Overview: Hotels Near Pier 86 & the Intrepid Museum on the West Side Highway

Pier 86 is home to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum at West 46th Street and Twelfth Avenue, on the Hudson River. It is a major attraction for families, and it sits on the western edge of Hell’s Kitchen. Hotels near the pier are mostly in Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square, with budget rates.

Understanding the Location

Pier 86 is about a 20 to 25 minute walk from Times Square and a 15 minute walk from the C and E at 50th Street. The M42 crosstown bus runs along 42nd Street to the Intrepid, and the M12 runs along Twelfth Avenue. The area around the pier is quiet, with few restaurants, so.

Closest Hotel: Kimpton Ink48

The Kimpton Ink48 Hotel at 653 Eleventh Avenue, at 48th Street, is one of the closest hotels to the Intrepid Museum, about a ten-minute walk. It has large rooms and a rooftop bar with river views, with rates usually between $320 and $480. It suits families who want a quiet base close to the museum.

Best Value: Row NYC

Row NYC at 700 Eighth Avenue, at 47th Street, has modest rooms and rates often between $195 and $295. It sits about a 20 minute walk from the Intrepid and next to the Theater District. It suits families on a budget who want to combine the museum with a Broadway show, and who don’t mind.

Classic Theater District Stay: Hotel Edison

The Hotel Edison at 228 West 47th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, is a classic hotel with compact rooms and rates often between $195 and $295. It sits about 20 minutes from the Intrepid on foot. It suits visitors who want a central Theater District base, and who plan to use the C and.

Chain Option: Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central

The Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central at 234 West 48th Street sits in the Theater District with practical rooms and rates often between $195 and $295. It is a reliable choice for families and groups, and it sits near Restaurant Row on West 46th Street. The Intrepid is a short taxi ride away.

Luxury Option: Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards

The Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards at 33 Hudson Yards offers a luxury stay with a spa and rates usually above $650. It sits about a 10-minute taxi ride south of the Intrepid. It suits travelers who want to combine the museum with the Vessel, The Shed and the High Line, and who enjoy a polished.

Visiting the Intrepid

The Intrepid Museum includes an aircraft carrier, a submarine, a space shuttle and a Concorde. Plan about three to four hours for a visit, and buy tickets online to avoid lines. The flight deck is windy in winter, so dress warmly. The pier also hosts Fleet Week events.

Rates and Booking Tips

Plan on $195 to $295 for budget stays, $320 to $480 for mid-range and $650 or more for luxury. Fleet Week and cruise weekends raise rates. Compare final prices after taxes and fees, and book.

Getting Around

The C and E at 50th Street, the A, C and E at 42nd Street–Port Authority, and the 1 at 50th Street are the nearest subway stations, each at least a 15 to 20 minute.

Seasons and Timing

The Intrepid Museum is busiest in spring and summer, on school holidays and during Fleet Week in late May. Winter is quieter, though the flight deck is cold and windy. Hell’s Kitchen’s restaurants are lively.

Questions Travelers Ask

Travelers often ask whether the Intrepid is worth a visit with children. It is, since children can explore a submarine, a space shuttle and a Concorde. They also ask whether to stay near the pier.

Mistakes to Avoid

Do not plan to walk from Times Square to the Intrepid in bad weather, since the route is long and exposed. Do not book a hotel based only on its Hell’s Kitchen address, since blocks.

Neighborhood Notes

Near the Intrepid, the area west of Eleventh Avenue is quiet, with the river path, a few parks and little else, so plan meals in advance. Ninth Avenue offers the best choice of casual restaurants.

Which One Should You Book?

Choose the Ink48 for the shortest walk to the Intrepid, Row NYC, the Edison or the Hilton Garden Inn for value near Times Square, and the Equinox for luxury. Compare room types and final prices.

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