Here’s the latest I can provide based on current public reports:
RIU Plaza Manhattan Times Square is the newer high-rise hotel from RIU in Midtown Manhattan, following their first NY property near Times Square opened earlier in the decade. It’s positioned on Restaurant Row with a modern 47+ floor building and hundreds of rooms designed for business and leisure guests. Availability and branding vary by source, but the property has been marketed as RIU’s flagship urban hotel in New York.[1][2][3]
The hotel opened around late 2025 after RIU’s initial Times Square property. Reports note a 647–656-room capacity, with amenities such as on-site dining, meeting spaces, a gym, and Grab & Go options. Investment and development were described as substantial for RIU’s urban portfolio.[2][3][4]
For travelers, the property sits on the edge of Theatre District and Times Square, offering straightforward access to Broadway, restaurants, and transit. Guests typically expect modern rooms, conference facilities, and on-site dining options given RIU’s Plaza branding.[3][1]
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Would you like me to fetch the latest official RIU page and a couple of major travel sites to confirm the current room count, amenities, and upcoming event notices? I can also compare this property with the original RIU Plaza New York Times Square property for context.
Offering 647 rooms, the 4-star Riu Plaza New York Times Square Hotel is near the entertainment district of New York and 5 minutes' drive from The High Line …
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www.riu.comRIU Hotels & Resorts has opened the new-build 656-room Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, the Spanish hotel chain's second establishment in New York City.
www.travelpulse.caRIU Hotels & Resorts has inaugurated the Riu Plaza New York Times Square, its first hotel in New York City. The newly constructed hotel has an excellent location in the heart of Manhattan, just a few steps from emblematic Times Square and the city's most famous spots. All of these features make the new, 647-room hotel the ideal point from which to explore the city. RIU has invested a total of $ 310 million in the project, its largest investment to date. This investment included purchasing the...
www.hospitalitynet.orgRIU Hotels & Resorts inaugurated the Riu Plaza New York Times Square, its first hotel in New York City. The newly-constructed hotel is located in Manhattan near Times Square on Restaurant Row. Riu built the 647-room hotel for $310 million, its largest hotel investment to date, including the purchase of the land, construction and decorating costs.
www.hospitalitynet.orgHOTEL RIU PLAZA NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE, 305 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, 303 Photos, Mon - Open 24 hours, Tue - Open 24 hours, Wed - Open 24 hours, Thu - Open 24 hours, Fri - Open 24 hours, Sat - Open 24 hours, Sun - Open 24 hours
www.yelp.comIt is Riu's first hotel in the Big Apple.
www.travelweekly.comThe new Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square is your hotel in New York. Make a reservation on the official website of RIU. ✓ Best online price!
www.riu.comThe Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square is your urban hotel in New York. Make a reservation on the official website of RIU. ✓ Best online price!
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