Milford Plaza Hotel | Times Square Hotels | Frequently Asked Questions

With so many things to do and see you're bound to have questions about your stay in New York City. Below are answers to some questions asked by our past Hotel Guests.

Question: How close is Milford Plaza Hotel to Times Square?
Answer: Our NYC Hotel is just 1 block to Times Square.

Question: How close is Milford Plaza Hotel to Broadway Theaters?
Answer: Our NYC Hotel is just 1 block to Broadway Theaters.

Question: How close is Milford Plaza Hotel to Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall?
Answer: Our NYC Hotel is just 5 blocks to Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. You can always count on being able to see great live music, concerts and tapings of popular television programs.

Question: How close is Milford Plaza Hotel to the shops on 5th Avenue?
Answer: Our Manhattan Hotel is just 6 blocks to all the great shopping on 5th Avenue. There's something for everyone to enjoy even if it's just to window shop - that's free!

Question: How close is Milford Plaza Hotel to the Subway?
Answer: The Subway is across the hotel! Located on the Southwest corner of 44th and 8th is the entrance for access to the 42 Street/Port Authority subway station. This stop provides access to lines A,C and E. There are underground tunnels at this stop that provide access to the Times Square Terminal serving lines N, Q, R, S,W, 1, 2, 3, 7 and S. All subway maps of the city will provide color coded route maps while indicating the appropriate (numeric of alpha) icon at each stop. Maps are available at our Concierge desk in the lobby.

Question: Does the Milford handle packages for guests? Is there a charge by the hotel to handle packages?
Answer: The Milford will accept packages for all arriving and in house guests. Packages should not be sent to the hotel until 3 days prior to the guest arrival. The Milford will apply a $5.00 package handling fee to each item received at the hotel loading dock. All packages shall be addressed to the guest name registered on the reservation. Packages that are received without a matching name to the reservation will be held for 3 days before being sent back to sender. All packages received will be sent to guest room upon arrival or during the stay. The Milford will not store packages throughout the guest stay in package room, additional charges may apply.

Question: What can you recommend for restaurants to try?
Answer: Our Manhattan Hotel is located in one of the New York City's most popular neighborhoods for Dining and Entertainment. Our Concierge desk will be able to guide you depending on your requirements. Restaurant Row and Times Square are at the Hotel's doorstep and are home to such renown NYC Restaurants as Carmine's, B.Smith's, Shake Shack, Sardi's and Frankie and Johnnie's. Restaurant Row is located one block north from the Milford Plaza Hotel, between 8th and 9th Avenues. The name is derived from the numerous, small NYC Restaurants that line the street.

The street itself has a small neighborhood feel despite its proximity to Times Square and the NYC Broadway Theatres. Whether it be casual or formal dining, entertainment or a quick snack, all is available within a short walk from the Milford Plaza Theater District Hotel. Our Concierge Desk will be pleased to assist you with booking Manhattan Restaurant Reservations prior to your arrival. Our Hotel Concierge can be reached via Email or by calling: 646-998-7372. Open 7 days a week in the lobby from 8am-8pm.

Question: Where can I get tickets for a Broadway Show?
Answer: We have a Concierge on staff that will be happy to assist you in getting tickets to a Broadway Show, City Tour or many other New York City Events. Our Hotel Concierge can be reached via Email or by calling: 646-998-7372. Open 7 days a week in the lobby from 8am-8pm.

Question: What can you tell me about the Theater District?
Answer: Manhattan's Theater District is where you'll find all the famous Broadway Plays you've always wanted to see. This area is also loaded with a wonderful array of NYC Shops, Manhattan Restaurants and related Tourist Attractions.

Question: What can you tell us about NYC Shopping?
Answer: New York City is a shopper's paradise where you can find anything and everything in the many stores and shops throughout the city. Whether it's upscale Madison Avenue or 5th Avenue, Macy's at Herald Square, or the Milford Plaza Hotel is just minutes from the many famous NYC Boutiques, Manhattan Department Stores and even NYC Outlet Malls.

Question: What can you tell me about NYC's Financial District?
Answer: The Milford Plaza Hotel location is a nice alternative for those who need to work in NYC's Financial District, but want to be where the action is. The subway, only steps away from the Milford Plaza Hotel entrance. 44th and 8th avenue to the Times Square station gives you access to all trains going to Wall Street.

Question: Why should I stay at Milford Plaza New York Hotel?
Answer: Our location fantastic, in the heart of Manhattan in NYC's Theater District and our affordable Hotel Rates, makes Milford Plaza New York Hotel the best deal in New York City! The Milford Plaza Hotel New York is known as the best value for money hotel.

Question: How close are you to Broadway?
Answer: We are 1 block away.

Question: Does the Hotel have Wireless Internet and if so, what is the cost to use it?
Answer: Yes, High-Speed Internet Access is available in all areas throughout the Hotel. Fee: $14.95 for 24 hours.

Question: Do you allow pets?
Answer: No, pets are not allowed.

Question: What can you tell us about the more popular New York City Neighborhoods?
Answer: Here's just a brief description of what you can expect when you visit these popular NYC Neighborhoods, of course the best way to learn more is to come to NYC and see for yourself!

• Greenwich Village: A picture-perfect small town, in a fast-growing modern city. You'll enjoy Tree lined Streets, Greenwich Village Restaurants, and NYC Art Galleries.
• Little Italy: Here you'll find every type of Italian Restaurants from Full-Service Restaurants, Espresso Bars and Pastry, Cheese and Butcher Shops.
• Chinatown: In the past 10 years Chinatown has grown from a 29-block area containing 70,000 people to a 40-block area now home to over 130,000 people. Now the largest Chinese community outside the Orient, Chinatown has over 20 NYC Restaurants, Manhattan Shops and Services.
• SoHo: SoHO, meaning "South of Houston Street" is a neighborhood rich in culture, with modern NYC Art Galleries, trend-setting NYC Fashion Boutiques, Eclectic Restaurants, Antique Shops, Collectables Stores, as well as the Guggenheim Museum's new So-Ho Branch located at 530 Broadway.

Question: What types of attractions are close to your Manhattan Hotel?
Answer: Milford Plaza New York Hotel is close to all things that make Manhattan and New York City the most exciting city in the world. No matter what you are looking for; New York City Shopping, Restaurants in Times Square or Restaurants in Manhattan, New York City Tours or Manhattan Tours, NYC Sightseeing Tours, Broadway Shows, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Central Park Tours or any of the other countless New York City Activities - Milford Plaza New York Hotel is close by.

See these popular New York City Attractions for examples:

• Times Square - 1 block
• Broadway Theaters - 1 block
• Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall - 5 blocks
• 5th Avenue Shopping and St Patrick's Cathedral - 6 blocks
• The Museum of Modern Art - 9 blocks
• Herald Square - 9 blocks
• Madison Square Garden - 13 blocks
• Jacob Javits Convention Center - 15 blocks
• Carnegie Hall - 12 blocks
• Central Park - 14 blocks

Question: What will it cost to hire a cab or Town Car from the Airport to Milford Plaza Hotel?

• Milford Plaza Hotel is conveniently located just one block away from Times Square station.
• From JFK $50.00 - $75.00 Approximately 45 minutes
• From Newark $65.00 - $80.00 Approximately 1 hour
• From LaGuardia $40.00 - $50.00 Approximately 30 minutes

View our Top Manhattan Activities, our NYC Shopping Guide or Manhattan Restaurant Guide.

Question: What is the appeal to Milford Plaza New York Hotel for Leisure Travelers?
Answer: Location is our unique selling proposition as we are a block away from Times Square. Leisure Travelers to Manhattan enjoy a Memorable New York Vacation at Milford Plaza New York Hotel because New York City is a city rich in history and culture and nowhere is this more present than on the midtown Manhattan streets every day of the year. Midtown Manhattan comprises the charming neighborhoods of Gramercy Park, Murray Hill, Union Square and Chelsea which exemplifies the exciting character of the midtown Manhattan and the New York City area.

As a Guest of our Manhattan Hotel, Milford Plaza New York Hotel, you'll be amazed at how close you are to all NYC Activities and Manhattan Activities.

Try the exciting Manhattan Nightlife, New York City Night Clubs, and Manhattan Restaurants, New York City Restaurants in our vibrant safe, clean, and comfortable neighborhoods.

View our Top Manhattan Activities, our New York City Shopping Guide or Manhattan Dining Guide.

Question: What is the appeal to Milford Plaza New York Hotel for Business Travelers?
Answer: Our New York City Hotel, The Milford Plaza Hotel is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan and is easily accessible from all NYC Airports, Grand Central Station, Times Square Station and Penn Station. Our Manhattan Hotel is located in the heart of NYC's Theater District just minutes from all major New York City Business Centers, Manhattan Business Center, New York City Financial Institutions, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Manhattan Medical Centers, Broadway Shows, New York City Museums and area Manhattan Attractions.

Our Manhattan Hotel was designed with the Business Traveler in mind. For those looking for a step above the ordinary, our NYC Hotel offers you comfortable New York City Hotel Accommodations with numerous added Business Amenities.

Question: How does your Manhattan Hotel compare to other Hotels in Manhattan?
Answer: Many things make our NYC Hotel appealing to travelers to New York City 2 reasons are:

1. Our Midtown Manhattan Hotel Location: Located in the heart of NYC's Theater District, the Milford Plaza New York Hotel is just 1 block away from Times Square, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, Macy's, Madison Square Garden, School of Visual Arts, Fashion Institute of Technology, NYU Medical Center, the Garment Fashion, the Toy District and many other New York City Attractions.
2. Affordable Manhattan Hotel Rates: It's rare to find a New York City Hotel with a great Manhattan location, comfortable Hotel Rooms and affordable NYC Hotel Rates but the Milford Plaza Hotel provides you with all of these amenities and more making Milford Plaza New York Hotel the ideal choice when you're looking for a comfortable and affordable Manhattan Hotel.

Question: We're looking for New York City Hotel Deals or Manhattan Travel Packages - do you have either of these?
Answer: Milford Plaza Hotel offers a variety of NYC Special Offers and New York City Travel Packages - view our latest Manhattan Hotel Offers and NYC Travel Packages.

Question: We are looking for ideas for things to do during our trip to New York City - do you have any recommendations?
Answer: Yes! ! Things to do in Manhattan and NYC Activities are a popular reason why so many travelers visit NYC each year. Things to do in New York City and Manhattan Activities include:

• Manhattan City Tours
• New York City Sightseeing Tours
• Broadway Shows
• Manhattan Restaurants
• Tour Empire State Building
• Tour Statue of Liberty
• New York City Shopping
• Shopping in Manhattan
• Tour Times Square
• Central Park Walking Tour
• China Town Tour
• Visit Madison Square Garden
• Visit Metropolitan Museum

For more ideas view our Things to Do in Manhattan.

Question: Where is the Milford Plaza New York Hotel located?
Answer: Our New York City Hotel is conveniently located in Manhattan's Theater District and is easily accessible from all NYC Airports, Grand Central Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Penn Station.

Question: What are my parking options?
Answer: Valet Parking service is provided by the Hotel through Champion Parking Systems located on 45th street between 7th and 8th Avenue. The Valet Parking charge for standard vehicle is $43.00 for a 24 hour period from the time of arrival; $53.00 for oversized SUV’s for a 24 hour period from the time of arrival. Additional charges may apply if 24 hour period is exceeded. There are no IN/OUT privileges. Self-parking is also available at the same location but prices could be higher.

Our New York City address is:
Milford Plaza Hotel
700 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212-869-3600
Fax: 212-703-0644
Reservations: 888-352-3650 or Email