Element New York Times Square West in New York

As expected for a budget hotel. If you want something with a bit of luxury and comfort then this is not the hotel for you. But if you're looking for an excellent base at an affordable price then this hotel is suitable. The kids and I would normally stay in much nicer hotels, however we wanted to do new York at Christmas time and this was the affordable option. I went with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised, especially after reading the reviews which had me feeling very anxious ! The rooms are small with no frills, however the beds were comfy and we had everything we needed, we were only in the room to sleep anyway. The bathroom size was ample and the shower was good. Clean sheets and towels were left everyday which was great. Most of the staff were super helpful and the tea/ coffee facilities in the reception was amazing , the kids loved the hot chocolate. Everything is handy from this hotel with times square , Broadway, and amazing shopping close by and the subway / bus terminal just round the corner. Concrete floors are not pleasant and the heating is dodgy, we were freezing at night and had to go to bed wearing jumpers, apart from that it was a great stay !

Overall, Element Times Square West was a very good base for my 16‑night business stay, and I would return if the rate is right next March or April. The location is excellent – an easy walk to Times Square, Madison Square Garden, and major subway lines, which made getting to meetings and sightseeing very convenient. Staff were generally friendly and helpful, and maintenance responded quickly when I reported an issue with the shower faucet, resolving it within a day.
The room was comfortable, especially the bed, and overall cleanliness was good, though housekeeping only comes every other day, which seems to be their standard practice to reduce housekeeping frequency. This schedule was a bit surprising at first but manageable once I got used to it. Breakfast was included and okay, but the selection was basically the same every day, so it became repetitive after the first few mornings and I ended up going out for breakfast from about day three onward. For a longer stay, more variety would make a big difference. In summary, this hotel works very well if you prioritize a convenient Midtown location and a comfortable room over daily housekeeping and a varied breakfast, and I would be happy to stay again on a future trip if they offer a good rate.

Breakfast was amazing! It changed slightly every day, and having fruit was a nice touch. I was very satisfied.

Excellent location 5 minutes walked to time square. Subway station and restaurants everywhere. Booked a room, including 2 people breakfast. BKT was convenient and okay. If you drive, make sure to park your car across the hotel that parking lot. Pay the hotel directly when you checked out to get a better price. Overall, it was a very good stay.

Pro: Good location and room size with mini kitchen.
Con: Long lift waiting time, breakfast Q could be long

Very good location, near the city central and 5mins walk to time square