Overview: YOTEL New York vs. citizenM Times Square

Micro-hotels give you a good bed, a clean bathroom and a smart layout without charging for space you will not use. Two of the best-known in Midtown are YOTEL New York, at 570 Tenth Avenue, at West 41st Street, and citizenM Times Square, at 218 West 50th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue. YOTEL usually.

Location and Neighborhood

YOTEL sits on the far west side, near Hudson Yards, the Javits Center and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. It is a ten to fifteen minute walk to Times Square, but the streets nearby are quieter and less crowded. citizenM sits right in the Theater District, a short walk from Broadway theaters, Radio City Music.

Getting Around by Subway

For YOTEL, the closest stations are the A, C and E at 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal, about a ten-minute walk east, and the 7 at 34th Street–Hudson Yards, about a ten-minute walk south. For citizenM, the 1 and the C and E at 50th Street are a short walk, and the N, R and.

Rooms and Design

YOTEL’s rooms are called cabins, and they are compact, with a smart bed that adjusts for sitting or sleeping, a rain shower and clever storage. The hotel is known for its large, efficient building and for tech touches such as an automated luggage storage system. citizenM rooms are similar in size, with a wide bed.

Food and Drink

YOTEL has a casual lobby cafe and bar, along with an outdoor terrace in warm months, though specific venues and hours change. citizenM has a lobby that works like a living room, with a self-service snack area, a bar and plenty of seating, plus a rooftop bar with city views. Both are good places to.

Service and Amenities

Both hotels use self-service check-in kiosks, so you skip the front desk line. Staff are available to help when you need them, and both hotels offer luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures. YOTEL is known for a luggage robot system. Fitness rooms are available at both hotels, though details change. Neither hotel has.

Who Should Book Which

YOTEL suits travelers who want to save money, who plan to be out most of the day and who do not mind a longer walk to Times Square. It also works for people attending events at the Javits Center or arriving by bus. citizenM suits travelers who want the Theater District at their doorstep, with.

Nearby Sights and What to Do

From YOTEL, you can walk to the High Line’s northern end, Hudson Yards, the Edge and the Intrepid Museum. From citizenM, you can walk to Broadway theaters, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Central Park South. Restaurant Row on West 46th Street and the Ninth Avenue food strip are close to both. Evenings are.

Prices and Booking Tips

Expect about $195 to $295 a night at YOTEL in typical weeks and about $320 to $480 at citizenM, with higher rates in October, the holiday season and during major events. Compare the final price after taxes and fees, since small fees can add up. Book a refundable rate first, and check again a week.

Getting From the Airport

From JFK, take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station and then the E train to 42nd Street–Port Authority for YOTEL, or to 50th Street for citizenM. From LaGuardia, the Q70 bus runs to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue, where the E, F, M, R and 7 trains continue into Manhattan. From Newark Airport, the AirTrain connects to NJ.

Seasons and Timing

Both neighborhoods are busy year-round. Spring and fall are the best times for walking along the High Line and between Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square. Summer brings outdoor events, and December brings heavy foot traffic in the Theater District. Quiet weeks in January and February bring the lowest rates, and midweek is cheaper than weekends.

Questions Guests Ask

Guests often ask whether micro-hotels feel cramped. They do, so pack light, use the lobby for relaxing and plan to spend most of your time outside the room. They also ask about luggage storage, which both hotels offer. Confirm check-in times and the mobile app features before you arrive, since both brands rely heavily on.

Which One Should You Book?

Choose YOTEL if you want the lowest price, a smart cabin layout and a quieter west-side location. Choose citizenM if you want the Theater District at your door, strong subway access and a rooftop bar. Both are efficient micro-hotels that give you what you need and nothing more. If your.

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