Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square

Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square, you immediately get that this isn’t your typical midtown hotel. The lobby has this smart, streamlined vibe — think modern efficiency meets actual style, which honestly feels pretty refreshing in a neighborhood where so many places lean heavily into tourist trap territory. It’s a three-star property, but the design choices make it feel more upscale than you’d expect for the price point. The staff moves with purpose here, and you can tell they’re used to handling the constant flow of guests who’ve chosen this spot specifically for its location.

The Heart of Everything

I mean, you really can’t get much more central than West 48th Street — you’re literally surrounded by Broadway theaters, and Times Square is right there when you step outside. What I love about this particular block is that it feels slightly removed from the absolute chaos of the main tourist drag, but you’re still close enough to walk to pretty much everything. The subway access is fantastic too, with multiple lines within a few blocks. Couples especially seem to appreciate how walkable everything is from here — honestly, it makes sense why they’d rate the location so highly for romantic trips.

The Room Experience

The rooms at Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square are designed with that whole “micro-upscale” concept in mind. They’re compact, sure, but every inch is thoughtfully planned out. The beds are surprisingly comfortable, and there’s actually decent storage space despite the smaller footprint. What really works is how they’ve managed to include all the essentials without making the space feel cramped — you know how some NYC hotels can make you feel like you’re sleeping in a closet. The bathrooms are modern and functional, though you’ll want to pack light on toiletries since counter space is minimal.

Morning Fuel

Breakfast here covers all the bases without trying to be fancy about it. They’ve got the continental basics down — pastries, fruit, coffee that’s actually decent — plus American options like eggs and bacon when you need something more substantial. The grab-and-go option is honestly genius for a Times Square location, because let’s face it, you’re probably going to want to get out and start exploring rather than lingering over breakfast. It’s practical and well-executed, which sort of sums up the whole hotel approach.

Why Guests Love It

This place works because it gets what travelers actually want from a midtown Manhattan hotel — a clean, comfortable base that doesn’t eat up your entire budget, positioned exactly where you want to be. The location score speaks for itself, and after staying here, I totally understand why. You’re paying for prime real estate and smart design rather than unnecessary frills, which feels like the right trade-off in this neighborhood. It’s the kind of place where you’ll sleep well, start your day efficiently, and spend most of your time out exploring the city — exactly as it should be.

Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square Accommodations

Reviews of Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square

• Louis-philippe from Canada (9/10)

  It was clean and beautifully decorated. The location was perfect!

• Deana from United States (9/10)

  Location

• Lilian from United States (8/10)

  Non-traditional set up but very comfortable and the staff is really friendly and accommodating.

• Rowena from United States (7/10)

  Location was excellent.

• Peter from United States (7/10)

  Central location. Design Feel

• Smita from Mauritius (9/10)

  Location is awesome – in the heart of Times Square.
  Staff is friendly and efficient.

• Karen from United States (9/10)

  Very close to everything, awesome staff!

• Stephen from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The location was perfect for the Macy's parade, Times sq, Central Park. The hotel met basic requirements. Most staff were very friendly, but not all. Helped us out with a sewing kit when my bag need repair. Lifts are incredibly fast and the pre-booking of lift from lobby, though unfamiliar to me as a system, seemed to work very well except at busiest times when it failed to cope, and lift the system told us to take would not stop anywhere near our floor!

• Tiffaney from Canada (7/10)

  The hotel is right next door to Times Square, so you have easy access to most things, including the subway. I was worried about the noise in the streets, but it was not a problem at all! One of the reasons we were in New York was for the Macy’s Day parade and we were only a 2-minute walk from the action (i.e. 6th avenue), it was perfect! The hotel room is also clean, modern and the bed is comfortable.

• Jennifer from United States (9/10)

  Front desk staff always smiling and busy. Room clean and comfy and conveniently located. Felt safe and secure.

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