Editorial take
Who should book M Social Hotel Times Square New York?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist M Social Hotel Times Square New York for a practical reason: Broadway, terrace views, short festive 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 want a quiet neighbourhood feel or dislike heavy tourist footfall. 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 Times Square New York?
Times Square North is still very central, but it can feel slightly less intense than staying directly around 42nd Street.
Nearby
Broadway theatres, Times Square, Central Park South, Carnegie Hall and Rockefeller Center.
Closest subway
50 St / 57 St-7 Av area
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why M Social Hotel Times Square New York might feel special.
What it is known for
- M Social Times Square marked the brand's first United States outpost when it opened under Millennium Hotels & Resorts.
- Beast & Butterflies gives the hotel a rooftop-bar identity above Times Square.
- Its terrace is part of the appeal for guests who want the city view without booking a traditional luxury hotel.
New York moments
- The hotel is better known for its Times Square social scene and rooftop than for historic celebrity stays.
On screen
- The memorable angle is Times Square views, Broadway access and rooftop drinks rather than a specific screen appearance.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is M Social better than Park Central for a family Christmas trip?
Forum questions often compare these central hotels for December. The better choice depends on exact room type, view, cancellation and total fees.
Is Times Square North too busy?
It is busy, but slightly different from staying directly in the brightest Times Square blocks. Light sleepers should check room height and noise notes.
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.