Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: The Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square is surrounded by theaters, lights, and the razzle-dazzle of Times Square. Custom-designed public spaces, renovated December 2007, offer plush handcrafted furnishings, hand-blown chandeliers, copper sheathing on walls, limestone flooring, and one-of-a-kind artwork. Business travelers appreciate the hotel's proximity to many Midtown companies, including Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers, both about a block away. Weekends, the hotel fills with families and other vacationers seeking quiet accommodations in the midst of the action.
Amenity highlights: A prime Times Square location puts guests in the center of a world of entertainment and steps from Midtown businesses. Chop Suey, the hotel's restaurant, offers up-close views of Times Square. The hotel's bar serves signature martinis. The fitness center, expanded December 2007, includes equipment with personal viewing screens.
Property Amenities
The 26-story Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square occupies an entire city block in Times Square, surrounded by top theaters and other attractions.
The hotel completed renovations December 2007 to public spaces, guestrooms, and the fitness center.
The seafood restaurant on the lobby level features bird's-eye views of Broadway. The fourth floor houses the fitness center, meeting rooms, and a business center with high-speed Internet access.
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Audio-visual equipment
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning service
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 305
- Parking (valet)
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
Room Descriptions
This 26-story Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square features 305 guestrooms, starting on the fifth floor. Rooms are soundproofed and offer views of the busy streets below.
Rooms, renovated December 2007, include 10-inch platform beds with Renaissance signature bedding: Thick mattress, separate pillowtop, down comforter (bedspread) with white cover, triple sheeting with 300-thread-count sheets, extra pillows, and a decorative throw and pillow sham. Redesigned work spaces include ergonomic chairs.
Rooms include three phones—two with speaker, dial-up, fax, and voice mail capabilities. All rooms offer 37-inch flat-panel HDTVs and high-speed Internet access (surcharge covers high-speed Internet access, local calls, and long-distance calls in the U.S.).
Bathrooms feature blue-glass mosaic tiles in showers, granite-topped vanities, vessel sinks, and speakers with adjustable volume. They also include phones, makeup/shaving mirrors, and Lather toiletries. Bathrobes and refrigerators are available upon request.
Smoking is not permitted inside hotel rooms.
Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- CD player
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Voice mail
- Internet access - surcharge
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Extra towels/bedding
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
- Shower/tub combination
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Desk
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Wheelchair accessible
Area Attractions
Times Square - adjacent
Broadway Theater District - adjacent
TKTS Theater Booth (discounted tickets) - across the street
Hershey's Times Square (candy extravaganza) - across the street
Times Square Visitors Center - 1 block
Rockefeller Center - 1 block
NBC Studio Tour - 2 blocks
Radio City Music Hall - 2 blocks
Fifth Avenue shopping - 2 blocks
Museum of Television & Radio - 5 blocks
New York Public Library/Bryant Park - 6 blocks
Grand Central Terminal - 6 blocks
Central Park - 11 blocks
Macy's - 1 mile
Bloomingdale's - 1 mile
Empire State Building - 1 mile
USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum - 1 mile
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 1.5 miles
LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time to the Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square is 25 minutes and distance is 8 miles.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time to the Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square is 35 minutes and distance is 18 miles.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time to the Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square is 35 minutes and distance is 17 miles.
Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy). Exit to SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza N. Continue on Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Continue straight off the exit onto 60th St, then turn left on Park Ave. Turn right on E 51st St, then turn left on 7th Ave.
Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to I-495 (Long Island Expy) west. Take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 35th St/34th St. Turn right on E 34th St, then turn right on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 48th St, and follow it to 7th Ave.
Driving directions from Newark: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to I-95 (New Jersey Tpke) north (toll road). Take I-495 to the Lincoln Tunnel and exit to West Side Hwy/40th St. Turn right on W 42nd St, then turn left on 8th Ave. Turn right on W 48th St, and follow it to 7th Ave.
Getting there: Taxi fare is $26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK and Newark. Other transportation options, including express bus service and JFK's Air Train, are less expensive ($5–15) but do not go to individual hotels. A taxi or subway ride will complete the trip. (All fees subject to change without notice.)
Private cars with varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this New York City hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Getting around: Walking is a popular option for sightseeing, window-shopping, and experiencing the flavor of the city. Taxis are relatively easy to hail, except during rush hour or after theater performances. Subways and buses are efficient and inexpensive (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Subway MetroCards can be purchased in subway stations and numerous other locations. Both subways and buses stop across the street from the Renaissance.
Private cars of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Activities
Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square provides a 24-hour fitness center, renovated December 2007 to include equipment with personal viewing screens.
Six blocks away, Bryant Park—a favorite among New Yorkers—is a relaxing retreat with promenades, gardens, the Great Lawn, a carousel, food kiosks, and even wireless Internet access. Central Park, 11 blocks north of the hotel, offers walking, biking, and running paths; in-line and ice-skating; birding; boating; and horse-drawn carriage rides. During the winter holiday season, the Rink at Rockefeller Plaza, just 2 blocks from the hotel, is the place to skate and people-watch.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Ice skating
- Boating
- Tennis
- Running track/path
- Bicycle rentals
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horse riding/rental
Restaurants & Bars
Chop Suey - Serving Asian-inspired cuisine.
The Bar - The intimate bar is marked by Art Deco detailing that echoes the style of nearby Rockefeller Center. Classic cocktails are served, as well as creative concoctions such as the Broadway Mimosa and the Almond Joy and Mounds martinis—the latter two a tribute to the Hershey's candy center across the street. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres are served during happy hour, and a pianist entertains in the evening.
24-hour room service is also available.
Location
714 7th Ave
New York, NY 10036
USA
Nearest major airport:
New York, NY (JFK-Kennedy)
Area:
Broadway - Times Square, New York, United States of America
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents or guardians.
Cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Small pets only
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
