Element by Marriott New York Times Square West
Between 8th And 9th Avenue, 311 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018, New York, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.8 / 5
Element by Marriott New York Times Square West is a modern, 4-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan at 311 W 39th St, positioned between 8th and 9th Avenue amid a dense mix of bars and restaurants. The hotel places many of NYC’s biggest sights within an easy walk, including Times Square (about 578 m), Bryant Park (about 787 m), the Empire State Building (about 970 m), Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock (about 1.1 km), and Grand Central Terminal (about 1.3 km). Rooms are designed for longer or more self-sufficient stays, offering free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers, and kitchenettes; studios add full kitchens, and suites include living rooms with sofas. Complimentary offerings include a breakfast buffet and evening socials with drinks and snacks, plus limited loaner bikes. Additional on-site conveniences include a seasonal rooftop patio, grocery delivery service, and coin-operated laundry facilities.
Best for
This property is best for travelers who want a walkable Midtown base near Times Square, Broadway-area attractions, and major transit access, while still having in-room kitchen facilities for simple meals. It also suits longer stays or travelers who value hotel-provided food and social hours, thanks to the included breakfast buffet and evening socials.
Travel tips
Times Square is under a 10-minute walk away, and Penn Station/Madison Square Garden-area connections are nearby—plan to explore on foot and use transit for uptown museums like The Metropolitan Museum of Art (about 3.6 km) and Central Park (about 3.7 km). If elevators are busy (a recurring guest concern), allow extra time when heading out during peak morning and evening periods. For Hudson-side walks and views, The High Line is about 1.4 km away, and the Intrepid Museum is about 1.3 km from the hotel.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the central Midtown location, noting easy walking access to Times Square, transit, and major attractions. Cleanliness is commonly praised, and many reviewers appreciate the contemporary feel and the convenience of kitchenettes/mini kitchens. Staff interactions are a recurring positive theme, with front-desk and breakfast-area service often described as notably helpful. On the downside, multiple guests mention operational frustrations such as slow or broken elevators, and some note smaller rooms and occasional shortcomings in towel provisioning or limited services like the absence of room service.
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