Where to Stay near Manhattan Cruise Terminal

The best hotels near Manhattan Cruise Terminal for cruise passengers — how far each one is from the terminal, which publish a cruise shuttle, and where you can leave the car.

8 hotels · researched from public reviews and official sources

Published by CruiseDayGuide

Our pick · FamiliesResidence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square1.1 mi / ~22 min walk, or a short cab to port · $$-$$$

Hotels near Manhattan Cruise Terminal: distance and parking

Every hotel in this guide, on the facts a booking site leaves out the night before a cruise: how far it is, whether anyone drives you to the ship, and what happens to your car. Columns this port has no answers for are left off rather than filled in.

Hotels near Manhattan Cruise Terminal: distance and parking
Hotel	To the terminal	Parking at the hotel
Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square	To the terminal1.1 mi / ~22 min walk, or a short cab to port	ParkingNo on-site parking. Nearby garages charge Manhattan rates. You won't need a car in this location.
Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West	To the terminal8 min walk to port	ParkingNo on-site parking. Nearby garages are expensive.
Margaritaville Resort Times Square	To the terminal0.9 mi / ~18 min walk, or a short cab to port	ParkingNo on-site parking. Manhattan garages nearby, at Manhattan garage rates.
YOTEL New York	To the terminal10 min walk to port	ParkingNo on-site parking. Nearby garages available.
Element New York Times Square West	To the terminal0.8 mi / ~17 min walk, or a short cab to port	ParkingNo on-site parking. Standard Manhattan garage rates nearby.
Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street	To the terminal1.3 mi / ~26 min walk, or a short cab to port	ParkingNo on-site parking. Nearby garages at standard Manhattan rates.
Ink 48 Hotel	To the terminal5 min walk to port	ParkingNo hotel parking. Use a nearby garage, which is expensive here, or skip the car entirely since you're in Manhattan.
The Pearl Hotel	To the terminal0.6 mi / ~13 min walk to port	ParkingNo on-site parking. Nearby garages are pricey. You don't need a car here.

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Our pick · Families

Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square

1.1 mi / ~22 min walk, or a short cab to port$$-$$$

Why: Suites with separate living areas and full kitchens. Free hot breakfast saves time and money on cruise morning. Walking distance to Times Square, Broadway, and the terminal. Kids love having their own space.

All-suite hotel with full kitchens and free breakfast, so there's room to spread out with the kids.

Pro tip: The suite layout means kids can sleep in one area while parents stay up. The kitchen is handy for late-night snacks and warming bottles. Book early — families fill this one fast.

Parking: No on-site parking. Nearby garages charge Manhattan rates. You won't need a car in this location.

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Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West

Dependable, affordable, steps from the terminal. Free breakfast in Hell's Kitchen.

8 min walk to port$$

Why: Free Express Start breakfast means one less thing to worry about on cruise morning. Clean, reliable rooms. One of the closest hotels to the terminal. Hell's Kitchen location gives you great dinner options nearby.

Pro tip: Get the kids fed at the free breakfast, then walk to the terminal. No cabs, no stress. Book connecting rooms if traveling with teens who want their own space.

Parking: No on-site parking. Nearby garages are expensive.

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Margaritaville Resort Times Square

Rooftop pool, tropical vibes, kid-friendly dining. The cruise vacation starts before you board.

0.9 mi / ~18 min walk, or a short cab to port$$$

Why: Kids will love the heated rooftop pool with Times Square views. Multiple on-site restaurants. The resort atmosphere gets the whole family into vacation mode. Walking distance to Broadway shows and the terminal.

Pro tip: The pool is the big draw for families — swim before you board the ship. On-site dining means you don't have to venture out with tired kids. Ask about family packages when booking.

Parking: No on-site parking. Manhattan garages nearby, at Manhattan garage rates.

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YOTEL New York

High-tech rooms with motorized furniture and a robot luggage handler — kids think it's a spaceship

10 min walk to port$$

Why: The tech-forward design is genuinely fun for kids — beds that convert, adjustable mood lighting, and a luggage-storing robot in the lobby. Compact rooms but cleverly designed. Great value for the location.

Pro tip: The YOBOT robot that stores luggage in the lobby is a free show kids love watching. Rooms are small but the design makes them feel bigger. Good budget option that still feels special.

Parking: No on-site parking. Nearby garages available.

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Element New York Times Square West

Kitchenette suites near the terminal, where you can microwave the kids' mac & cheese at midnight.

0.8 mi / ~17 min walk, or a short cab to port$$

Why: Kitchenettes with mini-fridge and microwave in every room. Rooms are larger than typical NYC hotels. The eco-friendly vibe is kid-friendly. Walking distance to the terminal, Times Square, and Hell's Kitchen restaurants.

Pro tip: Stop at a deli and stock the mini-fridge with snacks and drinks — way cheaper than room service. The kitchenette means you can heat up leftovers or make quick meals. Marriott Bonvoy points apply.

Parking: No on-site parking. Standard Manhattan garage rates nearby.

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Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street

Reliable Hilton with an on-site restaurant and microwave/fridge in every room

1.3 mi / ~26 min walk, or a short cab to port$$

Why: On-site restaurant means easy dinner with kids. Microwave and fridge in every room. Hilton Honors points. A bit further from the terminal but the 15-minute cab ride is cheap and easy.

Pro tip: The on-site restaurant is convenient for families who don't want to navigate NYC restaurants with young kids. A cab to the terminal is a short, cheap ride.

Parking: No on-site parking. Nearby garages at standard Manhattan rates.

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Ink 48 Hotel

Boutique Kimpton hotel steps from the terminal — rooftop bar with Hudson River views

5 min walk to port$$$

Why: Literally the closest good hotel to the cruise terminal. Stylish rooms with river or city views. The Press Lounge rooftop bar is one of the best in NYC. Bikes available for guest use. Walking distance to Hell's Kitchen restaurants.

Pro tip: Request a high-floor river-view room to watch cruise ships. The Press Lounge rooftop is a must — grab a cocktail the night before you sail. No need for a cab to the terminal, just walk.

Parking: No hotel parking. Use a nearby garage, which is expensive here, or skip the car entirely since you're in Manhattan.

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The Pearl Hotel

In the heart of the Theater District, a modern boutique hotel with Broadway and restaurants at the door.

0.6 mi / ~13 min walk to port$$-$$$

Why: Excellent Midtown location on W 49th Street. Walking distance to Broadway theaters, Restaurant Row, and the cruise terminal. Rooms are modern and well-appointed. Great base for a pre-cruise night in NYC.

Pro tip: Perfect if you want to catch a Broadway show the night before. Restaurant Row is right outside the door. An Uber to the terminal is cheap, but honestly it's a pleasant walk.

Parking: No on-site parking. Nearby garages are pricey. You don't need a car here.

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