The Gallivant Times Square
$159 /night
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Mubboo Verdict
A no-frills Times Square crash pad for travelers who care more about location than spacious rooms or polished service.
Insider tip: Despite its prime location, the hotel skips basic in-room amenities like a kettle or drinking water, and guests have reported being hit with unexpected smoking fees—even when they don't smoke. This reveals a property that prioritizes revenue over guest comfort in surprising ways.
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Couples
83/100With a high location rating, spa and lounge amenities, and a large proportion of couple guests, it's a decent base for exploring, though room size may be tight.
- trip_types: Couples 45.7%
- amenities: spa, lounge
- subratings: Location 4.7
- reviews mention couple in 1/5
Guest Rating
3.0 out of 5 — Pleasant · 4,180 reviews
Ratings
- Room
- 3.2
- Sleep
- 3.4
- Value
- 3.3
- Service
- 3.4
- Location
- 4.7
- Cleanliness
- 3.7
★ What reviewers say
✅ Guests love
- Great location near Times Square
- Clean and comfortable beds
- Good value for a Manhattan stay
⚠ Watch out for
- Rooms are extremely small; one guest had to bathe sideways in the cramped bathroom
- Smoking detectors may trigger falsely, leading to unexpected smoking fees for non-smokers
- Hot water supply can be unreliable; one couple had no hot water on two separate days
★ Real traveler reviews
Verbatim excerpts from TripAdvisor reviews.
“Pro of hotel: close to time square Cons: hotel room too small No electric kettle in room WiFi your luck if you get it No drinking water bottles provided Hotel don’t have any food or breakfast Reception staff too rude Horrible small bathroom where we have to bath horizontally no space Basic amenities not there”
“Our stay here was fine only a couple of complaints like the first day we checked in there was no hot water and it happened again on the last day which put us an hour behind on our last day but they did get it fixed both times.”
“Amazing hotel and great value for money. I honestly don’t know what people’s issue with this hotel is. The room was very clean and no issues, had everything I needed. Bed was comfy and clean along with the floors.”
“Stayed here at the beginning of June and overall had a good experience. The rooms are definitely showing their age and could do with some refurbishment, but it didn't really hamper our stay.”
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Frequently asked questions
How much does The Gallivant Times Square cost per night?▾
Rates start at $159/night on Booking.com, with the same rate available across 3 major booking sites. Prices vary by date and demand.
What do guests say about The Gallivant Times Square?▾
It's rated 3.0/5 — pleasant — from 4,180 reviews.
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