Age and kids policy: families and check-in rules
InterContinental New York Times Square is an all-ages, family-friendly hotel but requires the person checking in to be at least 18 years old. Children are welcome, the property provides cribs and babysitting services, and breakfast is not included in standard room rates.
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Check-in, check-out and minimum age
Standard check-in at InterContinental New York Times Square begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM, with late check-out available on request and subject to availability. These times are the hotel’s published standard policy.
The property’s minimum check-in age is 18. That means the guest who reserves and checks into a room must be at least 18 years old; it does not mean children are barred from staying with an adult. Photo: 3
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM (late check-out on request)
- Minimum check-in age: 18
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in time | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out time | 11:00 AM |
| Minimum age to check in | 18 |
Families and children — what to expect
InterContinental New York Times Square is a full-service hotel that welcomes families and children of all ages. Third-party booking sites and the hotel’s materials list family-friendly features; there is no adults-only section of the property.
The hotel provides practical family amenities such as free cribs/infant beds and offers babysitting services for guests who need childcare during their stay. Many families use rooms with two beds or suites to give children separate sleeping space. Photo: 15
- Free cribs/infant beds available
- Babysitting services can be arranged
- No adults-only tower or section — families are welcome
| Family item | Note |
|---|---|
| Cribs/infant beds | Offered free of charge |
| Babysitting | Available on request |
| Children policy | Children of all ages are welcome (per booking platforms) |
Room types and sleeping arrangements
InterContinental New York Times Square offers a range of rooms and suites across 36 floors; common room names you may book include Classic Room, Classic Room (Low Floor), Classic Room ( Tub), Standard Room, Premium Room, Premium Room (Midtown View), Premium Room, Corner and several Junior Suite variants.
If you need space for kids, book rooms listed with two beds (for example Classic Room ( Tub) and Classic Room can offer two Double Beds) or reserve a suite for extra living area and sleeping arrangements. Below are representative room names and their published bed options.
- Suites (e.g., Junior Suite (Midtown View), Junior Suite (Skyline View)) typically include a king bed and a seating area
- Classic Room ( Tub) — shown with 2 Double Beds
- Some Premium Room options list 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
| Room name (exact) | Published bed option |
|---|---|
| Classic Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Classic Room ( Tub) | 2 Double Beds |
| Standard Room | 1 Twin Bed |
| Premium Room (Midtown View) | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Junior Suite (Midtown View) | 1 King Bed |
Meals, kids’ dining and in-room dining
InterContinental New York Times Square is not an all-inclusive property; standard room rates do not include meals. The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from the lobby level and operates with specific meal hours.
Breakfast is offered as a paid buffet (the hotel’s published materials note breakfast is not complimentary). In-room dining is available daily during published service hours if you prefer to dine inside your room.
- The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen: breakfast buffet daily (paid), lunch and dinner service
- In-room dining hours: 6:30 AM–10:45 PM
- Restaurant reservations available via the restaurant site/OpenTable; dress code: Smart Casual
| Service | Hours or note |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (buffet) | Paid, hotel notes breakfast is not complimentary |
| In-room dining | 6:30 AM–10:45 PM |
| Restaurant hours (kitchen) | Kitchen service typically until 10:45 PM; bar/lounge hours to midnight per hotel listings |
Fees, deposits, pets and incidental charges
The property applies standard hotel fees and may collect a deposit at check-in for incidentals; some channels note refundable deposits are returned after check-out. A mandatory amenity or resort fee is published by third-party booking sites (amounts vary by source and date).
The hotel is pet-friendly with a published pet fee; service animals are exempt. If you plan to travel with a pet or expect incidental charges, ask the front desk at check-in how this will be handled and whether a deposit will be required.
- Pet fee: the hotel’s published policy shows a $250 per stay fee (service animals exempt)
- Amenity/resort fee: published by booking sites at varying amounts (check your reservation confirmation)
- Incidental deposit: a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit plus photo ID may be required at check-in
| Fee type | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Pet fee | $250 per stay (IHG listing) |
| Amenity/resort fee | Amounts vary by booking site; check your confirmation |
| Incidental deposit | May be required at check-in (credit card, debit card or cash) |
Accessibility, fitness and what the hotel does not have
InterContinental New York Times Square offers accessible rooms (31 accessible rooms are published) and wheelchair-accessible routes to public areas and elevators. If you need a specific accessible feature, confirm the exact room type and amenities with the hotel before arrival.
The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center on the third floor available to guests at no additional charge. The property does not have an on-site swimming pool or a dedicated spa facility; guest bathrooms are described as spa-inspired with rain showers. Photo: 44
- Accessible rooms: 31 accessible rooms and accessible facilities throughout the property
- Fitness center: 24-hour gym on the third floor (no extra charge)
- No on-site swimming pool and no dedicated spa facility
| Amenity | Fact |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | 24-hour, third floor, included with stay |
| Pool | No on-site pool |
| Spa | No dedicated spa facility; rooms have spa-inspired bathrooms |
