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Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square New York

Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square is a 400-room micro-hotel in Midtown’s Theater District, built around compact rooms, social spaces and a highly central location. It is best for travelers who want to be steps from Broadway, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall rather than spending extra for large rooms or resort-style amenities.

  • 400-room micro-hotel tower across 38 floors in Midtown Manhattan
  • Address at 150 A West 48th Street, just off Times Square
  • Less than a block from Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and Times Square
  • Compact rooms with space-saving design, streaming entertainment and Digital Key access
  • Signature connecting-room sets that can link up to six adjoining rooms
  • On-site dining led by The Alderman, a modern New York diner/tavern concept
The verdict When to go
Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square — New York
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The verdictAI-generated · engine-checked

“Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square is a 400-room micro-hotel in Midtown’s Theater District, built around compact rooms, social spaces and a highly central location. It is best for travelers who want to be steps from Broadway, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall rather than spending extra for large rooms or resort-style amenities.”

Book it if
  • Ideal for Broadway and Theater District trips
  • Ideal for travelers who prioritize location over room size
  • Ideal for small groups or families using connecting rooms
  • Ideal for short Midtown business stays
Key takeaways
  • This is a central Times Square micro-hotel built for efficient, compact stays.
  • The location is especially strong for Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Fifth Avenue shopping.
  • Rooms prioritize smart layouts, sound-absorbing design and digital conveniences over extra square footage.
  • The property has a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly rooms and on-site dining, but no listed pool, spa or club lounge.
  • Groups can use Motto’s connecting-room concept, including configurations of up to six adjoining rooms when available.
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 Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square worth the points.

Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square is a 400-room micro-hotel tower in Midtown Manhattan’s Theater District, located at 150 A West 48th Street. The hotel sits just off Times Square, with Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and Broadway theaters within immediate walking distance. The property follows Motto’s compact urban-hotel model: rooms are intentionally small, efficiently designed and supported by social public spaces. Guest rooms emphasize space-saving layouts, modern bedding, sound-absorbing surroundings, streaming entertainment, free Wi-Fi and Hilton digital features such as Digital Key. For dining, The Alderman serves as the signature restaurant, described as a modern, elegant spin on a classic New York City diner with American food and craft cocktails. The hotel also has an on-site bar and is surrounded by Midtown restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife and Fifth Avenue shopping within a short walk. This is not a full-service luxury tower with a pool, spa or executive lounge. Its strongest advantages are location, efficient design, on-site dining, a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms and flexible connecting-room sets for families, friends or colleagues who want separate sleeping spaces close together.

Rooms & suites

Pick your window on the city.

Compact layout
Standard Micro-Room

The hotel’s core room style is a compact, efficiently designed micro-room intended for short urban stays. Public descriptions emphasize modern design, space-saving features and sleep-focused details rather than large floor plans.

Space-saving room designTop-notch mattressSound-absorbing surroundingsFree Wi-Fi
City view in many rooms
City-View Micro-Room

Many rooms at the property are described as offering unobstructed city views. These rooms pair the hotel’s compact Motto layout with a Midtown Manhattan outlook.

Compact micro-room layoutStreaming entertainmentDigital Key accessModern bedding
Connecting/adjoining configuration
Connecting Rooms

Motto’s connecting-room option is designed for guests who want separate bedrooms near one another rather than a single large suite. Connecting and adjoining rooms are available on request and subject to availability.

Useful for families or friendsSeparate sleeping spacesFree Wi-FiSubject to availability
Up to six adjoining rooms together
Multi-Room Connecting Set

A signature Motto feature allows guests to book up to six unique adjoining rooms together. This setup can function as a flexible group arrangement in place of a traditional multi-bedroom suite.

Designed for groupsMultiple private roomsShared proximity within one connected set
Dining

Where you'll actually eat.

The AldermanAmerican / modern tavernThe hotel’s signature restaurant is described as an elegant take on a classic New York City diner, with American food and craft cocktails inspired by the early 20th century. It is positioned for all-day dining, including a pre-theater menu for guests heading to nearby shows.
On-site barBar / drinksThe property also offers an on-site bar setting for drinks, matching the high-energy Times Square neighborhood. Public sources describe the hotel as having a restaurant and bar, though detailed naming for the secondary outlet is not consistently published.
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.

Go midweek if your schedule is flexible; Times Square and Theater District hotels often feel busiest around weekends and major events.
Book early for peak theater, holiday and New Year’s Eve periods, when the immediate Times Square location is in especially high demand.
Spring and fall are strong choices for walkable Midtown sightseeing, with comfortable weather for Broadway, Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue shopping.
Winter stays can be convenient for holiday lights and Rockefeller Center visits, but the surrounding streets can be especially crowded.
The fine print
  • · This is a micro-hotel concept, so rooms are designed to be compact and efficient rather than spacious.
  • · A daily mandatory destination charge has been noted; inclusions have included premium internet, a food-and-beverage credit, a Crunch Fitness pass, a Citi Bike pass and bottled waters, but guests should verify current terms before booking.
  • · Connecting/adjoining rooms are available on request and subject to availability.
  • · The hotel does not advertise a club or executive lounge.
Pay with points

Cards that get you here.

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How it stacks up across town.

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Getting there & around

New York, decoded.

The neighborhood

Midtown West/Theater District, in Manhattan’s entertainment district just off Times Square.

Times SquareBroadway theatersRadio City Music HallRockefeller CenterFifth Avenue shopping
On property
Free Wi-FiFitness centerOn-site restaurantOn-site barPet-friendly roomsConnecting roomsDigital Key24-hour front desk
  • 400 rooms across 38 floors
  • Micro-hotel design with compact, efficient rooms
  • Signature connecting-room sets bookable up to six adjoining rooms
  • The Alderman signature restaurant
  • Less than a block from Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall
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