Doubletree By Hilton New York Times Square West

Doubletree By Hilton New York Times Square West Overview

First Impressions

Walking into the Doubletree By Hilton New York Times Square West, you’re immediately struck by how they’ve managed to create a sense of calm in one of the city’s most chaotic neighborhoods. The lobby feels surprisingly spacious for Midtown — and yes, you still get those famous warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in, which honestly never gets old. The staff here actually seems to know what they’re doing, which isn’t always a given in Times Square hotels where turnover can be brutal.

Location & Neighborhood

This four-star hotel sits right in Hell’s Kitchen on West 40th Street, and I mean this in the best possible way — you’re close enough to Times Square to walk there in five minutes, but far enough away that you won’t hear the Naked Cowboy at 2 AM. The location really is fantastic for couples especially, and I can see why they rate it so highly. You’ve got some of the city’s best restaurants within a few blocks (the Korean BBQ spots on 32nd Street are incredible), plus easy subway access at Port Authority or Times Square stations. The neighborhood has this great mix of locals and tourists, so it doesn’t feel like you’re stuck in a theme park version of New York.

The Room Experience

Here’s where the Doubletree By Hilton New York Times Square West really delivers — the beds are genuinely comfortable, and that’s not something I say lightly about New York hotels. The rooms aren’t huge, but they’re smartly designed with enough space to actually open your suitcase without doing yoga moves around the furniture. The bathrooms are clean and modern, though the water pressure can be a bit hit-or-miss depending on which floor you’re on. What I really appreciate is that the windows actually block out most of the street noise, which is crucial when you’re this close to the action.

Breakfast & Dining

The continental breakfast is pretty standard hotel fare — nothing that’ll blow your mind, but it gets the job done if you’re trying to fuel up before a day of sightseeing. There’s coffee, pastries, some fruit, and the usual suspects. Honestly though, with Hell’s Kitchen right outside your door, you might want to skip the hotel breakfast and grab a proper New York bagel from one of the dozens of places within walking distance. The hotel’s restaurant is decent for a quick bite, but again, you’re in one of the best food neighborhoods in the city.

Why Guests Love It

What really works about this place is the balance it strikes — you get reliable Hilton standards without paying upscale prices, and you’re positioned perfectly to explore the city. The location score of 8.6 isn’t just marketing fluff; you really can walk to Broadway shows, Central Park, and some amazing restaurants without dealing with long subway rides. Plus, those comfortable beds mean you’ll actually get some rest between all the walking around the city. It’s the kind of place where you check in, drop your bags, and immediately feel ready to tackle New York.

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Reviews of Doubletree By Hilton New York Times Square West

• Maan from Netherlands (7/10)

  Everyone was amazing friendly! Really would come back here.
  My son turned 10, and i asked if they could do something nice with the room! He was so suprised.
  Beds were very comfortable.
  Because we had to leave before breakfast the Lady gave me 2 tickets for the bar in the eveening before.

• Leif from United States (8/10)

  The location was very accessible ro where we were foing

• Nicola from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location was great with great views. Friendly staff and room was cleaned well each day

• Juliev from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Convenient location

• Eileen from Germany (8/10)

  The staff at the reception including the concierge were very nice. Joanna and Jacob did a great job and made us feel special despite the amount of check-ins.

• Natalie from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Really close to time square, but just far enough to not have the noise and foot traffic.
  
  Also close to port authority which is good for transport.

• Joanne from United Kingdom (8/10)

  excellent location// room small but comfortable and adequate

• Bethany from United Kingdom (6/10)

  The view

• Osman from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Convenience of central location

• Donald from Ireland (8/10)

  Location

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