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Reviews of The Gallivant Times Square This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

234 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036, United States

#422 of 431 hotels in New York

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Review Score

Based on 3075 hotel reviews

5.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.3

  • Comfort

    6.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    5.6

  • Staff

    6.9

  • Value for money

    5.9

  • Free Wifi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    6.0
    Disppointed on the quality of their service
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was not confortable, no frige no microwave, no soap. The heater make too much noise and does not warm

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    5.0
    It worked fine only because we didn’t spend any time in the roo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Window in our room was duct tape and cardboard. No blankets of any kind, just sheets on the bed.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    6.0
    Trip to the dirty
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Run down Only one working elevator Room had lots of lighting Ac and heat did not work No blanket in bed

    Location means everything Room size

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    7.0
    good value for money, be prepared to wait a long time for the elevators
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Two Twin Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very hot, we had to keep the window open all night so it was noisy. The rooms and hallway had old, worn out carpets and was a bit dirty. The elevators were awful. Very slow and lots of people waiting to get up and down

    location was great, room cosy and comfy. Good value for money

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    6.0
    Short stay in a great city, accommodation good to rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms in need of some maintenance, handle on shower kept falling off informed front desk twice about this, never fixed. Sink leaked from the U bend again informed front desk twice and never fixed. Not all The buttons on the safe worked. Has to change password 3 times while using it. The door to the room was set back from the frame which didn’t feel secure although told would be fine. Only 2 lifts working with more than 13 floors which was a nightmare in the morning trying to get to the lobby as other guests tried to check out.

    Location was excellent, just off Times Square. Staff in all interactions where lovely and tried there best to help. Room was spacious enough for 4 adults and one child and the beds were comfortable. Cleaning was done everyday.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    5.0
    A pleasant well located hotel with pleasant staff however needs maintenance.would probably not choose to stay at this ho
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very dated basic maintenance needed for up keep of rooms. Ie rotten bathroom door, loose sockets, light bulbs missing and air conditioning very noisy when it worked. Only one lift working in the whole hotel.

    Great location for Times Square and friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was okay, the elevators was slow. The rooms could've had a refrigerators and microwaves and trash cans and coffee makers. Couldn't connect to wifi. Took hot water a minute to get ready. The phone also didn't work in the rooms.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hotel is a clear cut example of the saying, “you get what you pay for.” I’ve stayed here twice and will continue to stay here. Good location, good price, not the best, just ok. I recommend if you don’t need the best of the best.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was super warm. Maintenance came in and looked at the air conditioner and turned it down, but the room was very warm and too hot for comfort. Also, the tiny elevators took a long time.

    The convenience to Times Square

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    6.0
    It was nice overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom. The shower didn’t get hot.

    Location was amazing.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hotel will require you to put an extra $150 deposit down when you check in. They will promise you that it will be refunded, but I assure you, you will not get it back. When I checked out, my room was in perfect condition, no reason for them to keep the deposit at all. I have contacted them numerous times and left messages and no one returns my calls. So just be prepared to pay an extra 150 on top of the price of the room, and not be refunded the money.

    The property was convenient to tourist attractions, but they lie to people about security deposits.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    7.0
    Based on the location, it provided what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to call twice in relation to heat and shower. And during our stay only 1 operating elevator- in which was very slow

    The location was perfect to access Time Square and the theatres to see Cabaret and MJ

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    7.0
    Great trip to NYC in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen - good value but no frills stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevators slow, no hot water on day 2, no frills

    Great location- close to a lot of NYC highlights

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    6.0
    It was an ok stay, when you shower it wet up the whole place. The door did not close firmly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevators where too small and slow, the bathroom roof has mold and the AC made lots of noise.

    The location was great, closer to all the fun places. The bed was very cozy, the heat works fine, TV has variety of channels and the bathroom was very clean.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    5.0
    Location was great but having to worry about bugs coming home with us not so great!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There cockroaches in are room and some type of other bug that I didn’t even tell my kids about because we would have been looking for a new hotel.

    Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old facility. The room was really old and in poor condition.

    The staff at the hotel was helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    6.0
    Great for the location and price, not for the relaxation or luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevators were slow, one was broken during our stay which meant wait times for the elevator were VERY long. Hotel is 2 buildings down from a fire department station so sirens could be heard all through the night as trucks came and went. Our shower didn't have hot water the first night however we were able to remedy that ourselves. Soundproofing between rooms is non-existent so you WILL hear your neighbours. Many of the walls and floors just look whethered from age.

    I really enjoyed it's central location relative to most things in Manhattan. Nothing was too far away. The bed was for the most part quite comfortable as well.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    7.0
    Great location near Times Square, but the check-in experience could have been better, as one front desk staff member lac
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the front desk staff at check-in could have been friendlier. While he wasn’t outright rude, he didn’t make me feel welcomed as a customer during the check-in process.

    Excellent location for anyone looking to stay near Times Square.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We enjoyed our stay, right in the middle of everything. The beds were comfy. There is only one working elevator which is difficult at busy times, but the staff was very friendly and assist with the staff elevator to help expedite with the elevator traffic.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    7.0
    Location perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heater and ac system too old not working properly. Horrible elevator service. Only one was working for hundreds of guests.

    Location perfect

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    6.0
    Overall clean, decent accommodations. Can't beat the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Small rooms, I was advised to take a picture of the valet sticker to get the discounted parking but the valet parking attendant required the actual sticker. It was a bit of a pain circling back.

    The location was outstanding!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2024

    5.0
    Good price for location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outdated facilities

    Location and spacious room

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2024

    6.0
    Good for location, bad for everything else.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is not taken care of,they really do the bare minimum. First 2 days of our stay we froze in our room, we asked for extra blanket (ac not working) and it was -2 celsius outside.

    Do not expect more than a room to sleep and shower and free wifi!

    Stayed in December 2024

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