I travel to NYC frequently and normally I stay near or in Times Square, up towards the 40s and 50s. So, this Hampton on 39th was a departure from my regular routine. I got this hotel at a ridiculously low rate of $109 per night - I think via Travelzoo. The value was absolutely unbeatable.
The hotel is new, clean, and nicely appointed. The room was small, but that's expected in NYC. The staff was friendly and accomodating. Internet access in the room was free and worked well, and continental breakfast (more than enough) was also free, as usual with a Hampton. Considering those values I'd say this was the best hotel value I've ever encountered in NYC.
The only thing I didn't like was the location - while the hotel name suggests the hotel is in or very near to Times Square, I wouldn't say this is the case. It, two blocks east of 8th, and is in the Fashion District. While not a *horrible* area, at nighttime, when walking back from shows, etc., that two block walk from 8th to the hotel was a little sketchy - the street, at least on weeknights, was a little deserted as all that's on it is really mostly fabric stores, all of which were closed. We didn't encounter any trouble, and I'd probably even stay here again because of the quality and the value, but just be aware that the street that it's on is a little less traveled.
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