How Axel worksUpdated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 5 of the 23 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks
Every hotel here offers parking, by Google’s listing. Check the hotel page for valet or self-parking, charges and whether parking is included. Midtown here means 34th to 59th Street: Midtown East and Grand Central, Central Park South and Columbus Circle, Hell’s Kitchen and Hudson Yards, Herald Square and Penn Station. None of these hotels are in Times Square or the Theater District.
Central Park South and Columbus Circle: choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife. Midtown East and Grand Central: the easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards: choose your street carefully: neighborhood nightlife and corporate towers feel different.
Midtown hotels with parking, not Times Square, Nov 13 to 15, 2026
Every hotel here offers parking, by Google’s listing. Check the hotel page for valet or self-parking, charges and whether parking is included. Midtown here means 34th to 59th Street: Midtown East and Grand Central, Central Park South and Columbus Circle, Hell’s Kitchen and Hudson Yards, Herald Square and Penn Station. None of these hotels are in Times Square or the Theater District.
Compound search: hotels with parking, located in Midtown (34th to 59th Street), excluding Times Square and the Theater District; check-in 2026-11-13, check-out 2026-11-15, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Central Park South & Columbus Circle; Midtown East & Grand Central; Herald Square & Penn Station; Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards. Order: cheapest first.
Other dates for the same page: Nov 20 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-nov-20-to-22-2026; Thanksgiving week, Nov 25 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-thanksgiving-week-nov-25-to-29-2026; Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-thanksgiving-weekend-nov-27-to-29-2026; Dec 4 to 7, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-dec-4-to-7-2026; Dec 11 to 13, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-dec-11-to-13-2026; Dec 18 to 21, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-dec-18-to-21-2026; Christmas week, Dec 23 to 27, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-christmas-week-dec-23-to-27-2026; New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Jan 8 to 10, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-jan-8-to-10-2027; Jan 22 to 24, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/hotels-with-parking-midtown-not-times-square-jan-22-to-24-2027.
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Where Axel beats the public price (5 of 23 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)
Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, cheapest first (6)
1. Empire Hotel — 4-star, Amsterdam Hospitality Group
2. Hotel 48LEX New York — 4-star, independent
3. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection — 4-star, Autograph Collection
4. Ace Hotel New York — 4-star, Ace Hotels
5. The Westin New York Grand Central — 4-star, Westin
6. The New Yorker Hotel by Lotte Hotels — 4-star, Lotte
More hotels in the area (17)
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Central Park South and Columbus Circle · from about $683
Midtown East and Grand Central · from about $493
Herald Square and Penn Station · from about $542
Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards · from about $493
A cheaper base directly opposite Lincoln Center for performance-focused stays. You accept dated rooms, small bathrooms and street or neighboring-room noise. Six minutes' walk to Central Park, 20 minutes' walk to MoMA.
Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $483 all in for 2 nights, of which $46 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Roomier Midtown accommodation with helpful staff and an evening wine hour. You accept elevator outages, cooling complaints and a mandatory amenity fee. Eight minutes' walk to Grand Central, ten minutes' walk to Rockefeller Center.
Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $784 all in for 2 nights, of which $115 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
4-star · Autograph Collection
Historic Midtown character and comfortable beds near Grand Central. You accept compact rooms, dated bathrooms and uneven condition. Seven minutes' walk to Grand Central, ten minutes' walk to Rockefeller Center.
Axel $834 vs $1,031 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.
Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $834 all in for 2 nights, of which $80 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
A cheaper NoMad base with a characterful social lobby and helpful staff. You accept dim, worn rooms, variable noise and reported restaurant construction. Six minutes' walk to the Empire State Building, ten minutes' walk to Madison Square Garden.
Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.
Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $838 all in for 2 nights, of which $96 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
More room near Grand Central without the neighborhood's luxury-hotel premium. You accept some dated bathrooms and a mandatory destination fee. Seven minutes' walk to Grand Central, 20 minutes' walk to Times Square.
Axel $859 vs $1,149 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.
Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $859 all in for 2 nights, of which $80 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
A cheaper Penn Station base with Art Deco character and immediate rail convenience. You accept compact rooms, variable upkeep and multiple extra charges. Four minutes' walk to Madison Square Garden, 15 minutes' walk to Times Square.
Nov 13 to 15, two adults: $926 all in for 2 nights, of which $92 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
Axel $712 vs $953 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
Axel $859 vs $1,149 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
Axel $834 vs $1,031 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
Axel $816 vs $1,008 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 20, 2026. Rooms for Nov 13 to 15
Neighborhood research dated 2026-10-15. Walking times are estimates from distance until measured times replace them.
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