Editorial take
Who should book M Social Hotel New York Downtown?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist M Social Hotel New York Downtown for a practical reason: Lower Manhattan sights, transport links, city views. 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 want midtown theatres, a quiet street or a small hotel. 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 M Social Hotel New York Downtown?
Church Street at Fulton puts the hotel directly opposite the World Trade Center site, above the Fulton Street subway hub, which is one of the best-connected points downtown.
Nearby
One World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial, the Oculus, Brookfield Place and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Closest subway
Fulton St and World Trade Center
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why M Social Hotel New York Downtown might feel special.
What it is known for
- If you are looking for the Millennium Downtown or the Millenium Hilton, this is the same building: it was renamed M Social Hotel New York Downtown in October 2025 after all 569 rooms were renovated.
- It opened on 10 June 1992 as The Millenium Hotel, developed by Peter Kalikow, and Hilton took over management in 1994 following his bankruptcy.
- The hotel stands at the corner of Fulton and Church Streets, so many rooms look directly across the World Trade Center site.
New York moments
- The building's name has changed five times in three decades, from The Millenium Hotel through the Millenium Hilton and Millennium Downtown to its current M Social branding.
On screen
- Its dark glass tower is a familiar element in footage of the World Trade Center site.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is this the old Millenium Hilton?
Yes, the same building at 55 Church Street. It has traded as The Millenium Hotel, the Millenium Hilton, Millennium Hilton New York Downtown, Millennium Downtown New York and, since October 2025, M Social Hotel New York Downtown.
Is it the same as M Social Times Square?
No. They share a brand but are entirely separate hotels at opposite ends of Manhattan. Check the address before booking, as search results confuse the two.
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.