Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South
338 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018, New York, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South is a 4-star hotel in Manhattan’s Garment District at 338 W 36th St., positioned about a 3-minute walk from the nearest subway station and a short walk to Madison Square Garden. Rooms are described as snug and streamlined, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi‑Fi, and minifridges; suites add sitting areas with sofabeds. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a casual dining area, and the hotel also has a cozy bar, a gym, and a lobby lounge. For meetings and small events, the property offers about 2,000 sq ft of meeting space. The location puts major sights within easy reach, including Times Square (848 m), Bryant Park (950 m), the Empire State Building (955 m), and The High Line (1,118 m), with Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal also walkable for many visitors.
Best for
This hotel is best for travelers who want a value-focused, central Manhattan base with breakfast included and quick access to transit, Madison Square Garden, and Penn Station-area connections. It also suits guests who prioritize a straightforward, efficient room setup (Wi‑Fi, minifridge) and plan to spend most of their time out exploring Midtown and nearby attractions like Times Square and the Empire State Building.
Travel tips
If you’re sightseeing on foot, several headline Midtown stops are within roughly 1–2 km, including Times Square, Bryant Park, the Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center, making it practical to bundle multiple visits in a day. The subway is about a 3-minute walk away, which helps for farther trips to museums and Central Park. Guest feedback notes that elevators can be slow at busy times and some rooms can be noisy near elevators, so building in extra time (and requesting a quieter room) can help.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the location as a major strength, noting convenient walking access to Midtown sights and easy subway proximity. Staff friendliness and overall cleanliness are often praised, and the included breakfast is frequently described as a solid value with good variety. Common drawbacks include very small room sizes typical of the area but felt especially tight by some travelers, plus occasional maintenance/housekeeping lapses (e.g., towel condition or missing replacements). Several reviewers also mention slow elevators and occasional noise issues, particularly in rooms near elevator areas.
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