JDH

Review of Doubletree Times Square South

Compared to the comparable Homewood nearby, this p...

Compared to the comparable Homewood nearby, this place is dated. Normally that's fine, but there's a lack of investment in the upkeep of the room. When you spend $540 for a single room for a single night, you would expect it has a remote, the TV is in one piece, the thermostat is backlit and responsive, the fan in the bathroom is not obnoxiously squeaky, the bed is not literally up against the air conditioner.

Also the photos of the gym/"fitness" center are not accurate, and are false advertising. Contrary to the photos it shows, there are no free weights, and maybe 4 cardio machines and some medicine balls. Part of the reason I picked this gym was because of the fitness center, and I had to spend $21 on a day pass to Planet Fitness instead.

Otherwise, the bed was clean and comfortable, the A/C did keep the room cool, water pressure/temperature were fine.

The +$10 "midtown" view is alright too if you're high enough but it's not worth spending extra on.