Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
Highest review record in this shortlist once the number of reviews is taken into account.
8.8 out of 10 from 1,614 reviews
Near a landmark
Best Hotels Near Madison Square Garden
61 properties in our selection sit within 0.5 miles of Madison Square Garden. This page compares the 20 closest of them.
The practical hotel zone
Across 20 of the 20 properties within 0.5 miles of Madison Square Garden, the August 2026 snapshot ran from $111 to $292 a night, with a median of $191. Treat those as reference points rather than rates you can book today.
Review scores in this radius have a median of 8.3, and 4 of 20 sit at 8.5 or higher. We rank on a review score weighted by how many reviews it rests on, so a perfect score from a handful of stays does not outrank a strong score from thousands.
Quick picks
Three worth starting with
Interfaith Retreats
Strongest review record for the money inside this shortlist, at about $111 against a $191 median.
7.7 out of 10 from 1,471 reviews
EVEN Hotel New York - Times Square South by IHG
The shortest straight-line distance among the remaining picks, about 0.2 miles from Madison Square Garden.
8.5 out of 10 from 485 reviews
Comparison
Compare on distance and record
Closest is not automatically best
On this page the closest property is also the one with the strongest review record, which does not happen often. Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel sits about 0.1 miles out and still tops the ranking.
The shortlist in detail
1
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
Best for the shortest walk in this shortlist- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
Its 8.8 score sits at or above the 8.3 median of this shortlist, across 1,614 reviews. It is about 0.1 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. It is priced above this shortlist, at about $292 against a $191 median.
The trade-off
It is one of the more expensive options here: about $292 against a $191 median for this shortlist.
Choose this if cutting the daily walk to Madison Square Garden matters more than anything else on this list.
2
Interfaith Retreats
Best for the lowest nightly cost in this shortlist- Under $150
- 2-star listing
- Hostel
It ranks 20 of 20 here on review record. It is about 0.2 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. The $111 reference price is below the $191 median of this shortlist.
The trade-off
Its 7.7 review score is below the 8.3 median of this shortlist, so it earns its place on other grounds.
Choose this if nightly cost outranks privacy on this trip.
3
EVEN Hotel New York - Times Square South by IHG
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
Its 8.5 score sits at or above the 8.3 median of this shortlist, across 485 reviews. It is about 0.2 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
4
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
Best for travelers who want an EV charge point- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
Its 8.3 score sits at or above the 8.3 median of this shortlist, across 1,618 reviews. It is about 0.2 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if an EV charge point is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
5
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan by IHG
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
Its 8.5 score sits at or above the 8.3 median of this shortlist, across 534 reviews. It is about 0.2 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
6
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Best for travelers who want a sustainability label- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
It ranks 15 of 20 here on review record. It is about 0.2 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if a sustainability label is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
7
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square South
Best for a long review history rather than a small sample- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
Its 8.4 score sits at or above the 8.3 median of this shortlist, across 6,972 reviews. It is about 0.2 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
8
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square South
Best for a long review history rather than a small sample- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
It ranks 16 of 20 here on review record. It is about 0.2 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
9
MOXY NYC Times Square
Best for a long review history rather than a small sample- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
It ranks 18 of 20 here on review record. It is about 0.2 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
10
Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown New York
Best for a solid middle option in this shortlist- $150 to $300
- 4-star listing
Its 8.6 score sits at or above the 8.3 median of this shortlist, across 1,628 reviews. It is about 0.3 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
11
Courtyard by Marriott Times Square West
Best for a long review history rather than a small sample- $150 to $300
- 3-star listing
Its 8.4 score sits at or above the 8.3 median of this shortlist, across 3,030 reviews. It is about 0.3 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
The trade-off
It is at the outer edge of this shortlist for distance, about 0.3 miles from Madison Square Garden.
Choose this if the balance of location and review record suits your plans better than the alternatives above.
12
Homewood Suites Midtown Manhattan Times Square South
Best for travelers who want an EV charge point- $150 to $300
- 3-star listing
Its 8.3 score sits at or above the 8.3 median of this shortlist, across 4,411 reviews. It is about 0.3 miles from Madison Square Garden in a straight line. Its reference price is close to the middle of this shortlist.
The trade-off
It is at the outer edge of this shortlist for distance, about 0.3 miles from Madison Square Garden.
Choose this if an EV charge point is one of the things that decides the booking for you.
Written up in detail: the 12 strongest of 20. The comparison table above holds every one of them, and it sorts and filters.
Hotel data from a August 2026 source snapshot. Prices are reference points, not live rates.
FAQ
Common questions
How is distance measured on this page?
As a straight line between coordinates, not as a walking route. We hold coordinates for every property and we do not hold verified pedestrian routes, so quoting walking minutes would mean inventing them.
How many hotels are within 0.5 miles of Madison Square Garden?
61 properties in our selection sit within 0.5 miles. This page shows the 20 closest, because past that point the extra options stop changing the decision.
Are these prices bookable?
No. They are reference points from our August 2026 snapshot, useful for comparing properties against each other rather than for setting a budget.