Is InterContinental New York Times Square worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — InterContinental New York Times Square is a convenient, full-service luxury hotel in the heart of Midtown that works well for theatergoers, business travelers and families who want immediate access to Times Square and subway lines. If you need an on-site pool or a dedicated spa, note that the property does not offer those facilities.
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Location & getting around
InterContinental New York Times Square sits at 300 West 44th Street in the Theater District, about a 4–5 minute walk (roughly 0.1–0.2 miles) from Times Square and Broadway theatres. The hotel lists a direct subway entrance at the property for the A, C and E lines, which makes regional transit connections straightforward.
Nearby points of interest the hotel cites include Restaurant Row, the Richard Rodgers Theatre and the New York Times Building; walking distances to Midtown landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park and Penn Station are short to moderate depending on your pace.
- Address: 300 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
- Direct A, C, E subway access at the property
- About 0.2 miles to Times Square; 9–15 minute walks to Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park
| Landmark | Approx. distance / note |
|---|---|
| Times Square / Broadway | ~0.1–0.2 miles (4–5 min walk) |
| Penn Station / Madison Square Garden | ~0.6–0.7 miles (about a 15–20 min walk) |
| MoMA | ~0.9 miles |
Rooms and suites — what to expect
The hotel has 607 rooms across 36 floors with a mix of standard rooms, premium rooms and suites. Room categories listed by the property include names such as Premium Room, Corner; Standard Room; Junior Suite (Midtown View); Premium Room (Skyline View); Classic Room; and Classic Room (Tub), among others.
Guest rooms are described as having spa-inspired bathrooms with rain showers and free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas. If a specific layout or view matters to you, book by room name (for example, Junior Suite (Skyline View) or Premium Room, Corner (Midtown View)) so the hotel knows your preference.
- Room types include: Premium Room, Corner; Standard Room; Junior Suite (Midtown View); Junior Suite (Skyline View); Classic Room; Classic Room (Tub); Classic Room (Low Floor).
- 29 suites plus a duplex penthouse are part of the 607-room total.
- Free Wi‑Fi provided in guest rooms and public areas.
| Example room | Bed options / note |
|---|---|
| Premium Room, Corner | 1 King Bed (as listed) |
| Classic Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Junior Suite (Midtown View) | 1 King Bed |
Hotel amenities: fitness, business and accessibility
The InterContinental offers a 24-hour fitness center on the third floor with treadmills, bikes, strength equipment and free weights; use of the gym has no additional charge. There is a business center and meeting facilities for corporate travelers.
The property does not have an on-site swimming pool or a dedicated spa facility; rooms feature spa-inspired bathrooms with rain showers. The hotel has accessible features and 31 accessible rooms along with wheelchair-accessible routes to public areas and elevators.
- Fitness center: 24-hour, third floor (Life Fitness treadmills, TechnoGym and other strength/cardio equipment listed)
- No on-site pool or dedicated spa
- 31 accessible rooms and accessible public facilities
| Amenity | Availability / note |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | 24-hour, no extra charge |
| Swimming pool | None on site |
| Accessible rooms | 31 rooms; accessible routes throughout property |
Dining: The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen
The hotel’s single on-site restaurant and lounge is The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen, an American gastropub-style restaurant created by chef Todd English with executive chef Michael Costello listed on restaurant sites. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a separate street entrance off the lobby.
Breakfast is not included with standard room rates; the hotel lists a breakfast buffet served daily and third-party sources cite an approximate adult price. The Stinger can be reserved through OpenTable and offers private dining and event buyouts.
- Restaurant name: The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen (American cuisine)
- Breakfast buffet hours: 7:00 AM–11:00 AM (not complimentary)
- Kitchen / bar hours and in-room dining: food service continues to about 10:45 PM; bar/lounge open to midnight per hotel info
| Service | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast buffet | 7:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Lunch / dinner (kitchen) | 12:00 PM–10:45 PM |
| Bar & lounge | Noon–Midnight (per hotel listings) |
Meetings, events and weddings
The hotel offers roughly 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space across multiple rooms, centered on the Gotham Ballroom, a pillar-free ballroom the property lists at about 4,000 square feet with a foyer. The ballroom can be divided and is commonly used for conferences, receptions and weddings.
Smaller named meeting rooms (Washington Square Park, Union Square Park, Madison Square Park, Riverside Park, etc.) provide options for breakout sessions and private dining. For event inquiries the hotel lists a sales phone and an events email on its site.
- Gotham Ballroom: ~4,000 sq ft, pillar-free, holds up to 400 guests per hotel info; divisible into three spaces
- Total meeting space cited in hotel materials: roughly 10,000 sq ft (some third-party listings vary)
- Smaller rooms available (Executive Boardroom, Washington Square Park, Union Square Park, Central Park Ballroom and others)
| Room | Size / typical capacity |
|---|---|
| Gotham Ballroom | ~4,000 sq ft — up to 400 guests (per hotel) |
| Washington Square Park room | ~1,302 sq ft — smaller private events |
| Executive Boardroom | ~520 sq ft — boardroom for ~12 |
Practical costs and policies to know
The hotel provides free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas. A mandatory resort/amenity fee is cited on third-party booking sites; amounts vary by source and date, so check current booking terms before you finalize a reservation.
InterContinental New York Times Square is pet-friendly with a pet fee listed on IHG as $250 per stay (service animals are exempt). The property accepts major credit cards and also permits cash; a credit card or deposit may be required at check-in for incidentals.
- Free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas
- Pet policy: pet fee listed at $250 per stay on IHG (service animals exempt); third-party sites specify dogs only and limits per reservation
- No airport shuttle; front desk can assist with ride-share or local transfer options
| Policy / item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in 3:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM (late check-out on request) |
| Pool / spa | No on-site pool; no dedicated spa |
| Parking | No IHG valet; nearby Edison Parking Garage and off-site garages listed by third parties |
