The Civilian hotel brings creativity, innovation, and the history of Broadway to the forefront, offering you a boutique stay with New York soul. Just steps from Times Square, you’re in charge of your stay at this hotel, with different benefits to add on in resort so your trip is as basic or as inclusive as you wish – it’s completely up to you! Civilian represents it’s local community with the rooms designed to evoke the ambience of theatre dressing rooms, and light fixtures with drawings of all 41 Broadway theatres, every last detail has been considered. Sip your way through a full bar in the 2nd floor lounge before you head out into the town, another space that plays homage to all things theatre!
Amenities
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Where is it
Located on W 48th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, one mile from Penn Station and Hudson Yards.
Hotel information
203 guestrooms across 27 floors, all featuring an eclectic art collection and vintage design details, along with air conditioning, safe, hairdryer, handheld steamer, organic bath products, TV. and complimentary WiFi access.Cozy Rooms are smaller in size with one queen-size bed sleeping maximum 2 people.
Please note: Two twin beds or two queen-size beds can be requested at an extra cost
Spacious rooms are larger in size with views of Hudson Yards or the Theatre District, with either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
2nd Floor Lounge (open for breakfast daily, and features a full cocktail bar open Thursday – Saturday evenings). Rosevale Kitchen and Cocktail Room (elevated American dining). Starchild (rooftop lounge serving drinks and light bites).
TMPL Health Club* with gym, salt water pool, steam room and sauna located just one block north of the hotel.
Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge.
This hotel has no resort fee.
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: Guest must be 21 years of age to check-in.
Please note: Basic daily housekeeping included in rates.
Based on 682 reviews
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Perfect base for Broadway shows & more
Jan 17, 2025Passport14359948068Rochester, New York
Perfect location, 5 mins walk to our favorite restaurant (Becco) and 5 mins walk to multiple Broadway theaters and an old-style piano bar (Don't Tell Mama). We travel down by Amtrak train from Rochester, NY and arrive at Penn Station which is an easy 20 min walk away or a short cab/Uber to The Civilian. Hotel is brand new, has great staff and a…
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Perfect location, 5 mins walk to our favorite restaurant (Becco) and 5 mins walk to multiple Broadway theaters and an old-style piano bar (Don't Tell Mama). We travel down by Amtrak train from Rochester, NY and arrive at Penn Station which is an easy 20 min walk away or a short cab/Uber to The Civilian. Hotel is brand new, has great staff and a fab hot breakfast buffet (eggs, bacon, sausage etc) in a spacious dining room for a great price. Rooms are spotless and compact, idea for couples like us who want to spend most of our time out and about in a central location to see some Broadway shows and dinners at night and museums (The Met) during the day.
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Hidden gem in NYC
Jan 16, 2025Karl H
I have been a client of Civilian Hotel since their opening in NYC for my yearly business trips to Big Apple.
I enjoy above all the quiet rooms (very limited noise from the avenue), proximity to Central Park for morning running sessions and friendly staff.
The pricing is always in line with our expectations. Breakfast remains an opportunity for…
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I have been a client of Civilian Hotel since their opening in NYC for my yearly business trips to Big Apple.
I enjoy above all the quiet rooms (very limited noise from the avenue), proximity to Central Park for morning running sessions and friendly staff.
The pricing is always in line with our expectations. Breakfast remains an opportunity for improvement, even if I appreciate the improvement over time so far.
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Civilian Hotel - January 2025
Jan 16, 2025Joey090670Southwater, United Kingdom
A superb, affordable hotel in a great location just a block from Times Square. The staff were superb, always on hand and willing to help. I had a 3pm check in and arrived at 2.15pm and they got me straight into the room. They have a really nice rooftop bar and a cocktail room. I will definitely be staying here again
Clean, Attractive, Affordable, and in the Middle of the Action!!!!
Jan 15, 2025susan_lantzMorgantown, West Virginia
My college age son and I decided to hit up the Big Apple in January. The Civilian was wonderful for many reasons:
1. It was affordable
2. It was clean
3. It was attractive
4. Everyone who worked there was really nice and helpful (shout out to Daniel, Jesus, and a nice young woman who wore a denim jump suit with cool gold buttons)
5. It was well…
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My college age son and I decided to hit up the Big Apple in January. The Civilian was wonderful for many reasons:
1. It was affordable
2. It was clean
3. It was attractive
4. Everyone who worked there was really nice and helpful (shout out to Daniel, Jesus, and a nice young woman who wore a denim jump suit with cool gold buttons)
5. It was well designed. Even though the rooms were small, they were incredibly functional.
6. They gave me free coffee every morning and a place to sit with my laptop.
7. They were in the middle of the action. You could walk to and from all of the broadway shows quickly and safely. Times Square was just a few blocks away, and you could easily walk to Rockefeller Center.
All things considered, they were the best bang for the buck that I have ever seen in NYC. This was a trip we will always remember . . . and the Civilian was one of the best parts!
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Wonderful Stay
Jan 15, 2025Andrew V
I stayed at Civilian with my Dad this past weekend, and we had a great experience. We flew into JFK, and it was an easy airtrain and subway ride to 50th street to get to the hotel. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Jesus, who gave us some great restaurant recommendations. He also upgraded our room to a spacious double. The room was well…
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I stayed at Civilian with my Dad this past weekend, and we had a great experience. We flew into JFK, and it was an easy airtrain and subway ride to 50th street to get to the hotel. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by Jesus, who gave us some great restaurant recommendations. He also upgraded our room to a spacious double. The room was well appointed and clean. We were on the 22nd floor and had a great view of the Hudson. I also really appreciated the hydration stations; it made it very easy to stay hydrated. We traveled to see a play, and Civilian was only 3 minutes away on foot. We also walked to Central Park and the Met. Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. Overall, we had a great time, and I would definitely stay at Civilian again.
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Perfect base for Broadway shows & more