Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden Overview
Look, I’ll be straight with you about the Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden – it’s one of those places that punches above its weight class simply because of where it sits. You’re literally a three-minute walk from Penn Station, which sounds chaotic (and honestly, it can be), but here’s the thing: you’ll never worry about catching a train or getting to the airport. The street noise? Well, it’s 31st Street in Manhattan, so yeah, you’ll hear some traffic, but the windows are actually pretty decent at keeping the worst of it out.
What really surprised me was how they’ve managed to carve out this little pocket of calm in the middle of absolute madness. The lobby’s nothing fancy – think clean, efficient, with that Hampton Inn vibe you either love or find completely forgettable – but the staff actually knows the neighborhood. I mean, they’ll tell you which entrance to use for MSG (the one on 8th Avenue, not the tourist trap on 7th), and they know that Koreatown starts literally around the corner on 32nd Street. Speaking of which, you’re about to have some of the best late-night Korean BBQ of your life just a block away, which is something I definitely didn’t expect when I first booked this place.
The rooms are… well, they’re Hampton Inn rooms, you know? Nothing that’ll blow your mind, but everything works, the beds are actually comfortable, and the bathrooms are clean with decent water pressure – which, honestly, is more than you can say for some places in this price range in Manhattan. I stayed on the 8th floor and could see a sliver of the Empire State Building if I pressed my face against the window and looked left, which felt like a little bonus. The real win here is that you’re in Chelsea without paying Chelsea hotel prices, and you can walk to basically everything – Herald Square, Times Square if you must, the High Line’s not that far, and you’ve got subway access that’ll get you anywhere in the city in under 30 minutes.
Here’s what I wish someone had told me: the elevators can be slow during peak times (everyone’s rushing to catch trains), and if you’re driving, forget about it – park elsewhere and take the subway in. But if you’re flying into JFK or LaGuardia, this place makes so much sense it’s almost ridiculous. You take the AirTrain to Penn Station and you’re basically home. For a 3-star place with a 7.5 rating, it delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need in a city that’s constantly trying to oversell you on everything.
Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Double Room with Two Double Beds – Non-Smoking | 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children |
| King Room – Non-Smoking | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| King Room with Roll-In Shower – Mobility Access/Non-Smoking | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| King Room with Roll-In Shower – Mobility and Hearing Access/Non-Smoking | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Premium Room with Two Double Beds | 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children |
| Premium King Room – Non-Smoking | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
Reviews of Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden
Ileana from Netherlands (8/10)
Great, friendly staff, going out of their way to accommodate you. Perfect location. Good breakfast, incl. make your own fresh waffles! Requests for extra towels, crib etc. all promptly honored. We would definitely come back!
Stuart from United Kingdom (8/10)
Great location- great staff!
John from United States (8/10)
Great location
Thomas from United States (8/10)
Location, breakfast, staff.
Robert from United Kingdom (8/10)
Great location. Friendly staff.
Brown from United States (9/10)
It was perfect for a one night stay, even 2 or 3 nights. But only for 1 or 2 people. It was too small for any more.
Vladlena from Moldova (9/10)
Location perfect, personal is very friendly. Breakfast – OK
Dave from United States (8/10)
Excellent, professional, and friendly desk staff. We were touring FIT and the hotel kept our luggage for us after checkout so we didn't have to worry about it. Great location for touring FIT. Close access to the trains. Walkable to Hamburger America. Nice breakfast and seating area, even with a lot of people in there.
Jocelyn from United States (9/10)
Good, central location and close to the 34th street subway station. From check-in, every employee we encountered was very nice which is a rarity in NYC. The room was clean and the breakfast was a nice selection.
Jerry from United States (7/10)
Convenience to MSG
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Bryant Park: 1 km
- Herald Square: 350 m
- Pinwheel Park: 1.1 km
- Jemmys Dog Run: 900 m
- Flatiron Building: 950 m
- Madison Square Park: 750 m
- 246 W 38th St Tenants: 900 m
- Empire State Building: 450 m
- Pierpont Morgan Library: 950 m
- The Highline 26th St Gate: 800 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Ichiran: 50 m
- Restaurant Pick A Bagel: 50 m
- Restaurant Restaurant Associates: 50 m
Top attractions:
- Central Park: 2.9 km
- The High Line: 1.7 km
- Top of the Rock: 1.7 km
- Chrysler Building: 1.7 km
- Strawberry Fields: 3.6 km
- Rockefeller Center: 1.9 km
- Museum of Modern Art: 2 km
- One World Trade Center: 4.7 km
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: 4.5 km
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum: 4.8 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Pond: 2.6 km
- Peak Kings Bluff (31m): 5 km
Public transport:
- Metro33rd Street: 150 m
- Train Penn Station: 550 m
- Train New York Penn Station: 300 m
- Metro34th Street – Herald Square: 300 m
Closest airports:
- La Guardia Airport: 12 km
- Teterboro Airport: 16 km
- New York Skyports Seaplane Base: 2.3 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Alarm clock
General:
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Bathroom:
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Wellness:
- Fitness
- Public Bath
- Fitness centre
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids: Tactile signs
- Visual aids: Braille
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Cleaning services:
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
Great for your stay:
- 3 restaurants
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Flat-screen TV
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Valet parking
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs U S$70 per day.:
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
House Rules at Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups:
- When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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