Hotels in Times Square will always be crowded and busy no matter what. Times Square is always crowded and noisy. If thats ok, then you are fine, if you want something quieter head over to the east side (other side of 5th ave).

All modern hotels in NYC are pretty much the same- the only difference may be the size of the room, depending on what you reserve. Times Square is interesting is youve never been there, but its not the old Times Square that most of us loved.

In general, its not are area to relax, and its near major transportation hubs with people coming and going; but you can walk to the garden behind the 42nd Street librabry which is very nice,