Hotel at a Glance: The Gallivant Times Square

Just outside the front door of this hotel in Times Square, New York City’s world-famous theater district bustles with a fervor found only in the Big Apple.

• Contemporary design: Deluxe guest rooms are outfitted with a flat-screen TV, an iHome stereo, and stylish decor with gray, wood, and white accents.
• Dig into fresh sushi or Vietnamese specialties at the adjoining restaurant, An’nam, which offers an intimate Asian-fusion dining experience. You can also enjoy Chinese specialties at the other connected restaurant.
• Explore New York via public transit. The nearby A and Q trains will take you south to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Brooklyn.

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

Times Square is 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 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 Water Lilies paintings, and Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans. Save time for a stroll through the museum’s outdoor sculpture garden, where 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.