Editorial take
Who should book Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square for a practical reason: Short breaks, couples, Broadway on a budget. 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 space, storage or family rooms. 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 Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square?
West 48th Street is two blocks north of the Times Square crush, close enough for the theatres and noticeably calmer on the walk home.
Nearby
Broadway theatres, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Fifth Avenue.
Closest subway
49 St and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square might feel special.
What it is known for
- Motto is Hilton's micro-room brand, built around small, efficient rooms in expensive central locations.
- The hotel sits on West 48th Street just north of 47th, which keeps it walkable to the theatres while off the brightest blocks.
- It opened in 2023, so rooms and fittings are considerably newer than at most hotels in this part of Midtown.
New York moments
- It is the second Motto in New York after the Chelsea property, both following the same compact-room approach.
On screen
- A recent chain opening with no screen history.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
How small are Motto rooms?
Deliberately compact, in the same territory as citizenM or Moxy. They work well for one or two people out all day and poorly for anyone with large cases or a long stay.
Is West 48th Street a good spot?
Yes for a theatre trip. You are a few minutes from most Broadway houses and from Rockefeller Center, without being in the thick of the square itself.
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.