EVEN Hotel Times Square South

A new brand from the IHG chain, EVEN hotels aim at promoting a health-conscious lifestyle while traveling via a plethora of wellness features and amenities. This Times Square outpost does just that, with great fitness facilities and a healthy casual dining option, as well as small and thoughtful details like a hydration station in the lobby and a lovely green wall sprouting plants by the entrance. Stylish, contemporary interiors are peppered with pops of color, like bright orange stools in the lobby and fun bleacher-style wooden seating accented by patterned pillows, that overlooks the dining space below. Cork and Kale, the hotel's fast-casual eatery, features wooden tables and stools and offers a relaxed vibe. Overall, this is a great choice in a convenient, central location that's suited for business travelers as well as tourists. Past guests rave about the friendly and attentive service here.

The hotel occupies a convenient midtown location that's well serviced by public transportation and within walking distance of several top attractions. There's a parking garage right across the street, and several other hotels and some dining options in the immediate area. Penn Station is just two blocks away (four-minute walk), while the nearest subway station (serving the A, C, and E lines) is a three-minute walk around the corner. Shopping options abound on 34th Street, which is just a block away (Macy's flagship store is a five-minute walk), while Madison Square Garden is a four-minute walk from the hotel. Other nearby tourist sites include the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, Times Square, and the High Line, all within a 15-minute walk. Central Park can be reached in 25 minutes on foot or 10 minutes via subway, while the MoMA is a 12-minute subway ride. LaGuardia Airport is a 25- to 50-minute drive, depending on traffic. JFK Airport takes 30 minutes to an hour to reach by car.

Keeping with the wellness theme of the property, guest rooms feature fitness zones with exercise balls, yoga mats, trainer poles, and reusable water bottles, as well as a number of TV channels with workout classes. Pleasant contemporary decor includes neutral hues and wooden furniture brightened by pops of color like striped rugs on hardwood floors, vivid orange seating, and baby blue ceilings. White and beige tufted headboards add a sophisticated touch and match the ergonomic chairs paired with white-topped desks. Beds are topped with linens made from eucalyptus.

Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, iHome docks, Keurig coffee machines, mini-fridges, electronic safes, and free Wi-FI.  Bathrooms are sleek but a bit small. They're equipped with walk-in rainfall showers, plus a number of EO toiletries. 

This wellness-focused hotel offers a solid selection of health-oriented features, including a well equipped fitness center, which is open 24 hours and stocked with modern cardio machines with built-in screens as well as a variety of other exercise gear like weights and exercise balls. Cork & Kale Market and Bar offers healthy snacks and light meals that guests can either take on the go or eat in the casual dining space. Other amenities include a small but stylish game room with a ping-pong table and foosball. There's a parking garage across the street that's available for a fee (not affiliated with the hotel). Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.