Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

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RIU Hotels
8.8 (8991 reviews)
305 West, 46th Street, Manhattan, New York, New York, 10036 , New York , US
1-646-864-1150

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Lot hours - 24 hours
No single-use plastic straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
No single-use plastic stirrers
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Service issues
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Guests mentioned issues with cleanliness due to the smell of weed smoke in the hallways.
Service
9.4
Service was standard but had some complaints regarding staff attitude during room issues.
Location
10
Conveniently located in Times Square, very close to various attractions and transport.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were described as small but adequate for family stay, some complaints about furniture quality.
Amenities
8.89
Adequate amenities, but guests noted the lack of personal tea/coffee facilities and required to bring their own water.
Value for Money
7.92
Value considered poor due to high prices and the quality perceived by guests.
Food and Beverage
9.88
Positive feedback on breakfast variety and quality, though busy at peak times.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall experience was mixed due to cleanliness and service issues, but location and breakfast positively noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:43

Property Description

Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of New York City at Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, where comfort meets convenience.

Recreation and Relaxation
Indulge in our state-of-the-art fitness center or sip your favorite drink at our trendy bar/lounge. Enjoy spectacular views from our terrace as you unwind after a day of exploring the city.

Culinary Delights
Savor delicious meals at The Theater Buffet or grab a quick snack from our coffee shop/cafe. Don't miss out on our complimentary buffet breakfast, served daily to energize your adventures.

Convenient Amenities
With 647 stylish, air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like refrigerators and flat-screen TVs, you'll feel right at home. Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary Wi-Fi and make use of our 24-hour front desk and concierge services to enhance your stay.

Discover the ultimate New York experience and book your stay today!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LGA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Travelife

  • Covid

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 8991 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 9.4
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.89
Value for Money: 7.92
Food and Beverage: 9.88
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Ameeta • family_with_children • ae
8
Decent
Pros:

Location was good to reach Times Square

Cons:

For the rate the room size was very small and had no view

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • il
9
very good experience
Pros:

very good location. clean. excellent breakfast. polite service

Cons:

e-cards not always work properly in elevators

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
10
10/10 recommend booking here!
Pros:

Very close to time square with several different food, shopping, sight seeing options. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

No onsite parking during your stay, which I understand. We found a parking garage close by though!

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

la pisizione

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Melvin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • us
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Iris • couple • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location is good. Breakfast was good. Clean. Really good value for money and no issues at all really.

Cons:

Room was a bit tight for 5 people. Bathroom sliding door doesn't actuality close.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • it
7
Cons:

La sala colazione è troppo piccola rispetto alle dimensioni dell’hotel

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Armen • couple • us
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Christos • couple • gr
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • couple • ca
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Allison • couple • tw
10
I always stay at the Riu when I am in NY!
Pros:

I love the RIU in mid town! It has a European vibe with clean modern rooms facing times square. Very exciting!

Cons:

It was expensive for me.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • cl
9
Buena relación precio y calidad
Pros:

La ubicación, edificio moderno, habitación moderna buen baño.

Cons:

El colchón era muy blando y soft.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Damian • extended_group • pl
7
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Dario • solo_traveller • do
10
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Dario • solo_traveller • do
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • couple • cl
10
Recomendado
Pros:

La ubicación, la amabilidad de todo el personal y que te hacían sentir como en casa.

Cons:

El desayuno es abundante, pero creo que le falta ir variando con los días, ya que los 5 días que estuve ahí, comí exactamente lo mismo.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary G • solo_traveller • us
9
Wonderful hotel, terrific staff, always gracious and helpful, beautiful room with excellent amenities (coffee set up sho
Pros:

Beautiful, stylish. Great location.

Cons:

Only one thing: Buffet breakfast food was terrible!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee