Travel In sign of COVID-19’s impact on New York tourism, Hilton to close Times Square hotel September 4, 2020Curtis Tate, USA TODAYComments Off on In sign of COVID-19’s impact on New York tourism, Hilton to close Times Square hotel Hilton is closing its 478-room hotel in Times Square on Oct. 1, according to a document it filed with state regulators this week, citing the pandemic.