Riu Plaza New York Times Square

Midtown, New York

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The hotel

Enjoy comfort in the heart of Midtown, at the Riu Plaza New York Times Square. Ideally located to access all that New York has to offer, you'll find that you're just steps from Broadway's most renowned theatres, as well as the city's main subway lines. In-house, enjoy spacious rooms, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a buffet restaurant. As an added perk, breakfast is included - the perfect start to an exciting day in the Big Apple!

Amenities

  • Great For A Base
  • Restaurant
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Central Midtown Manhattan location in the renowned 'Restaurant Row', surrounded by Broadway theatres, and just a block from Times Square. Please note: Riu have two similarly names hotels around the Times Square area. Please ensure you are sure of the hotel you are booking and travel to the correct hotel.

Hotel information

647 rooms over 29 floors, all with shower, mini refrigerator, desk, flat-screen TV, central air conditioning and heating, telephone, WiFi, hairdryer, bathroom toiletries, make-up mirror, electronic in-room safe, iron and ironing board.

Deluxe Queen Rooms have 1 x queen-sized bed

Bed and breakfast: breakfast at the Theatre Restaurant (varied buffet).
Deluxe Room Two Full Beds feature 2 double beds

Deluxe King Rooms feature 1 king-size bed, and interconnecting rooms are available

Deluxe Family Room Two Full Beds feature 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed, and interconnecting rooms (with deluxe king room) are available

Executive King Rooms feature bathrobe and slippers and 1 king-size bed

Executive Room Two Full Beds feature bathrobe and slippers and 2 double beds

Junior Suite rooms feature an integrated lounge area with sofa bed, hydro-massage bathtub and additional shower, double washbasin, bathrobe and slippers, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed

Family Suite rooms feature 1 king-size bed and 2 double beds

The Presidential Suite is the largest suite, featuring a separate lounge with sofa bed, bathroom with hydro-massage bathtub and additional shower cabin, double washbasin, bathrobe and slippers, and a 1 king-size bed

The Theatre Buffet restaurant (open for breakfast). Grab & Go (snacks and drinks). Fashion restaurant/bar (brunch on Saturdays and Sundays). 24-hour fitness centre. Concierge service. WiFi. In-room safe.

This hotel has a facility fee of $33.28 per room, per night, as well as a security deposit of $50 per night (up to a maximum of $400) to cover any extras or incidentals. The full deposit will be refunded at check-out if no additional charges are incurred during the stay.

Resort fee includes

  • WiFi
  • Water in-room on arrival
  • Use of gym (24 hours)
  • Use of luggage store (not overnight) on arrival and departure day
  • Use of computers (with internet access and printer)
  • Concierge service
  • Package receipt service*
  • Package storage for up to 3 days

*Denotes local charge.


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.


Please note: in rooms with Two Full Beds, these beds may be pushed together without space in-between, so may not be suitable for non-families.



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Aug 7, 2025 stevi506 Liverpool, United Kingdom

Everything was brilliant here, the rooms were spotless and the food was lovely and fresh. I’d 100% recommend this hotel to friends and family and would definitely stay here again! The staff are really nice and helpful here too!
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Aug 7, 2025 michaelaT3706CK Liverpool, United Kingdom

This hotel should be up with the 5*. Staff with very friendly and approachable, the cleanliness of the hotel is brilliant also the food. The rooms although not extremely big, they are immaculate, beds are very comfortable too. Location is perfect for sight seeing, most things are within walking distance. I would definitely recommend staying here… Read more
This hotel should be up with the 5*. Staff with very friendly and approachable, the cleanliness of the hotel is brilliant also the food. The rooms although not extremely big, they are immaculate, beds are very comfortable too. Location is perfect for sight seeing, most things are within walking distance. I would definitely recommend staying here and would stay again myself. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A good choice for my weekend visit to NYC

Aug 5, 2025 Paul C West Chester, Pennsylvania

I had never stayed in this hotel before. The rooms were very good. The location was excellent and the breakfast was outstanding. The staff was efficient and friendly.
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Aug 4, 2025 Melea D

Checked into a prepaid room, immediately charged 100, for “overnight fees” at a hotel!! Then immediately have to fork over another 150, that will allegedly returned. Not thrilled to drop $250 immediately upon arrival to a hotel I already paid for
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Aug 2, 2025 stewartjohnston2 Olympia, Washington

Great location, clean room, excellent service from all staff, particularly those at the bar and at the front desk. Very friendly, courteous, quick, and efficient.