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DoubleTree New York Times Square South
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The DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South is a 29-floor hotel on 8th Avenue, steps from Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, and three blocks from the heart of Times Square. With 460 rooms across multiple orientations, north-facing rooms look toward the Times Square corridor and Theater District while east-facing rooms face the Midtown Manhattan skyline toward Bryant Park. Use RoomView to compare floors and room numbers before booking.

🏨 Floors 29  ·  460 Rooms  ·  Opened 2014
🚶 Walk Score 99 — Walker's Paradise
🌟 Times Square 3 blocks
🎭 Madison Square Garden 0.5 mi
🚇 Penn Station 0.5 mi
✈️ JFK Airport ~45 min
🎪 Theater District 0.3 mi

Hotel Location

What Will I See From My Room?

Room views vary by which direction your window faces. Use this as a guide when selecting your floor in the viewer above.

N
North

The Times Square corridor, Broadway Theater District, and the iconic LED billboards on upper floors.

⭐ Times Square — Most iconic
S
South

Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, and the Chelsea neighborhood looking south.

Penn Station / Chelsea
E
East

Midtown Manhattan skyline, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building on upper floors.

⭐ Midtown skyline — City views
W
West

Hudson Yards development, The High Line, and the Hudson River on upper floors.

Hudson Yards

Booking Tips for a Better Stay

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North for Times Square, East for the Skyline

North-facing rooms look toward Times Square and Broadway at night. East-facing rooms deliver the Midtown Manhattan skyline and Empire State Building. Both are standout views.

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Request 3 Room Numbers

Use the viewer to shortlist your top 3 rooms. With 29 floors and 460 rooms, there's significant variation in view quality — specific requests are worth the effort.

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Floor 20+ Clears Midtown Buildings

The Times Square corridor and Midtown skyline open up significantly above floor 20 as neighboring buildings drop below your sightline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I see from north-facing rooms at DoubleTree New York Times Square South?

North-facing rooms look directly toward Times Square and the Broadway Theater District — including views of the iconic LED billboards on upper floors at night.

Which floors have the best views at DoubleTree New York Times Square South?

Upper floors (20+) on the north and east faces deliver the strongest views. North faces Times Square; east faces the Midtown skyline and Empire State Building. Use RoomRank scores to compare specific rooms.

Can I request a specific room number when booking?

Yes. Use the viewer to identify your top 3 rooms by floor and direction, then note your preference at booking or call the hotel directly.

Is the hotel walkable to major New York City attractions?

Yes — Walk Score 99. Times Square is 3 blocks away, Penn Station is 0.5 miles, Madison Square Garden is 0.5 miles, and the Theater District is about 0.3 miles on foot.