Hotel Edison
An Art Deco theatre-district fixture since 1931, with the lobby to prove it.
228 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What Hotel Edison actually is
Thomas Edison personally switched on the lights when this hotel opened in 1931, and the restored Art Deco lobby — murals, gilding, ornamental plasterwork — remains the best reason to walk through the door. It sits on West 47th Street in the middle of the theatre district.
Rooms are basic and compact, updated but not luxurious, and the value is in the address: most Broadway houses are within three minutes' walk. Friedman's handles the restaurant and the Rum House is a well-regarded cocktail bar with live piano.
What stands out
- 01 Restored 1931 Art Deco lobby
- 02 The Rum House cocktail bar with live piano
- 03 Three minutes from most Broadway theatres
- 04 810 rooms at below theatre-district average rates
Rooms and suites
Standard Queen
Sleeps 2Compact and simply furnished with a private bathroom.
Two Double Beds
Sleeps 4Family room with two doubles.
Deluxe King
Sleeps 2Larger room on a higher floor.
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- The Rum House bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Business services
- Luggage storage
- Meeting space
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
Eating and drinking on site
| The Rum House | Cocktail bar with live piano |
|---|---|
| Friedman's | American |
Where it sits
Loud, lit, and permanently busy. Nobody pretends Times Square is subtle, but it is unbeatable for theatre-first trips: most Broadway houses are inside a five-minute walk, and the 42nd Street transit hub reaches every borough.
Nearest transit
- ▸Times Sq–42 St (1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, S)
- ▸42 St–Port Authority (A, C, E)
- ▸49 St (N, R, W)
What's nearby
- ▸Broadway theatres
- ▸TKTS Red Steps
- ▸Bryant Park
- ▸The Museum of Broadway
- ▸Times Square Edition billboards
Conditions at this address right now
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Questions people ask about Hotel Edison
Is the lobby worth seeing on its own?
Yes — the 1931 Art Deco murals and plasterwork are among the best surviving hotel interiors in the theatre district, and the lobby is open to the public.
Which theatres are nearest?
The Barrymore, Brooks Atkinson, Palace and Lunt-Fontanne are all within a three-minute walk.