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
3 May 2026
Very good
Staff helpful. Bed comfortable. Location.
Room cramped.
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
19 April 2026
Overall great
Social spaces
Bed by wall so had to climb over. No tea and coffee facilities in the bedrooms
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.
1 April 2026
To see the NY
Cool
Fantastic
1 April 2026
Will recommend.
Location, cleanliness, breakfast.
Bed hard to get in and out of.
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
Nothing
28 March 2026
Fabulous
It was a convenient location. It had nice community areas to utilise.
The rooms were tiny, but we get that when you're in the big apple. The bathroom meant you had to have a close relationship with your mate.
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.
25 March 2026
Exceptional
Facilities Staff helpful Location
Nothing
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.
23 March 2026
Exceptional
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! What really stood out was their flexibility and exceptional customer service. Due to a major accident at the airport, we had to delay our checkout, and the staff were incredibly accommodating and understanding of our situation. The room itself was very comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully designed. We especially loved the smart tablet feature, which made it so easy to control the lights, temperature, and TV—such a modern and convenient touch. The location was also perfect, with easy access to all the places we wanted to visit. Overall, everything about our stay was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
None!!!!
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.
16 March 2026
Exceptional
Nice Hotel, excellent location, friendly staff!!
10 March 2026
Exceptional
I really liked this hotel: good location, nice breakfast, cool and cheerful staff, good bed, al comfy
Nope
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
Nothing
24 February 2026
Fabulous
Staff were super attentive and helpful. The location is absolutely brilliant. You are steps away from times square and even closer to the subway. Room was perfect for what you need. Great value for money - would definitely stay again.
21 February 2026
Exceptional
Compact, good trade offs for the price
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
21 February 2026
Fabulous
It's CitizenM. Very classic, small room but cozy with comfy bed. It's relatively new, so all fine. Elevators were good too. Location is perfect, close to central park and times square.
Water in the shower was warm but not hot. We stayed in January so hot shower after 15k steps outside in cold New York would be really great. My daughter had breakfast and said it was pretty limited but she used to rich breakfasts in European hotels.
20 February 2026
Exceptional
Location and convenience
The food choices for breakfast could’ve been better.
17 February 2026
Phenomenal Stay ‼️
The hotel was exceptionally clean, modern, and beautifully artistic — every space felt thoughtfully designed. The breakfast offered a classy, well-curated selection that felt elevated, not basic. Customer service was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The room was sleek and comfortable, with smart features that made everything easy, and the overall vibe was stylish without feeling pretentious. Perfect location right in Times Square, yet surprisingly calm once inside. I truly enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a chic, comfortable NYC experience. I’ll definitely be back.
17 February 2026
Loved it
This was the cutest little room, perfect for our anniversary getaway. Bonus that it was right across the street from the Gershwin. We were in a good location and was able to walk to all of our destinations.
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
13 February 2026
Exceptional
“The room was a bit small but very comfortable. The location was excellent, and the check-in and check-out process was smooth and easy.” Hotel has a small but nice yard to take amazing photo.
NOTING. I liked every thing.
12 February 2026
Fabulous
The hotel is located in a perfect area. The hotel is modern and the design is beautiful. The room is cozy and clean but a little too small. Rich breakfast
The room is a bit too small for a couple to stay for more than one night. It would have been nice if there was an option to make coffee/tea.
11 February 2026
Fabulous
The location and the friendly staff
If I had to say anything - the toilet paper is the one layer could be better quality
7 February 2026
Fabulous
The location, the staff, the beds - almost everything was in top level.
There is no equipment in the gym.
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.
5 February 2026
Exceptional
The staff are so friendly and helpful and the room is so cozy! Honestly all you could need from a stay.
3 February 2026
Lovely
Great locatiin, lovely and friendly staff.
There wasnt gluten free bread every morning and the room is cleaned every 3 days.
2 February 2026
Very good
The location, all the staff were nice but some of the staff were absolutely lovely
The heating in the room didn’t work, when I contacted reception I was told an engineer would fix it. That never happened. Not ideal when it’s -7 out. Didn’t have a great drinks menu at the bar which would have been nice to come home to after a long day which meant I bought drinks elsewhere
1 February 2026
Exceptional
Great location and really helpful staff. Room was perfect and the bed is so comfy!
Would be great to have a coffee or tea station in the rooms
31 January 2026
Wonderful!
Friendly staff, perfect location
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.
24 January 2026
Great design in a great location.
Great set up in rooms and wonderful lounge area.
Lifts were being fixed so some long waits for a lift to go down each day.
22 January 2026
Would stay again
Everything was great! Great room, great location, great staff
There only 2 lifts for many rooms there is very long waiting time.
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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11 May 2026
Exceptional