The Knickerbocker
About this property
Located on Times Square, The Knickerbocker features a rooftop terrace with over 370 square yards of indoor and outdoor space. WiFi access is available and free of charge for guests. Featuring a flat-screen cable TV, each room at the hotel comes with a laptop safe, a mini fridge and a desk. Many rooms feature views of the city, and the private bathroom comes with bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to the Knickerbocker, which features on-site dining at Charlie Palmer Steak IV. Cocktails are served on the rooftop at St.Cloud and guests can also dine in Charlie Palmer lounge seven days a week. Guests looking for a bit of green space can walk to Bryant Park, just 656 feet away. The New York Public Library is 3 minutes’ walk away, and the hotel is located directly above the Times Square-42nd Street Metro Station, offering easy access to the whole city.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
Sustainability
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laila
United States“Wonderful hotel, quiet and comfortable, very nice and helpful staff.” 
Khaled
Kuwait“Location,,, cleaness … good house keeping … excellent reception”
Adelaide
South Africa“High end establishment with professional staff that go the extra mile”- Mercedes United States“I loved the customer service and hospitality! Maggie was absolutely the best and so sweet! My family and I stayed here for my wedding and Maggie, as well as the rest of the staff, made sure we had everything we needed. They made sure all the suits...”
- Erika United States“Central location, bigger rooms than usual hotels in NYC”
- Cynthia United States“Although the location was right in Times Square, it was quiet at night and the blackout curtains kept the lights from shining in. The view during the day was quintessential New York. Wonderful!!!”
- Carolina
Colombia“I loved it! Spacious, newly renovated room with a large bathroom, and very clean. Excellent location. The subway station is around the corner. Very friendly staff.” - Brent United States“Great staff! Paola was amazing. We had a great stay at the Knickerbocker!”
- Tamar
Israel“Everything. Great location, big, modern and beautiful room. The staff was exceptionally professional and kind. From now on, this will be our go-to hotel in New York.” - Brooke United States“Very clean and well kept on the inside. Location is PERFECT!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Charlie Palmer Steak IV
- CuisineSteakhouse
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
The Knickerbocker Hotel is committed to providing its guests and associates with a smoke free environment. Smoking tobacco, pipes, vapes, e-cigarettes and marijuana are 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. A nonrefundable $500 smoking fee will apply should a smoking event occur inside the hotel guestroom.
Please note, guests must be at least 21 years old to check-in.
Tickets, which can be purchased for an additional fee, are required for entry to St Cloud Rooftop on New Year's Eve.
Please note that group policy applies when more than 7 rooms are booked. This includes a cancellation policy of 30 days prior to arrival instead of 24 hours.
A mandatory fee is applicable per room per night. It includes the following:
- Unlimited WiFi for all devices
- Unlimited local, long-distance and international calling
- Unlimited access to nytimes.com and ft.com
- Wardrobe storage and nightly shoeshine
- 24-hour access to fitness center
- Two bottles of water daily
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.
Please inform The Knickerbocker 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
