New York City: Doubletree Times Square (July 2010)

I stayed here for 1 night in late July using a Hilton free night award. The location couldn't be better - or more touristy! I could see the Duffy Square TKTS booth from my window, along with the non-stop 24/7 action! You enter this hotel on the street level, and must immediately take the elevator up three floors to the lobby. The lobby is small, but they've made a clever use of the space. If you want to sit and wait for friends, most of the seating is in the little bar area, so you are encouraged to have a drink while you wait. The bar area serves some breakfast items in the morning, while Gingers, their full-service restaurant, serves an excellent buffet (made-to-order omelets and waffles, among many other hot and cold choices). It is necessary to take another bank of elevators to the guestrooms. The rooms are huge - with a living room area and separate bedroom, and nice-sized bathroom. There's a wet bar area in the living room, with a microwave and refrigerator and bar sink. This is one of the largest hotel rooms that I've ever stayed in in New York City. I would definitely stay here again, although as I said previously, it is right in the middle of the Times Square/Theatre District area, so there's lots of action going on which some people may find too hectic and touristy.