OYO Times Square

Emily Ann (everydayemily)

I will never stay here again. There was no curtain or shower door so water got everywhere in an already cramped room. Pictures online made it seem much bigger so I feel like they were AI. They are also trying to charge us an additional $200 for utilities that were never disclosed at check in. They also have signs all over about smoking monitors which is a huge red flag. If you go on tiktok and search smoking room scam, OYO and other NYC hotels are charging people up to $500 in fines for smoking in the room but the occupants weren't even in the room when the report was made. All in all, it's a great location but I will NEVER stay here again.

Lydia Linker

Choosing OYO Times Square was a last minute decision for me. I actually made a terrible decision and got caught up in a scam from someone offering an apartment through one of the travel websites. In order to save my NYC trip, I saw OYO Times Square as affordable (for days before my arrival), centrally located and near my shows, and the pictures looked good with a bathroom in the room. Exactly what I wanted and needed. Upon arrival, the pictures were exactly matching what I found. The lobby was brightly lit, welcoming, and the front desk was large with two people at the desk. Check in was easy and the staff was super friendly, helpful, and inviting. You need your key card to get to your floor on the elevator, so I felt super safe. There are 2 elevators, but they are not in the same place and they are on separate call buttons. The elevators are slow, so definitely factor in getting to the lobby in your timing to your shows and reservations. This is Manhattan, so don't expect big spacious buildings. The halls feel small and the room feels small, but it's got everything you need and room for you and your things. There's a nice sized closet, a little cabinet to place things down, hooks for your jacket and purse, side tables, a nice sized bathroom with shower, a window, flat screen TV, a safe, and free WiFi. The bathroom is subway tile, which is my favorite, and has everything you need: towels (hand, bath, washcloth, and bathmat), shower gel and shampoo and conditioner are in dispensers in the shower, and a hairdryer. In the room you've got a trash can and separate recycling bin. I love that. There is also a modern thermostat in the room that works really well for A/C control. It was hot when I went and I loved keeping my room at a comfortable temperature. Your bedding is very clean, but for me I needed an extra blanket. I asked the front desk, and I was given a lovely cozy blanket exactly when I wanted it. I left my "Do Not Disturb" sign on my door so that I wouldn't waste cleaning every day, and the staff is very conscientious of the guests and our requests and no one disturbed me when the sign was up, even if I wasn't there. I also wanted some bottled water and went to a nearby market and grabbed some fruit as well. When I got back, I was offered a mini-fridge. It was so easy to have that added to my room for free. I also asked about hot water. They don't have kettles or coffee makers for you, but they did offer a microwave. The staff are incredible. Everyone was so lovely and friendly and just wanted me to have a wonderful stay. They all go above and beyond to bring you the best experience you could have. One of the staff is deaf and as someone who is hearing but has deaf friends that I speak a little ASL with, I enjoyed chatting with this person in sign. If you are deaf or are traveling with deaf people, I highly recommend staying here. You will have a friendly person to ask questions easily from and help you feel comfortable and safe. I really can't recommend OYO Times Square enough. It deserves all the stars.

Wayne Barrette

From the moment we arrived, Maria set the tone for an incredible stay. She greeted us with a warm smile and genuine hospitality that instantly made us feel welcome. Maria went above and beyond to ensure every detail of our visit was perfect — from helping us with our room preferences to offering great local recommendations and checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Her professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail truly stood out. It’s rare to encounter someone who takes such pride in creating a great guest experience, and Maria absolutely did that. Because of her, our stay was seamless, comfortable, and memorable. Huge thanks to Maria for turning a good stay into an outstanding one! She’s a true asset to the hotel.

AMG L

The hotel looks old and dirty. The room was poorly maintained, and the bed frame was metal, making noise even when breathing. During my entire stay, the bathroom was never cleaned. It feels like they rely solely on their good location and don’t care about anything else. They really should invest in improving the hotel’s facilities. The only redeeming aspect was the employee María, who always greeted guests with a smile and offered truly valuable help.

timothy campus

Pros: The shower was hot, hotel is decent, located right next to Times Square. The staff was friendly and there's a nice little restaurant attached. Walking distance to Rockefeller, the Empire State building and if you're up for a short hike, central park. Even though it's next to Times Square, the room was quiet. Cons: room was tiny (though I wasn't expecting luxury for the price, but was decent for one person). The bed is essentially a cot with little padding. The walls in the room were covered with dust after turning up the AC at night. I woke up with horrible sinuses from it. The room had a window with no view. No mirror over the sink, it was over the toilet of all places, and no counter space for anything, I had to use the window ledge for my toiletries. Not bad, but OYO really needs to clean the inside of their AC units and rooms better. Also, get some filters in those AC units or at least change them.