The Knickerbocker
The Knickerbocker
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Located on Times Square, The Knickerbocker features a rooftop terrace with over 370 square yards of indoor and outdoor space. WiFi access is available and free of charge for guests. Featuring a flat-screen cable TV, each room at the hotel comes with a laptop safe, a mini fridge and a desk. Many rooms feature views of the city, and the private bathroom comes with bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to the Knickerbocker, which features on-site dining at Charlie Palmer Steak IV. Cocktails are served on the rooftop at St.Cloud and guests can also dine in Charlie Palmer lounge seven days a week. Guests looking for a bit of green space can walk to Bryant Park, just 656 feet away. The New York Public Library is 3 minutes’ walk away, and the hotel is located directly above the Times Square-42nd Street Metro Station, offering easy access to the whole city.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
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SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
- Green Key Global Eco-Rating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Amanda
United States
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience at The Knickerbocker. It was our first time, but it won’t be our last. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We got upgraded to a suite which was great. Everything was clean and the bed was very...” - Raphael
Switzerland
“The rooms and bed are perfect, spacious enough , renovated / new - really nice Rooftop is really nice Fitness / gym rooms are rather on the top 10%” - Miriam
United States
“The bed was very comfortable & the room size was great.” - IIsidora
Serbia
“Everything was great! Bed and pillow, bar, stuffs.” - Glenn
United States
“Great location. The room was spacious and amazingly quiet for being in the heart of Times Square. Room was very clean and shower was great. Will stay here again” - Camryn
United States
“The property was in the best area, right across the street from time square. Around the corner was joes pizza. Right by the subway entrance on 42nd. Staff was incredibly accommodating. Everytime we left we came back to a clean room with clean...” - Jana
United Kingdom
“It is beautifully renovated and comfortable inside. The rooms are super spacious, unusually so for NYC, It is completely quiet which is crazy on Time sq. Breakfast is fantastic as well.” - Mohamed
United Arab Emirates
“Every thing was awesome and I extend there more three nights” - Lisa
Italy
“Great location. Great value for money. Very spacious room.” - Ruth
United States
“The staff and the cleanliness of the property was great.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Charlie Palmer Steak IV
- CuisineSteakhouse
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
Amenities of The KnickerbockerGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- CyclingOff-site
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $165 per day.
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Transportation
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Strollers
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
- Personal trainer
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- Bengali
- Mandarin
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Japanese
- Russian
- Serbian
- Filipino
- Cantonese
- Chinese
House rulesThe Knickerbocker takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.








The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note, guests must be at least 21 years old to check-in.
Tickets, which can be purchased for an additional fee, are required for entry to St Cloud Rooftop on New Years Eve.
Please note that group policy applies when more than 7 rooms are booked. This includes a cancellation policy of 30 days prior to arrival instead of 24 hours.
A mandatory fee is applicable per room per night. It includes the following:
• Unlimited WiFi for all devices
• Unlimited local, long-distance and international calling
• Unlimited access to nytimes.com and ft.com
• Wardrobe storage and nightly shoeshine
• 24-hour access to fitness center
• Two bottles of water daily
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Knickerbocker of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.