Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West by IHG
538 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036, New York, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.7 / 5
Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West by IHG is a 3-star modern hotel in Hell’s Kitchen at 538 W 48th St, positioned for quick access to Midtown and the West Side. It’s about a 12-minute walk to a subway station and the Javits Convention Center, and roughly 0.7 miles from Times Square and the Theater District. Rooms are modestly sized and equipped with desks, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and coffeemakers, plus free Wi-Fi and high-pressure showerheads. A free hot breakfast is included, and on-site facilities also include a business center and a 24-hour fitness room; dry-cleaning services are available for a fee. The surrounding area puts you near transit (50 St subway station about 740 m away) and a cluster of dining options such as Mom’s Kitchen and Bar (~424 m), UT47 Kitchen & Bar (~428 m), and Elephant Ear Thai restaurant (~471 m). For longer connections, Penn Station is about 1.5 km away and Grand Central Terminal about 1.9 km away, with major airports including LaGuardia (~10.4 km), Newark (~16.7 km), and JFK (~22.8 km).
Best for
This hotel is best for value-focused travelers who want a Midtown base within walking distance of the Theater District/Times Square area and convenient access to the 50 St subway station. It also suits guests who prioritize practical inclusions—free hot breakfast, free Wi‑Fi, and a 24-hour fitness room—over large rooms or extensive on-site amenities.
Travel tips
For subway access, the 50 St station is about 740 m away, and Penn Station is roughly 1.5 km away for Amtrak/NJ Transit connections. If you’re visiting the Javits Convention Center, it’s about a 12-minute walk from the hotel, which can be a straightforward commute compared with cross-town travel. Guests have reported issues around deposits/incidental charges and reservation handling, so it’s wise to keep copies of booking confirmations and monitor your card statement after checkout.
What guests say
Reviews commonly highlight strong value for the price, especially given the Midtown West/Hell’s Kitchen location and easy access to Times Square and transit. Staff service is frequently described as a major positive, and the free hot breakfast stands out as a repeated compliment. A recurring tradeoff is room size, with guests noting rooms can feel small. A smaller set of reviews raise serious concerns about reservation handling and credit card deposit/incidental charges, with some guests advising careful follow-up after checkout.
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