Editorial take
Who should book Riu Plaza New York Times Square?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Riu Plaza New York Times Square for a practical reason: Broadway, first trips, simple sightseeing logistics. 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 quiet residential streets or boutique character. 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 Riu Plaza New York Times Square?
The hotel is in Hell's Kitchen just west of Times Square, which keeps theatre access easy without being directly on the brightest blocks.
Nearby
Times Square, Broadway theatres, Restaurant Row, Rockefeller Center routes and Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Closest subway
Times Square-42 St / 50 St area
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Riu Plaza New York Times Square might feel special.
What it is known for
- This is a large-format Times Square hotel, which makes it more about convenience and predictable logistics than boutique atmosphere.
- Its Hell's Kitchen edge is useful for Restaurant Row and theatres without staying directly on the brightest Times Square blocks.
- Breakfast-included rates can change the value calculation for UK families comparing central hotels.
New York moments
- This is more of a practical theatre-base hotel than a celebrity-history hotel.
On screen
- Think of it as a practical Broadway base rather than a film-location hotel.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
What fees or deposits does Riu Plaza Times Square charge?
Traveller questions often focus on resort or facility fees, deposits, taxes and whether charges are per room or per person. Always check the live booking conditions.
Is the bathroom setup private enough for families?
Recent Tripadvisor Q&A includes questions about bathroom privacy when sharing with teenagers, so families should inspect room photos and bathroom descriptions.
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.
Related guides
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Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.