Just three blocks from the neon chaos of Times Square, this quaint, elegant, neatly appointed, Euro-style boutique hotel located on the prestigious address of 45th between 5th Avenue and the Avenue of the Americas.

It’s a delightful and very reasonably priced “find” in the heart of Manhattan and I wonder how I’ve missed it before.

Fewer than 200 rooms scattered over six floors, its tiny elevator and small hallways could cause concern that the rooms are cramped.  They aren’t.  The rooms are comfortably sized with small, but functional bathrooms.  The decor is relaxed modern.

The lobby is inviting and has a spacious bar with conversation-encouraging seating.  The restaurant, “Restaurant Patrick,” is owned and operated by award-winning chef, Patrick Wilson.  His wife joins him on the weekends from their home in Connecticut. The “American Cuisine with International Flair”  menu is limited, but delicious.

The staff is still refining their front desk processes, but any flinch in service is easily overlooked by their pleasant personalities.

The name, Club Quarters Midtown-Times Square, sounds more stiff  and business-like than its warm, cozy reality.