Paramount Hotel Times Square

"Great location and staff. No bed bugs, nice tv, side room is quiet and we slept great! Location is perfect for broadway guests, across from Hamilton and beside Sweeney Todd (especially if you want to wait to get cast autographs), around from main Town Square and everything is walking distance. Security staff by doors. Bags can be held for $3 each. Beside Bar 54 roof top and good pizza restaurant underneath. Rooms are outdated. Heater doesn't cool, no refrigerator. Bathroom really needs updated. But it was cheap and good for a night stay."

"Very comfortable, clean room. Small, but why are you in NYC? To take a nap?? Maid service excellent, brought us extra towels and kept everything sparkling. Plenty of hot water for shower, paper supplies renewed each day. QUIET! Asked for back of hotel, heard hardly anything. Tip- bring an extension cord, there is only one outlet on one side of the bed to charge your electronics. Desk staff very friendly and helpful as well. Richard Rogers Theater (HAMILTON, people!) directly across the street! Will definitely stay here again! Tip #2- pizza place 2 doors down cheap & delicious. Tip #3- pedicabs are a fun way to get around & they park in front of the Paramount."

"I booked this looking for an authentic old school hotel and wasn't disappointed in that sense. The entrance is a pain. Two sets of heavy glass doors that alternate being available at any time meaning it's a bit of a faff getting in and out with other people or suitcases. The lobby is nice, but dark and moody at all times. Booking in was quite slow, only one receptionist. 4 lifts available. Rooms are old school with bare facilities. Would have been nice to have a kettle and there was space. Doors are on the hard auto close so if you have inconsiderate neighbours, as we did, you will be awoken by slamming doors at all hours. Bathroom is very retro with original features. The bath took hours to drain after a shower. We had a king-size bed, which was very comfy, but which meant only one side had a bedside table unfortunately. The air con was on permanently which is great for fresh air but not great when it's -9 outside. The heating came on to counteract it so the room was either boiling hot or freezing cold. Overall we did enjoy our time there, even if for 3 nights. I just feel it needs some TLC. Feels like it needs someone to care about it's retro feel but give it some upgrades. Would stay again though. Location is perfect for Broadway and times square and shopping and Hudson yards, central park etc."

"Aside from an excellent location adjacent to Times Square, this place is a dump. Myself, my wife and two daughters checked in here and left after one night to move to a much nicer hotel a few blocks away. Forgoing the possibility of a refund was worth not having to have another night here. A few points about this hotel: 1) Like I mentioned above, perfect location. That is where the positives end. 2) The room was dirty, with stains on the bedding, carpets, and walls. 3) The window has no proper seals, so cold air poured into the room. It is winter, so this is clearly not ideal. 4) The air conditioner was loud, and rattled. As such, no hope of sleeping with it on to warm the room. 5) I do not begrudge people for smoking weed, but the entire hotel stinks of the stuff. 6) No adequate towels. 7) Bathroom looks like a truck stop toilet. Damaged tiling, chipped paint. All in all, I would recommend that you avoid. Unless the above isn’t an issue for you."

"First time in NYC celebrating my birthday and anniversary. They not only allowed us to check in early but also upgraded our room for the special occasion. Very friendly staff. Great ambiance. Clean room and fresh towels every day. Room has a steamer and hairdryer. Bed was comfortable. Location was everything. Walk out and make a left and you are in the heart of time square. Awesome pizza joint next door. Really couldn’t beat the price for holiday season and was more than pleased with our stay here. Thanks!"