The Knickerbocker, New York

The Knickerbocker - A landmark Times Square hotel with Charlie Palmer dining, rooftop bar, and historic Beaux-Arts architecture

Located at the corner of 42nd Street and Broadway, this historic New York City hotel occupies a Beaux-Arts building dating to 1906. The Knickerbocker features 330 rooms and suites with 12-foot ceilings, marble bathrooms, and Stearns & Foster Euro-top beds. Dining venues include Charlie Palmer Steak IV restaurant, Jake's café serving artisanal breakfast and lunch items, and the St. Cloud rooftop bar with indoor-outdoor spaces and city views. The property houses a fitness center with programs curated by Larry Johnson and offers 24-hour room service. Guest rooms range from 403 to 466 square feet and come equipped with SFERRA linens, rain showers, and high-speed WiFi. Positioned between Times Square's lights and Bryant Park's calm, The Knickerbocker stands 164.0 ft from the 42nd Street-Times Square subway station and 0.5 miles from Grand Central Terminal.

Pros

St. Cloud rooftop bar features living garden walls and wrap-around terrace views

Original Martini cocktail available through tableside cart service

Akoya, an intimate 28-seat sushi bar, offers authentic temaki experience

Custom coffee service and Pain D'Avignon pastries at Jake's café

Cons

9.5 miles from LaGuardia Airport

Area around Times Square can become crowded with tourists