Best Green Hotels near Penn Station for Easy City Connections
Penn Station is the busiest train station in the Western Hemisphere, handling more than 650,000 daily passengers across Amtrak intercity service, NJ Transit commuter rail, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and connecting subway lines. The 2021 opening of Moynihan Train Hall expanded access for Amtrak and LIRR passengers, adding 17 tracks and 50% more concourse space across Eighth and Ninth Avenues.
This guide covers green-credentialed hotels within walking distance of Penn Station and Moynihan's multiple exits, so travelers arriving by Northeast Corridor trains, Empire Service, or regional commuter rail can reach their rooms without taxis and maintain low-carbon ground transport throughout their stay.
Hotels Within 5 Blocks of Penn Station
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
The Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel at 218 West 35th Street sits between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, placing you above the B/D/F/M subway lines at Herald Square and roughly two blocks from Penn Station's main Eighth Avenue entrance. The 348-room property includes 3,557 square feet of meeting space across two rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a business center. The hotel participates in Marriott's Serve 360 environmental framework.
EVEN Hotel New York Times Square South
On West 35th Street near Ninth Avenue, EVEN Hotel New York Times Square South sits within a short walk of Penn Station's western exits. The 150-room hotel includes 1,350 square feet of meeting space, in-room fitness equipment, and bulk bath amenities. Like all IHG properties, EVEN uses the Green Engage system for energy and water management. The hotel is closer to Moynihan Train Hall than the older Seventh Avenue concourse.
Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station
Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station occupies a central location near Penn Station with rooftop views and includes complimentary breakfast buffet. The property follows Serve 360 standards for efficient lighting and water fixtures. Nightly rates typically run lower than full-service Midtown hotels.
Green Hotels in Midtown West and Hudson Yards
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan sits at 36th Street and Ninth Avenue, about six blocks west of Penn Station through Hell's Kitchen. The 251-room property includes 1,290 square feet of meeting space across two rooms—the Hudson Room (1,000 square feet, up to 60 people) and the Midtown Room (290 square feet, up to 14 people). For Javits Center meetings, you can walk west on 36th Street. All IHG hotels operate under Green Engage.
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown West
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown West near Hudson Yards places you within walking distance of both Moynihan Train Hall and the 7 train at 34th Street–Hudson Yards. This matters if you're headed to Long Island City or Queens. The property includes 1,589 square feet of meeting space, a business center with computer terminals and printers, and in-room desks. The hotel participates in Marriott's Serve 360 program.
Pendry Manhattan West
Pendry Manhattan West anchors the Manhattan West complex between Ninth and Tenth Avenues. The One Manhattan West tower holds LEED Gold certification, and Two Manhattan West is targeting LEED Gold; Pendry benefits from the development's modern HVAC and building systems. You're a short walk from Penn Station via the plaza, with direct access to the 7 train and Hudson Yards. The 164-room hotel (including 30 suites) offers 6,797 square feet of meeting space, with a 1,600-square-foot ballroom and a 1,673-square-foot outdoor terrace.
Sustainable Hotels Near Times Square and Midtown East
Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown sits along the 38th Street corridor between Seventh and Eighth Avenues within walking distance of Penn Station. Arlo's compact rooms use LED lighting and bulk amenities, with a lobby workspace area. The hotel accepts pets for a fee.
Moxy NYC Times Square
Moxy NYC Times Square on 36th Street and Seventh Avenue sits within walking distance of Penn Station near the N/Q/R/W lines. Smaller room footprints reduce energy consumption per stay, and the brand emphasizes efficient fixtures and linen reuse programs. Common areas include workspace seating. The hotel accepts pets for a fee.
Aliz Hotel Times Square
Aliz Hotel Times Square near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue sits north of Penn Station within reasonable walking distance. The newer construction brings baseline efficiency through modern HVAC and LED lighting. Rooftop event space is available.
Full-Service & Event Space Options
The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel sits directly across Eighth Avenue from Penn Station, making it the closest option for early Amtrak departures. The 1,050-room property (including 68 suites) offers 23,000 square feet of event space, including a 6,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom that seats 600 people and a 3,250-square-foot Crystal Ballroom that seats 250. The 1929 building has undergone energy retrofits.
Kimpton Hotel Eventi in North Chelsea near Sixth Avenue is within walking distance of Penn Station. The 292-room property includes 20,000 square feet of meeting space with a 4,000-square-foot ballroom (16-foot ceilings, up to 250 guests) and two outdoor terraces. Kimpton Hotels welcome pets of any size, breed, or number at no additional charge. All IHG properties use Green Engage for energy and water management.
Extended Stays & Kitchenettes
Element New York Times Square West offers kitchenettes, filtered water stations, and in-room recycling within walking distance of Penn Station. This location holds LEED O+M certification. Kitchenettes reduce meal costs compared to eating out for every breakfast and dinner, particularly on week-long stays. The hotel accepts pets for a fee.
Getting Around Penn Station and Midtown Manhattan
Penn Station has three main exit zones: Eighth Avenue (western side), Seventh Avenue (eastern side), and Moynihan Train Hall (Ninth Avenue). Amtrak trains arrive at Moynihan; most NJ Transit and LIRR trains use the older concourse beneath Madison Square Garden.
From Penn Station you can access:
- A/C/E lines (Eighth Avenue)
- 1/2/3 lines (Seventh Avenue)
- Herald Square (one block east) for B/D/F/M and N/Q/R/W lines at 34th Street
- 7 train at Hudson Yards (west)
Times Square sits about 10 blocks north along Seventh Avenue or Broadway. The MTA subway map shows real-time service status and alternative routes.
For more options across the city, see our full overview of sustainable hotels in New York and learn how to move efficiently with sustainable transport options in New York.
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Best Green Hotels near Penn Station for Easy City Connections
Penn Station is the busiest train station in the Western Hemisphere, handling more than 650,000 daily passengers across Amtrak intercity service, NJ Transit commuter rail, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and connecting subway lines. The 2021 opening of Moynihan Train Hall expanded access for Amtrak and LIRR passengers, adding 17 tracks and 50% more concourse space across Eighth and Ninth Avenues.
This guide covers green-credentialed hotels within walking distance of Penn Station and Moynihan's multiple exits, so travelers arriving by Northeast Corridor trains, Empire Service, or regional commuter rail can reach their rooms without taxis and maintain low-carbon ground transport throughout their stay.
Hotels Within 5 Blocks of Penn Station
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
The Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel at 218 West 35th Street sits between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, placing you above the B/D/F/M subway lines at Herald Square and roughly two blocks from Penn Station's main Eighth Avenue entrance. The 348-room property includes 3,557 square feet of meeting space across two rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a business center. The hotel participates in Marriott's Serve 360 environmental framework.
EVEN Hotel New York Times Square South
On West 35th Street near Ninth Avenue, EVEN Hotel New York Times Square South sits within a short walk of Penn Station's western exits. The 150-room hotel includes 1,350 square feet of meeting space, in-room fitness equipment, and bulk bath amenities. Like all IHG properties, EVEN uses the Green Engage system for energy and water management. The hotel is closer to Moynihan Train Hall than the older Seventh Avenue concourse.
Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station
Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station occupies a central location near Penn Station with rooftop views and includes complimentary breakfast buffet. The property follows Serve 360 standards for efficient lighting and water fixtures. Nightly rates typically run lower than full-service Midtown hotels.
Green Hotels in Midtown West and Hudson Yards
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan sits at 36th Street and Ninth Avenue, about six blocks west of Penn Station through Hell's Kitchen. The 251-room property includes 1,290 square feet of meeting space across two rooms—the Hudson Room (1,000 square feet, up to 60 people) and the Midtown Room (290 square feet, up to 14 people). For Javits Center meetings, you can walk west on 36th Street. All IHG hotels operate under Green Engage.
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown West
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown West near Hudson Yards places you within walking distance of both Moynihan Train Hall and the 7 train at 34th Street–Hudson Yards. This matters if you're headed to Long Island City or Queens. The property includes 1,589 square feet of meeting space, a business center with computer terminals and printers, and in-room desks. The hotel participates in Marriott's Serve 360 program.
Pendry Manhattan West
Pendry Manhattan West anchors the Manhattan West complex between Ninth and Tenth Avenues. The One Manhattan West tower holds LEED Gold certification, and Two Manhattan West is targeting LEED Gold; Pendry benefits from the development's modern HVAC and building systems. You're a short walk from Penn Station via the plaza, with direct access to the 7 train and Hudson Yards. The 164-room hotel (including 30 suites) offers 6,797 square feet of meeting space, with a 1,600-square-foot ballroom and a 1,673-square-foot outdoor terrace.
Sustainable Hotels Near Times Square and Midtown East
Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown sits along the 38th Street corridor between Seventh and Eighth Avenues within walking distance of Penn Station. Arlo's compact rooms use LED lighting and bulk amenities, with a lobby workspace area. The hotel accepts pets for a fee.
Moxy NYC Times Square
Moxy NYC Times Square on 36th Street and Seventh Avenue sits within walking distance of Penn Station near the N/Q/R/W lines. Smaller room footprints reduce energy consumption per stay, and the brand emphasizes efficient fixtures and linen reuse programs. Common areas include workspace seating. The hotel accepts pets for a fee.
Aliz Hotel Times Square
Aliz Hotel Times Square near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue sits north of Penn Station within reasonable walking distance. The newer construction brings baseline efficiency through modern HVAC and LED lighting. Rooftop event space is available.
Full-Service & Event Space Options
The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel sits directly across Eighth Avenue from Penn Station, making it the closest option for early Amtrak departures. The 1,050-room property (including 68 suites) offers 23,000 square feet of event space, including a 6,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom that seats 600 people and a 3,250-square-foot Crystal Ballroom that seats 250. The 1929 building has undergone energy retrofits.
Kimpton Hotel Eventi in North Chelsea near Sixth Avenue is within walking distance of Penn Station. The 292-room property includes 20,000 square feet of meeting space with a 4,000-square-foot ballroom (16-foot ceilings, up to 250 guests) and two outdoor terraces. Kimpton Hotels welcome pets of any size, breed, or number at no additional charge. All IHG properties use Green Engage for energy and water management.
Extended Stays & Kitchenettes
Element New York Times Square West offers kitchenettes, filtered water stations, and in-room recycling within walking distance of Penn Station. This location holds LEED O+M certification. Kitchenettes reduce meal costs compared to eating out for every breakfast and dinner, particularly on week-long stays. The hotel accepts pets for a fee.
Getting Around Penn Station and Midtown Manhattan
Penn Station has three main exit zones: Eighth Avenue (western side), Seventh Avenue (eastern side), and Moynihan Train Hall (Ninth Avenue). Amtrak trains arrive at Moynihan; most NJ Transit and LIRR trains use the older concourse beneath Madison Square Garden.
From Penn Station you can access:
- A/C/E lines (Eighth Avenue)
- 1/2/3 lines (Seventh Avenue)
- Herald Square (one block east) for B/D/F/M and N/Q/R/W lines at 34th Street
- 7 train at Hudson Yards (west)
Times Square sits about 10 blocks north along Seventh Avenue or Broadway. The MTA subway map shows real-time service status and alternative routes.
For more options across the city, see our full overview of sustainable hotels in New York and learn how to move efficiently with sustainable transport options in New York.
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