31 Street Broadway Hotel
38 W 31st St #110, New York, NY 10001, New York, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.6 / 5
31 Street Broadway Hotel is a 3-star budget property in Manhattan's Midtown/Koreatown-adjacent corridor, tucked into a mid-block address at 38 W 31st St, just steps from Herald Square. Its standout feature is sheer proximity to landmarks -- the Empire State Building is a 226-meter walk away, and Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, and Times Square are all within roughly a 15-minute stroll. No specific on-site amenities (such as breakfast, fitness facilities, or a bar) are documented for this property, and guest accounts describe compact, no-frills rooms rather than a full-service hotel experience. For food, Roma Pizza & restaurant sits just 461 meters away for a quick, casual meal. Farther-flung sights like Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock, MoMA, and the Whitney are reachable on foot or via a short subway ride, while Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art require a longer walk or transit connection. Overall, this is a location-driven, economy-tier stay in the heart of Midtown rather than an amenity-rich destination in itself.
Best for
This hotel best suits budget-focused travelers and sightseers whose priority is walking distance to major Midtown attractions rather than room size or on-site amenities. Given its 226-meter distance to the Empire State Building and sub-1.5km reach to Times Square, Bryant Park, and Rockefeller Center, it works well for short, itinerary-packed trips where guests will spend most waking hours out exploring rather than in the room.
Travel tips
Leverage the location by walking to the Empire State Building, Herald Square, and Bryant Park rather than booking transit for those trips. Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center are each roughly 1 to 1.5 km away and easily reached on foot or via nearby subway lines, while Central Park, the Met, and Brooklyn Bridge (all 4+ km out) are better suited to subway or rideshare. Given guest reports of unexpected charges at check-in, confirm your total rate, any deposit, and key/card fees in writing before accepting your room.
What guests say
Guest feedback is sharply divided. Positive reviews consistently praise the hotel's location -- close to Midtown landmarks -- and cite attentive, helpful staff. Negative reviews center on very small rooms, unpleasant odors, and cleanliness concerns severe enough that at least one guest left without staying the night. A recurring and more serious complaint involves confusing or unexpectedly high charges at check-in, including add-on fees for room keys, which some reviewers characterized as a scam; others note that while the room quality is basic, it can still be a reasonable deal if expectations are adjusted accordingly.
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