EDITION The Times Square EDITION
A serene, minimalist tower wedged into the chaos of Times Square — that's the pitch, and when it works, The Times Square EDITION delivers a genuine oasis one elevator ride above the neon. Part of Marriott's design-forward Edition line, it competes directly with the nearby W Times Square and the Knickerbocker, and sits a tier below legitimate five-stars like the St. Regis or Ritz-Carlton NoMad. The crowd skews design-conscious couples, theatergoers, and business travelers who want Times Square access without Times Square aesthetics.
Couples on a short Broadway or anniversary weekend who want a stylish room with a Times Square view and don't need much storage. Solo business travelers who value design, a good gym, and walkable midtown access will also do well here — particularly on a promotional rate.
You're staying more than three nights with a full suitcase, traveling with family in a standard room, or need the reliable, polished elite recognition of a true five-star. Also skip it if open-plan bathrooms are a dealbreaker, or if you want a hotel that treats billing and deposit holds with precision.
Highly inconsistent — the defining weakness of the property. Doormen, bellmen (Jerome and Johnny get named repeatedly), and housekeeping earn genuine praise, while the front desk swings from warm to transactional to outright dismissive. Elite Bonvoy recognition is hit-or-miss, and multiple guests report billing disputes and deposit-hold issues that took weeks to resolve.
The Terrace restaurant is a legitimate draw — a plant-filled conservatory that feels nothing like midtown, with strong breakfasts and dinners. The lobby bar makes good cocktails in a handsome room. Prices are steep even by NYC standards, and the mandatory $40 destination fee (credited toward F&B but expiring nightly, unusable on checkout day) is a persistent irritant.
Small, even for Manhattan, with almost no closet or drawer storage — a real problem on stays longer than two nights. Design is clean and minimalist with Le Labo amenities, comfortable beds, and excellent showers. Bathrooms are semi-open behind frosted glass, which kills privacy for anyone not traveling solo or very close. Upgraded suites and corner balcony rooms are genuinely special.
One of the best arguments for the hotel. The entrance sits on West 47th, half a block off Times Square — chaos when you want it, a side-street buffer when you don't. Broadway theaters, subway access, and Rockefeller are all walkable. Lower-floor rooms facing the square get noise and light; high floors are quieter than you'd expect.
Questionable at rack rate. You're paying luxury pricing for small rooms, a compulsory destination fee, and service that doesn't reliably match the tariff. On a promotional rate with an upgrade, value sharpens considerably.
The strongest single element. Ian Schrager's signature — pale woods, plaster walls, the Le Labo scent pumped through the lobby — creates a genuine sense of calm above the street. Some find the scent overwhelming; most find it seductive.
Highly inconsistent — the defining weakness of the property. Doormen, bellmen (Jerome and Johnny get named repeatedly), and housekeeping earn genuine praise, while the front desk swings from warm to transactional to outright dismissive. Elite Bonvoy recognition is hit-or-miss, and multiple guests report billing disputes and deposit-hold issues that took weeks to resolve.
The Terrace restaurant is a legitimate draw — a plant-filled conservatory that feels nothing like midtown, with strong breakfasts and dinners. The lobby bar makes good cocktails in a handsome room. Prices are steep even by NYC standards, and the mandatory $40 destination fee (credited toward F&B but expiring nightly, unusable on checkout day) is a persistent irritant.
Small, even for Manhattan, with almost no closet or drawer storage — a real problem on stays longer than two nights. Design is clean and minimalist with Le Labo amenities, comfortable beds, and excellent showers. Bathrooms are semi-open behind frosted glass, which kills privacy for anyone not traveling solo or very close. Upgraded suites and corner balcony rooms are genuinely special.
One of the best arguments for the hotel. The entrance sits on West 47th, half a block off Times Square — chaos when you want it, a side-street buffer when you don't. Broadway theaters, subway access, and Rockefeller are all walkable. Lower-floor rooms facing the square get noise and light; high floors are quieter than you'd expect.
Questionable at rack rate. You're paying luxury pricing for small rooms, a compulsory destination fee, and service that doesn't reliably match the tariff. On a promotional rate with an upgrade, value sharpens considerably.
The strongest single element. Ian Schrager's signature — pale woods, plaster walls, the Le Labo scent pumped through the lobby — creates a genuine sense of calm above the street. Some find the scent overwhelming; most find it seductive.
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