
InterContinental New York Times Square
Best for travelers who want direct Theater District access, a large hotel with many rooms and easy subway connections.
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InterContinental New York Times Square is a large, modern full-service luxury hotel focused on Theater District immediacy; read this if you want a convenient Broadway/Times Square base with many rooms and event space. The St. Regis New York is a classic ultra-luxury Midtown property known for butler service and old‑world service; read this if you prefer traditional luxury near Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Updated · about 1.0 km apart

Best for travelers who want direct Theater District access, a large hotel with many rooms and easy subway connections.

Best for travelers seeking a classic, service‑driven luxury stay near 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center with included butler service in many room types.
When InterContinental New York Times Square wins: choose the InterContinental if you want to be steps from Broadway and Times Square, need lots of room inventory or meeting/ballroom space, or want a more contemporary, high-capacity Midtown base.
When The St. Regis New York wins: choose The St. Regis for traditional, formal luxury and personalized touches (butler service in many room categories) and to be closer to Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and MoMA.
Bottom line: both are five‑star Midtown hotels serving upscale travelers; pick InterContinental for Theater District convenience, capacity and modern service; pick St. Regis for classic, service-led luxury and a more intimate, Fifth Avenue address.
| Category | InterContinental New York Times Square | The St. Regis New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern large-scale Midtown hotel focused on Theater District access and contemporary dining. | Classic, old‑world ultra‑luxury with a service emphasis (butler service in many rooms). |
| Location (neighborhood) | Times Square / Theater District (300 W 44th St). | Midtown East near 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center (Two East 55th St). |
| Size (rooms) | 607 rooms across 36 floors. | 238 guestrooms. |
| Ages / family policy | All ages welcome; family-friendly rooms and services. | |
| Pool | No on-site swimming pool. | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | 1 restaurant/bar on site: The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen (American). | 2 restaurants and 1 bar/lounge listed; room service available (limited hours). |
| Spa / wellness | No dedicated spa; rooms have spa‑inspired bathrooms; 24-hour fitness center on 3rd floor. | Hair salon and 24-hour fitness facilities listed; spa: Not published |
| Known for | Immediate Broadway/Theater District access, large meeting and ballroom capacity. | Butler service, classic luxury near Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. |
| Event & meeting space | About 10,000 sq ft of meeting and event space including the Gotham Ballroom (≈4,000 sq ft). | 13 meeting rooms and about 3,944 sq ft (366 m²) of conference space noted. |
| Transport links | Subway entrance at the property (A/C/E); 0.2 miles from Times Square. | Central Midtown walking access to Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue; nearest preferred airport listed as EWR. |
InterContinental sits on West 44th Street, a short walk to Times Square and Broadway theaters.
Pick InterContinental to be inside the Theater District and steps from Broadway.
The St. Regis is on East 55th Street, a short walk to 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Pick St. Regis for a classic Midtown address close to Fifth Avenue shopping and Rockefeller Center.
InterContinental offers a very large room inventory with a range of junior suites and a notable duplex penthouse.
Choose InterContinental when you need more room availability or a wider range of standard and suite options.
The St. Regis is smaller and emphasizes butler service across many room categories.
Choose St. Regis if you want a smaller, service‑focused room experience with included butler service in many categories.
InterContinental's dining centers on one main restaurant and bar concept.
InterContinental works well if you want a lively on‑site American restaurant and quick access to off‑site dining in the Theater District.
The St. Regis offers multiple dining outlets and traditional room service hours.
St. Regis suits travelers who expect formal hotel dining options and a classic luxury dining experience.
InterContinental does not have an on‑site swimming pool.
If pool access is a priority, neither property is an obvious choice—InterContinental lacks a pool on site.
Supplier listing does not publish an on‑site pool for The St. Regis New York.
Pool presence is not published for St. Regis; verify with the hotel if an on‑site pool is required.
InterContinental focuses on a 24‑hour fitness center and a lively neighborhood nightlife.
InterContinental is good for fitness‑minded travelers who plan to use city nightlife and theater offerings nearby.
St. Regis lists a 24‑hour fitness facility and in‑hotel personal services.
St. Regis fits guests who want traditional hotel service and a more formal, Midtown evening experience.

InterContinental — steps from Times Square and the Broadway theaters with a subway entrance at the property.

The St. Regis New York — many room types include Butler Service and the property emphasizes traditional, service‑led luxury.

InterContinental — larger meeting and ballroom capacity (Gotham Ballroom ≈4,000 sq ft; ~10,000 sq ft total event space cited).

The St. Regis New York — smaller room count and a Fifth Avenue/Madison Avenue location give a more subdued Midtown feel.
InterContinental New York Times Square is closer—about a 4–5 minute walk to the Theater District and Times Square.
InterContinental does not have a pool or a dedicated spa. The St. Regis supplier listing does not publish a pool or a hotel spa—check the hotel directly for current facilities.
InterContinental offers larger event capacity and multiple meeting rooms including the Gotham Ballroom (~4,000 sq ft); St. Regis has extensive meeting rooms but a smaller total guestroom count.
Both properties welcome guests of all ages (neither is adults‑only).
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