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224 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019 40.7609 -73.985

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Neighborhoods: Theater District - Times Square, Midtown

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Last updated 1.13.12

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The Scene – It's easy to miss this Midtown hotel when walking by. From the sidewalk, you have to take the cargo-sized glass elevator up to the second floor. The lobby is chicly designed with a splash of 1970s kitsch. The bar around the corner (but still in the lobby) has mini televisions built into the wall. You'll also find TVs in the corridors. – – The Details – The 103 rooms are separated into three distinctive hues: red, blue and yellow. Take your pick when checking in. Headboards, bed spreads, curtains and even jelly beans are all color-coordinated. Accommodations…

ambiance
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. Great location and great value (we found rates for $149/night!)
  2. The bed was very comfortable, the room clean, and the toiletries were super.
  3. Flat screen TVs and comfortable beds.
  4. The Time is a trendy boutique hotel with a great location.
  5. The beds are incredibly comfortable.
  6. very comfortable hotel.
  7. The location was perfect for Midtown stay.
  8. The room (we stayed in a red one) was fun and contemporary but also cozy and romantic.
  9. While our room (blue) was somewhat small, the comfortable bed and trendy decor made up for it.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. And the Lounge is a great hotel bar, actually a little too great.
  2. The bar was quite enjoyable, too.
  3. Very cool lobby and bar was hot on Fri night!
  4. Some of the pricing (drinks at the bar, for instance) is totally outrageous, but you can get a room here for a good price if you work it.
service
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. The hotel's lounge is awesome, and we thought the staff was unbelievably helpful.
  2. The staff was very nice and welcoming.
  3. Even room service was horrible.
value
100.0% positive
  1. Great location and great value (we found rates for $149/night!)
  2. Some of the pricing (drinks at the bar, for instance) is totally outrageous, but you can get a room here for a good price if you work it.
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. It took three calls and 45-minutes to get a bucket of ice, and ordered dinner one night that was cold by the time it got to my room.
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/19/11

very disappointed

by michaelhallsad at Citysearch

I'm hoping I stayed at this hotel on an off day because I have to admit to being disappointed on several counts. I got in late and decided to order dinner in. The food was cold when it arrived 15 minutes later than I was told. I couldn't seem to get the room temperature to my liking because the thermostat didn't seem to work or react properly. On the plus side, the beds were very comfortable and the rooms seem to be very tidy.

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/09/08

What a disappointment...

by twgator at Citysearch

Forget about the fact that the rooms are tiny (even for Times Square), have no dressers, no counter in the bathroom and you don't even have room to turn around in the shower...

I'VE NEVER STAYED AT A PLACE WITH MORE PATHETIC SERVICE., and lack of caring about their customers. I felt like I was on Candid Camera. In one room, I had two lights, a TV, a minibar and a most importantly, a thermostat that didn't work. Didn't really care about the lights and the minibar...and it took all day, but they finally fixed the TV. Despite repeated promises, though...could never fix the thermostat and get it below 78-degrees in my room.

Even speaking to "the boss" was a complete waste of time. I spoke to the General Manager (Christopher Mallon) who told me that he would make sure the room is fixed immedaitely, told me I would get one of my nights complimentary, told me I would be invited back, etc. He never made good on any of his promises to rectify the situation...and since I left, has never returned a phone call of an e-mail.

Needless to say, in 3-days, the room was never fixed, I couldn't switch into another room...and certainly never got the credit that I was promised. Even room service was horrible. It took three calls and 45-minutes to get a bucket of ice, and ordered dinner one night that was cold by the time it got to my room. It was really like a bad joke.

There are some great hotels in Times Square. This place isn't one of them...and obviously they don't care about taking care of their customers, either. Simply put...I feel like I was blatantly screwed...then lied to by the General Manager. I hope this review will prevent somebody else from having the same experience I did.

  • Pros: great location
  • Cons: PATHETIC SERVICE, tiny room, no consideration from top management.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/19/05

nice stay 1/14-17

by veinnabeef at Citysearch

Was pleased with our stay at this hotel. Great location and great value (we found rates for $149/night!). Given the price and general experience no real complaints. However, don't give 'highly reccomended' feedback based on some fine points. In general, rooms and hallways needs a little updating and refurb $ spent on them. Carpets were a little worn/grungy which is a little gross for nice hotels. Same for window shades, bed spreads etc. All fabrics need a good cleanse and updated. Similarly on the bathroom shelving and other furniture. Needs a good re-do. Again, for up to $200/night no biggie but would be mad if paid more and place was lacking on the fine points. Very cool lobby and bar was hot on Fri night!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/04

Better than expected

by dparker at Citysearch

I had already made resevations before reading other reviews. I was actually more impressed with the hotel than I expected to be. Everyone treated us wonderfully and service was efficient and fast.

I will stay here again for sure!

  • Pros: Good service, Location, Comfort
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/07/04

Great Room

by mrsgks at Citysearch

This was a super value. The location was perfect for Midtown stay. The bed was very comfortable, the room clean, and the toiletries were super. We had a great stay and would stay there again. We had a queen room and it was a good size for a NYC room. The design is very workable. The only bad thing was the clock radio was missing and we never did get one. The avant garde atmosphere was a nice change from standard hotel stays.

  • Pros: location, value, comfy bed
  • Cons: , slow elevator

The Details on Time Hotel

Place Categories:

  • nice hotel
  • very nice room
  • comfortable bed
  • very cool bar
  • great location
  • unique lobby design
  • very nice staff
  • good size
  • like time
  • love royalton
  • great stay
  • good redo
  • comfortable trendy decor
  • gross little worngrungy
  • great value
  • horrible room service
  • wonderful suites
  • very cool lobby
  • cold dinner
  • wonderful minisuites
  • good price
  • loved fiance
  • good cleanse
  • too great lounge
  • flat screen