Hard Rock Hotel New York
A purpose-built tower on West 48th with a rooftop over Times Square.
159 West 48th Street, Midtown West, New York, NY, 10036Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What Hard Rock Hotel New York actually is
Hard Rock's New York hotel opened in 2022 in a new tower on West 48th Street, a block from Times Square. Unlike most of the brand's properties it was built from the ground up as a hotel, which shows in the room sizes and the layout of the public floors.
RT60 on the roof is the reason many guests book: an indoor-outdoor bar with wide views over the Midtown skyline and down toward the Times Square lights. The memorabilia collection runs through the building as expected. Rooms are contemporary with good soundproofing, which matters this close to the theatre district.
What stands out
- 01 RT60 rooftop bar with indoor and outdoor terraces
- 02 Purpose-built tower rather than a conversion
- 03 Music memorabilia collection through the public spaces
- 04 One block from Times Square and the Broadway theatres
Rooms and suites
Deluxe King
Sleeps 2Contemporary with strong soundproofing
Premium City View
Sleeps 2Higher floors with skyline outlook
Suite
Sleeps 4Separate living space and wider views
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Rooftop bar
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge
- In-room dining
- Bar and restaurant
- Valet parking
- Meeting space
- Business services
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| RT60 Rooftop | Bar and terrace |
|---|---|
| Sessions | American |
Where it sits
West of Sixth Avenue the city gets louder. Broadway houses, jazz rooms, and the southern lip of Central Park all sit within a few blocks, and almost every subway line in the system passes underneath at some point.
Nearest transit
- ▸57 St–7 Av (N, Q, R, W)
- ▸5 Av/53 St (E, M)
- ▸50 St (1, C, E)
- ▸7 Av (B, D, E)
What's nearby
- ▸Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- ▸Carnegie Hall
- ▸Radio City Music Hall
- ▸Broadway theatre district
- ▸Central Park
Conditions at this address right now
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Questions people ask about Hard Rock Hotel New York
Is the rooftop open to non-guests?
Yes, RT60 takes public reservations, though it is busy at weekends and around sunset.
How noisy is the location?
West 48th Street is a block off Times Square and the building has good soundproofing, so rooms are quieter than the address suggests.