Element New York Times Square West, New York CityElement New York Times Square West in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 357 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.0. Rooms from about $279 a night (cached, not a live quote).Element New York Times Square West is a four-star extended stay hotel situated in Midtown Manhattan. Located near Broadway and Times Square, it serves business travellers and tourists seeking long-term accommodation. The property contains 411 contemporary suites, each featuring a kitchenette and full-sized refrigerator. Sustainability is a core focus, with mandatory eco-rules and Energy Star appliances throughout the building. Facilities include a fitness centre, two meeting rooms, and a 24-hour pantry. While the central location offers easy access to subway stations and Madison Square Garden, the breakfast quality is noted as being underwhelming. Pets under 40 lbs are welcome for an extra charge.What stands out

Kitchenettes in all suites

Central Midtown location

Pet friendly policy

On-site business facilities

Watch out for

Breakfast quality is low

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