Safe hotel in times square?

[dramagirl487]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 7:34pm

my two friends and I are planning an overnight trip to NYC after our prom. We will be unchaperoned, and we want to make sure that as 3 girls, we pick a safe and economic hotel location. We also need a place that will allow us to reserve a room at age 18, and share one room amongst 3. Suggestions? thanks!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 7:44pm

Portland Square.

[PRFRMR20]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 7:53pm

My apartment... free, safe and next to times square! Let me know!!

[GatorNY]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 7:56pm

The Pod Hotel is about a 15 minute walk (on 51 between 2nd and 3rd) but is very economical and fun.

[Madcap Maisie]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 7:58pm

shouldnt this be on the OT board?

[tthomas76]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 8:04pm

I agree w/ the Portland Square. Just got back from staying there. Good prices, safe and comfortable beds. If you want a private bath be sure to ask for one. You can't beat the location and price.

[Baiseur82]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 8:17pm

The Pod is great but one tip. Book through Expedia.com they always have much cheaper prices than the hotel's website. I'm staying there in 2 weeks and I originally booked a single with shared bathroom through the website. I was looking around last week and just found a Queen sized room with a private bathroom and after using a promo code (Fan50) I payed only $3 more for a bigger room with my own bathroom. Also its a very hip hotel for young travelers. I love staying there!

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 8:26pm

It isn't a real New York experience until you sleep with the hobos & fearing that you'll be stabbed by one. Ohhhhh the adrenaline!!

[lakezurich]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 8:26pm

I stayed at The Pod hotel last year, and I must say it is one of the "hippest" hotels I have ever stayed at. And it's basically right down the street from a police station. I will definitely try to book a room at The Pod hotel for whenever I return to NYC.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 9:14pm

Every hotel in Times Square is safe.

This isn't Law & Order.

Real Life NYC is safe.

[broadway122]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 9:23pm

When we took our trip. The Hotel Edison was just half a block away from time square. And it seemed pretty safe. Also it one building away from the Brooks Atkinson. And right across the street from the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 9:25pm

"My apartment... free, safe and next to times square! Let me know!!"


Soooo creepy, but I LOLed.

[Connemara]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 9:34pm

If you want safe and cheap, the Chelsea Lodge is a good choice. But it's obviously not in Times Sq.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 9:47pm

The Hotel Edison was just half a block away from time square.

If you do go there... be ready to see some performers there, that's where most stay and here Scientology protests every now and then being that the Church of Scientology is next to it as well; that is, if you have a room facing that way.

If price isn't a problem.... Marriott Marquis is in the dead centre of times square along seventh avenue, and is safe.

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 10:29pm

I recommmend The Hotel Edison or The Belvedere Hotel.

[PRFRMR20]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 10:43pm

B3TA - Thanks... :)

But, seriously dramagirl487, the offer still stands. Remember, there are some straight guys in theatre too!

[sgv123]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 11:08pm

I agree with Hotel Edison. Great place to stay, and it is in the middle of 5 theaters.

[LifeofTheParty2]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 11:08pm

If price is a factor, you may want to look outside of Times Square.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/14/09 at 11:49pm

Has anyone ever stayed at any of these hotels?
Portand Square Hotel
The Moderne
The Amsterdam Court

I'm finding great rates and wanted some feedback! Thanks

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:08am

I could swear Portland Square WAS ALREADY MENTIONED IN THIS THREAD...

Just maybe.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:12am

Sorry...I hopped over to expedia and forgot to recheck before I posted. Finding a room there for UNDER a 100 bucks!

[broadwayjim42]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 7:59am

Check Travelzoo.com for specials as your dates get closer. They frequently have specials posted for a number of Midtown hotels.

[regnad kcin]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:32pm

I've had great success with Priceline.com. The hotels listed in the Times Square area are all convenient, and any 3 star or above would be fine. I've gotten a 4 star hotel in Times square for $140/night, and people have reported getting 3 star hotels under $100.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:37pm

any one that advertises "short stays" is a good one.

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:53pm

As far as I'm concerned, the Paramount Hotel is great

https://www.nycparamount.com/