Editorial take
Who should book citizenM New York Times Square?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist citizenM New York Times Square for a practical reason: Couples, solo travellers, short theatre trips. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you need wardrobe space, family rooms or traditional service. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is citizenM New York Times Square?
West 50th Street is a few blocks north of the busiest Times Square blocks, close enough for theatres but noticeably calmer at street level.
Nearby
Broadway theatres, Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, Central Park South and Rockefeller Center.
Closest subway
50 St and 49 St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why citizenM New York Times Square might feel special.
What it is known for
- This was citizenM's first skyscraper and its debut property in the United States, opening on 10 April 2014.
- The double-height ground-floor living room carries a large artwork by Julian Opie.
- Rooms are uniform by design, with a wall-to-wall bed and tablet-controlled lighting and blinds.
New York moments
- The Amsterdam-based citizenM group chose Times Square for its American launch, and later added the Bowery property downtown.
On screen
- The Julian Opie artwork gets more attention than any screen credit.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
How does this compare with citizenM Bowery?
The rooms are near identical. The difference is the area: Times Square suits first trips and Broadway, while Bowery suits repeat visitors who want downtown food and nightlife.
Are the rooms too small for a week?
They suit short stays best. For a week, the lack of storage becomes more noticeable, so compare against a hotel with more space if you are staying longer.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.