What's included in a stay, and what costs extra
Room rates at InterContinental New York Times Square include your guest room or suite, free Wi‑Fi, 24‑hour access to the third‑floor fitness center, basic concierge and porter services, and access to public hotel spaces. Extra charges commonly include breakfast (not included), a mandatory amenity/resort fee, parking, the $250 pet fee, in‑room dining, and certain meeting or event services.
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What your nightly rate covers
Standard room or suite rates cover your booked accommodation (one of the hotel’s room types such as Classic Room, Premium Room, or Junior Suite (Midtown View)), free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas, and use of public hotel facilities described below.
The property is a full‑service hotel with concierge support, porter assistance, a business center, and on‑site meeting rooms; those core services are part of staying at the hotel but third‑party or premium services may cost extra.
- Free Wi‑Fi in guest rooms and public areas
- Access to the 24‑hour fitness center on the third floor
- Concierge and porter assistance
- Use of the business center (photo 0)
| Included | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room or suite | Your booked room type (e.g., Classic Room, Premium Room, Junior Suite (Skyline View)) |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in rooms and public areas |
| Fitness center | 24‑hour access on third floor; no extra charge |
Dining: what’s included and what costs extra
Breakfast is not included with standard room rates; the hotel’s restaurant, The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen, serves a breakfast buffet and a la carte options. Published guidance lists the breakfast buffet priced at approximately $42 for adults and $21 for children.
In‑room dining is available daily but billed separately to your folio. The Stinger is a paid restaurant with reservations available via OpenTable or the restaurant phone; dress code is smart casual.
- The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen — breakfast buffet 7:00 AM–11:00 AM (not complimentary)
- In‑room dining hours: 6:30 AM–10:45 PM (separate charge)
- Lunch service and kitchen hours run to about 10:45 PM; bar/lounge open later (hotel/restaurant pages list specific hours)
| Service | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Not included | Buffet approx. $42 adults / $21 children (listed amounts) |
| In‑room dining | Not included | Available 6:30 AM–10:45 PM |
| Restaurant meals/drinks | Not included | Reservations recommended during busy times |
Mandatory amenity/resort fee and common extras
The hotel applies a mandatory amenity/resort fee (amounts vary by source and date). Third‑party listings show varying figures; you should check your booking confirmation for the exact fee attached to your reservation.
Other routinely billed extras include parking (off‑site garages or valet through third parties), taxes, gratuities, restaurant charges, and any incidental charges placed on your room during your stay.
- Resort/amenity fee: listed variably (examples found between about $40.17–$51.63 per night) — check your confirmation
- Parking: no on‑site IHG valet; nearby garages list daily rates roughly $42–$80 (varies by garage and vehicle size)
- Incidentals: minibar/room service, restaurant charges, phone calls, laundry/dry cleaning (billed separately)
| Extra | Typical billing |
|---|---|
| Amenity/resort fee | Mandatory; amount varies by booking/site |
| Parking | Off‑site garage or third‑party valet; daily rates vary |
| Pets | $250 pet fee per stay (see pet policy) |
Fitness, business services and meeting rooms
The hotel’s fitness center on the third floor is open 24 hours and included with your stay; equipment listings note treadmills, bikes, strength machines and free weights. Use of the gym does not carry an additional charge.
Meeting and event spaces (Gotham Ballroom and multiple meeting rooms named after Manhattan parks) are available but event rentals, AV, food/beverage and room setups are charged separately. If you’re booking a meeting or wedding, fees for room rental, catering and technology will be itemized in the event contract.
- Fitness center: free access, Life Fitness/TechnoGym equipment and free weights (third floor) (photo 44)
- Meeting space: roughly 10,000 sq ft of meeting space on a dedicated meeting floor; Gotham Ballroom is a 4,000 sq ft pillar‑free ballroom (room rental and F&B extra)
- Business services: business center and printing/secretarial support billed as used
| Facility | Included? | Typical extras |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness center | Included | No charge for use |
| Meeting rooms | Not included | Room rental, AV, F&B charged to event folio |
| Business center | Partly included | Prints/copies and other services usually billed |
Parking, transport and airport transfers
InterContinental New York Times Square does not provide an airport shuttle. The property is centrally located at 300 West 44th Street with a direct subway entrance at the hotel for the A, C and E lines; taxis and ride‑share options are commonly used to and from airports.
Parking is handled by nearby garages, not an on‑site IHG valet. Reported off‑site garage and valet rates vary; check real‑time prices with the garage or your booking channel before arrival.
- No hotel airport shuttle — check front desk for ride‑share or local shuttle options
- Parking: nearby Edison and other garages; sample ranges found roughly $42–$80 per day depending on provider and vehicle size
- Airports: LaGuardia ~9.6 miles away; JFK and Newark further — the hotel recommends arranging transport through the front desk or ride‑share services
| Transport need | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Airport transfer | No hotel shuttle; arrange ride‑share or private transfer |
| Subway access | Direct A, C, E entrance at the property |
| Parking | Nearby garages; rates vary and are billed separately |
Pets, accessibility and policies
The hotel is pet‑friendly with a published pet fee of $250 per stay; service animals are exempt from the fee. Third‑party sources note restrictions such as dogs only, one pet per reservation, and weight limits — confirm details with the hotel on booking.
The property offers accessible rooms (31 accessible rooms noted) and accessible facilities throughout the building. The hotel is smoke‑free and the minimum check‑in age is 18.
- Pet fee: $250 per stay (service animals exempt) — confirm acceptance of cats/dogs and any size limits when booking
- Accessible rooms: 31 accessible rooms available; accessible paths to elevators and public spaces
- Policies: smoke‑free property; check‑in from 3:00 PM, check‑out by 11:00 AM (late check‑out on request)
| Policy | What to know | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum check‑in age | 18 years | An adult must be present to check in |
| Smoking | Smoke‑free | All rooms and public areas are non‑smoking |
| Accessibility | Accessible rooms and facilities | Accessible parking and bathrooms available |
