Ameritania at Times Square

Twelve blocks west of Times Square's ticket-booth chaos, Ameritania at Times Square occupies a mid-rise on West 54th Street between Eighth and Broadway, closer to Hell's Kitchen's restaurant row than to the crowds it's named for. The four-star property suits travelers who want proximity to theaters without paying premium rates to stand in the square itself.

Rooms run compact, city-standard for the block, with blackout shades against the Broadway marquee glow. The 1, A, C, B, D, and N/R/W subway lines all sit within a five-minute walk, making Midtown, the Theater District, and Central Park equally reachable on foot or one quick ride.