Hotel at a Glance: NH New York Jolly Madison Towers

From a convenient Midtown location, this high-rise hotel blends New York City’s past with its present. The hotel’s exterior stands as an example of 1920s art-deco architecture; inside, guest rooms bear sleek decor and flat-screen cable TVs.

• Within walking distance of the Empire State Building, Times Square, and the Broadway Theater District
• Daily breakfast buffet offers made-to-order omelets and a spread of pastries, fruit, and cereal
• Get half off drinks from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the hotel’s Whaler Bar.
• 24-hour front desk where you can access limo service or gather information on area attractions

Times Square, Manhattan: Flashy Neon Lights and World-Class Culture

Times Square is located at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The famous address—affectionately known as “the Crossroads of the World”—is home to hypnotizing billboards, giant wraparound news tickers, and the neon lights of Broadway. Beyond the glitz and gimmicks, there are a number of world-class cultural offerings in the area, ranging from museums to Michelin-rated restaurants. Buildings of historical and architectural interest include the Paramount Building and One Times Square, site of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop.

Nearby, the Museum of Modern Art houses a trove of masterpieces including Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, Claude Monet’s waterlily paintings, and Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans. Save time for a stroll through the museum’s outdoor sculpture garden, where dazzling installations are clustered around sparkling reflecting pools. About a mile north of Times Square, the David H. Koch Theater is home to one of the world’s foremost dance companies—the New York City Ballet, which stages contemporary works as well as classics like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

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