Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, New York CityRenaissance New York Times Square Hotel in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 155 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $378 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel is a four-star property situated in the middle of Manhattan's Times Square. It contains 317 soundproofed guest rooms spread across 26 floors, with some rooms featuring balconies and city views. The hotel serves business and leisure travellers through its on-site restaurant, bar, and 24-hour fitness centre. Facilities include a spa, business centre, and valet parking. While the location provides immediate access to local theatres and shopping, guest reviews indicate inconsistent cleanliness in some areas. The hotel follows mandatory eco-friendly rules regarding room cleaning.What stands out

Central Times Square location

Soundproofed guest rooms

On-site fitness centre and spa

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Inconsistent cleanliness reports

Mixed dining experiences

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