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M Manhattan · Times Square ★★★★ 4-star $$$ Est. 2010

Sanctuary Hotel New York

A theatrical interior and a rooftop, on West 47th Street.

132 West 47th Street, Times Square, New York, NY, 10036

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Sanctuary Hotel New York, Times Square, New York City
Sanctuary Hotel New York, Times Square, Manhattan.

What Sanctuary Hotel New York actually is

The Sanctuary leans into a dark, slightly gothic interior — heavy drapes, ornate mirrors, low light — which is a deliberate contrast to the glass towers around it. It sits on West 47th Street a block from Times Square.

Haven Rooftop upstairs is a genuinely pleasant space with a retractable roof, which makes it usable across the year rather than only in summer. Rooms are compact and dramatically decorated. The location is as central as the theatre district gets.

What stands out

  • 01 Haven Rooftop with a retractable roof, usable year round
  • 02 Dark, theatrical interiors unlike its glass neighbours
  • 03 A block from Times Square and the theatres
  • 04 Compact rooms at below-average theatre district rates

Rooms and suites

Superior Queen

Sleeps 2

Compact with dramatic decor

Deluxe King

Sleeps 2

Larger with seating area

Suite

Sleeps 3

Separate living space

Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.

Facilities and amenities

  • Rooftop bar
  • Fitness access
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • In-room dining
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry service
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Eating and drinking on site

Haven RooftopBar and restaurant with retractable roof

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

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Questions people ask about Sanctuary Hotel New York

Is the rooftop open in winter?

Yes — the retractable roof and heating keep it usable through the colder months, which is unusual among Midtown rooftops.

How compact are the rooms?

Small, as is standard for the block. The rate and the rooftop are the draw.

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