Why I chose this offer
- Prime Times Square location
- Breakfast included for convenience
- Modern rooms with great reviews
- Perfect base for exploring NYC attractions
Stay steps from Times Square in a modern high-rise hotel with breakfast included. Perfect for exploring NYC’s iconic sights and vibrant culture.
Experience the energy of New York City from the unbeatable location of Riu Plaza Times Square. This stylish hotel puts you right in the heart of Manhattan, close to Broadway theatres, world-class dining, and iconic attractions. Enjoy comfortable rooms, breakfast included, and easy access to everything the city has to offer. Ideal for first-time visitors or seasoned NYC lovers looking for a central base.
My Top Tips for a 4-Day Break
Day 1 – Times Square, Broadway & Midtown Magic
Explore Times Square (first thing in the morning or late at night — both are amazing)
Walk to Bryant Park & the New York Public Library
Head up the Top of the Rock for stunning skyline views
Enjoy dinner in Hell’s Kitchen and catch a Broadway show
Day 2 – Statue of Liberty, Wall Street & One World Observatory
Take the ferry to Liberty Island (early morning = fewer crowds)
Wander the Financial District: Wall Street, Charging Bull, Stone Street
Visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
End with sunset views at the One World Observatory
Day 3 – Central Park & Museum Mile
Spend the morning exploring Central Park (The Mall, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace)
Choose your museum: The Met, MoMA, or American Museum of Natural History
Shop or browse along 5th Avenue
Dinner on the Upper West or Upper East Side for a quieter evening vibe
Day 4 – Brooklyn & Manhattan Icons
Subway to DUMBO for the famous Manhattan Bridge photo
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge back into Manhattan
Explore Chinatown & Little Italy
Finish with the Empire State Building or Edge in Hudson Yards
Departure date
5 March 2026; other dates available - contact me for alternatives
Getting out and about
New York Helicopter Trip from £238 per person
View New York from the skies in your own helicopter. As you soar above New York City down the East River, you will fly right by the magnificent Statue of Liberty in all her glory.
Visit the Empire State Building from £21 per person
Visit New York's most iconic skyscraper. Get skyward and discover what the city looks like when you are 1,050 feet (320 meters) high at the top of New York's most iconic skyscraper, at the 86th Floor Observatory.
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