Started our 5 Week long Holiday to USA here in March and had a great experience staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Times Square.
Did a lot of research trying to find the best accomodation at the cheapest price close as possible to the Times Square. As those of you still deciding & looking will find out there are so many to choose from and reviews vary so much so hopefully ours can help.
Also you hear about or read how rooms end up nothing like the fancy pictures on the internet of brochure that people saw. Well I can tell you that in this case the good news is that the Hilton Garden Inn DID live up to expectations & was just a nice as it looked in all the pictures.
We booked and stayed in a King Evolution room for 7 nights.
Check in was easy & quite quick.
The room itself was clean and modern,had plenty of space to move around,specially considering just how small some rooms are in NY. Had a small fridge,Microwave & Coffee/tea facilities. Desk with comfy chair and wireless internet which worked fine.Also a nice lounge chair,small table & reading lamp in the corner too.Flat screen TV with Cable channels,all worked well & good selection,if you find time to sit back watching TV while in New York! Very clean & modern bathroom as well. Comfortable and adjustable bed was fine. Also found our room to be very quite,it was our Sanctuary away from the bright lights & razzle dazzle of Times Square and New York.Our view not of any bright lights etc, just the back street behind us but better than looking straight into another building or brick wall.
Location of the Hotel was great. Very close walking distance to Times Square and easy access to subway and any other transport to get anywhere you would require.
There are PLENTY of options for eating out nearby be it resaurants or take out plus there are supermarket type stores right next door & over the road where you can stock up on fresh fruit and other supplies you may want if you prefer home style cooking & eating in as well.
The staff were very friendly and helpfull if & when they were asked for anything.
You know when it's all said & done it's quite simple!... we really couldn't fault this hotel at all.
We had stayed once before in New York for 4 nights back in 2008 close by at the Econo Lodge Times Square and we had considered staying there again,but were so glad that this time we paid just a little bit extra for much better experience at our room at Hilton Garden Inn.
Few tips would be... if you're thinking of going to Liberty Island & The Statue of Liberty,if you prebook & pay on the internet there is an option where for just a little more you can book to be able to walk right up into the top of the statue itself,well worth doing if you're going all the way over there but remember for this one you MUST prebook it as you otherwise wont get to do it on the day. Also consider doing the double decker bus tours - we used the red one & they are great experience,interesting way to see & learn about New York & get around at the same time with the hop on & off option - with these it is best to buy your ticket from one of the companies salespeople there on the streets of New York as you'll recieve a three day pass for the price of a two day pass.This is one time when it's actually better NOT to prebook it on the internet or with your travel agent.Dont be afraid to use the subway,it's safe & easy to do. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge & then get the subway back.Hire a bike & ride around central park. Just sit & people watch at Times Square. Of course do a Show or two.Whatever you do,make sure you DO visit New York ,you'll be glad you did...we were!!!
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