Red Room Chronicles

Identifying Information
Marriott Brand: Marriott Hotels
Location: New York City, NY
Property Web Page: Courtyard New York Manhattan/Times Square South

Critique of the Property
Common Areas: Long walkway to the entry doors has a waterfall and a very nice, modern feel. Small, but nicely appointed lobby with concierge desk and coffee machine.

Guest Rooms: Stayed in a one bedroom suite with two double beds and a sleeper sofa. The room appointements were very standard for Courtyard’s. The carpet was a bit worn in spots. The sink and mirror were in the bedroom, separate from the toilet and shower. The room had a view of the Empire State Building.

Other Amenities: There’s a standard Courtyard Cafe on the lobby floor and a fitness center in the basement.

Things To Watch Out For: You’ll need your room key for building access after 11PM. Rooms on lower floors prbably don’t have much of a view. Parking (as it is everywhere in Manhattan) will be expensive.

Staff: Prompt and courteous front desk staff.

What’s Nearby?
The hotel is located just south of Times Square with lots of restaurants, theatres and souvenir shops just a few blocks north of the hotel. Bryant Park, with free WiFi, a large lawn, several food kiosks and a restaurant is half a block to the east. The New York Public Library is a block and a half to the east. There’s a Duane Reed drugstore on the corner for picking up last minute necessities.

Restaurants: Courtyard Cafe (on site) is open for breakfast, Bryant Park Grille, Lots of fast food and sit down choices very close by.

Other Marriotts: Marriott Marquis, Renaissance Hotel Times Square

Other Hotels: Numerous other hotels in the Times Square area.

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