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The Gallivant Times Square

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location_on234 W 48th St, New York, New York, 10036

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comfortable bed (69)clean bathroom (18)rude staff (51)dirty sheets (15)
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Guest Reviews

Courtney McFarlandstarstar2026-03-08T17:41:43

"Wish we had read reviews before booking. Rooms were ...... Interesting. Dirty. Walls covered in yellow liquid stains... Air conditioning broken. Lobby is approximately 80 degrees with the heat pumping to keep you out of it. Bunk beds were hardly stable. Basically just sheets on the bed. The door to "

Hannah Hallstarstarstarstar2026-02-25T06:05:01

"I just wanted to add a reasonable review here. I was terrified I mad e a mistake booking it after reading all the terrible reviews. I do want to clarify that I think I have lower standard than some. This hotel was the cheapest price by far and if you are just looking for somewhere to sleep for a few"

Thin Nandar Oostar2025-12-05T00:13:52

"The room was such a small room for queen size 2 people we paid for almost $900 for 4 nights. I don't mind for that. And we found cockroaches that's so gross it's running on our toothbrush and our clothes. I had to throw away all. we told to receptionist and she exchanged the room. And she told us th"

Takeshi Hashimotostarstarstarstar2026-01-30T20:16:44

"I don't know how to say..... I uploaded what I have seen in room 402 on first day. I think I'll find more during my stay But location is excellent. You can spend your time at the middle of Manhattan. Why do you need to be crying about the room decoration? You can go out and enjoy the city until m"

Jennifer Alvarezstar2026-02-07T17:51:05

"Stayed here in October, first room was small and felt like a jail cell and there were roaches. Also, Side note, got to the hotel early they said they could get me in a room early for $100 extra... I said yes sure. I came back down after seeing the roach and said. I'll wait for my normal check in "

About

Within 3 minutes' walk of both the 7th Avenue and the 50th Street subway stations, this hip hotel is 1 mile from the Museum of Modern Art and a 9-minute walk from the Radio City Music Hall. The stylish rooms feature free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add minifridges and/or fitness equipment. A top-floor suite has a private rooftop deck. There's a trendy lobby bar, as well as Japanese and Vietnamese restaurants. Other amenities include an exercise room and a business center, as well as meeting space. Indoor parking is available for a fee.

photo_cameraThe Gallivant Times Square

Review Keywords

front desk staff (263)room size (221)comfortable bed (69)slow elevators (58)rude staff (51)family room (33)elevator wait time (21)clean bathroom (18)dirty sheets (15)no fridge (10)

Amenities

Free Wi-FiPaid breakfastAccessibleAir-conditionedLaundry serviceBusiness centerRoom serviceKid-friendlyRestaurantAirport shuttleFitness centerBarSmoke-free
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Moderate Dissatisfaction Risk

33% of reviews indicate dissatisfaction — above average for this category.

Rating Distribution

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