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- The Knickerbocker Hotel is a historic property that's been reimagined as a five-star luxury hotel in the heart of Times Square with a rooftop bar, and restaurant from famed chef, Charlie Palmer.
- With rooms starting as low as $250 per night in slower seasons and averaging around $300 to $500 in high-occupancy periods, it's comparably priced to many other upscale New York hotels, and especially competitive for the five-star tier.
- I spent a night in a Deluxe Room and thought it was the perfect base for first-time visitors to New York and tourists looking for a high-end boutique hotel.
- Read all Insider Picks Hotel reviews here.
As a New Yorker, the prospect of willingly entering Times Square can seem particularly bleak. Yet for first-time visitors to New York, it's the prime place to be, and stay.
As such, there is no shortage of options for hotels in Times Square. Most are big offerings from the likes of Marriott or others, which are great for earning loyalty points but can sometimes feel overrun with tourists and large tour groups.
For something a bit more understated, and with a level of sophistication that's hard to find in Times Square, my pick goes to the Knickerbocker Hotel.
Affectionately dubbed The Knick, this historic property dating back to 1906 has been lovingly restored as one of the only five-star hotels in the heart of Times Square. It's relatively affordable and popular with visitors looking for upscale accommodations in the heart of New York, and business types seeking to close a deal over a steak dinner. The Knick also provides a level of boutique luxury unavailable at many big brand options nearby.
I spent a Friday night in a Deluxe Room, which was comped for review purposes, but typically starts at about $250 per night, depending on the time of year. If you can find such a deal, that's incredibly affordable for New York luxury hotels. Even in higher season, when prices run closer to the $300 to $500 range, it's still on par with New York prices but gains an edge in being a luxury offering.
For more New York hotel recommendations, read our list of the 20 best hotels in New York City in 2020.
- First impression
- The room
- On-site amenities
- What's nearby
- What others say
- What you need to know
- The bottom line
- Book the Knickerbocker Hotel starting at $250 per night
Keep reading to see why I was so impressed by the Knickerbocker Hotel in Times Square.
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