Times Square NYC, New York County, New York, United States
Location right on Broadway in Times Square, near sights and multiple subway lines
Rooms have mini-fridges and microwaves; some have great city views
Huge two-room suites with pull-out couches
Trendy lobby with stylish bar
Modern 24-hour fitness center
Free 24-hour business center
10,000 square feet of meeting space
Ginger's Restaurant serving American fare
Free Pack n' Plays for toddlers
Staff checks room keys for added security
Times Square location, though convenient, is busy and noisy
Lobby and elevators can get crowded
The DoubleTree Suites may be one of the best hotel options for families in New York City. The big two-room suites all come with pull-out couches and either one king or two double beds; the latter can fit up to six people, a rarity in the area. And the location right on Times Square is as central as it gets for sightseeing. It's a big corporate hotel with trendy lobby decor and clean, generic rooms; features include a cool back-lit lobby bar, a modern fitness center, and extensive meeting space. Some rooms have excellent views of Times Square, others face the New York City skyline (with peeks of Central Park in the distance). Higher floors are quieter and have better views.
Location
Right on Broadway in Times Square
The DoubleTree Suites has a prime location right on Broadway and 47th St. in Times Square.Though once seedy, Times Square was reborn in the mid-'90s as a commercialized tourist haven, lit by 24-hour flashing billboards and theme restaurants like ESPN Zone and Bubba Gump Shrimp. Today, visitors walking the streets are more likely to be accosted by a comedy-club promoter, a rickshaw bicycle operator, or a caricature artist than a mugger. It's crowded, but there's something unquestionably exhilarating -- and convenient -- about staying in the neon-lit heart of the city. Plus, the mayor recently decided to close off much of Broadway to traffic, making it more pedestrian-friendly.- In the heart of Times Square and the Theater District