About EVEN Hotel New York - Times Square South, an IHG Hotel
With a unique and special focus on health and well being, EVEN Hotel New York Times Square South is a four-star hotel which is designed to support guests to maintain a healthy lifestyle while travelling.
Each room features hard wood flooring, an in-room fitness zone and a TV with over 15 channels of work out classes. The bathrooms are equipped with spa-like showers and eco-friendly products and the beds are fitted with natural eucalyptus linens. Free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities are also included.
The facility is equipped with a 24-hour athletic studio and offers a bar/lounge, concierge services and tours and ticket assistance. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also provided.
The on-site restaurant offers healthy meal choices including made-to-order smoothies and Grab ’n’ Go meals.
EVEN Hotel New York Times Square South is within a ten-minute walk of Times Square, the Empire State Building, Macy’s and Penn Station.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Easy access to subway and attractions
The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Manhattan with both the subway and a number of attractions being within easy walking distance. Penn Station is a minutes' walk away and a variety of restaurants and shops, including Macy's, are just a few minutes' walk away. Within 12-minutes' walk you can also reach the Empire State Building, Times Square, Madison Square Garden and Broadway.
positive:
Comfortable rooms equipped for exercise
The guest rooms are ideal for guests who wish to maintain their fitness routines during travel. The rooms are configured to accommodate your in-room workout and exercise equipment, including yoga mats and a TV with workout programmes are featured. Guests also commented that the rooms are well-presented, clean and comfortable with large beds as well as having tea and coffee making facilities and a mini-fridge.
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Thoughtful and friendly customer service
The reception staff were found to be friendly and helpful in providing information and assistance for New York visitors. Guests also appreciated having complimentary water flavoured with fruit which is offered at the front desk.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Small rooms with insufficient storage space
Guests reported that the rooms are small in size and appear to be larger when viewed in online. Guests also found that the rooms do not include a luggage rack and setting suitcases and there is not always sufficient storage space to hang or otherwise unpack belongings.
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Cleaning oversights
Guests reported occasional cleaning oversights where the rooms, including the bedding and towels, have not been thoroughly cleaned.
negative:
Neighbourhood issues
Despite it's convenient location, guests reported that that unsavoury characters seem to frequent the area which may make some guests feel uncomfortable.