Theater District New York, New York
Opened
1931
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Social ClassicOutside the door
Art Deco Broadway throwback
Original brass fixtures and geometric Art Deco details set a lively vintage scene right in the Theater District.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1931 Art Deco landmark designed by Herbert J. Krapp, retaining original elevator doors and grand architectural details.
Notable
The Rum House draws theatergoers and cocktail lovers for nightly live jazz in a vintage wood-paneled lounge.
Notable
A Theater District fixture since 1931, featured in classic cinema from The Godfather to Birdman.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Broadway playhouses and the neon bustle of Times Square surround the hotel, placing Midtown entertainment directly at your doorstep.
The rooms
Classic rooms offer practical Midtown lodging, while select Signature Collection suites open onto private terraces above 47th Street.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour on-site fitness center.
Bar
The Rum House
Red banquettes and an upright piano line this wood-paneled lounge, known for rum cocktails and nightly live jazz.
At the table
Friedman's serves classic comfort food accompanied by singing Broadway servers. Next door, Bond 45 prepares house-made pasta and antipasto.
How it began
When the hotel opened in 1931, Thomas Edison remotely switched on the marquee lights from his New Jersey home.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.