The Knickerbocker
New York · United States
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Character and identity
A Beaux Arts landmark built in 1906 by John Jacob Astor IV, The Knickerbocker sits directly on Times Square but reads as a hushed counterpoint to the chaos outside. The 330 rooms run large by Manhattan standards, with 12-foot ceilings, six-foot windows, custom millwork and gleaming wood finishes. Charlie Palmer at The Knick anchors the food programme with signatures like fried chicken and pan-seared scallops, power lunches and pre-theater menus, while Jake's Coffee handles mornings under a barrel-vaulted marble ceiling. The St. Cloud rooftop, with sky pods over Times Square, is the social set piece. Service follows the Leading Hotels of the World register, with doormen still in knickerbockers.
Who's it for
Best for:
Travellers who want a Times Square address without the Times Square atmosphere: theatre-goers, hotel-history enthusiasts, and design-minded couples or solo guests who value generous room proportions, considered linens (SFERRA, Ploh) and a polished but low-key service style. Repeat visitors get perks like long-term wardrobe storage.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone seeking a quiet downtown or Uptown neighbourhood feel will find the immediate surroundings relentless the moment they step outside. Families wanting a full kids' programme, or guests expecting a spa, won't find them here; dining is essentially one restaurant plus the rooftop and café.
Bottom line
The real proposition is the contrast: a serene, historically resonant interior pressed up against the loudest few blocks in the city, with rooms that actually deliver space. Book it if you want walk-everywhere theatre access without sacrificing calm, and aim for a higher floor away from the square. The rooftop sky pods are worth securing in advance, particularly around the holidays.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
