The Courtyard New York Manhattan/Times Square is a well-located hotel right on the edge of Times Square. I traveled alone to the city in conjunction with a business trip. Walking around at all times of morning, afternoon, evening through to midnight, I felt safe (though like any person traveling alone in New York, I encourage cautioun and awareness of surroundings). The subway is right at the end of the block where the hotel is.
The people who work in the hotel were uniformly professional, helpful, and kind. The room was clean (the entire hotel was clean) and much more spacious than other hotels whose rooms I considered for my stay in NYC. The bed was firm but not hard, which was perfect for me. The city noise, which is continual in NYC, did not permeate the room. The room contained plenty of towels, especially for a solo traveler, and I did not need to use housekeeping during my 2-1/2 day stay. The room contained a refrigerator and a Keurig machine. The only slightly inconvenient aspect of the hotel was that the ice machine was on the Lower Level of the hotel rather than on my floor or a floor nearer my room. It was not a hardship, though.
I really recommend the Courtyard New York Manhattan/Times Square. It's not a luxury hotel, but when you're in NYC, you're not usually spending a lot of time in your hotel room. For visitors who are interested in a conveniently located hotel that is clean, well-managed, and comfortable, this is an excellent choice.