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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square Central New York

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square Central is a practical, modern Hilton Garden Inn on West 42nd Street in the heart of Times Square. Its appeal is the location, select ball-drop-view rooms, and useful Midtown amenities rather than resort-style facilities.

  • 36-story Hilton Garden Inn on West 42nd Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
  • Direct Times Square and Theater District location near Broadway shows, restaurants, and shopping
  • Some rooms offer views of the New Year’s Eve ball drop
  • On-site Paul’s on Times Square restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening room service
  • 24-hour Pavilion Pantry for drinks and snacks
  • Daily destination-charge inclusions include premium internet, laundry credit, CitiBike passes, and lobby Starbucks coffee
The verdict When to go
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square Central — New York
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The verdictAI-generated · engine-checked

“Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square Central is a practical, modern Hilton Garden Inn on West 42nd Street in the heart of Times Square. Its appeal is the location, select ball-drop-view rooms, and useful Midtown amenities rather than resort-style facilities.”

Book it if
  • Ideal for Broadway and Theater District trips
  • Ideal for first-time New York visitors who want a central base
  • Ideal for Hilton loyalists prioritizing location and digital conveniences
  • Ideal for short Midtown business stays
Key takeaways
  • The biggest reason to stay here is the address: West 42nd Street in the heart of Times Square.
  • This is a practical Hilton Garden Inn, not a resort-style hotel; there is no pool, spa, or executive lounge.
  • Some rooms face Times Square and may offer ball-drop views, but those rooms are limited.
  • On-site dining is straightforward, with Paul’s on Times Square plus a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry.
  • The mandatory destination charge bundles useful Midtown extras such as premium internet, laundry credit, CitiBike passes, and lobby Starbucks coffee.
Diamond breakfast benefit
Not confirmed
Suite upgrade eligibility
Not confirmed
Free Wi-Fi for members
Confirmed · Complimentary internet for members.
About the property

What makes Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square Central worth the points.

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square Central is a contemporary, 36-story Hilton Garden Inn at 136 West 42nd Street, between Broadway and 6th Avenue. Its strongest feature is location: the hotel sits in the Times Square and Theater District area, close to Broadway theaters, restaurants, shopping, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Madame Tussaud’s, Restaurant Row, and major Midtown transit links. The property has 282 rooms and a compact, modern urban layout typical of central Manhattan hotels. Some rooms have views toward Times Square and the New Year’s Eve ball drop, making view selection one of the more distinctive room considerations here. Amenities are practical rather than resort-like. Guests have free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry, meeting rooms, room service, streaming entertainment, connecting rooms, cribs, pet-friendly rooms, and non-smoking rooms. The hotel does not advertise a pool, spa, or club lounge. A daily mandatory destination charge is part of the stay and includes premium guest internet access, a daily food-and-beverage credit, laundry services up to a daily limit, two daily CitiBike passes, and Starbucks coffee in the lobby. For guests who will use those inclusions, the package can be more practical than decorative, especially on multi-night Midtown stays.

Rooms & suites

Pick your window on the city.

One king bed
1 King Bed Guest Room

A standard king room is a compact Midtown guest room suited to one or two travelers who want a central Times Square base. Expect modern Hilton Garden Inn basics rather than a suite-style layout.

Free Wi-FiStreaming entertainmentWork desk with ergonomic chairNon-smoking room options
Two beds
2-Bed Guest Room

This room type is aimed at travelers who need separate beds in a central Manhattan location. It is a practical option for friends, families, or colleagues sharing a room near Times Square.

Free Wi-FiStreaming entertainmentWork desk with ergonomic chairCompact urban layout
Times Square or ball-drop view in select rooms
Times Square / Ball-Drop View Room

Some rooms at the hotel offer views toward Times Square and the New Year’s Eve ball drop. These are the most location-specific rooms at the property and are subject to availability.

Free Wi-FiStreaming entertainmentWork desk with ergonomic chairHigh-floor possibilities in a 36-story building
Accessible room configuration
Accessible Guest Room

Accessible room options are available within the hotel’s standard room inventory. These rooms keep the same central location and core in-room amenities while adding accessibility features by room type.

Free Wi-FiStreaming entertainmentWork desk with ergonomic chairNon-smoking room options
Dining

Where you'll actually eat.

Paul’s on Times SquareCasual AmericanPaul’s on Times Square is the hotel’s main on-site restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Evening room service is available through the restaurant.
Pavilion PantryGrab-and-go marketThe 24-hour Pavilion Pantry offers drinks and snacks for guests who need a quick option before a show, after a late arrival, or between meetings.
Timing

When to go.

Live · you're in July
Best time
May–Jun, Sep–Oct

These shoulder-season months usually offer mild, comfortable weather with lower crowds and prices than the summer and holiday peaks, while avoiding New York’s hottest, most humid period.

Avoid
Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug, Dec

January and February are the coldest winter months and commonly the cheapest but least comfortable for weather; July and August bring the hottest, most humid summer conditions; December is a peak holiday month with higher prices and heavier crowds.

From the analysis

A few more timing notes.

New Year’s Eve is the signature time to consider this hotel because some rooms have views of the Times Square ball drop, but those rooms are limited and should be confirmed carefully.
Broadway-focused trips work year-round because the hotel is in the Theater District and close to major show venues.
Spring and fall are strong seasons for walking-heavy Midtown itineraries, with easy access to Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and nearby subway lines.
For convention or business trips, the hotel’s Midtown location gives access to Penn Station, Grand Central Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the Jacob Javits Convention Center area.
The fine print
  • · A daily mandatory destination charge applies and includes premium internet, a daily food-and-beverage credit, laundry service credit, two daily CitiBike passes, and Starbucks coffee in the lobby.
  • · The hotel does not offer a pool, spa, or executive lounge.
  • · Rooms are compact and modern, consistent with a Midtown Manhattan location.
  • · Times Square or ball-drop views are available only from some rooms and are not guaranteed unless specifically confirmed.
Pay with points

Cards that get you here.

Co-brand cards earn Hilton Honors points directly; the rest move points in from bank programs at the ratios and transfer times shown. Award pricing itself lives with the official Hilton Honors tools above.

The New York shortlist

How it stacks up across town.

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Getting there & around

New York, decoded.

The neighborhood

Central Times Square and Theater District location on West 42nd Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue.

Times SquareBroadway theatersRadio City Music HallRockefeller CenterPort Authority Bus Terminal
On property
Free Wi-FiFitness centerOn-site restaurant24-hour Pavilion PantryRoom serviceMeeting roomsPet-friendly roomsConnecting rooms
  • 36-story hotel with 282 rooms
  • Some rooms have views of the New Year’s Eve ball drop
  • Built in 2014 and last renovated in 2018
  • Steps from multiple subway stations
  • Daily destination-charge benefits include premium internet, food-and-beverage credit, laundry credit, CitiBike passes, and lobby Starbucks coffee
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