RIU Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Midtown, New York

Star rating

Hotel exterior
Deluxe Family King Room
Lobby
Deluxe King Room
Deluxe 2 Queen Room
Deluxe Bathroom
Reception
Restaurant
Junior Suite
Bar
Superior King
Gym
Deluxe Family 2 Queen
Hotel exterior
Deluxe Family King Room
Lobby
Deluxe King Room
Deluxe 2 Queen Room
Deluxe Bathroom
Reception
Restaurant
Junior Suite
Bar
Superior King
Gym
Deluxe Family 2 Queen

The hotel

In the heart of the Theatre District, look one way and you've got the bright lights of Times Square, and the other you'll find the Top of the Rock is towering above you. Whatever you want to see in Manhattan, you're sure not to be far away. Start the day with buffet breakfast at the Park Avenue, to get you set up for all the sightseeing! And the bar is on hand in the lobby for a snack and a drink, should you need to re-fuel later on. Family Rooms are available for that bit extra space and an additional sofa bed, so you can enjoy a trip to the Big Apple, no matter how big or small your brood is.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Situated in Manhattan, just a few steps from Times Square. Distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 17 miles.

Hotel information

656 rooms, all with air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-screen satellite TV, mini-fridge, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, iron and ironing board, and safe. 

Deluxe rooms are 193 - 226 sq ft in size, and have either a 1 king-size bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Deluxe Family King Rooms with 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Deluxe Family Two Beds are larger in size, have 2 queen-size beds, plus an additional sofa bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.

Deluxe Superior Rooms are located on higher floors with city views, with 1 king-size bed plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Junior Suites feature a separate lounge area with sofa bed, bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, bathrobes and slippers, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Park Avenue Restaurant (open for buffet breakfast). Lobby bar (also offers grab 'n' go snacks and drinks available from 7.00am-midnight).

24-hour fitness centre. 

This hotel has a resort fee of $29 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

* Denotes local charge. 

Please note: One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

Please note: Riu have two similarly named hotels around the Times Square area. Please ensure that you are sure of the hotel you are booking, and travel to the correct hotel.

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Traveller rating

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Jul 29, 2025 Katherine F

Christopher 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴 I am in love. He was the only reason I didn't murder kittens between 8-11 in the morning during their overpriced breakfast time.
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Jul 19, 2025 Jadetravels079 Yorkshire, United Kingdom

This hotel is in such a great location, just a couple of minutes from Times Square and lots of places to eat nearby and shop etc. really clean hotel and couldn't really fault it
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A definite recommendation

Jul 19, 2025 jaynewL8997LQ

We went with my sister and brother in law who had stayed in this hotel last year. It totally lived up to the hype they gave it. From checking in to checking out everything ran smoothly. The rooms are immaculate, the bathroom had everything you need and the room was a really good size. The breakfast ran smoothly every day with waiting the most… Read more
We went with my sister and brother in law who had stayed in this hotel last year. It totally lived up to the hype they gave it. From checking in to checking out everything ran smoothly. The rooms are immaculate, the bathroom had everything you need and the room was a really good size. The breakfast ran smoothly every day with waiting the most about ten minutes. You are in walking distance for all the sights and a few minutes from the subway. I have to give a massive shout out to housekeeping. Our bedroom was immaculate every day, thank you Read less
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Jul 14, 2025 chantelleAmersham Luton, United Kingdom

The hotel is in a fabulous location, literally a minute from Times Square and all it has to offer. On the ground floor is the Reception, bar, cafe and grab & go food, the lower ground floor .has the gym and bathroom facilities. The bedrooms are modern, with super comfy beds, a safe, fridge, adequate storage space, plenty of power sockets, A/C -… Read more
The hotel is in a fabulous location, literally a minute from Times Square and all it has to offer. On the ground floor is the Reception, bar, cafe and grab & go food, the lower ground floor .has the gym and bathroom facilities. The bedrooms are modern, with super comfy beds, a safe, fridge, adequate storage space, plenty of power sockets, A/C - which is very effective and can be controlled, a bathroom with a powerful shower and toiletries supplied, hairdryer and lovely fluffy towels. Breakfast in the morning starts at 07.00 - 10.00, the breakfast room is situated on the 5th floor, but to get to it, you must go to the reception lobby and check in with a staff member and join the queue for the lift to take you to the 5th floor, where you will join another queue for your table. It sounds worse than it is, its a well oiled system and we never waited longer than 10 minutes at any time. The breakfast buffet was plentiful with hot and cold foods, fruit, cereals, pastries, breads, juices, tea & coffee. A word of warning, on arrival, we were asked to pay hotel tax, I'm not sure if this is per person or room, but we were a party of 3 in 1 room, and we paid $232.94 ( which I thought was a bit extortionate ), and then they wanted $300 deposit for any costs incurred, i.e. drinks or food from the grab & go, and which you get back when you check out. All in all, it was a fabulous holiday, and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel to stay in New York, it is among all the shops, restaurants, theatres, there is a TKTS office on Times Square, where you can buy last minute theatre tickets, and the subway for getting around should you wish not to walk or get a taxi. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic place

Jun 25, 2025 G4500GGcaroliner

Rooms are generous in size. Bed comfy. They are spotless. Plenty of storage space. Grab & go great for drinks and snacks, staff are great. Lifts are a nightmare between 8am and 10am due to one being used as the breakfast lift. We didn't have breakfast here but the system seemed odd everyone going down to the lobby and then back to floor 5.… Read more
Rooms are generous in size. Bed comfy. They are spotless. Plenty of storage space. Grab & go great for drinks and snacks, staff are great. Lifts are a nightmare between 8am and 10am due to one being used as the breakfast lift. We didn't have breakfast here but the system seemed odd everyone going down to the lobby and then back to floor 5. Reception team are welcoming. We were here in the heatwave grateful for the AC in the room and lobby space. Read less