The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
The Manhattan at Times Square is a large hotel freshly renovated in 2026 on 7th Ave, with connecting family rooms, double-glazed soundproof windows and standard rooms that start at a roomy 280 sq ft, all at a rate below the city average — it wins on value and a central Midtown address rather than luxury.
The Manhattan at Times Square is a large hotel freshly renovated in 2026 on 7th Ave, with connecting family rooms, double-glazed soundproof windows and standard rooms that start at a roomy 280 sq ft, all at a rate below the city average — it wins on value and a central Midtown address rather than luxury.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Picture a big hotel on 7th Ave in the middle of Midtown that just wrapped a major refresh in 2026 — that is The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel, back looking fresher than before. Walk in and you meet a redone lobby that is brighter, more open and a lot more current than the old image of the building. With more than 600 rooms, the place has the buzz of a big-city hotel. Rooms are done in a clean, modern style with warm, easy tones — not flashy, but well-judged and genuinely usable. What stands out for groups and families are the connecting rooms, where a door opens between two units so parents and kids sleep close while keeping their own space. Standard rooms start at about 280 square feet, which is workable next to most central-Manhattan hotels where rooms run tiny. One detail many reviews mention is the double-glazed windows, which hold back the city noise better than you would expect and make for easier sleep in a neighborhood that barely rests.
Food and amenities
The new thing the refresh brought, and the one people talk about, is the in-house restaurant 51st Social, where you can come down for breakfast, a coffee or an evening drink without walking out to find a place. For families with small kids, or on a morning when you are rushing to get out, having a spot right in the lobby makes life a lot easier — no marching everyone out to hunt for food while still half-asleep. The restaurant and the new lobby suit each other, an easy meeting point before or after you head out into the city. Beyond the food, the hotel has a fitness center for anyone who wants to keep moving, free Wi-Fi throughout, and, being a large hotel, a guest service desk that can point you toward transit and sights and hold your bags on a day when you have checked out but still want to keep exploring. On the whole the amenities cover what this kind of hotel should have, in a way that works rather than chases luxury.
Location and getting there
Location is one of the main reasons people pick this place. The hotel sits on 7th Ave in the middle of Midtown, one of the easiest areas to get around in New York. Walk south about 7-10 minutes and you hit Times Square — the giant signs, the Broadway theaters and the legendary buzz to wow the kids. The 57th St / 7th Ave subway station (N/Q/R/W lines) is just a few minutes on foot, so you can hop on the metro to other parts of the city without leaning on taxis. The treat for families is that a short walk north brings you to Central Park, where kids can run off some energy and take a break from the city. The surrounding blocks are packed with restaurants of every kind, dessert spots and stores to shop until your feet give out. Put simply, if you want a family trip parked in the center of the city — walkable, well-connected by train and close to a big park — this location covers it at a price that is friendlier than many others in the same area.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk to help you decide. The first point comes from the size of the hotel itself — with more than 600 rooms, the lobby and elevators can get crowded at peak check-in and breakfast times, and you may wait in line, especially on weekends and in high season. If you do not love queuing, build in a little extra time. The second point, also tied to being a big hotel, is that service is not consistent every time — some reviews report slow check-in or slow responses to requests on busy days, so flagging what you need at booking helps. The last point is that even with the 2026 refresh, this is fundamentally an older building that was updated, so some rooms and bathrooms are still compact by Manhattan standards, where space is limited. If you are expecting grand rooms or a big, plush bathroom, dial that down a notch. And while the double-glazed windows keep noise down well, street-facing rooms can still pick up some city sound, so light sleepers should ask for a higher floor up front.
Our take
After reading through a stack of real guest reviews, The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel is a hotel that sells a central location, rooms with enough room to live in, and value — and balances all three unusually well, especially after the 2026 refresh freshened up the lobby and restaurant. If the trip in your head is bringing the family or a group to New York, wanting connecting rooms so everyone sleeps close, rooms that do not feel cramped, easy sleep thanks to the soundproof glass, and Times Square and the subway a few minutes out the door — all for less than the area average — this is a strong fit. But if you are after five-star polish, the personal touch of a boutique, or quiet privacy, this big, busy hotel may not be the answer, because its real strength is value and location rather than grandeur. Overall we give it 7.7/10, best for families and groups who want a central Midtown spot, rooms with workable space, and a budget they can keep in check.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Just finished a full refresh in 2026, including a brighter, more current lobby and the new in-house restaurant 51st Social — handy for grabbing breakfast or a drink without heading out.
- Has connecting rooms where a door opens between two units, good for families who want to sleep near their kids but still keep some private space.
- Standard rooms start at about 280 square feet, which is genuinely workable next to most central-Manhattan hotels, where rooms run tiny.
- Double-glazed windows that many reviewers praise for holding back the street noise, so you sleep better even in a neighborhood that stays busy around the clock.
- Central Midtown location on 7th Ave, a few minutes on foot to the subway and Times Square, with per-night rates that usually land below the area average.
- With more than 600 rooms, the lobby and elevators can get crowded and you may wait in line at peak check-in and breakfast times, especially on weekends and in high season.
- Because of its size, service is not consistent every time — some reviews report slow check-in or slow responses to requests on busy days. Flagging what you need at booking helps.
- Even though it was refreshed, it is an older building that was updated, so some rooms and bathrooms are still compact by Manhattan standards, and street-facing rooms can still pick up some city noise despite the good soundproof glass.
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Insider Tips
- If you are traveling as a group or with kids, ask for a connecting room at the time you book — there are only so many and they fill fast in high season.
- Request a higher floor up front; the double-glazed glass keeps noise down well, but the higher you go the farther you are from street noise and the more open the city view.
- Come down for breakfast or a drink at 51st Social in the new lobby — easier than hunting for a place outside on a morning when you are rushing to get out.