Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South vs Empire Hotel Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South vs Empire Hotel
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South
★★★
3-Star
8.1
333 reviews
New York
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
★★
2-Star
7.3
964 reviews
Taipei
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 17㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Hilton Garden I... Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South | Empire Hotel Empire Hotel |
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| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Hilton Garden I... Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South | Empire Hotel Empire Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.3
(3,806)
|
7.2
(933)
|
| Booking.com |
8.2
(3,191)
|
7.2
(293)
|
| Expedia |
9.0
(5,195)
|
7.2
(81)
|
| Trip.com |
8.7
(86)
|
-
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| Overall Average |
8.1
(12,278)
|
7.3
(1,307)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South | Empire Hotel Empire Hotel |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Excellent location within walking distance of Penn Station and Times Square | + Many reviews praise the hot spring water in room bathtubs for convenience |
| + Friendly, attentive staff with strong problem-solving skills | + Repeated mentions of walkable distance to Beitou Thermal Valley and public hot springs |
| + Practical in-room amenities including a microwave and refrigerator | + Budget-friendly price satisfies value seekers |
| + Consistently high level of room cleanliness maintained by daily housekeeping | + Front desk staff noted as friendly in several reviews |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Noise from HVAC and climate control systems can be disruptive | - Beds described as too hard in repeated complaints |
| - Soundproofing is not perfect, allowing street noise to enter rooms | - Poor cleaning with dust, mold, and cockroaches noted frequently |
| - Rooms can feel compact with limited storage space | - Breakfast just sandwich and soy milk seen as too basic |
| - Uphill from Xinbeitou Station makes luggage hauling tough | |
Recommended For
Business Travelers
Sightseers
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Recommended For
Hot spring enthusiasts
Budget travelers
Families
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Guest Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square South
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Close to Times Square and very clean. Would stay again.
Agoda
7.6
Couple
Staff were friendly and helpful.
AC unit was loud and street noise was audible.
Booking.com
3.2
Couple
Microwave and fridge in the room were very useful.
Housekeeping did not come as expected.
Expedia
10.0
Family
Location, cleanliness, and service were all top-notch.
Trip.com
10.0
Business
Very close to Penn Station, making airport travel convenient.
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
Agoda
7.2
Couple
Front desk solved issues helpfully
First room uncomfortable, fridge broken
Agoda
8.0
Family
Hot spring water in bath nice, breakfast okay
Cleaning subpar
Booking.com
3.2
Quaint and small
Bed too hard
Booking.com
2.8
Bathroom and vibe authentic
Expedia
8.0
Good location, clean and safe
Simple breakfast, no station shuttle
Location Comparison
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