The Iroquois New York
James Dean lived in room 803 for two years.
49 West 44th Street, Times Square, New York, NY, 10036Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What The Iroquois New York actually is
The Iroquois opened on West 44th Street in 1923, next door to the Algonquin, and spent its early decades as the cheaper option on a literary block. James Dean lived here from 1951 to 1953 while he was still an unknown actor; the hotel names a suite after him.
It is small, traditional and quiet, with a level of personal service that larger theatre district hotels cannot match. Rooms are compact but properly finished with marble bathrooms. The location on 44th between Fifth and Sixth puts Bryant Park, the library and the theatres all within a few minutes.
What stands out
- 01 1923 building on West 44th Street's literary block
- 02 James Dean lived here for two years before he was famous
- 03 Small scale with personal service
- 04 Minutes from Bryant Park, the library and the theatres
Rooms and suites
Deluxe King
Sleeps 2Compact with marble bathroom
Junior Suite
Sleeps 2Separate seating area
James Dean Suite
Sleeps 2The room he occupied, expanded
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge
- In-room dining
- Bar and restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Business services
- Laundry and pressing
- Meeting space
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| Restaurant | American |
|---|---|
| Lantern's Keep | Cocktail bar |
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 The Iroquois New York
Can I stay in James Dean's room?
The hotel maintains a suite named for him based on the room he occupied. It is bookable, subject to availability.
How does it compare to the Algonquin next door?
Smaller, quieter and less famous. The Algonquin has the Round Table history and the busier lobby; the Iroquois has the calm.