Name: Casablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
Address: 147 West 43rd Street, Times Square, Theater District, New York (and vicinity), New York, United States of America, New York (and vicinity), New York, US
Price range: US$399–US$872 per night
Rating: 9.43

What guests think

Casablanca Hotel by Library Hotel Collection draws praise for its exceptionally friendly service, spotless feel, and an oasis-like calm despite being steps from Times Square, with many guests enjoying the included continental breakfast and lounge refreshments available throughout the day.

Rooms are comfortable and generally small for NYC, with some dated décor, occasional front-facing street noise or loud window A/C, and a few tight bathrooms. Facilities are limited but practical; expect nearby paid parking with validation, a very small elevator, and no gym or pool. Breakfast is widely appreciated for convenience and quality, though a few guests felt the selection was basic or carb-heavy. Expect a charming, well-run boutique stay in the heart of the theater district.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited but useful: nearby paid parking with hotel validation and a very small elevator; SUVs may face an added fee. There is no gym or pool.

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Chris

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking- Easy and affordable Staff- super nice Complimentary snack and beverages on 2nd floor- much appreciated Size- intimate in a large city

10

Carter

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a business trip that was right across the street so huge win! Staff was outstanding! Had issue with AC, repair person arrived in less than 5 min. Hot water was arguably the fastest to come online I have ever experienced. Room is small but full amenities (free water, slippers, robes, etc). AND.. breakfast was included and was actually on par with any hotel continental breakfast. No gym, no pool, other than that, can’t recommend this place highly enough!!

10

Frederic

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything good, only missing a Gym to be outstanding

10

Meaghan

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A cute boutique hotel right near Times Square. It is amazingly quiet considering the location. Staff were all friendly and helpful. I like that they include breakfast in the resort fee and have snacks available in the lounge all day long. Very good price for the location as well. It's an old building with a few quirks, such as a half-sized elevator and a very steep staircase, but I found this added to its charm.

10

Sharon

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Casablanca is a great property, super convenient location with very affordable parking garage located right next door! It's a gem!! Staff are all so welcoming, helpful, the property is clean, and the 2nd floor has a great cafe was free pastries and drinks available all day! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

10

Diane

16 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A perfect stay in New York City from the moment we arrived. Convenient parking garage right next door with hotel validation provided a nice savings. The friendly staff greeted us and were so helpful to us throughout our stay. We enjoyed our breakfast by the fireplace each morning. The hotel’s location is perfect to see a broadway show and enjoy Times Square. We will definitely be back!

10

Gary

3 May 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

First class service by professional staff. Very clean, and the Cafe is an excellent facility.

10

Lorra

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just steps away from Time Square but a quiet place to stay. I loved having a ceiling fan. The hotel is quaint. It is on the darker side but I liked coming off of Broadway into a quiet retreat. The second floor snacks were a plus along with Breakfast. And getting a discount on parking right beside the hotel was also a great deal. (But parking garage did up charge us $12 for a SUV) I would stay again.

8

Eric

12 Dec 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

My wife and I stayed at the Casablanca Hotel for 3 nights. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel was extremely clean from top to bottom and it's location is steps away from Time Square. The bed was extremely comfortable and they provided a sound machine in the room that completely drowned out any city noise that may make sleeping difficult. Overall, we would absolutely stay at the Casablanca the next time we visit NYC. On the negative side, the carpets and rooms furnishings are very dated and in need of being replaced. Everything was extremely clean, just outdated. For example the rugs in the room had several areas where the wall to wall carpet didn't sit flat on the floor. At the time of our stay only 1 elevator worked and it was very old, slow and extremely small. 4 people max with any type of luggage. Finally the Casablanca offers a car service that is advertised to be a luxury car service such as a Towncar that will have the driver waiting for you at the airport with a sign in hand with your name on it. It was my wife's 50th birthday so I decided to go with the car service which was a $160. We had to call to get the driver to meet us and the driver arrived in Kia SUV. Absolutely nothing wrong with a Kia, but it was not the luxury car that was advertised. I priced an UBER and it was almost half the cost of this car service and people that we were waiting with that ordered Ubers were picked up before we were.

8

Thorvaldur

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel in Times Square, but I miss the Honesty Bar at Rick’s Café that used to be there but was discontinued due to the pandemic.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the property as very clean or spotless across rooms and common areas. A few noted worn furnishings or occasional stained towels.

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Courtney

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were some of the friendliest New Yorkers I’ve ever met. They even let us hold our bags there with early arrival and after check out until we needed to leave for home. Hotel was clean, nice, quiet, and rooms were well sized. We loved how close it was to Times Square, literally less than 1/4 block to it! Next time we go to NYC, I will for sure be checking their availability.

10

JENNIFER

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff and doormen made the stay great; they were so friendly and helpful. The rooms were very nice, comfortable and clean. This hotel is in a really good location.

6

Miriam

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel looked and felt worn AC in room very loud no late checkout given (not even 30 minutes) Washcloths and towels had stains Staff was welcoming and professional Nice continental breakfast and nice staff

10

Chris

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small but very nice and the hotel is very conveniently located. Staff was extremely friendly.

10

Julia

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotless room, great breakfst & snacks, top-notch service, quiet hotel-didn't hear a thing including NYC street noise! Would definitely stay again!

8

Iris

10 Jun 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

I really liked the Casablanca as the staff is wonderful and the hotel is so little so it is easy to get to the street. The decor however needs upgrading. We had a king size bed and the room was large enough with a lovely bathroom. The rug however has seen better days in the room as well as the hallways. Perhaps replace the decorative cushions in the rooms as well as there are just darn old.

10

Thomas

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Properties are clean. Staff was very courteous. very nice. They had snacks all day 24 hours. The price is good for being in the heart of Manhattan, I give them an outstanding

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Rachel

23 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is exceptional! Rooms are clean! It’s very outdated. Quiet and quaint hotel, old fashioned.

10

Kevin

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is fabulous. Hotel is very clean, staff is very attentive.

10

Jennifer

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is older however it is SUPER clean. The LOCATION is PERFECTION!!! It literally took me 75 strides to be where the New Years Eve ball drops. Casablanca is directly next door to Tony Di Napoli's and right across the street from the broadway show "& Juliet". It is 2 short blocks from the subway station. Very walkable to Central Park. Will definitely stay again

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and generally small, with some dated décor, occasional street-facing noise or loud window A/C, and a few compact bathrooms. Many guests still found them restful for sleeping.

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Kimberly

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I like that the noise at night was limited and location was very convenient. The staff was exceptional! Friendly and helpful throughout both days. I usually don’t ask for much, but definitely ask the staff if you need anything. For the price you pay, the bed was very uncomfortable, the bath towels were extremely rough, breakfast options were limited. I expected this to be a home run and it was a single maybe double at best. Also, the parking was supposed to be 30$ a night and they up-charged for SUV. I’m not sure if that was in hotels fine print but I was surprised. I would try somewhere else next time.

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Shanna

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a room with 2 queens and for NYC it was well sized for our family of 4. The beds are comfortable, the AC keep us cool and the shower had plenty of hot water and pressure. Breakfast and snacks were an excellent addition to staying here. Very close to Times Square but quiet to get a good nights sleep. The staff was friendly and helpful. We will return to The Casablanca in the future.

8

Thomas

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is absolutely amazing and the staff was very helpful. It has a nice common area for complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. We were are to get the tub that we requested in our room. The only thing that was unexpected was this is a much older hotel and runs on radiator heating. The staff provided space heaters to help make the comfort of the room more manageable.

8

Robert

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is in the heart of Times Square. If you're in NYC in order to go to see Broadway shows, then other than camping out in the theater itself you're not going to be able to get any closer. Harry Potter: 5 minute walk. Kimberly Akimbo: 3 minute walk. Here Lies Love: 10 minute walk. "& Juliet" 30 second walk. Times Square subway: 2 minute walk. We flew into Newark and took the Newark Express which is run by Coach USA. For $35 _round trip_, it took us 1h to get from Newark to Bryant Park (and then about a 3m walk to get to the hotel). On the way back (Saturday morning at 7:30A), it was 25m bus ride. The breakfast which was provided was coffee, tea, espresso, and various waters and sodas. There was fresh fruit, packaged cereal, hardboiled eggs and pastries / bagels. That's the good stuff. Here's the rest: We were in Room 308. I don't know if the other rooms in the hotel are the same way, but it's an old property. The bathroom is modern, but the toilet is literally against a support structure; I'm only 6 feet tall, but I had to sit either "side saddle" or "wide stance" so that my knees wouldn't hit the wall in front of me! Granted, you don't spend too much time on the toilet, but it was still odd. Staff was gracious, and was always opening the door, greeting us, etc.

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William

5 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a nice small unique hotel, no view from our room. I upgraded my room and it was still very small. The toilet is located in an odd spot in the bathroom the continental breakfast was very nice The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful

10

Per

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel in a perfect location, only problem was a quite old AC that made some noice in the night.

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Beth

29 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property was quiet even though it was in the heart of Times Square. No ear plugs needed! Beautiful boutique hotel with a little old world charm. Rooms were tight but clean and quiet. Loved our stay!

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Anne

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The 2nd floor lounge and continental breakfast rooms are lovely and a true gem. While the guest room was fairly small and a bit dark (I was on the back of the building — no view but very quiet), the availability of the lounge more than made up for that. And the staff is outstanding. Best I’ve encountered at any New York hotel.

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Thomas

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room and bathroom are small. the property is dated. very good free breakfast. staff is friendly. the location is great.

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Mark

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Casablanca is very convenient to Times Square and midtown Manhattan. The staff is extremely welcoming and friendly and our room was a decent size for a boutique hotel in NYC. It was also surprisingly quiet, although we were not on the street side of the hotel. The rooms are a little dated and our floor creaked a bit, but my wife and I would certainly stay here again. Gregory was a particularly pleasant person to interact with.

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Service

Service stands out: staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and highly helpful, with many guests calling it exceptional.

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Denise

15 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were all exceptional, friendly, helpful and welcoming. It was not our first stay here and this visit was amazing as well. We will be back.

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Robert

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was very courteous. Room was very nice and quiet, yet hotel is only 50 yards from Times Square, Breakfast was very tasty served in very comfortable room. Attached restaurant, Tony's di Napoli was a great experience

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ANN

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel - been coming here for years - great personnel and cozy rooms. GREAT VALUE for the money.

10

Megan

25 Nov 2023

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Our stay at the Casablanca was fabulous. Location is great, hotel is clean and charming, but the best part of this hotel is the staff! Every person we interacted with was so nice and helpful. This hotel really caters to their guests. I’ve stayed many places in NYC and always like to try somewhere new each time, but this will be my go to in Manhattan. One of my favorite hotel experiences anywhere thanks to the Casablanca team!

10

Julia

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotless room, great breakfst & snacks, top-notch service, quiet hotel-didn't hear a thing including NYC street noise! Would definitely stay again!

10

Michael

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent check in. Staff very friendly and helpful.

10

Dan

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very knowledgeable and professional.

10

Kevin

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is fabulous. Hotel is very clean, staff is very attentive.

10

Karen

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

First the service is impeccable. "Welcome home" were the first words we heard once we checked in. The staff simply could not be more outstanding. We received prompt, helpful and courteous attention with each request that we made. Second, the hotel is quiet and serene, despite the fact that it is right at Times Square! My only "complaint"--not really a complaint but more a style issue--is that the hotel is very traditional in decor. My sister loved it and I liked it. All in all, this hotel cannot be topped for the location, service and serenity. -Karen Armstrong

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Michele

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We love Casablanca — it’s our favorite place to stay in NYC. The staff is so friendly and helpful. They want your stay to be the best.

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Location

Central to Times Square and Broadway with easy access to subways and major sights. Despite the area, many report a quiet interior, though some street-facing rooms can hear noise.

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Bill

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great small boutique hotel right off of Times Square, but quiet and intimate.

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Robert

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was very courteous. Room was very nice and quiet, yet hotel is only 50 yards from Times Square, Breakfast was very tasty served in very comfortable room. Attached restaurant, Tony's di Napoli was a great experience

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joseph

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location right in Times Square

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marilyn

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close proximity to the theaters, the restaurants, Times Square and the trains.

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Brian

24 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to stay in Manhattan. It’s just off Times Square.

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Heidi

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This was one of the best hotels we have stayed at. The hotel was so cozy and the staff was excellent. The location was very central to all the places we visited during our stay and even though you are right next to Times Square once you get into the hotel and your room it was peaceful and quiet. Would highly recommend this property.

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Connie

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Casablanca hotel was definitely one of the best hotels that I have stayed at. Very welcoming and everything about the hotel was amazing. It was close to Broadway and easy to get to wherever else we need to go in New York City.

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Kevin

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is fabulous. Hotel is very clean, staff is very attentive.

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Jennifer

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is older however it is SUPER clean. The LOCATION is PERFECTION!!! It literally took me 75 strides to be where the New Years Eve ball drops. Casablanca is directly next door to Tony Di Napoli's and right across the street from the broadway show "& Juliet". It is 2 short blocks from the subway station. Very walkable to Central Park. Will definitely stay again

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Patricia

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel is in a fab location. It’s literally just off Times Square. We walked everywhere. They have a free breakfast plus this lounge is available all day long offering teas/coffee/water/fruit/pasteries The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend.

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Dining

Most guests enjoy the continental breakfast and find the lounge convenient throughout the day. A few considered the selection basic or carb-heavy, and one noted a previously offered honesty bar was discontinued.

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Robert

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was very courteous. Room was very nice and quiet, yet hotel is only 50 yards from Times Square, Breakfast was very tasty served in very comfortable room. Attached restaurant, Tony's di Napoli was a great experience

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Carolyn

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Located right by Times Square and all the theatres we were attending. Food in the area is a bit expensive but hotel provided both breakfast and snacks 24/7 in case you didn’t want to eat as many restaurant meals. We walked to Central Park and took the subway to World TradeCemter.

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Julia

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotless room, great breakfst & snacks, top-notch service, quiet hotel-didn't hear a thing including NYC street noise! Would definitely stay again!

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James Powlson

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Super staff, great central location, simple buffet breakfast with good options. Lovely to have Ricks cafe (more of a lounge really), to relax in at any time of day with coffee and water on tap! Thank you Hotel Casablanca and hope to return soon.

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Melody Foster

29 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this small boutique hotel a half a block from Times Square. Quiet and comfortable with excellent friendly staff. Great continental breakfast and snacks (24/7). Bathrooms are HUGE for NYC. Will definitely stay here again!

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Rick

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel location was fantastic for the theatre. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The second floor cafe was very nice and welcoming.

10

Anne

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an excellent small hotel in a very convenient location for theater. The staff is outstanding and the 2nd floor lounge with 24 hour coffee/beverage and snack service is lovely as is the Continental breakfast with very generous hours (7 to 10:30).

10

Andrea

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed here for 3 nights in a king room and I loved everything about the hotel. As others have mentioned, the location was pretty much perfect, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the room was clean and well-appointed. The buffet breakfast was quite carb-heavy (bagles, pastries, cereal) but everything was fresh and I never left hungry. I would happily stay here again.

10

Patricia

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel is in a fab location. It’s literally just off Times Square. We walked everywhere. They have a free breakfast plus this lounge is available all day long offering teas/coffee/water/fruit/pasteries The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend.

8

Thorvaldur

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel in Times Square, but I miss the Honesty Bar at Rick’s Café that used to be there but was discontinued due to the pandemic.

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Month	Average price
January	US$268
February	US$267
March	US$321
April	US$378
May	US$394
June	US$435
July	US$371
August	US$313
September	US$464
October	US$483
November	US$406
December	US$493

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $492	2 $647	3
4 $407	5 $531	6 $706	7 $815	8 $651	9 $685	10
11 $568	12 $448	13	14 $757	15 $626	16	17 $632
18 $478	19 $484	20 $761	21 $719	22	23 $734	24 $872
25 $399	26 $548	27 $629	28 $612	29 $629	30 $708	31 $708

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $587	18 $549	19 $547
20 $516	21 $576	22	23	24 $598	25	26 $581
27 $400	28 $452	29 $645	30 $651

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Petite Queen Bedroom

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Suite, 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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