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Why book The Times Square EDITION?
The Times Square EDITION at 701 Seventh Avenue is Ian Schrager's argument that Times Square, a location the hotel industry long treated as a logistical necessity rather than a hospitality opportunity, can support a genuinely excellent hotel. The 452-room property pairs the EDITION brand's design language with an ambitious food-and-beverage programme under Michelin-starred chef John Fraser, a performance venue and Marriott's operational standard, in a neighbourhood that had previously offered visitors a choice between the serviceable and the cynically overpriced. It opened in early 2019, went dark in 2020 when the pandemic collapsed New York occupancy, and has since reopened and is operating, bookable through the EDITION and Marriott channels.
The reason to book it is the combination of design, kitchen and a genuinely central Midtown footprint. The rooms sit on the upper floors with the views that Seventh Avenue at 47th Street provides, John Fraser's food is a real draw rather than a convenience, and the Paradise Club gives the hotel a nightlife anchor that most of the district lacks. Set expectations for a design hotel that treats the Times Square context as an asset rather than a compromise, and know that the neighbourhood itself is busy and touristed. For a guest whose New York centres on Broadway, dining and the entertainment grid, the EDITION is the strongest five-star in the immediate area.
What are the best rooms to request?
Request a high-floor room with a Times Square or skyline view, since altitude is what turns the neighbourhood from a logistical choice into a spectacle. The rooms occupy the building's upper floors and use the EDITION design language of warm materials, considered lighting and quality linens, with floor-to-ceiling windows that put Times Square below and the Midtown skyline extending north toward Central Park. Because the Times Square context required a building larger than the brand's other properties, the room count is high for an EDITION, but the design keeps a residential feel rather than a convention-hotel one.
The honest caveat is the setting. Times Square is the busiest, most touristed corner of Manhattan, and even from a high floor the energy of the district is part of the experience rather than something the hotel can screen out. Guests who want a quiet, residential base should look at a Fifth Avenue or Upper East Side address instead. Guests who want to be at the centre of the action, with a serious kitchen and a nightlife venue downstairs, will find the room the right frame for it. Book high and request a Times Square view for the full effect, or a city-view room facing away from the square for more calm.
Book a table at the Terrace and Outdoor Gardens and check the Paradise Club schedule when you reserve, since the nightlife venue runs weekend programming that is part of the reason to stay here. For New Year's Eve or a major Broadway opening, book well ahead, as this address is at the centre of the city's busiest nights.
What is the dining and the bar scene like?
The food programme is the hotel's most significant departure from the Times Square norm, and it is run by Michelin-starred chef John Fraser across every outlet. The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens is an all-day modern brasserie set within an all-seasons garden, serious, destination-minded cooking in a neighbourhood whose kitchens have historically served pre-theatre tourists rather than diners who travel for the food. The Lobby Bar is the tranquil counterpoint, with craft cocktails and light bites, and the Paradise Club is the high-production nightlife and cabaret venue with weekend programming, the social anchor that gives the EDITION a scene the district otherwise lacks. Between the three, you can eat and drink well without leaving the building, from a working breakfast to a late night out.
What other facilities does it have?
Beyond the dining, the hotel has a state-of-the-art fitness centre and the performance venue that is central to the EDITION concept here. This is a design and entertainment hotel rather than a spa-and-pool resort, so wellness is lighter than at a five-star built around a wellness floor, and there is no large swimming pool. Guests who prioritise a spa circuit and a lap pool should weigh that before booking. Guests who want design, a Michelin-led kitchen and a genuine nightlife venue in the middle of Times Square will find the amenity mix matches the brief, and the location puts the rest of Midtown within a short walk.
Signature amenities
In the heart of Times Square
Times Square, at 47th Street
What's nearby
- Times Square
The Crossroads1 min walk - Broadway theaters
Theatre District2 min walk - Bryant Park
42nd Street lawn6 min walk - Rockefeller Center
Plaza & skating rink7 min walk - Central Park
South entrance10 min walk
The tower, the rooms, the venues
Tower
Guest room
The Terrace
Paradise ClubHow does The Times Square EDITION compare with other Midtown hotels?
Against the field, the EDITION is the design-and-nightlife five-star in the middle of the entertainment district, the pick when Broadway, John Fraser's kitchen and the Paradise Club are the point. The Park Hyatt New York on 57th Street is the discreet executive alternative with a spa and pool, at a quieter address. The Peninsula New York on Fifth Avenue carries the landmark address and the rooftop that a client dinner benefits from. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park sits on the park with a more traditional five-star feel. The EDITION's own trade-off is the setting: Times Square is busy and touristed, so guests wanting calm may prefer the alternatives.
| Hotel | Style | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Times Square EDITION | Design five-star above Times Square | Broadway, dining, nightlife | Busy, touristed setting |
| Park Hyatt New York | Discreet five-star | Spa, pool, quiet | Less of a scene |
| The Peninsula New York | Fifth Avenue landmark | Address, rooftop, service | Business-district calm |
| Ritz-Carlton, Central Park | Park-facing five-star | Park views, tradition | Traditional rather than design-led |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Times Square EDITION open?
Yes. The Times Square EDITION opened in early 2019, went dark in 2020 during the pandemic, and has since reopened and is operating at 701 Seventh Avenue under Marriott's EDITION brand. It is bookable through the EDITION and Marriott channels and the usual travel sites, with Michelin-starred chef John Fraser again running the food and beverage.
Who designed the Times Square EDITION and how many rooms does it have?
The hotel is an Ian Schrager EDITION, operated by Marriott, inside the 20 Times Square building. It has 452 guest rooms and suites on the upper floors, with the EDITION design language of warm materials, considered lighting and quality linens, and floor-to-ceiling windows over Times Square and the Midtown skyline.
What are the restaurants and bars at the Times Square EDITION?
Food and beverage is by Michelin-starred chef John Fraser. The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens is an all-day modern brasserie set within an all-seasons garden, the Lobby Bar serves craft cocktails and light bites, and the Paradise Club is a high-production nightlife and cabaret venue with weekend programming.
Where is the Times Square EDITION located?
The hotel is at 701 Seventh Avenue at 47th Street, in the heart of Times Square. Broadway theaters are steps away, Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center are a short walk east, and Central Park is roughly ten minutes north, so the location centres a New York stay on the city's entertainment infrastructure.
Is the Times Square EDITION good for business or a night out?
Both. For business, Times Square's central position in the Midtown grid and John Fraser's kitchen handle client dinners at a level the district rarely offers. For a night out, the Paradise Club and the Times Square setting make it a strong pick for a celebration. The trade-off is that Times Square is busy and touristed, so guests wanting a quiet residential base may prefer a Fifth Avenue or Upper East Side address.
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