The Best Western President Hotel at Times Square looks traditional on the outside, but the interior spaces have a youthful, modern look. A renovation gave rooms and public spaces a clean look. Free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, business center and plenty of in-room amenities appeal to business and leisure travelers. The central Times Square location puts guests close to attractions such as theaters, shopping and Central Park.
Highlights
- Renovated rooms with chic, modern decor
- Upscale amenities including free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs
- Central to Times Square entertainment and shopping
Location
This hotel puts guests in the center of it all -- shopping, entertainment and dining. Times Square shops such as the Hershey Store and M&Ms World are just down the street. The Eugene O'Neill Theater and Barrymore Theater are a block away. Rockefeller Center, Central Park and he upscale shops on Fifth Avenue are a short walk from the hotel.
Rooms
Each of the 334 rooms has been recently renovated with a modern flair, featuring chic, black and white decor with colorful accents. The list of amenities is long. Rooms boast hairdryer, iron and ironing board, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, free Wi-Fi and free long-distance for calls less than 30 minutes. Suites have sitting areas and available refrigerators and balconies. The two Penthouses have terraces.
Features
Children under 17 stay free in the room (using existing bedding) with one paying adult.
Concierge service is available.
Two on-site restaurants and a lounge serve guests' dining needs. Saigon 48 serves Vietnamese cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aoki Japanese restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The lounge also serves breakfast. Room service is available.
Transportation
- La Guardia Airport (25 minutes)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (35 minutes)
- Newark International Airport (40 minutes)
- MTA subway, A, C, E lines at 50th St, N, R, Q lines at 49th St (1 minute walking)
Attractions
- Times Square (0.02 mi/ 0.32 km)
- Broadway theaters (0.02 mi/ 0.32 km)
- Rockefeller Center (0.05 mi/ 0.80 km)
- Radio City Music Hall (0.04 mi/ 0.64 km)
- Fifth Avenue (0.05 mi/ 0.80 km)
- Central Park (0.08 mi/ 1.29 km)
Business
- Business center
- Meeting space
- Free Wi-Fi