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Hotel Name and Address
AKA Times Square
123 West 44th St
New York, NY

Price Range - $$$$ (Luxury)

Description

A HIDDEN GEM
Just steps from Broadway off on a quiet side street, yet close to the bright lights of Times Square, sits the AKA Times Square; one of the world's most renowned extended stay hotels. Whether it be for business or leisure, well-traveled guests come to the AKA Times Square every year to stay in a true 'NYC apartment-style' suite.

The AKA Times Square offers spacious apartments, fully furnished with full kitchens, and each with its own personality. AKA suites include stainless steel appliances, custom furniture, quartz countertops, iPod stereos, and flat screen TVs in each room. Suites are warm and inviting, perfect for popping a champagne cork with friends or just kicking off your shoes after a long day. These are real Manhattan apartments, offering the true luxurious freedom of a Manhattan lifestyle.

Situated in Times Square, but away from the noisy avenues, the AKA Times Square has one of the best locations among New York Times Square hotels. Times Square, Manhattan's entertainment capital, has dozens of options for Broadway shows, restaurants and nightlife, all within just a few blocks. (See Step 6 for Broadway Packages). It is also the geographic center of the city, and the spot where most Subway lines are available, making it incredibly easy to get anywhere you need to be.

The owners planned and designed the AKA Times Square with the best Manhattan has to offer: premier location, luxurious amenities and uncompromising service, leaving it among the top New York luxury hotels. Renowned for its quality and class, the AKA Times Square will allow you to experience the romance and sensations of the city, with an apartment that feels like your own.

Why This Hotel?

-Not just rooms, apartments. These spacious 1-bedroom deluxe apartments come fully furnished with distinctive modern styling. Each suite has full kitchens, iPod stereos, flat screen TVs, wireless internet, washer/dryers - things you don't typically find at Manhattan hotels. On your NYC vacation, this is your NYC apartment- a home away from home.

-Great for extended stays. The AKA Times Square specializes in serving those looking for an extended stay hotel (3 days or more). If you are in New York for an extended business trip or a long NYC vacation, or having work done on your own condo or coop, the AKA Times Square can offer you better rates than a normal hotel, with a suite that feels like your own apartment.

-Perfect Times Square location. Casual, comfortable restaurants abound in the area, Broadway theatres are practically next store (See Step 6 for Broadway Packages) with sightseeing attractions very close by as well. Shopping, museums and galleries are all a short distance away. Also just 2 minutes away is the Theatre District; your favorite Broadway shows are all within walking distance. New York Sightseeing including Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and other sights are all an easy walk away. (See Step 5 to add Empire State Building tickets to New York Vacation Packages).

-Located on quiet side street of Time Square – not a main avenue, so you know you won't have to worry about extra noise at night.

-Driven by a desire to please, the AKA is dedicated to providing excellent service. The embrace guests unique preferences and are attentive to their needs. Request something you specifically need, and they will get it for you – FAST.

-Free PCs are available in the business center on the top level, if you're looking to avoid bringing your own computer. A gym with weights and cardio equipment is also available on this floor.

-This area is also the launching point for many NYC tours (See Step 4, "Sightseeing Tours" to add tour tickets into New York Vacation Packages.)

Neighborhood & Attractions

Times Square is the center of Manhattan activity. Virtually every subway and many bus lines cross right here. ESPN Zone, a Toys "R" Us with a Ferris Wheel, and a host of world famous casual dining locations are just a few among the many places that occupy this brightly lit tourist mecca.

After an immense rehabilitation in the last 15 years, Times Square has evolved into the city's entertainment capital. Home of MTV and Nickelodeon Television networks, M&M's World, the world's largest McDonalds and much more, Times Square is fun place for the whole family. Disney and other fine companies now define the area as one of the cleanest and safest in the city. And there are many very nice New York restaurants, for all budgets, to tempt you for lunch and dinner- just ask us for a list.

Times Square is right in the center of Manhattan, allowing very convenient travel to all parts of the City by either subway, bus or cab.

Restaurants: Choose from dozens of Times Square restaurants, or better yet venture onto the side streets and over to 8th and 9th Avenues for more local, affordable options. New York Guest has a 'secret list' of place that are popular with real New Yorkers- ask us for our recommendation. Ask about our New York vacation packages that combine New York hotel deals with restaurant deals.

Call and ask about our New York Vacation Packages for special deals combining restaurants and a stay at the Grace Hotel.

Hotel Amenities & services

• Custom furniture and bedding with exclusive rem Rattresses, Egyptian cotton linens, and selection of pillows
• Stainless steel appliances and quartz zodiac countertops with frosted glass back splash
• Mosaic baths with glass shower enclosures
• Flatscreen televisions in living room and bedroom
• Expanded digital cable featuring multiple HBO channels
• Spectacular penthouses with great city views
• Bosch washer and dryer in each suite
• Wooden floors; glass mosaic wall tiles; duravit sink
• Complimentary in suite high speed internet access
• Complimentary local telephone service
• Housekeeping services available
• Full–time on site management and maintenance
• Dedicated concierge
• Same–day valet dry–cleaning and laundry
• Meticulous housekeeping
• State–of–the–art weight training and cardio equipment
• Personal training and in–suite therapeutic massage
• Private work spaces
• Wireless internet
• Laser printing, fax, and copy services
• Relaxing and serene café
• Complimentary weekday club breakfast with award–winning La Colombe coffee

Transportation

Located in Midtown near ALL major Subway lines, making it incredible easy to get anywhere in NYC you wish.

Train: Grand Central Terminal and Pennsylvania Station.
Subway: V, F, B, D (from Sixth Ave and 47th Street) N, R, W, A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, Shuttle (42nd and Broadway) and the 4, 5, 6 (from Grand Central Terminal).
Bus: The M6/ M7 Running Uptown/Downtown and the M42/ M104 running cross-town.

As your premier New York DMC, New York Guest can always provide you with airport transfers, Limousine New York transportation or any other New York concierge services you may need. See step 3, "Ground Transportation," or call us for more details.

New York Guest can always provide you with transportation to or from an airport. Would you like a private sedan so you can venture to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx or the beaches of Long Island? Limousine New York to take you to your favorite Broadway show? See the "transportation" section of our online trip booker.

Check In/Out Info
Check in time: 3:00 PM
Check out time: 12:00 PM

Note: This hotel has a 3 Night minumum stay.