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 11 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks
Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.
Midtown East and Grand Central: the easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards: choose your street carefully: neighborhood nightlife and corporate towers feel different. Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Times Square and Theater District: stay for Broadway and convenience, not peace or neighborhood charm.
Marriott hotels in Manhattan, Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29, 2026
Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.
Compound search: hotels in the Marriott family, located in Manhattan (the island); check-in 2026-11-27, check-out 2026-11-29, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Midtown East & Grand Central; Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards; Herald Square & Penn Station; Times Square & Theater District. Order: cheapest first.
Other dates for the same page: Nov 13 to 15, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/marriott-hotels-manhattan-nov-13-to-15-2026; Nov 20 to 22, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/marriott-hotels-manhattan-nov-20-to-22-2026; Thanksgiving week, Nov 25 to 29, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/marriott-hotels-manhattan-thanksgiving-week-nov-25-to-29-2026; Dec 4 to 7, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/marriott-hotels-manhattan-dec-4-to-7-2026; Dec 11 to 13, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/marriott-hotels-manhattan-dec-11-to-13-2026; Dec 18 to 21, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/marriott-hotels-manhattan-dec-18-to-21-2026; Christmas week, Dec 23 to 27, 2026 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/marriott-hotels-manhattan-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/marriott-hotels-manhattan-new-years-dec-30-to-jan-2; Jan 8 to 10, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/marriott-hotels-manhattan-jan-8-to-10-2027; Jan 22 to 24, 2027 https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/new-york/marriott-hotels-manhattan-jan-22-to-24-2027.
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Where Axel beats the public price (5 of 11 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)
Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, cheapest first (6)
1. Moxy NYC Downtown — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
2. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel — 4-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
3. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection — 4-star, Autograph Collection
4. Element by Marriott New York Times Square West — 3-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
5. Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village — 3-star, Four Points by Sheraton
6. Moxy NYC Times Square — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
More hotels in the area (5)
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Midtown East and Grand Central · from about $493
Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards · from about $493
Herald Square and Penn Station · from about $542
Times Square and Theater District · from about $472
Social spaces, games and strong downtown subway access for short stays. You accept compact rooms without conventional closets, refrigerators or coffeemakers. Nine minutes' walk to the 9/11 Memorial, 25 minutes' walk to SoHo.
Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $670 all in for 2 nights, of which $69 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
4-star · Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
A practical theater-and-subway address between Times Square and Central Park. You accept worn rooms, check-in queues and uneven service. Ten minutes' walk to Times Square, ten minutes' walk to Central Park.
Axel $729 vs $963 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026.
Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $729 all in for 2 nights, of which $80 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. 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, 20 minutes' walk to Times Square.
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 27 to 29, two adults: $735 all in for 2 nights, of which $80 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Equipped kitchens, included breakfast and laundry for longer Midtown stays. You accept slow elevators, breakfast crowds and renovation disruption. Nine minutes' walk to Times Square, 15 minutes' walk to the Empire State Building.
Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $819 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · Four Points by Sheraton
Clean, straightforward downtown rooms backed by consistently helpful front-desk staff. You accept compact rooms, variable sound insulation and neighboring construction. Ten minutes' walk to SoHo.
Axel $859 vs $893 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026.
Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $859 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
A cheaper Midtown base with rooftop nightlife and strong social spaces. You accept tiny rooms, limited storage and street or rooftop noise. Nine minutes' walk to the Empire State Building, ten minutes' walk to Times Square.
Axel $879 vs $992 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026.
Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $888 all in for 2 nights, of which $80 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
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 27 to 29
Axel $729 vs $963 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
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 27 to 29
Axel $879 vs $992 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
Axel $859 vs $893 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
Neighborhood research dated 2026-10-15. Walking times are estimates from distance until measured times replace them.
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