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Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square vs DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave
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 DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave — is neck and neck. The core dynamic: a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Toss-up
Too close to call on data alone. Both are legitimate options in New York.
If you only remember one thing
A 1.52-point gap between Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square and DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave. That's noise, not signal. Both work. Pick on feel.
Choose Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Choose DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
Score comparison
| Dimension | Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square | DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 91.60 | 86.70 |
| Value | 51.41 | 50.00 |
| Location | 77.45 | 78.78 |
| Comfort | 81.60 | 80.20 |
| Services | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Overall | 70.23 | 68.71 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, slightly (4.9 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, slightly (1.41 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave, slightly (1.33 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, slightly (1.4 pts gap).
Services: Services is essentially tied between the two.
Price
Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
EUR 313
Deluxe Superior King with views
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave
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Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
Family roomsRestaurant
Only DoubleTree by Hilton New York Midtown Fifth Ave
ParkingPrivate Parking