Microsoft Corporate Rate at Courtyard by Marriott Jersey City Newport (3.1 mi from Microsoft Times Square)

The Courtyard by Marriott Jersey City Newport at 540 Washington Blvd is one of the smartest picks for Microsoft employees heading to the Times Square office, sitting just 3.1 miles from your desk. That 3.1-mile gap is easily covered via the PATH train from Newport station, which drops you at 33rd Street in under 15 minutes for around $2.75 a ride. If you prefer a rideshare, expect to pay roughly $18 to $25 depending on surge, still reasonable given the Courtyard by Marriott Jersey City Newport's competitive nightly rates. Speaking of rates, book using corporate code MCO through the Marriott portal and you're looking at a 10 to 22 percent discount off the best available rate at this 4.2-rated property. That 4.2 out of 5 guest rating reflects consistently solid reviews on cleanliness and business amenities, which matters when you're traveling back-to-back weeks. Every night at the Courtyard by Marriott Jersey City Newport counts toward your Marriott Bonvoy elite status, so frequent Microsoft travelers stacking 50-plus nights annually will appreciate that every stay at 540 Washington Blvd moves the needle toward Platinum or Titanium. The 10 to 22 percent discount compounds nicely when you're expensing three or four nights at a stretch. The Courtyard by Marriott Jersey City Newport also sits walking distance from the Newport Mall, giving you dining and errand options after a long day at the Times Square office. Pro tip: Grab your morning coffee at Dunkin' inside Newport PATH station and tap your transit card twice, the second tap unlocks a transfer credit.