citizenM New York Times Square

citizenM New York Times Square is at 218 West 50th Street in the Theater District of Manhattan, New York City, United States, about one block from Broadway and a short walk from Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Central Park South. The 50th Street subway stations on the 1 line and the C/E lines are close, and the area is dense with theatres, restaurants and bars. The hotel belongs to the Dutch citizenM brand, which built its identity on compact, well-designed rooms and technology in place of large room footprints and traditional front desks. Check-in is handled at self-service kiosks, and guests use a tablet in the room to control lighting, blinds, temperature, television and mood settings. Rooms are compact but efficiently laid out, with a large bed as the centrepiece, a rain shower and floor-to-ceiling windows, and the categories include Queen Rooms, King Rooms and Double Bed Rooms. The ground-floor lobby serves as a living room, with art, books and comfortable seating, and a canteen offers breakfast, snacks and light meals throughout the day. The rooftop bar has views over the surrounding towers and is popular for evening drinks. A fitness centre and free wifi are provided, and the ambassador staff are informal rather than formal. The hotel appeals to solo travellers, couples and business visitors who value location and design over room size, and it is less suited to guests who need substantial luggage space or a traditional concierge desk. Nightly rates typically run from about $180 to $450 depending on demand, which is competitive for the Times Square area. Because of the Theater District setting, street noise can be present at night, and guests sensitive to it may prefer higher floors. Many theatres offer same-day discounted tickets nearby, which makes the location especially convenient for evening shows.