Hotel CitizenM Times Square, New York
Expert reviews
“The trendy but affordable, limited-service hotel offers self-check-in at welcome kiosks in the art-filled double-height lobby staffed by friendly hosts. Fresh, funky and affordable, citizenM is a modern haven in touristy Times Square. Its D.I.Y. ethos, like picking your room art, offers efficiency with flair.”
“And here’s where the cool kids stay. Especially the tech-savvy ones, because you’re going to have to know your way around an I-Pod to enjoy a sojourn at this groovy Dutch chain.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in New York.
“citizenM works for travellers seeking the basics but with panache and a few perks. Expect uber-comfy king beds in tiny rooms, luxurious rain-showers and ‘moodpad’ controls. Amenities aside, the attraction (besides reasonable rates) is the lobby-meets-living-space, teeming with energy like the city beyond its doors.”
What guests liked
- Rooftop bar
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Located at 218 West 50th Street, this four-star hotel is the definition of style and luxury. The hotel is situated right in the heart of Manhattan offering guests close proximity to the city central business district as well as the financial and entertainment hub of the city.
The CitizenM Hotel is a fine establishment that offers visitors in the city quality hospitality services as well as a pleasant stay in the hotel. The comfort of the guests is assured in the CitizenM Hotel.
The hotel has a living room-style lobby that features a contemporary art collection, giving the hotel a touch of class and elegance.
The hotel is located right next to Times Square; it is less than a minute walk away from the hotel. This makes it the ideal location and departure spot for guests looking for excitement and adventure.
The hotel offers chic room and accommodation options such as King Room fitted with standard amenities and modern facilities.
Fifth Avenue is just a 5-minute walk away from the hotel while Madison Avenue is also a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a centralized digital system, free bottled water, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers. The hotel also provides free movies.
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Recent guest reviews
9 November 2025
Small rooms but worth the stay
Quality & newness of entire hotel. Bed was very comfortable
Staff was a little too comfortable around guests, goofing around and dropping f bombs. Rooms are super small, but well appointed.
9 November 2025
Very good
The hotel is amazing BUT very noisy.. I love the CitizenM hotels the vibe the breakfast etc and I visit them all the time but this one is too noisy
The hotel is in a very central area however there is a lot of noise I could not sleep in spite of the fact that they were very nice and moved me from floor 4 to floor 18
5 November 2025
Good place to stay for work purposes
Location and cleanliness
The elevators were not working appropriately
4 November 2025
Always a great stay. love this hotel, please don't change with the Marriot buy out
CLEAN, SIMPLE, Just the space you need
the shower handheld head had a broken switch so it was was on a low pressure setting that could not be changed.
28 October 2025
Beautiful, comfortable, clean and excellent location.
Beautiful, comfortable, clean and excellent location
Nothing
22 October 2025
Fabulous
Good location
Small room like most rooms in NYC
21 October 2025
High tech, modern, pleasant hotel within steps of all the Broadway plays we wanted to see!
Wonderful lobby with plenty of places to hang out. Great breakfast. I was worried about the elevators being slow, but it wasn't bad at all. Loved the high tech room with easy control over lights, blackout shades, etc. No long lines to check in/out since it is self-service on screens that are very easy to operate. There was always at least one person at the desk and they always responded to our questions very thoughtfully and pleasantly. Excellent staff!
The room is compact, which is fine because it is well-designed, with 2 separate closets and a compact fridge. It was fine for my daughter and me, but the bed position is tight. She slept on the side of the bed flush against the wall, and had to climb over me to get in/out. I also wonder how they change the bedding on those beds - the maids must have a lot of core strength! All in all, though a good experience at Citizen M!
20 October 2025
Great few days w my daughter looking at art in NYC
Location, funky vibe, clean room
No rooms w twin beds, small room
16 October 2025
Perfect room for 2 people -- would 100% stay there again and recommend it.
The whole place was super cute! I was actually expecting a janky hotel because of the price, but it was so so nice. It was trendy and clean and kinda blew me away. The room is a "micro room" but it was totally fine. It was just my daughter and I so it was perfect for 2 people. Would 100% stay there again!
The only thing I didn't like was that there was no free drip coffee. I mean, I get it, I guess but I thought that was weird.
16 October 2025
2nd time in NY (from Aus) definitely be back.
Comfy and convenient
Extra towels required particularly floor mats, don’t need room cleaned or serviced for a 1/2 night stay. Just provide the extra for comfort.
15 October 2025
Exceptional
It was a great location and very clean, however the room was very compact.
The bathroom areas was part of the room worn fuzzy glass and a curtain for privacy.
14 October 2025
We had a great stay! Loved the location and the vibe!
Great location, cool eclectic decor, friendly staff, and great bars.
Nothing
11 October 2025
Excellent
great location friendly team. Fantastic rooftop bar. Everything we needed. No fuss. Clean and comfortable.
Only two things i would say that could improve things reangle the bed so one does nt have to climb over the other if they need to hop out in the middle of the night. A reusable bottle of tap water in the room would be a welcome touch. otherwise perfect!
9 October 2025
Fun experience in a good location with great vibe and friendly atmosphere.
Lobby had a great vibe, breakfast was great, location was awesome, staff was friendly.
We were surprised by how small the room was. The tech Gadgets were nice, we had everything we needed.
8 October 2025
Just perfect!
A great location, gorgeous hotel and rooftop bar. The beds are so comfortable and the views are insane. Staff were lovely. I will definitely be recommending to my friends and family and will book again.
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7 October 2025
Loved it
Very comfortable bed and nice room. Very clean and the staff was just lovely!
Maybe the room could be a bit bigger.
6 October 2025
I will definitely choose this hotel, if I come back to NYC again.
Modern, very clean, comfortable bed, center of time square.
Elevator, trash bin (the maid didn’t clean up)
5 October 2025
Chic hotel located in the heart of the theater district.
The location, staff and amenities were top tier for New York City
The rooms were on the smaller side but still functional for me and my sister.
4 October 2025
We had a great time here and would recommend you try it.
The location was great for us. Near subway, within walking distance to pier 88 for cruise, right in the heart of Times Square. Staff was very friendly at check in. Loved the I pad to control everything in the room, lights, TV, air cond
The staff was supposed to contact us about something we left behind, but they never followed up.
3 October 2025
The best of New York City and right in the heart of Time Square!
I loved how unique citizenM is! The decor is incredible and put together with the eye of a talented and humorous artist! The breakfasts were varied and wonderful, the lounge atmosphere had games and books and plenty of things to do. The king size bed was quite comfortable and I couldn’t ask for a better stay. The staff was absolutely wonderful as well.
Nothing, it was great!
2 October 2025
Had a great weekend! Stayed in the heart of the city and loved every moment.
Great experience! Lovely staff and great facility!
1 October 2025
Location and super nice design! With delicious breakfast
Location and super nice design!
1 October 2025
Great hotel and location
Location and a very well thought out hotel
No facility in room to make a hot drink
30 September 2025
Very clean and perfect location!!!
Location was perfect. Very clean rooms and foyer. Very small rooms also. Similar to a cruise ship. But extremely clean and close to everything!!!
rooms were very small. Not much room for luggage.
25 September 2025
Exceptional
Location Ease of check in I pad controls in room Comfort
Nothing
24 September 2025
Absolutely perfect
Great location, fantastic decor, staff were all really helpful, friendly, vibrant and full of life
Nothing
23 September 2025
Great place to stay, will recommend it
Friendly and helpful staff
some of the amenities, is not as good a the stay i had a few yrs ago
22 September 2025
Great stay, comfortable, quiet, center location, stylish.
The location for anyone who wants to be at the very tourist center. The room was great. Cozy and small but we knew it and it was great. Clean, decorated, quiet (floor 18), well maintained, great check in/out experience, roof top was super nice.
No way to make coffee in the room
22 September 2025
Exceptional
Amazing view, great breakfast
21 September 2025
Does the job for a business trip
Reliable and always a good experience when I stay
Some of the rooms could do with a refurb, the Citizen M in Boston is newer and better
18 September 2025
Great option close to Time Square
Great location. Nice vibe in the lobby. Room was clean and very functional. Good breakfast
Elevators were a bit of a hassle to use - you didn't know which direction they were traveling when you got on. Note: they were in the process of being upgraded while we were there. Light switches in the room were poorly labeled and confusing to use
17 September 2025
Loved everything about it. Have started to look at other citizenM hotels too.
Fabulous hotel, facilities are excellent, the location right on Times Square is fabulous and there is a subway station one minute away making it perfect for exploring. Breakfast was really good, and the Rooftop bar is a wonderful way to end a busy day.
Maybe tea/coffee making facilities in the room would be nice
16 September 2025
It was good and Ie joyed it
Everyone was super friendly and availability was always there
Everything was awesome. I just had one concern. I was told there was a flat fee of 75.00 for you all services for taking my husband and I to airport, however when driver dropped us off she told us it would be 100.00. I felt she scammed myself and hunny. Thank you Ervina and Gregory Eady
10 September 2025
Highly recommended, for the friendly team and great location
Friendly team, great location, well designed space, room as well as foyer area
In compared to last visit. Small items as beakers for tooth brushes is missing. Fr memory, there is a desk chair available, to make it easier when working on desk. That is missing as well
9 September 2025
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
8 September 2025
Best possible location
The location is perfect! Close to everywhere. Good subway links nearby. 5 min walk to Times Square. Right at the heart of the theatre district with Wicked on one side of the hotel, The Book of Mormon at the other and Mamma Mia at the end of the street. Lovely restaurants and cafes nearby
The room is very small for 2 people but I suppose that is Manhattan! The bed was really comfortable. "City view" was a bit of an exaggeration as our room looked out onto roof tops. Not a biggie
8 September 2025
Really enjoyed. Great value for money unlike most of New York.
Excellent location. Friendly helpful staff. Great vibe.
Size of room but this is Manhattan and we knew that the room would be small. It was however very comfortable.
7 September 2025
Perfect for an 18 year old on a solo trip to NYC.
Our 18 year old daughter stayed at the hotel on a solo trip to NY. citizenM had everything she needed and nothing she didn’t. She told us the bed was very comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
6 September 2025
Perfect location, great staff and good food. we had a fantastic New York stay!
The location is amazing. You step outside and you are basically surrounded by New York’s greatest hits: Madison Square Garden, Broadway theaters, Times Square, Central Park and Rockefeller Center. The “smart” room was actually pretty awesome, complete with mood lighting that made me feel like I was living inside a sci-fi movie. Breakfast was really good, and the staff? Genuinely wonderful people, always polite and smiling like they actually enjoy seeing us. Pro tip: Carnegie Diner nearby is also a fantastic breakfast spot, huge portions and great prices.
Some days they just skipped room cleaning. A quick call to the lobby fixed it, but it would be nice if cleaning had some sort of predictable schedule so you don’t come back to a surprise towel art project made by yesterday’s self. Only two elevators worked during our stay, which in Manhattan basically means elevator traffic jams, and the gym was closed for a makeover.
6 September 2025
2nd stay here. Always nice. Great price and staff
The location is excellent. Near time square, theaters, restaurants, and the subways. The subway lines near the hotel, get you to major attractions without a transfer. The roof top bar is a great place to end an evening. They lobby bar is nice and there is a nice breakfast available.
Waiting on elevators can be long. They are working on one this trip.
4 September 2025
Great location, super friendly staff
The location was terrific, you couldn't want to be any nearer Times Square. The staff were super helpful and friendly, and the check-in procedure was easy and fast. We appreciated the ironing room and the fact that you could get something to eat or drink pretty much 24 hours a day. The last night we treated ourselves to a few drinks on the rooftop bar, and it was well worth it—probably a highlight of the stay. We chose this hotel because it has a reputation for being LGBTQ+ friendly, and it absolutely was. Although the room was relatively small, the bed was absolutely huge, and very comfortable. With jet lag, we slept 12 hours two nights running without any problem!
It's a small gripe, but it's a bit weird having the bed right up against the window, along the length of the wall. It was very comfortable, clean and fine, it's just that you had to climb on to the bed to get into it if you were on the window side, and it would have been nice to get near to the window to look out properly as well. But it's not a deal-breaker, though in truth the room in reality felt quite a bit smaller to how it looked in the pictures.
31 August 2025
Fabulous
Location is great, staff was great and beds comfortable.
27 August 2025
Fabulous
Perfect location, just a few steps away from Time Square. We had a quiet room (to the backyard) with a very comfortable bed. However, the rooms are very small, but well furnished and totally clean. We highly recommend this hotel for a city trip in NYC.
26 August 2025
Fun clean perfect room
The atmosphere was excellent. Very friendly staff.
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26 August 2025
Everything was great! Would recommend and go back again!
The room was a lot bigger than expected and we loved the smart features to control the room. And the location to everything; Times Square, Central Park, Uses, Subway stations, broadway shows, everything was perfect!
Everything was great!
25 August 2025
Convient location to subway and Times Square
Good location and clean
Loud, must bring ear plugs to sleep. Front desk staff could have been nicer and more accommodating. Stated they would bring ear plugs to our room and then called us to say we need to return to lobby to get. Small things like that.
22 August 2025
Very good
Great location, comfy bed.
Need to be aware, rooms are small. With large luggage can be a challenge
21 August 2025
We had a very lovely, comfortable stay at this gorgeous modern, vibrant hotel. Enjoyed the friendly service, beautiful d
The location, vibrant interior, glass courtyard, breakfast buffet, the most comfortable bed, motorized shade, decor, friendly employees.
20 August 2025
Very good
Nice hotel with a fancy decoration. Rooftop is a plus. Closer metro station just some steps around the corner.
Rooms are a little tiny, but they correspond to the description.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Business centre
- - Ironing service
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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10 November 2025
Romantic City Break