Editorial take
Who should book The Muse New York?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist The Muse New York for a practical reason: Broadway trips, couples, travellers who want a smaller hotel. 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 budget rates or a times square view. 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 Muse New York?
West 46th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues puts the hotel a block east of the brightest Times Square blocks, which makes a noticeable difference at night.
Nearby
Broadway theatres, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Restaurant Row and Fifth Avenue.
Closest subway
47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center and Times Square-42 St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why The Muse New York might feel special.
What it is known for
- At 205 rooms it sits between the enormous Times Square hotels and the small boutiques, which is an unusual and often useful size.
- West 46th Street is a theatre block, so several Broadway houses are within a two-minute walk of the door.
- It operates as a Kimpton, the group that built its name on smaller, design-led American hotels.
New York moments
- Its position on 46th Street places it a few doors from Restaurant Row's eastern end, which is the better bet for pre-theatre dinner.
On screen
- A working Theater District hotel rather than a filming location.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
How close is it to the theatres?
Very. West 46th Street is a theatre block, so several Broadway houses are a two-minute walk, and the rest of the district is within ten minutes.
Is it quieter than a hotel on Times Square?
Noticeably. One block east of Seventh Avenue removes most of the crowd noise while keeping the walk to the theatres unchanged, which is the main argument for booking here.
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.