OYO Times Square

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.

Jess Fan

Our stay at OYO Times Square was made perfect by Maria at the reception desk! She was absolutely incredible to work with. When our room was too small, she immediately accommodated us with a wonderful new one and even shared some great local tips and tricks. Maria's service was truly exceptional- she also has random snacks sometimes that I really appreciate!

Patrice Sakalosky

I booked this hotel for working thinking that I was getting a clean room but I was very wrong. The photos are all ai or photoshopped as the room was nothing like the photos. Every wall had dust, chips, or dents in it. The window wouldn’t close, and the bathroom sink had a giant crack in it. Zero water pressure in the shower and overall just a gross experience. The staff was nice when we checked in and the location is good if you are going to do touristy things in time square but if you want somewhere clean where you feel safe, don’t stay here.

Victoria Lynch

We only stayed for one night but were pleasantly surprised with this hotel! We were lucky enough to be greeted by beautiful Maria at the front desk and were only a short walk to times square! Would definitely stay again! (PS Maria it’s the 4 girls and we got home safe thanks for making us feel at home❤️)

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.