The Polo Hotel is located in the quiet, residential Parioli district of Rome. This mid-range option is near public transportation, but not within walking distance of popular sights. The lobby has an upscale, classic look with vases full of white tulips, but rooms are on the basic side. The retro decor includes muted paisley wallpaper and maple-colored wood finishes. The result feels outdated, but rooms are clean, fairly spacious, and include flat-screen TVs and stocked minibars. Free breakfast is offered in the American Bar Restaurant, and the lobby bar offers a cozy space to relax with a drink. This no-frills property is a decent pick for travelers on a budget.
The Polo Hotel is located in the quiet, residential Parioli district of Rome. This mid-range option is near public transportation, but not within walking distance of popular sights. The lobby has an upscale, classic look with vases full of white tulips, but rooms are on the basic side. The retro decor includes muted paisley wallpaper and maple-colored wood finishes. The result feels outdated, but rooms are clean, fairly spacious, and include flat-screen TVs and stocked minibars. Free breakfast is offered in the American Bar Restaurant, and the lobby bar offers a cozy space to relax with a drink. This no-frills property is a decent pick for travelers on a budget.
The Royal Park Hotel is a budget hotel that doesn't offer much in terms of features or services, but has a convenient location on the charming Upper West Side. The location is the highlight here and it attracts budget travelers exploring the city. There are plenty of dining options and shops in the neighborhood, plus the 1, 2, 3, subway lines are just a two-minute walk away. The 60 guest rooms are small, tired, and have limited amenities that include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi (some rooms have a poor connection). Bathrooms are either shared or private, but they're also small, cramped, and in need of updates. For more features, check out the West Side YMCA, where rooms are also small and even more simple, but guests have access to fitness facilities and two pools.
The Royal Park Hotel is a budget hotel that doesn't offer much in terms of features or services, but has a convenient location on the charming Upper West Side. The location is the highlight here and it attracts budget travelers exploring the city. There are plenty of dining options and shops in the neighborhood, plus the 1, 2, 3, subway lines are just a two-minute walk away. The 60 guest rooms are small, tired, and have limited amenities that include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi (some rooms have a poor connection). Bathrooms are either shared or private, but they're also small, cramped, and in need of updates. For more features, check out the West Side YMCA, where rooms are also small and even more simple, but guests have access to fitness facilities and two pools.
For theater lovers or those seeking a central base, the lower-middle-range Mayfair Hotel is an excellent value for its Midtown location: one block from the subway and a short walk to Times Square, Central Park, and dining. Dressed in dated vintage decor, the Mayfair is past its prime, but some guests find its throwback look charming. Some of its 78 rooms are small, dark, and viewless, but many are peaceful, and higher-category rooms offer updated bathrooms, LCD TVs, desks, and pullout sofas. The Mayfair is low on features (no breakfast, gym, or in-room coffee- and tea-making facilities), but there is an on-site restaurant and bar. As an alternative, the Howard Johnson Manhattan Soho offers more up-to-date contemporary decor and a hip, downtown location for a similar price.
For theater lovers or those seeking a central base, the lower-middle-range Mayfair Hotel is an excellent value for its Midtown location: one block from the subway and a short walk to Times Square, Central Park, and dining. Dressed in dated vintage decor, the Mayfair is past its prime, but some guests find its throwback look charming. Some of its 78 rooms are small, dark, and viewless, but many are peaceful, and higher-category rooms offer updated bathrooms, LCD TVs, desks, and pullout sofas. The Mayfair is low on features (no breakfast, gym, or in-room coffee- and tea-making facilities), but there is an on-site restaurant and bar. As an alternative, the Howard Johnson Manhattan Soho offers more up-to-date contemporary decor and a hip, downtown location for a similar price.
The Hotel Royal is an historic French Quarter boutique hotel housed in a restored 19th-century townhouse. Its 42 rooms range in size (aptly-named Petite Rooms and Deluxe Rooms feel exceptionally small) and have been restored in a simple, modern style that complements the historic architecture and accents like wrought-iron balconies and louvered windows. While the three pearl hotel is not luxurious, rates include free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and coffee throughout the day. Its location a block from Bourbon Street makes it convenient for tourists, and the charming atmosphere attracts couples in particular.
The Hotel Royal is an historic French Quarter boutique hotel housed in a restored 19th-century townhouse. Its 42 rooms range in size (aptly-named Petite Rooms and Deluxe Rooms feel exceptionally small) and have been restored in a simple, modern style that complements the historic architecture and accents like wrought-iron balconies and louvered windows. While the three pearl hotel is not luxurious, rates include free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and coffee throughout the day. Its location a block from Bourbon Street makes it convenient for tourists, and the charming atmosphere attracts couples in particular.
Opened in 2017, the upper-middle-range Life Hotel is the latest incarnation of the 19th-century building that once held the offices and staff living quarters for "Life" magazine. The hotel's design reveals careful attention paid to the building's past, from the parquet marble floors in the lobby to the wrought-iron-framed beds (with luxe mattresses) in its 98 rooms. Room details like copper grating, restored wall moldings, and glass doorknobs are met with generous modern amenities, such as 60-inch flat-screen TVs, Google Chromecasts, and dedicated Wi-Fi hotspots. Life Hotel's boutique atmosphere makes it a welcome alternative to the many characterless hotel options in this part of Midtown. However, those looking for a similarly priced boutique hotel with more features could try the trendy Arlo NoMad, which has a rooftop bar and several co-working spaces.
Opened in 2017, the upper-middle-range Life Hotel is the latest incarnation of the 19th-century building that once held the offices and staff living quarters for "Life" magazine. The hotel's design reveals careful attention paid to the building's past, from the parquet marble floors in the lobby to the wrought-iron-framed beds (with luxe mattresses) in its 98 rooms. Room details like copper grating, restored wall moldings, and glass doorknobs are met with generous modern amenities, such as 60-inch flat-screen TVs, Google Chromecasts, and dedicated Wi-Fi hotspots. Life Hotel's boutique atmosphere makes it a welcome alternative to the many characterless hotel options in this part of Midtown. However, those looking for a similarly priced boutique hotel with more features could try the trendy Arlo NoMad, which has a rooftop bar and several co-working spaces.
Travellers House is a two-pearl hostel in central Lisbon, a three-minute walk from the Baixa-Chiado Metro station and a five-minute walk from Praca do Comercio. Budget-minded travelers are drawn to its affordable rates, free hot-and-cold breakfast, communal kitchen, nightly social events, and hotel-guided activities. The 20 rooms are basic, but pleasant, and some share a bathroom. Dorms, private rooms, and studio apartments are available, and while all come with free Wi-Fi, heating, and air-conditioning, most lack TVs. For those who'd rather bed down in the wild Bairro Alto neighborhood, consider the funkier Independente Hostel & Suites, which has vintage, boho style and great city views, though may be more expensive.
Travellers House is a two-pearl hostel in central Lisbon, a three-minute walk from the Baixa-Chiado Metro station and a five-minute walk from Praca do Comercio. Budget-minded travelers are drawn to its affordable rates, free hot-and-cold breakfast, communal kitchen, nightly social events, and hotel-guided activities. The 20 rooms are basic, but pleasant, and some share a bathroom. Dorms, private rooms, and studio apartments are available, and while all come with free Wi-Fi, heating, and air-conditioning, most lack TVs. For those who'd rather bed down in the wild Bairro Alto neighborhood, consider the funkier Independente Hostel & Suites, which has vintage, boho style and great city views, though may be more expensive.
The Skyline eschews style and charm in favor of large rooms and a swimming pool, both of which are tough to come by in New York, especially at this price point. Some might be put off by the low-key, though safe neighborhood, but it's a good value near Broadway, and a great one if you're driving -- parking is a fraction of what you'd pay at other Manhattan hotels. Though there's a fee for Wi-Fi, the on-site restaurant and fitness center add to its value.
The Skyline eschews style and charm in favor of large rooms and a swimming pool, both of which are tough to come by in New York, especially at this price point. Some might be put off by the low-key, though safe neighborhood, but it's a good value near Broadway, and a great one if you're driving -- parking is a fraction of what you'd pay at other Manhattan hotels. Though there's a fee for Wi-Fi, the on-site restaurant and fitness center add to its value.
This 100-room upper-middle-range hotel aims for glamour with its gold-trimmed decor, but upon closer inspection, that luster is fading. The clean, classically decorated rooms are reasonably spacious for New York (especially the suites), though the decor and furniture show signs of aging. It does provide a decent value, especially for sightseers, with attractions like the Empire State building and multiple subway lines within a few blocks. It may be worth comparing rates with the Affinia Dumont, The Carlton, or Hotel Chandler.
This 100-room upper-middle-range hotel aims for glamour with its gold-trimmed decor, but upon closer inspection, that luster is fading. The clean, classically decorated rooms are reasonably spacious for New York (especially the suites), though the decor and furniture show signs of aging. It does provide a decent value, especially for sightseers, with attractions like the Empire State building and multiple subway lines within a few blocks. It may be worth comparing rates with the Affinia Dumont, The Carlton, or Hotel Chandler.
Sitting on a prime corner in the lively French Quarter, the mid-range Chateau Hotel offers 49 cozy rooms in a beautiful 18th-century mansion and a few accompanying annex buildings. The warm rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers, and most rooms include mini-fridges. Some rooms lack windows, but upgraded rooms add balconies or private patios. The lush courtyard features a small, but lovely, outdoor pool and comfortable lounge areas. Free continental breakfast is served in the courtyard or delivered to the rooms. Parking is available for a fee in the hotel’s private lot. There’s no full-service restaurant or fitness center. Guests seeking a French Quarter hotel with a pool and dining might consider Maison Dupuy, though it's less historic and rates tend to be a little higher.
Sitting on a prime corner in the lively French Quarter, the mid-range Chateau Hotel offers 49 cozy rooms in a beautiful 18th-century mansion and a few accompanying annex buildings. The warm rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers, and most rooms include mini-fridges. Some rooms lack windows, but upgraded rooms add balconies or private patios. The lush courtyard features a small, but lovely, outdoor pool and comfortable lounge areas. Free continental breakfast is served in the courtyard or delivered to the rooms. Parking is available for a fee in the hotel’s private lot. There’s no full-service restaurant or fitness center. Guests seeking a French Quarter hotel with a pool and dining might consider Maison Dupuy, though it's less historic and rates tend to be a little higher.