Royalton Hotel, New York CityRoyalton Hotel in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 324 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $434 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Royalton New York is a boutique hotel located in Midtown Manhattan near Times Square, Central Park, and Broadway. Originally built in 1898 and renovated in 2006, the property features contemporary interiors and spacious rooms, including suites and penthouses. It serves both business travellers and families, offering amenities such as a business centre, fitness centre, and on-site restaurant. The hotel is pet friendly and provides Wi-Fi throughout the building. While the rooms offer city views and modern design, some guests have noted that certain areas of the property feel dated. The location is central to major theatre and park districts.What stands out

Central Midtown Manhattan location

Spacious suites and penthouses

On-site fitness centre and restaurant

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Some rooms feel dated

Occasional cleanliness issues

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