Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel
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At 235 W 46th Street, inside the Paramount Hotel, this Midtown spot has some history. The theatrical impresario Billy Rose opened it in 1938, and it became known for dinner theater, vaudeville, and elaborate shows.
After a long break, the 6,000-square-foot venue got a careful restoration in 2013. New owners brought it back as a gay bar and club, right in Times Square.
It’s a place that leans into New York's show-biz past and its LGBTQ+ nightlife. You can feel the old theater DNA here, giving it a certain character, which makes sense given its Broadway surroundings. It’s a good choice if you like places with a story.
Check their website for what’s on, and when they’re open. It’s an easy walk from Times Square and the Theater District, if you’re already out in Midtown.
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Very small rooms and bathroom . Old elevators . No water bottle or cattle or microwave in room . Life is tough when you stay here .
I loved this place, it's super well located. Close to the metro, excellent area. The show on weekends is highly recommended.
I'd say the location is TOP!! Beautiful, very modern and colorful hotel. The staff is extremely kind and always smiling. ♥️ I recommend it to everyone.
Had such a wonderful time and such a great stay! The lobby is stunning in the room served its purpose perfectly. It’s a one minute walk from Times Square which is really convenient. And the front desk ladies were a joy!! we ended up making a great relationship with Whitney and Janet, they treated us like family which really stood out and made the experience so memorable!!! Would 100% go back.
We stayed here during a very busy time in NYC so we know we paid far too much for what we got. Having said that - we expected at 300+ a night our room would be clean, it was not. The lobby is inviting and interesting - that's where it ends. The rooms are in need of a makeover but we already knew this going in. They are basic. However, if they were taken care of properly I would be fine with basic. You know that feeling when you enter your hotel and you just know it's yucky? Not overwhelmingly so but you know you just didn't get what you paid for? That was me. We had no wash clothes, dirty pillows, hairs were all over the room which weren't ours & honestly it just needs some refreshing. After finding the filthy pillow I sat it outside in the morning but nobody replaced it. I went to the front desk and asked them for a new pillow and some watch clothes. Reception asked me for my room number twice and assured me they would be delivered - they never were. If you indeed want to be that close to times square (we did not but we had no choice) then find something special and further away from the insanity or if you like that kind of thing stay here but ONLY if the rate is well under 200! It just is not worth it. There are better options which are CLEANER.
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Last updated on 26 August 2026