147 West 43rd. Street, New York, NY, 10036

The Casablanca Hotel is situated in the heart of the new Times Square and New York City's theater district and in the middle of Manhattan's magical sightseeing attractions, boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs. We are adjacent to the Fashion District with easy access to the Jacob Javits Convention Center and Wall St. The hotel is a favorite location for business and leisure travelers worldwide.  Hotel guests are 2 blocks from Fifth avenue shopping and in the center of the business and media capital of the world.
 

Times Square: a Great Place for Kids?
Absolutely!

Here is our Top Ten List on why your family will LOVE Times Square!

#1.  The Casablanca Hotel welcomes families visiting NYC with the "Here's Looking at You Kid!" family package: Kids 12 and under stay free and eat free when staying with an adult at the Casablanca Hotel (with existing bedding).  Complimentary refreshments are served 24 hours a day including a Continental breakfast buffet daily and cookies, fruit, and hot chocolate throughout the day.  Parents can enjoy a selection of coffees, teas, and cappuccino plus a wine and cheese reception Monday through Saturday.  Every room has a DVD player and we a have an ever expanding selection of movies that the entire family can enjoy. 

#2. Hard Rock Cafe 1501 Broadway @ 43^rd Street

The new Hard Rock Cafe Times Square which just opened in August 2005 will be one of the city's largest entertainment destinations, featuring a 708-seat restaurant, a recently opened 1,800 square-foot Rock Shop with authentic Hard Rock merchandise and a Hard Rock Live concert venue for performances and special events.  Furthermore, the cafe will have a unique outdoor space above the building's historic marquee, where guests can host private parties amid the lights and excitement of Times Square.

#3. Planet Hollywood 1540 Broadway @ 45^th Street

Planet Hollywood is New York's premier world famous restaurant in the heart of Times Square for local residents and tourists alike with over 800 seating spaces.  They offer a wide array of continental cuisine ranging from burgers to Mahi Mahi in a fun-filled exhilarating experience.  With two large comfortable bars and over 50 monitors and big-screen TV's pumping energetic music videos and movie trailers for your guests viewing pleasure. 

At the Casablanca, preferred guest passes are available at the front desk with special offers from Planet Hollywood that change seasonally. 

#4. Toys R Us(R) 1514 Broadway @ 44^th Street

The Times Square location is the largest Toys R Us(R)  in the world.  The 110,000 square foot store supplies all kinds of toys and entertainment featuring a 60 foot Ferris Wheel with 14 individually themed cabs, a 2-story Barbie(R)  Doll House, a 20 foot animatronic Jurassic Park™  dinosaur, and the Candy Spot which offers a broad range of candy from M&M's to Swedish Fish.  For the older kids, the "R" Zone features the hottest electronics, toys, and video games with the latest plasma television screens.

#5. Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum 234 West 42^nd @ 8^th Avenue

The New York Madame Tussaud's offers visitors a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with incredibly lifelike wax figures of some of the world's hottest celebrities.  The museum features some of New York's most beloved personalities, in addition to those of worldwide fame, including Brad Pitt, Woody Allen, Elton John, Wayne Gretsky, Donald Trump, and many more. 

Casablanca Hotel guests will find 15% off vouchers at our front desk, based on availability.

#6. ESPN(R) Zone 1472 Broadway @ 42^nd Street

The Times Square experience includes many fun sports attractions and games.  The screening room is the set for many ESPN(R)  sports shows, the viewing room includes over 15 televisions showing all live sporting events worldwide, and the fun and exciting sports arena.  This arena features over 70 competitive games and attractions including: NFL Countdown, Mocap Boxing, NHL Tonight, College Hoops, and many more! 

#7. Mars 2112 1633 Broadway @ 51^st Street

Mars 2112 marks the debut of the "Multi-sensory Dining," a giant step forward in the evolution of the theme-restaurant "eatertainment."  Once here, the ground crew issues you a Martian Visa and you are blasted to the Red Planet for an experience that is out of this world.  Children can learn more about Mars on "Mars TV" or the planet's newspaper, "Mars Today." Also, Cyber Street features some of the most cutting-edge electronic games for all ages to enjoy.

#8. M&M World 48th St. & Broadway

The newest edition to Times Square, this 25,000-square-food, three story sensory immersion into the world of M&M comes equipped with an interactive kids area.

#9. The World of Disney 55^th Street @ 5^th Avenue

Enter the World of Disney (R) Store, where fantasy comes to life and fairytale dreams come true. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind, interactive shopping experience with unique merchandise including retro-inspired Disney fashions. Meet some of your favorite Disney characters at the Magical Meetings Room.  You can have a treat at Goofy's Candy Company, be a princess in Cinderella's Princess Court, or create your own magic at the Build Your Own Mr. Potato Head, Build Your Own Crown, or Design Your Own Bracelet areas. 

#10. Virgin Megastore 1540 Broadway @ 45^th Street

One of the world's largest music stores is only two short blocks from the Casablanca Hotel.  Carrying all types of music, from jazz to pop to rock, this megastore offers visitors a complete music shopping experience with frequent signings, interviews, other promotions and live shows from popular musicians.  The three-level store contains a movie theater and cafe and a large selection of movies and books.