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Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square vs citizenM New York Times Square
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in New York — score, location, comfort and price.
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This New York matchup — Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square versus citizenM New York Times Square — is neck and neck. The core dynamic: two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
Toss-up
Too close to call on data alone. Both are legitimate options in New York.
If you only remember one thing
A 0.09-point gap between Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square and citizenM New York Times Square. That's noise, not signal. Both work. Pick on feel.
Choose Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Choose citizenM New York Times Square
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
Score comparison
| Dimension | Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square | citizenM New York Times Square |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 91.60 | 91.60 |
| Value | 51.41 | 50.00 |
| Location | 77.45 | 82.51 |
| Comfort | 81.60 | 81.60 |
| Services | 45.00 | 40.00 |
| Overall | 70.23 | 70.14 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation is essentially tied between the two.
Value: Value goes to Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, slightly (1.41 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to citizenM New York Times Square, noticeably (5.06 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort is essentially tied between the two.
Services: Services goes to Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, slightly (5 pts gap).
Price
Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
EUR 313
Deluxe Superior King with views
citizenM New York Times Square
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Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsRestaurantWifi in all areas
Only Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Family rooms