Hard Rock Hotel New York City Times Square

Midtown, New York

Virgin rating

Sessions
NYY Steak
Superior Balcony Room
Rooftop bar
Classic King Room
Superior king room
Classic Queen Room
Rooftop bar
Sessions restaurant
NYY Steak
Lobby
Reception
Sessions
NYY Steak
Superior Balcony Room
Rooftop bar
Classic King Room
Superior king room
Classic Queen Room
Rooftop bar
Sessions restaurant
NYY Steak
Lobby
Reception

The hotel

If you're a music lover searching for a stay in the big city, this is the hotel for you. Newly opened and ready to elevate your NYC holiday, the Hard Rock Hotel New York City Times Square boasts uber-cool rooms, a stylish rooftop bar, and plenty of signature Hard Rock experiences - such as the turntable in your room, on-demand, playlist-fuelled yoga classes, and plenty more exciting extra touches to make your stay a real event. Step outside and you'll find you're ideally located, with the best of Midtown Manhattan's amenities and sights just a short stroll away. 

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Located between the Theatre District and Radio City Music Hall. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: 35 minutes 

Hotel information

446 rooms and suites across 36 floors. All with floor-to-ceiling windows, city views, Lavazza® espresso, Rock Spa® bath products, WiFi and a set of musical amenities exclusive to Hard Rock Hotels. Classic King Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Classic Queen Rooms with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 
Superior King Rooms have Midtown Manhattan city views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Superior Balcony Rooms have East River views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Sessions Restaurant & Bar (farm-fresh all-day dining with live music Thursday-Saturday nights). RT60 rooftop bar and lounge. Lavazza kiosk located inside Rock Shop®.

Body Rock® gym. "Rock Om®" programme fusing the practice of yoga with a custom DJ-curated soundtrack for on-demand in-room sessions. Entertainment venue. In-room turntables, collection of vinyls, and premium acoustic headphones. Option to reserve a Fender guitar for personal use in-room.

Complimentary WiFi in public areas. Room service*. Rock Shop®.

* Denotes local charge.


One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hardrock Excellent stay

Sep 10, 2024 Kekevincy New York City, New York

Spent an overnight at Hardrock , it was a excellent stay. Rooms we beautiful and clean and staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely breakfast with Milton

Sep 10, 2024 Aurélia V

Milton is an exceptional host who truly enhances the breakfast experience with his warmth and hospitality. His friendly demeanor and excellent communication skills sets a welcoming tone from the moment you arrive. His kindness shines through in every interaction, making breakfast not just a meal, but a delightful start to your day. If you have the… Read more
Milton is an exceptional host who truly enhances the breakfast experience with his warmth and hospitality. His friendly demeanor and excellent communication skills sets a welcoming tone from the moment you arrive. His kindness shines through in every interaction, making breakfast not just a meal, but a delightful start to your day. If you have the chance to be hosted by Milton, you’re in for a memorable and enjoyable experience. :) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating bad experience, rude front desk

Sep 10, 2024 Robert L

I arrived at the Hard Rock hotel with my son 20 minutes before the check in time. The woman at the front desk told us our room was ready. Then she tried to charge me a $100 Early Check in fee because I was 20 minutes early. This would be in addition to the $684 i had already paid for a one night stay. I travel frequently for work and this was the… Read more
I arrived at the Hard Rock hotel with my son 20 minutes before the check in time. The woman at the front desk told us our room was ready. Then she tried to charge me a $100 Early Check in fee because I was 20 minutes early. This would be in addition to the $684 i had already paid for a one night stay. I travel frequently for work and this was the rudest and most ridiculous experience I've had while checking into a hotel. I will not be going back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel, excellent location, and a good experience overall

Sep 9, 2024 LT-Bethesda St. Augustine, Florida

My husband and I recently visited NYC to attend the US Open. We stayed in Queens for one night before moving over to the Hard Rock. We loved the location in the heart of Times Square, and the hotel is gorgeous. I expected a grander lobby area, so I was a bit disappointed in the two-level entry as it felt a little disjointed. We were hoping for a… Read more
My husband and I recently visited NYC to attend the US Open. We stayed in Queens for one night before moving over to the Hard Rock. We loved the location in the heart of Times Square, and the hotel is gorgeous. I expected a grander lobby area, so I was a bit disappointed in the two-level entry as it felt a little disjointed. We were hoping for a good backdrop for a photo of the two of us, but we didn't see anything that made it clear we were at the Hard Rock. We were happy with our stay overall, but there were a couple of things that detracted a bit. First the positives. As I mentioned, the hotel is beautiful. Our room was a good size (for NYC) and was nicely appointed. I liked the blind that rolled down as it kept most light out in the morning. The bathroom was a little tight but very nice. We loved the rain showerhead. We did not eat at the hotel, but we did go up to the rooftop bar, RT60. Both of us ordered the special Spiced Maple Espresso Martini, and it was fantastic. We were surprised to see that all the tables and seating areas outside were reserved, but it wasn't a huge deal. We stood outside while we sipped on our martinis and took in the view. Now the not-so-positives. We got to the hotel at about 12:15pm, knowing that they might not have a room ready. At the front desk, we were told that it was not check-in time yet and we had two options: We could leave our bags and claim them at 3pm, or we could pay an extra $65 and access a room immediately. I asked the woman what type of room it would be if we chose the latter option, and she said it would be the same type we had reserved. We have traveled pretty extensively, and I have never experienced a hotel charging a fee when a room of the type reserved was actually ready. We paid it because we preferred to leave all our things in an actual guest room, but it left a bad taste in my mouth. The only other (minor) negatives: 1) Although I realize we were in busy/noisy Times Square, I was surprised how much street noise we could hear from our room on the 23rd floor. 2) ESPN was not available. This was disappointing because we were in town for the US Open and were hoping to see some of the men's semifinals (we only had tickets for the previous day). As I mentioned up front, we had a good experience overall. Would we return? Maybe. There are many good options in that part of the city, but we would at least consider the Hard Rock. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location

Sep 6, 2024 137garethp London, United Kingdom

We stayed here for my 50th birthday, perfect location close to time square. Really cool roof top bar. The hotel is as you would expect with music themed rooms, but the bars on all floors were perfect. It was close to Christmas so the seasons vibe was starting g and we had a great time