Can someone tell me what area (block of streets) constitutes "the heart" of Times Square. Also, Is the Sheraton Manhatton considered in Times Square?
Thanks !

Sharon? Have you never been to New York? Ya can't miss Times Square. It just jumps up and smacks you.

Times Square is where 42nd Street intersects Broadway. The Sheraton is on 7th Avenue and is considered in Times Square.

Times Square itself (named after the New York Times when their offices were there) is on 42nd Street & Broadway but the whole neighborhood (theaters, shops, restaurants) is considered the Times Square area.

Click this website for lots of info including a map of the area.

http://www.timessquarebid.org/visitor/index.htm

No, x , I have never been to New York. As a matter of fact, that is why I asked ! I am trying to pick a hotel in the "heart" of Times Square, and as I look on the map, I wanted to be certain what entire area constitutes Times Square. Thank you so much for your comentary.

Thanks, Flynn, that helps alot !

Sharon, you are welcome.

I know the Renasaince (sp), Marriott Marquis, and the Doubletree are literally in the middle of Times Square.

I really liked the Comfort Inn MIDTOWN, which is on 46th Street just a half-block from the center of Times Square (literally around the corner from the Time Square Tourist Center, for instance). Yet it's on a relatively quiet side street that features a variety of ethnic restaurants. Very clean and economical, it's the only totally non-smoking hotel in Manhattan.

The W is also in "the heart" of Times Square.

The Millenium is a great hotel, half a block from Broadway on 44th (or is it 45th?) and you may find great rates.

To answer the original questions, the actual border of Times Square is 42nd Street to 47th Street, between Broadway and Seventh Avenue.
The Sheraton Manhattan is actually just north of Times Square at 51st/52nd Streets and Seventh Avenue/Broadway.

It runs from 42nd St to 47th Street .In this area Broadway and 7th Ave intersect - from 47th to 44th Broadway is west of 7th; from 44th to 43nd Broadway is east of 7th. 1 Times Square is the building from which the ball drops (43rd St side). When the Renaissance hotel opened it had the address 2 Times Square - it no longer has that addresss so far as I know. Tecnically the Sheraton is not in "Times Square" but no one willl argue with you if you said you stayed in a Hotel in Times Square. There are only 2 hotelsd in Times Square - Doubletree and Mariott Marquis. The south face of the Renaissance faces Times Square.

I cannot imagine an area of Manhattan south of 96th Street where I would less like a tourist on their first visit--and thus first impression of NYC---to stay than Times Square. Times Square is a crowded, gaudily lit up, blinking pain in the neck. Just know, if you do decide to stay there, that Times Square is only one tiny little part of NYC and is not at all representative of life here. I hate Times Square and only go there when I'm seeing a show---when it can't be avoided.

Technically Times Square is the triangle that is formed between 42nd and 43rd Street from Seventh Avenue to Broadway. (The term square comes from the definition: an open place or area formed at the meeting of two or more streets). The entire area from 42nd Street into the mid-50's is actually called the "Theater District". So Times Square is actually in the Theater District.

Overzealous marketing people have tried to call the entire area Times Square. Whatever you want to call it, the area is Sixth to Eighth Avenue from 42nd Street to the mid 50's.

J, unfortunately most tourists like staying in Times Square. TS represents New York to many.

Agreed, J: I always try to stay up on the Park or down in SoHo if the budget will cooperate. As a tourist, you definately want to WALK through Times Square and get the flavor, but I would rather call someplace else home-base.

This is good stuff, please keep it coming. I'm learning alot from all the thoughts of Time Square. I never wanted to stay right in Times Square to begin with, but everyone I've talked to that has gone, says you have to stay right in the heart of Times Square. Well, what does that mean ? Would I be disappointed if I stayed closer to the Park, or farther East? We definitely will stay in Midtown. But exactly where is what I am undecided about. Any other comments on your experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Sharon, the question you need to aks yourself are:
what do I plan to spend most of ny time doing in NY?
Do I want to be able to go back to my hotel once or more each day, or do I plan to leave in the morning and just come back at night?
How much do I want to spend, and what kind of accomodations am I looking for (large rooms?suites/place with kitchenette)

Do I want to be in the center of it all, or do I prefer a quieter location?

In short, like most New Yorkers, I can't imagine wanting to be in Times Square for much time, BUT I can fully understand a visitor who wants to be able to pop in and out of the hotel during the day, and someone who wants to stay near theaters so they don't have to travel afterwards choosing such a location.
It's convenience vs. "value" (other parts of town tend to be cheaper), noise level (though even a few blocks away can be MUCH better), neighborhood-y feel (I think many NY visitors don't necessarily want to be in typical residential neighborhoods that might actually be similar to "back home"), etc.

Enjoy your trip

I've been following this thread and wanted to know if someone would consider the Amsterdam Court Hotel in the heart of Times Square or would it be considered a "lung" or "pancreas" of Times Square? Planning to stay there in late March - any comments would be appreciated.

ok, I have to post! I just returned from NY for my first trip and I LOVED it! I now know why there are so many skinny people there! Be sure and have your walking shoes on! We stayed at the Premier (next door to the Millineum) and were oh so lucky that our room had a PERFECT view of the ball dropping and the fireworks!! We would definitely stay there if we came back because of the location to the theaters, buses, restaurants and like someone stated earlier it being easier to do something during the day and then get back to the room before going to a show at night and being able to walk back afterwards. My favorite thing we did was after a show one night we took the subway to Brooklyn and went to the River Cafe, FABULOUS!! BEST view, great food and very romantic. I also was very impressed with Central Park and I was surprised about that. We divided our days into areas and tried to see the highlights that we were interested in each day and a different show each night. We loved New York and can't wait to come back and take more time to do some of the museums and other things we didn't get to do. Sorry to be so long winded but I really found this site useful before I went!ful

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ok, - who felt they had to top this and why does it take 18 responses to tell someone the streets that constitute times square?