Editorial take
Who should book Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel for a practical reason: Times Square views, Broadway, New Year and event 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 are a light sleeper or want a neighbourhood feel. 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 Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel?
This is about as close to the middle of Times Square as a hotel gets, which is the point for some travellers and the problem for others.
Nearby
Broadway theatres, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Central Park South.
Closest subway
49 St and Times Square-42 St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel might feel special.
What it is known for
- The hotel occupies Two Times Square at Seventh Avenue and West 48th Street, so a number of rooms look directly over the square itself.
- Guest rooms are soundproofed, which matters more at this address than almost anywhere else in Manhattan.
- Seven rooms have private terraces, a genuinely rare feature this close to the centre of Times Square.
New York moments
- The hotel's appeal is its position on the square rather than a historic guest list.
On screen
- The view of Times Square from the rooms is the draw, rather than an appearance on screen.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Are the Times Square views worth paying for?
If seeing the square from your room is part of the trip, yes, but only in the categories that actually face it. A standard room here can look out at a neighbouring building for a similar rate.
Is it too noisy right on Times Square?
Rooms are soundproofed, which helps considerably. Light sleepers should still request a higher floor and read recent reviews about street noise before committing.
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.