Four-Star Pop-Modern Hotel in Times Square
The chic Paramount Hotel was built in 1928 and then transformed by Ian Schrager, cofounder of Studio 54. Today, the hotel building still has its ornate, old–New York façade, but much of the interior has been recently updated. The Paramount Hotel also draws energy from its location directly in Times Square. From here you're just steps away from all of the Broadway theaters, which probably explains why the hotel’s been a popular hangout for stars such as Liza Minnelli and Daniel Radcliffe.
The modern aesthetic is uniform throughout the refreshed guest rooms with a modern white and light grey décor, and the bathrooms have Philippe Starck-designed stainless-steel sinks shaped like ice-cream cones. Because of the building’s old-fashioned layout, rooms tend to run small in size; stay in one of the Deluxe King rooms if you want some extra space, or use the opportunity to explore all that New York City has to offer.
On the ground floor just around the corner from the lobby, the newly opened Paramount Bar & Grill has a sleek, modern feel with continential cuisine and innovative cocktails.
Times Square, New York City: Flashy Neon Lights and World-Class Culture
Times Square is located at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood. The famous address—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 are a number of world-class cultural offerings, ranging from award-winning 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.
Less than a mile from the hotel, the Museum of Modern Art houses a trove of masterpieces including Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night, Monet's Water Lilies, and Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans. Save time for a stroll through the museum's outdoor sculpture gardens, where dazzling installations are clustered around sparkling reflecting pools. A mile north, the David H. Koch Theater is home to the country’s largest dance company, the New York City Ballet, which stages both contemporary works and classics such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.
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