Broadway Inn or Renaissance
 

We are arriving in New York on August 31. I am wondering if anyone can tell me about the Broadway Inn or Renaissance Times Square. Which is in a better area and which would be the favorite? <BR> <BR>Can't wait for our trip! <BR>Thanks.

Both are in the same neighborhood. The Inn is on W. 46th and 8th Avenue. The Renaissance is between W.47th and W. 48th on 7th Avenue. Here the similarity ends. <BR>The Renaissance is a relatively new hi rise structure and is a full service hotel. I believe it is operated by Marriot. The Broadway Inn is a four story walkup (no elvators) that in its past life was a rooming house or an apartment house. It became the Broadway Inn a few years back. The place, however, did receive a favorable review in New York magazine and I have read a few favorable comments on various message boards. If there is a significant difference in cost, and cost is an important factor, you probably couldn't go wrong with the Inn. If cost is not a major factor the Renaissance is probably a better choice.

I don't know the Renaissance but have stayed at the Broadway Inn often and will again in Oct. It has European charm. Includes donuts, coffee and juice for breakfast and a coupon for a discounted meal at a nearby restaurant.

Love the Renaissance. Have also stayed at the Waldorf Towers, and would go back to the Renaissance in a heart beat.

Renaissance is $319/night according to its website; Broadway Inn is $160 (weeknight in Oct.)

Thank you everyone for your comments. You have been very helpful.

You can often get the Renaissance thru Priceline for $100. I've always just called Marriott and asked for their absolutely best rate and never paid more than $189