790 8th Avenue, NY 10019, New York, United States· +1 (212) 581-7000
2026-10-29 → 2026-10-312 guests
Check-in from 03:00 PMCheck-out 12:00 PMPaid parking on siteNo petsChildren welcomeNearest airport JFK
Availability
Rooms & offers
2 nights · 2 guests
Essential King Room
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 m² (≈301 ft²)Sleeps 2
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer+23 more
Essential King Room with Tub - Mobility Accessible
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 m² (≈301 ft²)Sleeps 2
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer+22 more
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)28 m² (≈301 ft²)Sleeps 2
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer+23 more
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer+22 more
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 m² (≈355 ft²)Sleeps 2
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer+22 more
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
ShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer+20 more
2 Queen Beds · 350 sq feet · Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) · Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels · Food & Drink - Refrigerator · Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets · Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer · Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request · Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping · Accessibility - Phone accessibility kit · Eco-friendly - Recycling bin · Non-Smoking · Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
MinibarTVTelephoneHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigerator+21 more
Mixed sentiment: multiple guests report dated smell, carpet and general cleanliness issues; a few guests found rooms clean.
Service
7.5
Mixed: several complaints about unfriendly reception and poor handling of disputes/charges, but individual staff members (e.g., the service manager Kristin Plaza) and some front-desk staff received praise.
Location
9.4
Consistently praised as ideal: central to Times Square, close to metro, restaurants and meetings.
Room Quality
9.0
Positive: rooms described as modern, spacious for NYC and with comfortable beds.
Amenities
8.9
Generally good (rooftop, attractive lobby), though some missing or problematic in-room amenities noted (no coffee machine in room, issues with hairdryer/fixtures).
Value for Money
6.6
Negative: multiple reports of large/unjustified charges, deposit holds and smoking fees that hurt perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Mixed: breakfast is included and acceptable for some, but guests reported lack of variety, long queues due to events and poor handling of allergies/intolerances.
Overall Experience
9.2
Generally positive overall due to excellent location and rooms and some standout staff, but notable service/charging and cleanliness issues tempered the stay.
Guests liked
Excellent central location near Times Square and metro
Spacious, modern rooms with comfortable beds
Attractive lobby and rooftop
Helpful/exceptional individual staff (e.g., service manager Kristin Plaza)
Many guests found rooms comfortable and clean
Breakfast included for many stays
Worth knowing
Front desk and reception service inconsistencies; poor handling of disputes
Unjustified charges, large deposit holds and delayed refunds
Cleanliness concerns: dated smell and carpet issues
Breakfast issues: limited variety, long queues, poor allergen communication
Missing or lacking in-room amenities (no coffee machine, shower/fixture problems)
Central Park (south entrance/Columbus Circle)0.9 km
Empire State Building1.3 km
Statue of Liberty (view/boat access from Battery Park)8.8 km
Rockefeller Center / Top of the Rock0.6 km
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)0.6 km
Good to know
Before you stay
Ideally located within 1 block of Times Square and a subway station, this Manhattan hotel offers guests free Wi-Fi and in-room safes. Kimpton Theta New York - Times Square by IHG provides spacious rooms with desks and 55" flat-screen TVs with HBO. Each room also includes a refrigerator. The hotel offers a 24-hour gym. Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and the Museum of Modern Art & Design are within 2,641 feet of the property.
Kimpton Hotel Theta is committed to providing its guests and associates with a smoke free environment. Smoking tobacco, pipes, vapes, e-cigarettes and marijuana is strictly prohibited within the hotel. By booking through this website, you acknowledge that the hotel has installed smoking detection sensors provided by Rest in its rooms. Rest is a smart device that allows hotel management to respond to smoking events without disrupting your stay. You hereby agree and consent to the use of such sensor in your room and acknowledge and agree that it is 100% privacy compliant and required by the hotel. By acknowledging the foregoing, you agree to waive any future claims related to the presence of the sensor in a room you may book. Tampering with the sensor is strictly prohibited.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
