Rate based on Check-in: Jun 16, 2013 Check-out: Jun 17, 2013

Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

3 stars
234 West 48th Street, New York City, NY 10036
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.3
out of 5
441 reviews
Close and comfy

No frills, but clean, comfy, and affordable for Times Square. Easy walking to distance to Broadway... See full review

  • Theatre theatre theatre
  • Apr 26, 2013
NYC in a day

We thought the hotel was awesome! The front desk staff was kind and welcoming. Sadat the bellman... See full review

  • Jeannie HF
  • Jul 30, 2012
Amenity-heavy hotel in Times Square with a hip, modern vibe
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

 

Best Western President Hotel at Times Square Rooms

Executive Suite
Executive Suite with two Double Beds, Deluxe Furnishing, Comes with a spacious sitting area within the same room, Lounge Chair and ottoman, 42-inch Flat Screen TV, Jacuzzi Tub and Stand up Shower in the bathroom, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Work Desk with enhanced lighting and an ergonomic chair, Hi-Speed Internet, Mini-refrigerator, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Standard Twin
Room with two twin-size beds with 37-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Hi-Speed Internet,Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Deluxe Queen
Room with One Queen-sized Bed, deluxe furnishing, with 37-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Hi-Speed Internet, Work Desk with enhanced lighting and an ergonomic chair, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Junior Suite
Junior Suite with a Queen Bed and a Twin-Sized Sleeper-Sofa in the same room, 42-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Work Desk with enhanced lighting and an ergonomic chair, Hi-Speed Internet, Mini-refrigerator, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Standard Full
Room with One Full-sized Bed with 37-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Hi-Speed Internet, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite with One Queen Bed and a Queen-Sized Sleeper-sofa in the same room, Deluxe Furnishing,42" flat panel televisions, WiFi internet access, iHome iPod docking station with alarm, free long distance calls under 30 minutes, free local calls, two line phones with voicemail, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing Board, complimentary bath amenities, electronic in-room safes, complimentary weekday newspaper. The President also proudly offers round-the-clock room service for those desiring the most intimate dining experience.
Deluxe King
Room with One King-sized Bed, deluxe furnishing, with 37-inch Flat Screen TV, Alarm Clock with Ipod Dock, Hi-Speed Internet, Work Desk with enhanced lighting and an ergonomic chair, Coffee-Maker, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and In-room Safe.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Activities
Health club
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

40.7606 -73.9864
Area served
Midtown Times Square, New York City, Manhattan, Broadway, New York
Nearby airports
LaGuardia Airport 12 miles, John F. Kennedy Airport 17 miles, Newark International Airport 22 miles
Area description
The Best Western President Hotel is an exceptional, experiential hotel in the heart of Times Square, Broadway, and Midtown businesses. Enjoy the style that New York is famous for at the value that Best Western is famous for.

Nearby points of interest

  • Samuel J. Friedman Theatre: 0 mi
  • Longacre Theatre: 0 mi
  • Marquis Theatre: 0 mi
  • Walter Kerr Theatre: 0 mi
  • Eugene O'Neill Theatre: 0 mi
  • Brooks Atkinson Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Ethel Barrymore Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Ambassador Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Lunt-Fontanne Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Richard Rodgers Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.1 mi
  • Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Circle in the Square Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Music Box Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Imperial Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Samuel J. Friedman Theatre: 0 mi
  • Longacre Theatre: 0 mi
  • Marquis Theatre: 0 mi
  • Walter Kerr Theatre: 0 mi
  • Eugene O'Neill Theatre: 0 mi
  • Brooks Atkinson Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Ethel Barrymore Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Ambassador Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Lunt-Fontanne Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Richard Rodgers Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.1 mi
  • Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Circle in the Square Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Music Box Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Imperial Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Worldwide Plaza: 0.1 mi
  • Madame Tussauds: 0.1 mi
  • Al Hirschfeld Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Palace Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • St. James Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Booth Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Gershwin Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • John Golden Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Winter Garden Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square: 0.2 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Broadhurst Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Minskoff Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Majestic Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Cort Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Helen Hayes Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Lyceum Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • August Wilson Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Roseland: 0.2 mi
  • Taipei Gallery: 0.2 mi
  • Equitable Center: 0.3 mi
  • Theater District: 0.3 mi
  • Foxwoods Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.3 mi
  • American Airlines Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Ford Center For The Performing Arts: 0.3 mi
  • New Victory Theater: 0.3 mi
  • Belasco Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Condé Nast Building: 0.3 mi

Dining

Lobby Lounge
Jump start your day with our delicious, balanced, and healthy breakfast.
Aoki Japanese Restaurant
Enjoy inventive dining at either of our two onsite restaurants: Aoki Restaurant featuring progressive Japanese fare.
Saigon 48 Vietnamese Cuisine
Saigon 48 featuring a fantastic mix of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese Cuisine.
Primary Lounge and Bar
See and be seen at Primary Lounge and Bar

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (441)

Ratings and reviews for Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Overall score

3.3 / 5
44 out of 441
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
3.4
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.4

70% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
MeganMartini
New Hope, Pa
May 15, 2013

Great location, average service

The employees couldn't have been nicer but they were dry unprepared. My first room was not the right room and the second I was gives was still dirty, I mean sheets recently slept in bathroom filled with hair wreaking of weed dirty. Though there was some complications everything else was just dandy and you can of beat the location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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3
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1
DCBestMan
Washington, DC
Jun 11, 2012

Not a good look.

I was apart of a bachelor's party over the weekend. We left Atlantic City to come to NYC to party. We just needed two rooms that would allow us to get dressed and rest our heads for a few hours. Issue #1 I called in 3 times to check on the status of our reservations and to make sure there were double beds and they gave us attitudes every time. Issue #2 They said there would be a double bed in each room and there wasn't Issue #3 The AC was broken in my room and the temperature was 78 degrees in the bedroom Issue #4 The bathtub and the sink would not drain at all. Nobody seemed to care because we booked through the site. It was a bad experience, I would not go back there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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3
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4
Anonymous
Jakarta Capital Region, Indonesia
Apr 1, 2012

Couldn't Ask for Better Location

I must admit, that the room size was very small fro both of us, girls with big baggage... But... once we went, we felt very thankful. The location really really really near Times Square... all we need was like walking distance. I couldn't believe, that we had only 1 block walked to the broadway that showed "chicago"... fantastic.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

3
A Suze
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Jan 23, 2012

A Suze

Great location. Decent rooms. Average price. Walking distance to Times Square and theatres and shopping!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

4
JANJ
Wolcott, Ct
Nov 5, 2011

Great Vacation

This hotel is in the best location to theaters, restaurants & shops. Rooms are very small but clean. I have stayed here several times & will stay there again on my next trip. Staff is sometimes friendly & other times not so.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 30, 2011

the room is a little bit small

services are good!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

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2
Karla the Traveler
Kenosha, WI
Jul 6, 2011

Great location, rooms very small.

The lobby has been decorated very nice and the rooms have been remodeled but they are still very small. Bathroom is old fashion. The sink did not drain for 2 days. No wash clothes for 2 days. The tub was so little that only a child could take a bath in it. Our TV never worked. The maid left all her cleaning supplies, vaccum cleaner and cart in the hall around the corner from our room all day and night. Never was put away. The bar was in the lobby, but was never open and when it was, there was very little to pick from. They advertised a continental breakfast, but did not offer one. Location was close to everything so that made up for alot of things.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

A very unique bowling alley called Bowlmor Lanes located at 222 West 44th Street - between 7th & 8th. You have to see it for yourself.

Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Tuscaloosa, AL
Jul 5, 2011

Great experience, great location

Great location, nice staff, clean, quiet enough. The smallish rooms are expected for the price. I said four stars, my wife said two (for the small rooms, baths), so we settled at three. If seeing the City with a comfortable, safe refuge at night is your goal, this is your place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
CT
Jun 27, 2011

good deal, perfect location

The hotel is in the perfect location in midtown Manhattan! It is very modern and the staff was friendly. The only problem was that for some reason there was no hot water! I was not in the hotel much and it was the summer so I did not bother to bring it up to the staff. It was such a good deal for the location and my room had plenty of windows and a balcony.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Best Western President Hotel at Times Square

Reviewer score

2
Holla13j
Milwaukee, WI
Jun 27, 2011

Great location, poor service

Wifi did not work, rooms were small. Bathroom was dirty when we got there. Called for an ice chest and no one ever came. Very poor service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
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