Homewood Suites Midtown Manhattan Times Square South

Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked into Homewood Suites Midtown Manhattan Times Square South, I wasn’t expecting much from a three-star place in Hell’s Kitchen. But you know what? This spot actually surprised me in all the right ways. It sits on West 37th Street, which means you’re far enough from the Times Square chaos to actually sleep at night, but close enough that you can still walk there when the mood strikes (though honestly, after a day or two in New York, you might find yourself avoiding that tourist madness altogether).

The suites here are what really won me over – I mean, having a proper kitchenette in Manhattan feels like striking gold. I ended up cooking breakfast a few mornings just because I could, and after spending $25 on mediocre eggs benedict elsewhere, trust me, that little fridge and microwave become your best friends. The rooms are clean and spacious by NYC standards, though the décor is pretty standard hotel fare – nothing fancy, but it doesn’t feel cheap either. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays, even with Hell’s Kitchen bustling right outside your window. The staff actually seems to care too, which isn’t always a given in this city where everyone’s perpetually rushed.

The neighborhood is the real selling point here, though. You’ve got some genuinely great hole-in-the-wall spots within a few blocks – there’s this little Dominican place on 9th Avenue that does incredible pernil, and honestly, discovering places like that is half the fun of staying somewhere that’s not right in the tourist bubble. The subway access is solid without being overwhelming; you can hop on the A, C, or E trains pretty easily, and Port Authority is close enough for bus connections but far enough that you’re not dealing with that particular brand of chaos every time you step outside. I stayed here during a pretty busy week in fall, and while the lobby got a bit hectic during check-in times, it never felt overwhelming. The morning crowd tends to clear out early since most people are heading off to do touristy things, so if you’re more of a late starter like me, you’ll have the continental breakfast area mostly to yourself.