AKA Times Square

After struggling to find any type of reasonably affordable centrally located NYC Hotel experience that would work for me and my travel companion that I was with, I managed to come across listings for the a.k.a. Time Square. It was a wonderful experience from the front door attendant to the low key easy atmosphere present. The apartment I ended up renting for a week was booked through AirBNB however, it is my understanding that a.k.a. units can be booked independently at their website… my unit was recently remodeled and extremely clean and nicely laid out. There was not a lot of natural light, but the lighting in the facility itself was adequate. However, the kitchen area probably could use a few more under mounts or a track light above. Other than that, the bathrooms were functional and worked well there was plenty of closet and storage space and the sitting areas were very comfortable. This was an ideal situation for me based on my traveling companion who was an unrelated recently widowed, dear friend of mine, and I am pleased that the two bedrooms with the full kitchen really met the bill for both of us. I highly recommend the a.k.a. times Square as a standalone if you're looking to be centrally located in affordable multi bedroom extra space hotel and certainly suggest checking out a.k.a. hotels internationally because this is a new spin on easy traveling!

We had a wonderful stay at AKA Times Square. You are just steps away from the hustle and bustle of Times Square, the theaters, and the subway, yet the moment you step inside, it is completely quiet. It was such a relief to unwind there after long, busy days. Our apartment with 2 bedrooms was spacious, spotless, and well-designed. When traveling with kids, having a real living space and a fully equipped kitchen to handle meals at our own pace changes everything. A huge thank you to the entire team for their kindness and warm welcome; they were lovely and always ready to help. Not a single complaint, it was absolutely flawless.

My stay there has always been excellent. Ester has been very accommodating to all our needs during our stays. The staff at lobby were so friendly it makes you feel at home. I recommend here based on location & quality. Rooms are up to standard & amenities as well.

It's a fantastic location right next to Times Square and Broadway, a few blocks from Bryant Park, Whole Foods, and a few more blocks to Grand Central Station. Plenty of restaurants and a convenience store and pharmacy within a block. I stayed in penthouse 105, a suite with a living room and a small desk, one bathroom with tub and shower, and a large bedroom with sitting area, two televisions. Some units have kitchens, this one had a refrigerator, sink, and Nespresso machine. Water pressure was good. Room was exceptionally clean. My only complaint with the room is that the bedroom was quite dim, the floor and end table lights in the bedroom are very low luminance LEDs and there are only two windows at the far end which received limited light. In the living room the windows are overshadowed, but at least there is relatively strong overhead lighting. My unit did not have laundry machines, they do have a relatively restricted hotel-style laundry service. There is no room service, but it was straightforward to pick up packages from Amazon and food delivery. The top floor has a two-story lounge which is very nice. They serve pastries and coffee every morning there. Plenty of places to sit and to work. The lower level also has a small but well equipped gym. I wish they did not close the lounge at midnight, but they do. The streets were quieter than I expected even over the weekend. HVAC was efficient. The doorman were very sociable and front desk staff very polite. Overall this was a very good experience and made me consider the property if I do a long-term stay.

We had a fantastic week-long stay at AKA Times Square. We needed a comfortable place in NYC for our daughter to recover from surgery—a space where we could spread out, prepare simple meals, and relax—and it fit the bill perfectly. The added bonus was Kevin and Cesar, who greeted us with big smiles and were always there to help whenever we returned to the hotel. We highly recommend the AKA for a longer-term stay in NYC!