CitizenM New York Times Square, which opened in 2014, is a tech-forward hotel designed by the Dutch firm Concrete. Catering to the “mobile citizen of the world,” the property prioritizes efficiency with one-minute self-service check-ins and sleek, uniform rooms. Its lobby feels less like a traditional hotel and more like an art gallery, featuring vibrant contemporary pieces, including a specially commissioned Julian Opie installation titled “Walking in Times Square.”
The hotel’s “smart” rooms are masterclasses in compact space utilization. While measuring a cozy 170 square feet, they are packed with high-tech features. Guests use a wall-mounted tablet to control everything from the room’s temperature and window blinds to the color of the shower lights. It’s a clever setup for modern travelers who value functionality and connectivity over sprawling square footage.
Life at the hotel happens in its lively communal spaces. The ground floor features a 24-hour canteenM for quick bites, while the 21st-floor rooftop bar offers spectacular 360-degree skyline views. The interior design avoids stuffy tradition, opting for minimalist furniture and bright murals that make the communal “living rooms” feel inviting and energetic.
Located at 218 West 50th Street, the hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring Midtown. You are just steps from the neon glow of Times Square and the legendary Broadway theaters. It is also a short walk to icons like Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and the vast green expanse of Central Park, making it an incredibly convenient hub.
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
Location
Recent guest reviews
13 May 2026
Can't wait to come back
Loved the staff, friendly helpful , I felt like I was at home. A more sophisticated, more urbane home.Lovely bed. Fantastic location.
My 5th visit to Citizen M . Times Square. See you next year. Can't wait to come back.
3 May 2026
Had a wonderful stay!
Staff very welcome, specially when u check in
Had a little trouble with light switch
27 April 2026
I would absolutely stay here again!
The rooms were clean and modern with everything you need
24 April 2026
Best location and friendliest staff ever
I am a huge fan of CitizenM in general am always impressed. I was reluctant to stay here in NY because a lot of things here can let you down. But this visit was wonderful. Staff is always super friendly. Breakfast was hot, fresh and really substantial and I will recommend this location a hundred times over.
One elevator was under service but that was and incredibly minute detail and the wait time never went passed a few minutes.
23 April 2026
Friendly staff and modern design with a retro flare!
Very easy to find, great location. In regards to Midtown and the theater District.
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20 April 2026
The employees are very friendly, particularly the gentleman at the bar. He was extremely attentive, especially upon lear
Neat and clean
No microwave in the room
13 April 2026
Have always loved CitizenM and still do!
Staff is very nice, the hotel looks very nice, I love the wallcoverings that they use in the hallways and the elevators. The rooms are very comfy and offer exactly what you need. Nice rooftop bar to relax, very nice athmosphere downstairs in the "living room/lobby" and also space to work in the Mezzanine. You are also right in the middle of midtown, 2 minutes walk from Times Square, and right next to a subway station. And you can even go for a run in Central park. Loved everything of it.
Allthough I still really like the interior design of CitizenM, it has also not changed too much for a couple of years now. Even though I think it's still ok, it might be time to think of remodelling/upgrading it a bit. (iPad that are used in the rooms are ancient and starting to get pretty slow for instance).
6 April 2026
Almost perfect. Add new elevators
Everything
The elevator. Waiting so loooong each time to go back to my room.
2 April 2026
An excellent hotel in the heart of Times Square
An excellent hotel in the heart of Times Square, easy to walk to a lot of the main attractions with the subway nearby for anything further. Lovely pod style rooms that have everything you need and are very clean, perfect for a couple of single person. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. A great spread for breakfast without there being too much that it's hard to choose, nice barista coffee included. We would definitely stay there again and recommend 100% definitely.
31 March 2026
Fabulous few days in NYC, made all the more convenient by staying at CitizenM
Great spot. Rooms compact but totally functional.
Staff overwhelmingly helpful.
Breakfast - good range, tasty food.
30 March 2026
Not sure I’d want to share the tiny but adorable room with a partner but for a solo excursion it is heaven on earth. Th
Absolutely perfect hotel for a solo traveler
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25 March 2026
Great location, friendly staff, and efficient rooms.
Great location and no nonsense rooms which are great if you’re out and about all day. Bed was very comfortable, rooftop bar was beautiful and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I needed a late check out and they offered an extra hour complimentary or an extra 3 hours for a fee, which I gladly paid. They also stored our luggage for us until we were ready to head out of the city which was a life saver.
One of the elevators was out of order so it took a bit longer to get up and down the building. I didn’t really mind, but a few times I had to press the button again as it would cancel coming to my floor after a few minutes.
24 March 2026
Enjoyed my brief stay.
Comfortable bed. Location right near Times Square
Breakfast was okay (eggs were bland and watery….the kind they box and pour). No wash cloths. Shower water ran out the shower stall.
22 March 2026
Great stay in the heart of Time Square
Fantastic hotel right in Time Square.
I loved the lights in the room;
Very close to all the Broadway shows; very convenient location.
7 March 2026
Huge fan of CitizenM chain
Great Staff, design and vibe of hotel
7 March 2026
Excellent, pleasant, fun and very convenient location.
Room was nice, clean and the IPod that controlled the tv, light and other things in the room.
Everything was wonderful.
3 March 2026
If you want to be in New York and feel like you’re in New York this is the hotel to be.
Everything, this is one of the best hotels I’ve ever been. The views, the staff, the cozy home feeling in the rooms, having a room you can alter dedicated to your mood. I will be back
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21 February 2026
Just A great place to stay IN NYC
Great location super clean great value overall a great choice will recommend
For US not much
16 February 2026
Good service and good facilities
Nice location, very modern and comfortable room. The hotel has a good decoration and staff was really friendly and always willing to help
Nothing
6 February 2026
Exceptional service and Hotel
It is great hotel, cozy, easy check in and out, fast service, nice stuff, clean room every day, huge bed , this is great place and good value for money. Top location
All was great
5 February 2026
I would stay there again definately - property needs small tweaks.
That I could buy at a reasonable price - GOOD food/ The staff was very reponsive/ drinking water in the room helped /clean. I asked staff to check the heat & they had someone there in minutes. Reasonable price - I will stay there again.
The room was cold at first - weather chilly - the staff could have left the night shade down to protect the chill coming through the window- I put the heat up to 75 and it was ok but not as warm as the lobby. I wasn’t described to me how to leave the building late at night or early in the morning ? At 5am - no one at the desk. Using booking.com to make the online reservation - my credit card was compromised. The 3rd elevator wasn’t working and it wasn’t described to me how tho use it with the card. The sink drained slow & the faucet sprayed wide of the sink.
5 February 2026
Unbeatable location and lovely, helpful staff
Location, staff, ease of check in / out, luggage storage facilities. This is the perfect hotel for visiting NYC.
The lift system is archaic and very unreliable. If you are on a high floor and can’t available the stairs this can be a headache.
30 January 2026
Excellent location, high-tech, but small rooms.
Excellent location near Times Square and the Metro stop!
Rooms are rather small and cramped.
25 January 2026
deff the place to stay off season to take advantage of price.
Really enjoyed the little things, the modern design of the room the use of technology and the overall white tone on the room felt very clean, also the closet space, small and compact but big enough for all my stuff outside the luggage and space to hold my 1 carryon luggage, price was around 200 per night, and thats ok for myself, but doubt I can make it work when its high seasona nd room is double that price.
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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18 May 2026
Highly recommend & will definitely return in future.