Doubletree New York Times Square South, New York CityDoubletree New York Times Square South in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 273 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $182 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Manhattan's Garment District, this 4-star hotel sits within a ten-minute walk of Times Square and four blocks from Penn Station. Opened in 2019, the property serves business travellers and families through its business centre and pet-friendly policies. Guests can use the 24-hour gym or dine at the on-site Tranzit Restaurant and Bar, which serves American food. Rooms include air conditioning, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. While the location offers easy access to public transport and views of the Empire State Building, the guest rooms are notably small. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services.What stands out

Close to Penn Station

Pet friendly

24-hour fitness centre

On-site American restaurant

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

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