Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central, New York CityHilton Garden Inn Times Square Central in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 333 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.5, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $468 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 136 West 42nd Street, this 36-storey hotel sits in the centre of Times Square between Broadway and 6th Avenue. It serves business travellers and tourists who want to be near Broadway theatres and Bryant Park. The property contains 282 non-smoking rooms featuring microwaves and refrigerators. On-site facilities include an Italian restaurant, a fitness centre, and meeting rooms. The hotel follows eco-friendly rules with opt-in cleaning services. While the location is central for sightseeing, the high starting price of $468 per night may suit those with larger budgets.What stands out

Central Times Square location

In-room microwaves and refrigerators

On-site Italian restaurant

Pet friendly

Watch out for

High nightly rates

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