Editorial take
Who should book The Belvedere Hotel?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist The Belvedere Hotel for a practical reason: Families, longer stays, self-catering, 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 want modern finishes, luxury service or a quiet building. 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 The Belvedere Hotel?
West 48th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues is a theatre block on the Hell's Kitchen side, with Restaurant Row a minute away.
Nearby
Broadway theatres, Restaurant Row, Times Square, Port Authority and Hudson Yards.
Closest subway
50 St, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why The Belvedere Hotel might feel special.
What it is known for
- The building dates from the 1920s Art Deco period and retains that character in its public spaces.
- Most of the 365 rooms have a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave, which is rare at this price this close to the theatres.
- It sits on the same Theater District block as the Civilian, so the two make a useful price comparison on the same street.
New York moments
- The Belvedere is part of the older Hell's Kitchen hotel stock that predates the district's recent rebuilding.
On screen
- A working value hotel rather than a screen location.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Do all the rooms have kitchenettes?
Most do, with a fridge and microwave, but not every category. Confirm when booking, because the saving on breakfasts over a week is the main argument for staying here.
How does it compare with the newer hotels on the block?
It is considerably older and plainer than the Civilian a few doors away, and priced accordingly. You are buying location and kitchen facilities rather than design.
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.