The Muse Hotel, New York CityThe Muse Hotel in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 89 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $254 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Muse Hotel is a 4-star boutique establishment situated in Manhattan's theatre district. Originally built in 1928 and renovated in 2016, the hotel contains 200 rooms featuring contemporary decor, minibars, and flat-screen televisions. It sits within walking distance of Broadway and Times Square, making it suitable for theatre-goers and urban travellers. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a business centre. The hotel accommodates pets and is family friendly. While the location is central to major attractions, the proximity to Times Square means the surrounding area can be noisy. Wi-Fi and valet parking both require an additional fee.What stands out

Central theatre district location

Clean and modern rooms

Pet friendly policy

On-site fitness centre

Watch out for

Potential noise from nearby streets

Extra charges for Wi-Fi and parking

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