Places to stay near Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Al Hirschfeld Theatre is at 302 West 45th Street in Midtown Manhattan, close to Times Square. When you book a room for a show night, the most useful factor you can compare from verified information is location: how close your hotel sits to the theater and to the Times Square area you will likely be walking through before and after the performance. Use the hotels on this page as a starting list, then confirm exact walking times, transit access, and any amenities that matter to you directly with the property or your booking site.

Closest hotel options around Times Square

Several established hotels sit in the Times Square and Theater District blocks around Al Hirschfeld Theatre. These give you a straightforward walk to the show and quick access to nearby restaurants and attractions such as Times Square and Duffy Square. Because detailed walking distances are not supplied for each hotel, treat them all as Midtown options and check a map to see which block layout feels most convenient for your route to West 45th Street.

• InterContinental New York Times SquareTimes Square–area hotel, a short walk from the Theater District and Al Hirschfeld Theatre
• Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times SquareTimes Square hotel within the Midtown grid, walkable to West 45th Street and nearby shows
• Hotel SchermanNew York hotel in the same Midtown neighborhood, walkable to the theater and nearby dining

Midtown hotels that work for a theater-focused stay

If your main goal is to see a show at Al Hirschfeld Theatre and explore the Midtown area on foot, you can focus on hotels that are identified in New York and commonly used by theatergoers. All of the hotels listed here are in the city and positioned so you can combine walking with subway or bus rides as needed. Since specific travel times, room types, and policies are not provided, use this list to narrow your search, then compare each property’s exact address and directions tools to see how they fit your arrival plans.

• TownePlace SuitesNew York–based suites hotel that can pair a show night at Al Hirschfeld Theatre with a Midtown stay
• RamadaNew York hotel option that can be combined with a trip to the Theater District and Times Square

Balancing proximity to the theater with the wider neighborhood

Staying close to Al Hirschfeld Theatre makes it easier to walk to your performance and back without relying on late-night transit, while a slightly farther Midtown hotel can give you a different feel for New York but may add extra time to reach West 45th Street. InterContinental New York Times Square and Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square place you near Times Square itself, which also brings you close to attractions like Times Square, Duffy Square, and the Museum of Broadway. Hotel Scherman and other Midtown properties keep you within walking range of the theater while also giving you straightforward access to nearby parks such as McCaffrey Playground and Ramone Aponte Park. Decide whether you want to step out of your lobby into the Times Square blocks or prefer to be a short walk away and use that to guide your booking.

What to verify directly before you book

Because only the hotel names and their presence in New York are confirmed here, you should double-check several details directly with the property or your booking platform before you finalize a reservation. Confirm the exact street address and walking directions to Al Hirschfeld Theatre so you know which subway stations or bus lines are closest. If you are driving, ask the hotel about how guests typically handle parking in Midtown, since on-site parking, nearby garages, and costs can differ by property and are not listed here. Check room types, accessibility features, and any policies that matter to you, such as check-in and check-out times or whether they can hold luggage before or after your stay. For show-night timing, pair your hotel choice with the guidance in the Al Hirschfeld Theatre directions and parking pages so your route from the hotel to the theater is clear.

Staying near the theater and exploring nearby dining

One advantage of booking within walking distance of Al Hirschfeld Theatre is the number of dining options you can reach on foot before or after your show. From the theater’s blocks you can walk to nearby spots like Birdland Jazz Club on West 44th Street, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ on West 44th Street, and Frankie and Johnnie's Steakhouse and Joe Allen on West 46th Street, along with several pizza, cafe, and bar options on 8th Avenue and the surrounding side streets. Choosing a hotel in the Times Square or Theater District area makes it easier to fit a meal or a quick bite into your evening without adding a separate transit leg between your room, the restaurant, and the theater.

• Birdland Jazz ClubOn West 44th Street, a short walk from the theater and Midtown hotels
• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQWest 44th Street restaurant within walking distance of Al Hirschfeld Theatre
• Frankie and Johnnie's SteakhouseWest 46th Street steakhouse near the Theater District
• Joe AllenWest 46th Street restaurant often paired with theater visits

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hotels are closest to Al Hirschfeld Theatre?

Based on verified information, InterContinental New York Times Square, Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, and Hotel Scherman are all in the Times Square and Midtown area that surrounds Al Hirschfeld Theatre. They place you within walking distance of the Theater District and the blocks around West 45th Street. For exact walking times and routes, check each hotel’s address on a map and compare it to 302 West 45th Street.

Can I walk from my Times Square hotel to Al Hirschfeld Theatre?

Yes. The hotels listed here, including InterContinental New York Times Square, Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, and Hotel Scherman, are identified in New York’s Midtown and Times Square area, so they are intended to be paired with theater visits. You should still confirm the exact walking route and time from your hotel’s address to 302 West 45th Street, and allow extra time for Midtown foot traffic before your show.

How should I compare these hotels if price and policies are not listed?

Use this page to identify hotels that are actually in New York and positioned for a Theater District visit, then compare them by location and access. Look up each property’s address, see how close it is to Al Hirschfeld Theatre and to the subway or bus lines you plan to use, and then check pricing, cancellation policies, and any fees directly with the hotel or your booking site, since those details are not provided here.

Do any of these hotels include parking for theater guests?

The available information confirms hotel names and their New York location but does not specify parking arrangements. If you plan to drive to your show, contact your chosen hotel, such as InterContinental New York Times Square or Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square, and ask how guests usually handle parking, whether that is an on-site facility or a nearby garage, and what costs or restrictions apply.

Where should I look for more planning details once I pick a hotel?

After you choose a hotel, use the Al Hirschfeld Theatre directions page to plan your route from the hotel to 302 West 45th Street, and the parking page if you are driving. If you want to plan meals or sightseeing around your stay, the Al Hirschfeld Theatre restaurants and nearby attractions guides highlight dining and points of interest you can reach on foot from both the theater and most Midtown hotels.