RIU PLAZA NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE HOTEL, New York City
About the Hotel
Located within 1 mile of Manhattan Skyline, the 4-star Riu Plaza New York Times Square Hotel is 7 minutes by foot from Madame Tussauds New York. Boasting the gym and a fitness club, the business hotel is in the middle of the city, a short way from Times Square.
Location
This hotel, located in a shopping area of New York City, is only 5 minutes' walk from 8th Avenue & West 45th Street bus stop and about a 20-minute walk from Grand Central train station. Located 0.3 miles from 49th Street subway station, the Riu Plaza New York Times Square is a few minutes' drive from Gulliver's Gate.
Guests can find St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is a 17-minute walk away.
The nearest metro station is 0.3 miles away.
Rooms
The designer property has 647 rooms with a sitting area. High-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. They are furnished with couch beds along with a couch set. Featuring a bath, a rain shower, and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also have hairdryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. It also features a lounge area for guests' comfort. Carmine's Italian Restaurant is 5 minutes by foot from this New York City hotel.
Leisure & Business
Guests can enjoy a gym and fitness classes with an extra charge. The non-smoking Riu Plaza New York Times Square also provides a meeting room and a business center for those arriving on business.
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Getting around
All transportation options listed – From airport shuttles to taxis and trains
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- ATM/Cash machine
- Gift/Newsstand
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Fitness studio
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Bell staff/Porter
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business center
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- In-room safe
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bath/ Shower
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Free local telephone calls
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
I found the hotel to be just okay. While the location is superb for exploring, especially being near Times Square and subway stations, the rooms were quite small and the dining experience left a lot to be desired. The staff's friendliness was hit or miss, making it a mixed bag overall. If you can get a good deal, it might be worth it, but there are better options out there for the price.
I had an incredible stay right in the heart of New York. The location was absolutely perfect, just a minute's walk to Times Square, making it so convenient for all my sightseeing plans. The room was cleaned daily and felt comfortable, although it was a bit small for two people. However, the breakfast experience was chaotic, with long lines and rude staff. Overall, it was a great value for money considering the location, but improvements could be made in the dining area.
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