If you're a music lover searching for a stay in the big city, this is the hotel for you. Newly opened and ready to elevate your NYC holiday, the Hard Rock Hotel New York City Times Square boasts uber-cool rooms, a stylish rooftop bar, and plenty of signature Hard Rock experiences - such as the turntable in your room, on-demand, playlist-fuelled yoga classes, and plenty more exciting extra touches to make your stay a real event. Step outside and you'll find you're ideally located, with the best of Midtown Manhattan's amenities and sights just a short stroll away.
Amenities
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Close to City Centre
Where is it
Located between the Theatre District and Radio City Music Hall. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 35 minutes
Hotel information
446 rooms and suites across 36 floors. All with floor-to-ceiling windows, city views, Lavazza® espresso, Rock Spa® bath products, WiFi and a set of musical amenities exclusive to Hard Rock Hotels. Classic King Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Classic Queen Rooms with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Superior King Rooms have Midtown Manhattan city views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Superior Balcony Rooms have East River views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Sessions Restaurant & Bar (farm-fresh all-day dining with live music Thursday-Saturday nights). RT60 rooftop bar and lounge. Lavazza kiosk located inside Rock Shop®.
Body Rock® gym. "Rock Om®" programme fusing the practice of yoga with a custom DJ-curated soundtrack for on-demand in-room sessions. Entertainment venue. In-room turntables, collection of vinyls, and premium acoustic headphones. Option to reserve a Fender guitar for personal use in-room.
Complimentary WiFi in public areas. Room service*. Rock Shop®.
There is a destination fee of $40 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Destination fee inclusions:
$20 Daily F&B Credit (not applicable for Rock Shop) - High-Speed Wi-Fi - In-room Lavazza Coffee - In-Room Bottled Water Replenished Daily - Body Rock® Gym - Rock Om® In-room Yoga - Sound of Your Stay® Musical Amenities - Unlimited Domestic Calls. Destination fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in forcurrent inclusions available to you upon arrival.
* Denotes local charge.
One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.
Based on 1585 reviews
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Hard Rock NY - Standard HR formula works
Jul 16, 2025FerozHoda
Very centrally located and relatively new so everything was convenient and efficient. Room a bit on the small side but very comfortable. Great bathroom, bed and storage and very quiet on the upper floors. Decent gym which was a good way to start the day.
If you like rock music, you will enjoy the music and memorabilia.
A great hotel with a great location
Jul 15, 2025bessieSwanseaSwansea, United Kingdom
A great hotel with a great location, we booked a balcony room and were very glad we did, we enjoyed spending time outside in the mornings and a drink before going out in the evenings.
We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful around the hotel, we did go up to the RT60 bar but it wasn’t our thing, we were asked if we had a reservation…
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A great hotel with a great location, we booked a balcony room and were very glad we did, we enjoyed spending time outside in the mornings and a drink before going out in the evenings.
We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful around the hotel, we did go up to the RT60 bar but it wasn’t our thing, we were asked if we had a reservation which we found odd as we were guests staying at the hotel, we went outside there were tables free with a reserved sign on them and whilst we were there they stayed empty, so perhaps if it is your type of thing make sure you do make a reservation so that you are not left disappointed, we did go down for breakfast at 9am one morning and were told there would an approximate wait of 20-30 minutes before we would be seated so we decided to go elsewhere as we did not want to wait and there were tables free, so again if you want breakfast be prepared for a potential wait.
Our room was great, the shower was excellent and the bed was very comfortable, we were staying for my husbands 60th birthday and the hotel did arrange for some balloons and cakes (at an extra charge) to be in the room when we checked in and I was very grateful for the help in arranging this, so again thank you so much.
It was a brilliant stay and we would definitely stay at this hotel with a balcony room again, there was a brilliant deli a few doors away from the hotel which was great for snacks and drinks and also a great pizza shop if you fancied a pizza slice (we had a few), also if you need a taxi back to the airport the staff will arrange this for you, thank you for a great stay.
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Almost brilliant - just let down by a couple of things
Jul 15, 2025Alun WCardiff
In many ways this hotel is awesome. Once you're inside it looks fantastic. The memorabilia around the lobby and bar (and also inside the corridors to rooms) is really good, and we loved the fact that you could buy special 'merch' in the hotel shop, different to the main Hard Rock Cafe.
The room is on the small side but there were three of us and…
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In many ways this hotel is awesome. Once you're inside it looks fantastic. The memorabilia around the lobby and bar (and also inside the corridors to rooms) is really good, and we loved the fact that you could buy special 'merch' in the hotel shop, different to the main Hard Rock Cafe.
The room is on the small side but there were three of us and it didn't feel too crowded. Air con in the room is a bit noisy, with a weird heavy clunk, like a door slam, every now and again when it is running. Beds were comfortable, amenities fine and the bathroom and shower all good.
Staff in general were really friendly - especially the guys in the street-level lobby, and also in the shop and on reception. Bar staff not so good, with service a bit slow.
One thing I wasn't too happy about was the rooftop bar, which we were told by reception that we should definitely check out. First night we tried to go up there it was closed for a private event. This wasn't shown anywhere and it only became apparent when the lift wouldn't take us there...because they had shut it off. We walked up to the floor from the one below, and then were told rather abruptly by a staff member that we could not go in. Next evening we went up, and were immediately asked if we had a reservation. When we said we were staying in the hotel and just wanted to check out the view, we were made to feel like second-class citizens. They lost interest in us entirely, and we felt like naughty kids when we asked if we could go to the outside area. Come on guys, treat your guests equally.
I loved the fact that you can hire a guitar/amp for your room, which I did. Sadly the neck on the thing was so warped that neither of the two E strings worked above the third fret, so it was essentially unplayable!
But, despite a few minor niggles, it was still a really good hotel, and would definitely consider it next time I'm in NYC.
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Perfect
Jul 4, 2025Matheus Ferraz D
would like to sincerely compliment Sandro for his outstanding service.
He was extremely attentive, polite, and made our experience even more enjoyable.
It’s clear that he is a true professional who takes pride in what he does.
Thank you, Sandro — you’re truly excellent at what you do!
Great stay! Clean, fresh, new.
Jun 29, 2025Lizzie_in_New_CanaanNew York City, New York
Booked this hotel for a 2-night getaway with my husband while kids were at camp & grandma's. We stayed in a King room on the 16th floor. The room was spacious by NYC standards. I am posting several photos where you will see the seating area, storage and bathroom. I love the overall decor in this hotel, it's both modern and glamorous. Everything…
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Booked this hotel for a 2-night getaway with my husband while kids were at camp & grandma's. We stayed in a King room on the 16th floor. The room was spacious by NYC standards. I am posting several photos where you will see the seating area, storage and bathroom. I love the overall decor in this hotel, it's both modern and glamorous. Everything feels new and fresh which I love when staying at hotels. The shower was great - rain head + spray and what was amazing was 2 marble shelves in the shower for your stuff or to shave your legs. There were also 2 nice hooks to bring in your towel or if you wanted to hang a toiletry bag or shower caddy. We managed to fit all our clothes for 2 nights in the drawers and hangers and also able to store 2 carry-on sized suitcases. There were chargers by both bedsides. I love the little nook in the window with 2 seats. I asked for a couple of items from housekeeping upon arrival and they brought them up quickly. The resort fee includes $20/towards food and beverage. We had breakfast 1 morning and it was just ok, the menu was missing a classic warm oatmeal. Check-in staff were friendly. Location is very central and also very much in the busy area of midtown/Times Square which can be a positive or negative depending on what you're looking for.
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Hard Rock NY - Standard HR formula works
Almost brilliant - just let down by a couple of things
