
InterContinental New York Times Square
Best for travelers who want large meeting/event spaces, straightforward business amenities, and an easy walk to Broadway theatres.
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InterContinental New York Times Square is a full-service, business- and theater-oriented luxury hotel in the heart of the Theater District; read this if you want straightforward service, meeting space, and easy Broadway access. The Times Square EDITION is a luxury lifestyle hotel from Marriott/EDITION positioned directly in the Times Square area; read this if you prefer a design-forward, nightlife- and restaurant-focused stay.
Updated · about 0.3 km apart

Best for travelers who want large meeting/event spaces, straightforward business amenities, and an easy walk to Broadway theatres.

Best for travelers who want a lifestyle-driven, restaurant-and-bar-forward stay steps from Times Square and Rockefeller Center.
When InterContinental New York Times Square wins: choose the InterContinental if you need lots of rooms in one place (607 total), sizeable meeting and ballroom options (Gotham Ballroom up to ~4,000 sq ft), family-friendly rooms and predictable full-service hotel features like a large lobby restaurant and 24-hour fitness center.
When The Times Square EDITION wins: pick the EDITION for a more lifestyle-driven experience — more emphasis on bars, nightlife and design, plus a smaller, nightlife-friendly footprint right on the edge of Times Square and Rockefeller Center.
Bottom line: both are 5-star hotels within a very short walk of Broadway and Times Square; InterContinental leans practical and event-friendly, while The Times Square EDITION leans lifestyle and F&B. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize meetings/scale or design and nightlife.
| Category | InterContinental New York Times Square | The Times Square EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service luxury, business- and theater-focused | Luxury lifestyle, design- and nightlife-forward |
| Location (Times Square) | 300 W 44th St; ~0.1–0.2 miles from Times Square; direct A/C/E subway access at property | 701 7th Avenue; steps from Times Square and Rockefeller Center |
| Distance between hotels | about 0.3 km apart | |
| Size | 36 floors, 607 rooms | 452 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | 1 main restaurant/bar (The Stinger Cocktail Bar & Kitchen) with breakfast, lunch, dinner; in-room dining available | Number of restaurants listed as 1 and 2 bars/lounges; 24-hour room service noted |
| Spa / wellness | No dedicated spa; spa-inspired bathrooms with rain showers in rooms; 24-hour fitness center on 3rd floor | Not published |
| Known for | Large event/meeting spaces (Gotham Ballroom), Broadway access, consistent full-service amenities | Lifestyle hotel brand (EDITION), nightlife, central Midtown location |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; minimum check-in age 18; 31 accessible rooms | Not adults-only; accessible rooms listed in supplier listing |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly (pet fee $250 per stay) | Pet fee published: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay (pets allowed) |
InterContinental sits on West 44th Street with a subway entrance at the property and immediate access to Broadway theatres.
Best if you want direct underground transit and immediate proximity to the Theater District.
The Times Square EDITION sits steps from Times Square and Rockefeller Center with a very central Midtown location.
Best if you want to be in the thick of Times Square and nearby nightlife and restaurants.
InterContinental offers a large inventory of straightforward rooms and suites aimed at business and theater visitors.
Pick InterContinental for wide room choice, family options and consistent full-service room features.
The Times Square EDITION lists 452 guestrooms with a range of room and suite types.
Choose the EDITION for a smaller, design-oriented room inventory with multiple suite options.
InterContinental centers dining around The Stinger Cocktail Bar & Kitchen, an American gastropub by Todd English.
InterContinental is solid if you want a reliable full-service restaurant and event-capable dining spaces.
The Times Square EDITION emphasizes bars and lounges alongside a single listed restaurant and 24-hour room service.
The EDITION is geared to guests who prioritize nightlife, bars and a restaurant-forward, lifestyle experience.
InterContinental does not have an on-site swimming pool and focuses amenities on meetings and fitness.
If a pool is essential, InterContinental is not the right pick; it emphasizes fitness and events instead.
The Times Square EDITION lists nightlife, fitness and food-and-drink amenities; pool details are not published in the supplier listing.
The EDITION focuses on lifestyle F&B and nightlife; pool information is not published.
InterContinental provides a 24-hour fitness center but no dedicated spa or nightclub.
InterContinental is for guests who want fitness access around the clock and quieter evenings after shows.
The Times Square EDITION lists a nightclub and multiple bars, positioning it as the livelier option at night.
The EDITION is the better pick if you plan to use on-site nightlife and bar spaces.

InterContinental — large ballroom (Gotham Ballroom) and roughly 10,000 sq ft of meeting space make it the clear choice for events and conferences.

The Times Square EDITION — supplier listing highlights a nightclub and two bars/lounges, so it's stronger for late-night F&B scenes.

InterContinental — immediate Theater District location with direct subway entrance and very short walks to multiple theatres.

The Times Square EDITION — positioned as a design-forward, lifestyle brand with curated F&B and nightlife offerings.
InterContinental New York Times Square — it has larger and more numerous meeting rooms, including the Gotham Ballroom and roughly 10,000 sq ft of event space.
The Times Square EDITION — supplier details list a nightclub and multiple bars/lounges, making it the livelier choice for nights out.
InterContinental: no on-site swimming pool and no dedicated spa. The Times Square EDITION: pool and spa details are not published in the supplied listing.
Yes. InterContinental is explicitly family-friendly (free cribs, babysitting services) with minimum check-in age 18. The Times Square EDITION is not adults-only and lists family-accessible room types.
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