Linces

A room for the night in Midtown isn’t always easy to come by. They keep 1250 Broadway simple. Linces falls under the motel umbrella, offering short-term stays without frills. Basic expectations: a bed, a bathroom, a door you can lock. Nothing extra. Nothing promised. Just shelter for a few hours in Manhattan’s constant shuffle.

Check-in can reset after lunch—afternoon arrivals aren’t turned away. Same desk handles after-hours requests; they hand over keys when you show up. Occasionally they’ll call ahead to confirm, but mostly it’s first-come, first-served. Near Penn Station’s rumble and Port Authority’s glare, the spot sits where Broadway hums. Late-night lights from Times Square flicker five blocks north.

Noise bleeds through thin walls. Street traffic never pauses. Linces doesn’t advertise quiet; they don’t offer earplugs. You bring your own expectations. The desk is functional. The lobby smells like carpet cleaner. Luggage lives by the front door until checkout—either you’re gone on time, or they store it until you return.

To reach them directly, dial 212-695-1688. They will answer. After that, grab the map and find 1250 Broadway on directions. It’s a rectangle amid the grid—one of the last motels on the avenue before the office towers swallow the block.