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Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
A four-star Riu Plaza on West 47th Street — Times Square 0.1 km, Rockefeller Center 0.6 km — with the largest review sample on this page and room-size and parking complaints.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Times Square & Theatre District
- RIU Hotels
- Nearest airport HHH
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked
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The verdict
The Times Square doorstep if location is the product — 13,923 reviews and a 9 out of 10 supplier score, with room size and parking difficulties named as the price of the pin.
Geography is the sell. our hotel data provider puts Times Square at 0.1 km, Rockefeller Center at 0.6 km, Fifth Avenue at 0.6 km and MoMA at 0.7 km. Location scores 9.59 out of 10 — optimum Midtown language in the summary.
The supplier rating is 9 out of 10 from 13,923 reviews, captured 6 January 2026 — the largest sample in this New York set. Service 9.55, overall experience 9.55. Room quality is the soft spot at 8.04 with size issues in multi-bed rooms; value 8.53 with some overpriced language; amenities 9.07 with parking issues noted.
Facilities include fitness centre, concierge, snack bar, wheelchair-accessible restaurant and eco listings in the first twenty-five amenities. Breakfast is praised with long lines named. JFK is 21.5 km on the POI row.
Pros name great location and friendly staff; cons name room size and parking difficulties without quoting parking rates.
Best for
- First-time visitors who want Times Square and Broadway within a block
- Families who accept smaller multi-bed rooms for the address
- Travellers who trust a 13,923-review sample over boutique alternatives
Not for
- Anyone who needs spacious rooms — room quality scores 8.04 with size named as a con
- Drivers — parking difficulties are a named con
- Guests who want a pool — none is in the facility set we cite
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The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 9.0/10 from 13,923 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 6 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, captured on 2026-01-06. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience9.6 / 10Excellent
Overall positive experience with willingness to return.
- Location9.6 / 10Excellent
Optimum location with convenience in Midtown.
- Cleanliness8.6 / 10Excellent
Generally clean as mentioned in multiple reviews, with some slight issues like small water availability.
- Service9.6 / 10Excellent
Staff are friendly and provide good service.
- Room Quality8.0 / 10Good
Some reviews highlight room size issues, particularly in multi-bed rooms.
- Amenities9.1 / 10Excellent
Facilities and food quality are good, but parking issues noted.
- Value for Money8.5 / 10Excellent
While some guests felt it was overpriced, most found the quality satisfactory.
- Food and Beverage9.1 / 10Excellent
Good breakfast options, though lines can get long.
Praised consistently
- Great location
- Friendly staff
Complained about consistently
- Room size issues
- Parking difficulties
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square in photos
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What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in a meal at Restaurant Breakfast or unwind at the bar/lounge. Take advantage of complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services for a seamless stay.
Convenient Location
Step outside to find yourself at Times Square and Broadway. Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and 5th Avenue are all within a short distance.
Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of the 656 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Get ready for the day in private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.
Immerse yourself in the heart of New York at Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square. Book now for an unforgettable experience.
Facilities
38 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- Fitness facilities
- Express check-out
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Elevator
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
- Housekeeping on request
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- LED light bulbs
- Recycling
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Handrails in stairways
- Secured bicycle storage
- Change of towels (on request)
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Humane animal treatment
- Double-glazing on all windows
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Water-efficient showers only
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
145 West 47th Street, New York, New York, 10036New York 10036
United States
+1 212-706-3170
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 04:00 PM
- Latest arrival
- 12:00 AM
- Check-out by
- 12:00 PM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Times Square | Landmark | 100 m |
| Rockefeller Center | Landmark | 600 m |
| Fifth Avenue (shopping corridor) | Shopping | 600 m |
| Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) | Museum | 700 m |
| Central Park (south entrance/Columbus Circle area) | Park | 1.1 km |
| Empire State Building | Landmark | 1.2 km |
| Penn Station | Station | 1.2 km |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Museum | 2.9 km |
| Statue of Liberty (via Battery Park) | Landmark | 9.1 km |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Airport | 21.5 km |
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Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
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Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square — common questions
- Is Hotel Riu Plaza Times Square worth it for the location?
- If Times Square at 0.1 km is what you are buying, yes — location scores 9.59 out of 10 from 13,923 reviews as of 6 January 2026. Read room quality at 8.04 and the size complaints before you book a family room.
- How does it compare with Margaritaville around the corner?
- Both are Times Square four-stars within a few blocks. Riu leads on review count; Margaritaville lists a pool. Full comparison: /hotels/new-york/compare/hotel-riu-plaza-manhattan-times-square-vs-margaritaville-resort-times-square.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square?
- Check-in is from 04:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM, with the latest accepted arrival at 12:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square?
- Our hotel data provider records Times Square at 100 m, Rockefeller Center at 600 m, Fifth Avenue (shopping corridor) at 600 m. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square?
- The supplier records HHH as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.