walking distance came first. Times Square is a specific intersection — 42nd Street and 7th Avenue — and every distance on this list measures from that point to the hotel's front door. Hotels within the same 0.1-mile band were then sorted by star rating, with higher-rated properties ranked above lower-rated ones. Where star ratings matched, hotels with verified sustainability credentials moved up. Alphabetical order broke any remaining ties.
All five hotels are bookable through standard channels, operate under their current brand names as of 2026, and sit within the Midtown Manhattan core. No serviced apartments, no hostels, and no properties that require crossing a major transit barrier to reach the square.
Hotels near Times Square at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Walk to Times Square | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Knickerbocker | 4 | 2 min (0.1 mi) | None verified |
| Marriott Marquis New York | 4 | 3 min (0.2 mi) | Marriott Serve 360 program |
| Westin New York at Times Square | 4 | 5 min (0.3 mi) | Marriott Serve 360 program |
| Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan | 4 | 6 min (0.4 mi) | IHG Green Engage program |
| Ink48 — a Kimpton Hotel | 4 | 13 min (0.9 mi) | Kimpton EarthCare program |
Booking tips for Times Square hotels
- Book rooms above the 20th floor if street noise is a concern — 7th Avenue stays loud past midnight.
- Rates drop 15–25% for stays that start Sunday or Monday night compared to Friday arrivals.
- Ask the hotel directly about sustainability practices — many participate in linen-reuse and energy-reduction programs that don't appear on booking sites.
- The N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, and 7 subway lines all stop within two blocks of Times Square, so you rarely need a cab from any hotel on this list.
What to expect from hotels near Times Square
Midtown Manhattan hotel rooms run smaller than the national average — 250 to 350 square feet is standard at the four-star level. What you trade in square footage you recover in access: Broadway theaters, the subway hub at 42nd Street–Port Authority, and the Javits Convention Center are all reachable on foot from every hotel on this list.
Guests who prioritize quiet should look at properties on the west side of 8th Avenue or on numbered cross streets rather than 7th Avenue or Broadway. The Knickerbocker and Ink48 both sit on quieter blocks relative to the square itself, which matters if you're traveling for work rather than sightseeing.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Crowne Plaza Englewood by IHG
401 South Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Kimpton Hotel Eventi by IHG
851 Avenue of the Americas, New York
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street, Brooklyn
The Knickerbocker
6 Times Square, New York
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, New York
FAQs
Common Questions
The Knickerbocker at 6 Times Square is the closest, sitting directly on the corner of 42nd Street and 7th Avenue — about a 2-minute walk, or 0.1 miles, from the center of the square.
The New York Marriott Marquis and the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan both offer meeting rooms and business services. The Marriott Marquis is the larger of the two, with conference facilities that handle groups of several hundred people, while the Crowne Plaza suits smaller corporate stays.
Ink48 carries Kimpton's EarthCare program, which includes specific practices like bulk bath amenities and food rescue partnerships rather than a general pledge. The Crowne Plaza's IHG Green Engage system and the Marriott properties' Serve 360 program both use property-level tracking, making all three credible options for travelers who prioritize verified eco practices.
7th Avenue and Broadway stay loud well past midnight, so rooms facing those streets at the Knickerbocker and Marriott Marquis will pick up street noise. Ink48 on 11th Avenue and the Westin on 43rd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues sit on quieter blocks. Requesting a high floor and a room facing away from the main avenue helps at any of these properties.
Ink48 is the pet-friendly option on this list. Kimpton properties accept pets at no extra charge, with no weight or breed restrictions, which makes Ink48 the default choice for travelers bringing dogs or cats.
The Times Sq–42nd St station, served by the 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7, and S lines, sits within a 3-minute walk of the Knickerbocker, Marriott Marquis, and Westin. The Crowne Plaza is closest to the 49th Street stop on the N, R, and W lines. Ink48 guests use the 50th Street C and E stop, an 8-minute walk from the hotel.
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