Hampton Inn by Hilton New York Times Square

Hampton Inn by Hilton New York Times Square Overview

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the Hampton Inn Times Square – it’s exactly what you’d expect from a solid 3-star hotel in one of the craziest neighborhoods on earth, and honestly, that’s not a bad thing. The moment you walk into the lobby on 48th Street, you realize this place gets it. They know you’re not here for Instagram-worthy marble countertops or celebrity chef restaurants; you’re here because you want a clean bed, decent breakfast, and easy access to everything without selling a kidney.

The location is actually pretty smart – you’re right in the thick of Times Square madness (I mean, you can literally hear the street performers from some rooms), but 48th Street feels slightly less insane than being directly on Broadway. You’ll walk past the same hot dog vendors and costume characters every day, but there’s something oddly comforting about that routine. The rooms are… well, they’re Hampton Inn rooms, which means they’re predictably comfortable without any surprises. Clean white linens, that familiar hotel carpet smell, and windows that actually block out most of the city noise – though let’s be real, you’re still going to hear sirens at 2 AM because this is New York. The bathrooms are small but functional, and the water pressure is surprisingly decent for Midtown.

What I really appreciate is how the staff handles the constant chaos of Times Square tourists. Check-in can get pretty hectic around 3 PM when everyone’s arriving, but they’ve got the system down to a science. The breakfast area gets absolutely slammed between 7-9 AM – pro tip: either go super early or wait until after 9:30 if you don’t want to fight families from Ohio for the waffle maker. The elevators are slow during peak times, but honestly, that’s pretty standard for any hotel in this area. You’re paying Times Square prices, sure, but you’re also literally a two-minute walk from the subway, and you can stumble back to your room after seeing a Broadway show without navigating complicated streets or waiting for rideshares in theater district traffic. Is it perfect? No – the rooms are small, it can get noisy, and don’t expect luxury touches. But if you want reliable comfort right in the heart of everything, with a brand you can trust and staff who know how to handle the tourist circus, this place delivers exactly what it promises.

Hampton Inn by Hilton New York Times Square Accommodations

Reviews of Hampton Inn by Hilton New York Times Square

• Janeys from Puerto Rico (8/10)

  The atention from the personal, the breakfast and the ubicación.

• Susan from United States (8/10)

  Excellent location, lovely well appointed room, great bed

• Jenny from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The room was adequate for our 2 night stay, beds very comfortable.
  The location was good for getting around New York.
  Breakfast was good and varied on our 2 mornings.

• Christopher from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Clean, convenient for Times Square and touring New York. Friendly and helpful staff and good complimentary breakfast in the morning.

• Karen from Canada (8/10)

  Location was amazing

• Donna from United States (9/10)

  The location was excellent to see and do all we wanted. It was great to have breakfast available everyday and the staff were amazing at clearing off tables and keeping things cleaned.

• Cheryl from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Excellent location , clean and bright and welcoming .

• Laura from United States (7/10)

• Janet from United States (8/10)

  Perfect location- safe neighborhood and close to everything.

• Ronan from Brazil (7/10)

  The location is great, near Times Square

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