Holiday Inn Express New York City Times Square by IHG
343 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018, New York, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.5 / 5
Holiday Inn Express New York City Times Square by IHG is a 3-star, low-key hotel in Midtown Manhattan at 343 W 39th St, positioned for quick access to Times Square and the theater district. It’s about a 12-minute walk to Times Square (660 m) and roughly a 3-minute walk to the Times Square–42nd Street subway, making it practical for moving around the city without a car. Rooms are described as unassuming and include desks, free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, and coffeemakers; upgraded rooms add city views, and suites include separate living areas. A free breakfast is included, and there is an on-site business center. Nearby, guests can also walk to Bryant Park (910 m), Rockefeller Center (1.24 km), the Empire State Building (1.08 km), the Intrepid Museum (1.15 km), and Grand Central Terminal (1.41 km), with Central Park (3.72 km) and The Met (3.59 km) reachable farther uptown.
Best for
This hotel is best for value-focused travelers who want a Midtown base near Times Square with strong transit access via the Times Square–42nd Street subway. It also suits guests who prioritize in-room basics (desk, free Wi‑Fi, coffeemaker) plus an included breakfast over extensive on-site amenities.
Travel tips
If you plan to rely on public transit, the close walk to the Times Square–42nd Street subway is a key advantage for reaching attractions across Manhattan. Many major sights are walkable from the hotel—Times Square, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, and the Empire State Building are all within roughly 0.7–1.3 km—so comfortable walking shoes help. Some guests mention elevator delays in this high-rise building, so allow a little extra time at peak morning/evening periods.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the hotel’s location as a major strength, citing easy access to Times Square and nearby transport, plus walkability to Midtown attractions. Clean rooms and friendly, helpful staff are recurring positives, with multiple mentions of good service. Common drawbacks include smaller room sizes and feedback that breakfast quality or variety could be better. Operational issues come up in reviews as well—some guests mention elevator bottlenecks in the tall building and occasional delays in fulfilling requests; one review also notes a room maintenance/safety concern involving a protruding metal piece.
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