Hotel Edison

Is the Hotel Edison not the quintessence of Old Times Square? Since 1931, the Edison has held court over its corner of Manhattan. Its 780 rooms represent a slice of Times Square when “Deco,” not Disney, ruled the scene. The lobby is a fabulous, marbled tribute to yesteryear, and it buzzes with action during working hours.

Thanks to recent renovations, however, the once-Cheapo Hotel Edison isn't always a budget pick, with rates that range wildly from (somewhat) affordable to (very) expensive.

Rooms

The Edison offers renovated rooms with gray wall-to-wall carpet and basic hotel furniture, with a few art prints for personality.

All rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, air conditioning and ironing board and iron. Wi-Fi is offered for free throughout the hotel. All rooms (and public spaces) are non-smoking. Bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers and toiletries.

Hotel

There is an office center on the premises and a gym on the 23rd floor.

Many of the Edison's guests are international. We hope they can appreciate the nostalgic blast of a vanquished Times Square that the hotel provides.

Location

The Edison Hotel sits near the corner of W. 47th Street and Broadway, a very quick walk to Times Square and in the midst of the Theater District. At 47th and Broadway, you'll find the TKTS ticket booth (which offers same-day Broadway tickets at steep discounts).

This location will be ideal for tourists visiting New York who want an easy home base for most of their activities. Many museums, Central Park, and, of course, theaters, are within a short walk, as are several subway lines.

Transportation

Subway: As the Edison Hotel is located just off Times Square, it’s easily accessible by subway. The N/Q/R stop at 49th and Broadway is located one block away. Many, many more lines are located nearby (see our map for details).

JFK: To get to the Edison from JFK, take the AirTrain to the Howard Beach Station, then the A train toward Manhattan to 42nd Street / Port Authority Bus Terminal. Walk to the hotel (about 8-10 minutes).

LaGuardia: From LaGuardia, we'd recommend taking the New York Airport Service bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, and then walking to the hotel (about 8-10 minutes). Or you could just take a taxi from the airport.

Newark: From Newark, take the AirTrain to the NJ Transit station, and then any NJ Transit train into Pennsylvania Station. From there, take the Uptown C train to 50th Street Station, then walk to the hotel (less than 5 minutes).

Read more about getting into New York from the airport.