The Gallivant Times Square

234 West 48th St., New York, NY 10036 United States (USA) near junction 16W (113) on NJ Turnpike (~5.2mi)
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3 Star property
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  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 336 rooms in property
  • 16 floors in property
  • 44 suites in property
  • Check-in: 3:00PM
  • Check-out: 12:00PM
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Group score of 10.0/10

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Local attractions

Times Square, Broadway Theater District, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Avenue Shops, Central Park, Empire State Building, Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, Today Show, David Letterman Show, Museums, Jacob Javits Convention Center

Verified reviews of The Gallivant Times Square

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Clean hotel in the heart of the action."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Wonderful Stay. Safe small space. I had everything I needed!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Sep-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Aug 30 to Mon Sep 01 2025 at a $282.99 average nightly rate.
"The Gallivant is a good place for a one night stay."
Overall score3.0/ 5
The Gallivant is a good place for a one night stay. Bed was comfortable.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Apr 29 to Wed Apr 30 2025 at a $194.99 average nightly rate.

Property description

From the time of its opening in 1928 to the present day, The Gallivant Times Square has offered New York City explorers a special place to rest and recuperate while navigating the city.Whether you're exploring the city solo, with a companion, or a full crew of friends, The Gallivant Times Square has a comfortable hideaway for you above the busy streets of Manhattan.Find the perfect place to rest your head with one-of-a-kind hotel rooms in Times Square. The Gallivant Times Square offers 334 guest rooms towering over NYC, each with its own comforts and perks like eco-friendly bath products, coffee makers, high-speed WiFi, and more.Find world-class New York City restaurants just steps away, including Vietnamese fare at An'nam, Irish pub plates at Hurley's, vegan snacks at P.S. Kitchen, and fine Italian dining at La Masseria.Designed by Hyman Isaac Feldman, The Gallivant Times Square was completed in 1928 and opened originally as the Hotel President. While the hotel has gone through transformations over the years, it is now an independent property dedicated to those looking to embrace the spirit of discovery at one of the best Midtown West Manhattan hotels.With its central location in New York City's most famous area, The Gallivant Times Square is an outstanding gateway to all the best attractions in Manhattan for those seeking Times Squares hotels with balcony rooms. Explore The Big Apple at your own leisure and navigate your way from our Hell's Kitchen hotel's lobby to some of NYC's most legendary destinations, including Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more.

Green sustainability

garbage recycle; energy star lighting and appliances; water conservation in rooms

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00PM
Check-out: 12:00PM
Year of last renovation: 2015
Floors: 16
Rooms: 336
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 336
Rooms with disabled access: 7
Rooms with one bed: 254
Rooms with two beds: 78
Suites: 44
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 516 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 12 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 5:00PM - 2:00AM
Ownership: Summit Hotel Properties
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
60 Days prior to the group arrival with 10 or more rooms a night. After the cutoff date, any rooms not picked up will be released back to inventory for sale and requests for additional accommodations will be subject to availability and prevailing rate.
Nightly parking: 45.0
Typical group deposit: 25% due 90 days prior to arrival
Total taxes: 14.75%
Total misc. fees: £34.31 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 8.88%
Occupancy Tax: 3.50 Per Night
City Tax: 5.88%
Food and Beverage Tax: 8.88%
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 17.30 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 0.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 0.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

JFK - John F Kennedy International Airport/approximately $55-65 taxi ride/15 miles away LGA - La Guardia International Airport/approximately $45-55 taxi ride/13 miles awayEWR - Newark Liberty International Airport - approximately $55-65 taxi ride/16 miles away

Local shuttle info: N/A

Breakfast information

No breakfast provided

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Hotel

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Friedman's - 132 West 31st Street - Classic American breakfast in a cosy setting, about 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Shake Shack - Madison Square Park, New York, NY - Famous for burgers and shakes in a fast-casual setting, about 2.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Carmine's Italian Restaurant - 200 West 44th Street - Family-style Italian dining, just 0.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Central Park - Central Park, New York, NY - Vast green space with scenic beauty, offering walking paths and boat rentals, about 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Red Flame Diner - 67 West 44th Street - A diner offering a wide variety of breakfast options, about 0.4 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Halal Guys - West 53rd Street & 6th Avenue, New York, NY - Famous for Middle-Eastern dishes, particularly gyro and chicken, about 0.6 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Junior's Restaurant & Bakery - 1515 Broadway, New York, NY - Known for New York-style cheesecakes, about 0.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY - One of the world's largest and finest art museums, about 2.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Times Square Diner & Grill - 807 8th Ave, New York, NY - Offers a variety of breakfast options, about 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Chelsea Market - 75 9th Ave, New York, NY - An enclosed urban food court, shopping mall, office building and television production facility, about 1.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Toloache - 251 West 50th Street, New York, NY - Contemporary Mexican cuisine, just 0.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: The High Line - New York, NY - A landscaped park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan's West Side, about 1.9 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Best Western Plus President Hotel at Time Square, Best Western Plus President Hotel at Times Square, Best Western President Hotel at Times Square, Best Western President Hotel Nyc, Gallivant Times Square

Meeting rooms and event rooms at The Gallivant Times Square

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The Gallivant Times Square.

Feel free to use the The Gallivant Times Square meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in New York event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Boardroom 18 x 16 x 8 300--/----------12--/--------
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Boardroom

While not an oval or a pentagon, our boardroom meeting space is the perfect spot for that high level meeting of your company’s cabinet.Our meeting venue can accommodate meetings for up to 12 people in a private, yet engaging environment with on demand audio-visual equipment and catering from our on site restaurants.
Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
300 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
18 x 16 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
1 Lower ground
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
10% discount on day meeting package with 7 or more guestrooms booked at the hotel.15% discount on day meeting package with 10 or more guestrooms booked at the hotel.
Photo of Boardroom
Gallivant Meeting Room 0 x 0 x 0 12--/----------12--/----12--
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Gallivant Meeting Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
12 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
0 x 0 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available

    FAQs about The Gallivant Times Square

    What time is check in?

    Check in time is 3:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

    What time is check out?

    Check out time is 12:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

    How many rooms does The Gallivant Times Square have?

    There are 336 rooms in the property.

    Is there any meeting space at The Gallivant Times Square?

    Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

    What kind of breakfast is at The Gallivant Times Square?

    No breakfast provided

    How much does internet cost?

    Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Hotel

    Is there a gym at The Gallivant Times Square?

    Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

    Testimonials:

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    "It was great. We had searched for rooms on our own and were unsuccessful. Thank you for a spectacular service!" H.B. - Long Island, NY

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