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Axel’s take

It’s a strong Broadway base if room space matters more than guaranteed quiet.

Choose it for
Generously sized bedrooms, Broadway access and a rooftop restaurant with an evening wine-hour alternative downstairs.
Skip it if
You need reliable silence, expansive bathrooms or consistently polished reception.
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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · An upscale 4-star Broadway base with generously sized rooms

Kimpton Theta is an upscale 4-star hotel whose strongest argument is practical: comfortable, generously sized Manhattan rooms close to Broadway without sleeping directly on Times Square. The restrained interiors, sociable lobby and rooftop Bar Sprezzatura give it more personality than a straightforward business hotel. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, beds and room size; the evening wine hour adds a useful gathering point.

The trade-offs matter at this level. Street and adjoining-room noise can undermine sleep, bathrooms are less generous than bedrooms, and reception earns both warm praise and complaints about slow or impersonal handling. This is polished accommodation rather than full-service luxury. We’d choose it for a theater-heavy itinerary and breathing room, but skip it if dependable silence or consistently attentive service is the priority.

Rooms
Room size and comfortable beds are recurring strengths. Bathrooms can feel small, and connecting doors are a potential weak point for sound insulation. Two-queen configurations suit families.
Cleanliness
A clear strength rather than a guarantee: 78% of 135 cleanliness mentions are positive. Expedia’s cleanliness score is 9.4/10, versus 8.5/10 on Booking.com.
Service
Helpful staff receive substantial praise, but slow or unwelcoming reception recurs across Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback. The service themes are 71% positive across 384 mentions.
Amenities
Rooftop Italian restaurant and bar, Café Otto, nightly wine hour, loaner bikes and a 24-hour fitness center. Pets stay without an additional pet fee.
Fees and surprises
A mandatory destination fee applies. Adjacent third-party parking is $65 nightly for standard vehicles and $85 for SUVs or oversized vehicles. The policy lists a $100 card deposit per room, per night. Breakfast is additional unless included.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · assets-global.website-files.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

790 Eighth Ave., New York

The hotel occupies the northeast corner of Eighth Avenue and West 48th Street, with Café Otto downstairs and a parking garage next door. Cross at the signals for Hell’s Kitchen’s restaurant streets; theaters lie east. Times Square is 5 minutes on foot and Rockefeller Center 8 minutes.

What guests say

  • 4.0/5

    876 reviews on Google

Amenities

Rooftop Italian restaurant and bar, Café Otto, nightly wine hour, loaner bikes and a 24-hour fitness center. Pets stay without an additional pet fee.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Smoke-free property

Good to know

Parking
Adjacent third-party garage: $65 per night for standard vehicles; $85 for SUVs or oversized vehicles.
Card deposit
$100 per room, per night, according to the hotel policy.
Arrival and departure
Check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Minimum check-in age: 21.
Pets
Pets stay free, with no additional pet deposit.
Breakfast
Breakfast is additional unless included in the room package.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · assets-global.website-files.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $75 per guest per night
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Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG — New York, United States

Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG is An upscale 4-star Broadway base with generously sized rooms in New York, United States.

Address: 790 Eighth Ave., New York. Property ID: 1991551.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/kimpton-theta-new-york-times-square-by-ihg-1991551

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About Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 790 Eighth Ave., New York
  • City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 8.0/10

It’s a strong Broadway base if room space matters more than guaranteed quiet.

  • Choose it for: Generously sized bedrooms, Broadway access and a rooftop restaurant with an evening wine-hour alternative downstairs.
  • Skip it if: You need reliable silence, expansive bathrooms or consistently polished reception.

Axel's opinion of Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · assets-global.website-files.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Essential Quadruple room

Essential Double room (full double bed)

Essential Twin room (twin beds)

Communication Accessible Tub Quadruple room

Communication Accessible Tub Double room (full double bed)

Communication Accessible Tub Twin room (twin beds)

Premium High Floor Quadruple room

Premium High Floor Double room (full double bed)

Premium High Floor Twin room (twin beds)

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Premium Corner Double room (full double bed)

Mobility Accessible Tub Double room (full double bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Location

A practical Theater District address for Broadway and Midtown sightseeing.

  • The block: The hotel occupies the northeast corner of Eighth Avenue and West 48th Street, with Café Otto downstairs and a parking garage next door. Cross at the signals for Hell’s Kitchen’s restaurant streets; theaters lie east. Times Square is 5 minutes on foot and Rockefeller Center 8 minutes.
  • Getting around: Use the nearby 50th Street subway stations for trips beyond Midtown; walking works well for theaters and nearby sights. For JFK, the E train connects with the AirTrain at Jamaica. Taxis are useful with luggage, but Midtown congestion makes them less dependable for short hops. There is no hotel airport shuttle.
  • After dark: Eighth Avenue stays busy with traffic, theater crowds and late food options. Going out is easy; sleeping is less predictable, with guest reports of both street noise and sound through adjoining doors.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · assets-global.website-files.com.

Best areas in New York for first-time visitors

  • Midtown East & Grand Central: 8.2/10 for first-time visitors. Classic sights and Grand Central connections make a balanced introduction; stay near the station rather than far east.
  • Times Square & Theater District: 8.2/10 for first-time visitors. Broadway and plentiful subway choices simplify sightseeing, but crowds follow you back to your door.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Penn Station, the Empire State Building and Koreatown suit packed sightseeing days rather than leisurely neighborhood evenings.
  • Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Restaurants and theater access work well; check the subway walk before choosing a western address.
  • Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Art, the High Line and downtown dinners balance Midtown outings, with easier trains near Seventh or Eighth Avenue.
  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 7.5/10 for first-time visitors.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: 7.0/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Lower Manhattan: 6.7/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: 6.5/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 5.1/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Long Island City: 4.9/10 for first-time visitors.
  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 4.8/10 for first-time visitors. Where to stay in New York for first-time visitors

Hotels around Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG

  • The Gallivant Times Square (West 48th Street, toward Broadway). Gallivant wins when: Bunk-bed options that fit a group’s sleeping arrangements. Keep Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG when: Keep Theta for its cleaner, more contemporary presentation rather than accepting worn rooms, noise and elevator waits.
  • The Belvedere Hotel (West 48th Street, toward Ninth Avenue). Belvedere wins when: Roomy accommodation with a kitchenette for simple food preparation. Keep Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG when: Keep Theta for contemporary interiors, its rooftop restaurant and wine hour rather than dated rooms and small-elevator queues.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Washington Square Hotel (SoHo & Greenwich Village). Washington Square wins when: A Greenwich Village stay beside Washington Square Park, with notably helpful staff and less emphasis on Midtown sightseeing. Keep Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG when: Theta makes more sense for repeated Broadway evenings, Midtown attractions and travelers prioritizing generously sized bedrooms.
  • Hotel 50 Bowery, part of JdV by Hyatt (Lower East Side & East Village). 50 Bowery wins when: Roomy contemporary accommodation downtown, especially when skyline views matter more than walking to Broadway. Keep Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG when: Theta wins for a theater-heavy itinerary without repeated trips uptown; neither is an obvious refuge for noise-sensitive sleepers.

Getting around from Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • Penn Station: 11 min by taxi.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: 29 min by taxi.
  • LaGuardia Airport: 31 min by taxi.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport: 44 min by taxi.
  • Times Square: 5 min.
  • The Museum of Modern Art: 14 min.
  • Empire State Building: 12 min by transit.
  • The Plaza: 13 min by transit.
  • Grand Central Terminal: 20 min.
  • Rockefeller Center: 8 min.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 24 min by transit.
  • Central Park: 15 min.
  • The High Line: 14 min by transit.
  • Top of The Rock: 11 min.
  • American Museum of Natural History: 11 min by transit.
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: 26 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4/5 (876 reviews).
  • Praised: Location (89% positive); Atmosphere (88% positive); Bar or lounge (81% positive).
  • Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (57% negative); Room amenities (53% negative); Sleep quality (49% negative). Cleanliness receives positive feedback in 78% of 135 mentions; sleep is split, with 51% positive across 134 mentions. Location is stronger: 89% positive across 247 mentions.

Good to know

  • Parking: Adjacent third-party garage: $65 per night for standard vehicles; $85 for SUVs or oversized vehicles.
  • Card deposit: $100 per room, per night, according to the hotel policy.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Minimum check-in age: 21.
  • Pets: Pets stay free, with no additional pet deposit.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast is additional unless included in the room package.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · assets-global.website-files.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Room size and comfortable beds are recurring strengths. Bathrooms can feel small, and connecting doors are a potential weak point for sound insulation. Two-queen configurations suit families.
  • Cleanliness: A clear strength rather than a guarantee: 78% of 135 cleanliness mentions are positive. Expedia’s cleanliness score is 9.4/10, versus 8.5/10 on Booking.com.
  • Service: Helpful staff receive substantial praise, but slow or unwelcoming reception recurs across Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback. The service themes are 71% positive across 384 mentions.
  • Amenities: Rooftop Italian restaurant and bar, Café Otto, nightly wine hour, loaner bikes and a 24-hour fitness center. Pets stay without an additional pet fee.
  • Fees and surprises: A mandatory destination fee applies. Adjacent third-party parking is $65 nightly for standard vehicles and $85 for SUVs or oversized vehicles. The policy lists a $100 card deposit per room, per night. Breakfast is additional unless included.
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $75 per guest per night

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