The DoubleTree Suites may be one of the best hotel options for families in New York City. The big two-room suites all come with pull-out couches and either one king or two double beds; the latter can fit up to six people, a rarity in the area. And the location right on Times Square is as central as it gets for sightseeing. It's a big corporate hotel with trendy lobby decor and clean, generic rooms; features include a cool back-lit lobby bar, a modern fitness center, and extensive meeting space. Some rooms have excellent views of Times Square, others face the New York City skyline (with peeks of Central Park in the distance). Higher floors are quieter and have better views.
The DoubleTree Suites may be one of the best hotel options for families in New York City. The big two-room suites all come with pull-out couches and either one king or two double beds; the latter can fit up to six people, a rarity in the area. And the location right on Times Square is as central as it gets for sightseeing. It's a big corporate hotel with trendy lobby decor and clean, generic rooms; features include a cool back-lit lobby bar, a modern fitness center, and extensive meeting space. Some rooms have excellent views of Times Square, others face the New York City skyline (with peeks of Central Park in the distance). Higher floors are quieter and have better views.
The Belnord Hotel offers rooms at some of the most reasonable prices in Manhattan –- this is truly a budget property. The trade-off is space; the rooms are minuscule (the Double Rooms only fit a bed and one end table –- that’s it). However, each room has a private bath and the hotel is clean and quiet. Located on a residential street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the Belnord is removed from the bustle and noise of Midtown and is a short subway ride away to many sights. Offering limited amenities to keep the price down, the hotel is good for guests only looking for a place to shower and sleep.
The Belnord Hotel offers rooms at some of the most reasonable prices in Manhattan –- this is truly a budget property. The trade-off is space; the rooms are minuscule (the Double Rooms only fit a bed and one end table –- that’s it). However, each room has a private bath and the hotel is clean and quiet. Located on a residential street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the Belnord is removed from the bustle and noise of Midtown and is a short subway ride away to many sights. Offering limited amenities to keep the price down, the hotel is good for guests only looking for a place to shower and sleep.
The Out NYC opened as one of New York's first hotel specifically tailored for gay travelers, but it has rebranded to broaden its appeal. Indeed, the 105-room boutique property hosts guests of all orientations, including many foreigners drawn by the hotel's central location, sleek design, gorgeous common areas, and hot nightlife. Business travelers also appreciate its proximity to the Javits Convention Center. Rooms are small but filled with features such as natural beauty products, Internet-enabled flat-screen TVs, and absurdly comfortable beds. You won't, however, find any closets -- a cheeky reference to the fact that no one needs to be in the closet here.
The Out NYC opened as one of New York's first hotel specifically tailored for gay travelers, but it has rebranded to broaden its appeal. Indeed, the 105-room boutique property hosts guests of all orientations, including many foreigners drawn by the hotel's central location, sleek design, gorgeous common areas, and hot nightlife. Business travelers also appreciate its proximity to the Javits Convention Center. Rooms are small but filled with features such as natural beauty products, Internet-enabled flat-screen TVs, and absurdly comfortable beds. You won't, however, find any closets -- a cheeky reference to the fact that no one needs to be in the closet here.
Magnuson Convention Center Hotel offers an excellent value for those in town for trade shows at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, as well as tourists who don't mind the 10- to 15-minute walk to trains. Rooms are beyond basic, but tidy, and have beds with memory-foam mattresses, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and armoires with safes, irons, and ironing boards. There is a reasonably impressive free breakfast that includes scrambled eggs, Jimmy Dean sausage, yogurt, juice, and two do-it-yourself waffle machines. All in all, this is a solid pick for conventioneers, though they should compare Magnuson's rates with the ones at GEM Hotel Midtown West.
Magnuson Convention Center Hotel offers an excellent value for those in town for trade shows at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, as well as tourists who don't mind the 10- to 15-minute walk to trains. Rooms are beyond basic, but tidy, and have beds with memory-foam mattresses, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and armoires with safes, irons, and ironing boards. There is a reasonably impressive free breakfast that includes scrambled eggs, Jimmy Dean sausage, yogurt, juice, and two do-it-yourself waffle machines. All in all, this is a solid pick for conventioneers, though they should compare Magnuson's rates with the ones at GEM Hotel Midtown West.
Formerly the first Holiday Inn in Manhattan, built in 1964, this conveniently located Midtown hotel became The Watson Hotel in 2017. Though the exterior is remarkably dull, rooms -- 596 in two towers, North and South -- offer contemporary decor in neutral tones. In the summer, the hotel’s most notable feature comes alive: an outdoor rooftop pool, sundeck, and bar serving drinks. The rest of the year, guests can head to the main sports bar, which has authentic NYC artifacts from the owner’s collection, including a Harley-Davidson. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout. The location -- on West 57th St., as the name suggests -- is within walking distance of Columbus Circle, Central Park, and Lincoln Center. Just note that there are more stylish options in the neighborhood for the price, such as the Tryp and the Paramount.
Formerly the first Holiday Inn in Manhattan, built in 1964, this conveniently located Midtown hotel became The Watson Hotel in 2017. Though the exterior is remarkably dull, rooms -- 596 in two towers, North and South -- offer contemporary decor in neutral tones. In the summer, the hotel’s most notable feature comes alive: an outdoor rooftop pool, sundeck, and bar serving drinks. The rest of the year, guests can head to the main sports bar, which has authentic NYC artifacts from the owner’s collection, including a Harley-Davidson. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout. The location -- on West 57th St., as the name suggests -- is within walking distance of Columbus Circle, Central Park, and Lincoln Center. Just note that there are more stylish options in the neighborhood for the price, such as the Tryp and the Paramount.
This budget hotel provides some of the best prices in town, and the two-bedroom suites are a particular value with prices typically under $200. Built in 1913, this tower offers 120 rooms rising 17 floors in the attractive Upper West Side. It's a breeze to get to for drivers traveling from the West Side Highway, and patient parkers are often rewarded with free spots along the side streets. Rooms and two-bedroom suites have basic decor, mini-fridges, and microwaves. The outdated lobby is next to a cute cafe operated by sisters. The quiet location across from Riverside Park is a draw -- though guests may hear noise from neighboring rooms. All rooms are getting flat-screen TVs and new shower tiling, though the ugly comforters seem to be here to stay.
This budget hotel provides some of the best prices in town, and the two-bedroom suites are a particular value with prices typically under $200. Built in 1913, this tower offers 120 rooms rising 17 floors in the attractive Upper West Side. It's a breeze to get to for drivers traveling from the West Side Highway, and patient parkers are often rewarded with free spots along the side streets. Rooms and two-bedroom suites have basic decor, mini-fridges, and microwaves. The outdated lobby is next to a cute cafe operated by sisters. The quiet location across from Riverside Park is a draw -- though guests may hear noise from neighboring rooms. All rooms are getting flat-screen TVs and new shower tiling, though the ugly comforters seem to be here to stay.
This charming walk-up townhouse (no elevator) in Chelsea first opened its doors in 1985 and was considered one of the first gay-friendly hotels in the neighborhood. Today, its 20 Superior and Economy rooms (the latter share bathrooms) attract a mix of European backpackers and couples who can handle the limited in-room space. Families of up to five people can stay in one of the two suites with wood-burning fireplaces, one of which includes a beautiful private terrace. The atmosphere is homey with original moldings and artwork, and free breakfast is served in the cozy lobby every morning. A 24-hour staff takes extra care of cleanliness and garden maintenance, but may show less hospitality than is found at some other B&Bs. There's a fee for bike rentals, a CitiBIke station across the street, and the A/C/E subway lines two blocks away.
This charming walk-up townhouse (no elevator) in Chelsea first opened its doors in 1985 and was considered one of the first gay-friendly hotels in the neighborhood. Today, its 20 Superior and Economy rooms (the latter share bathrooms) attract a mix of European backpackers and couples who can handle the limited in-room space. Families of up to five people can stay in one of the two suites with wood-burning fireplaces, one of which includes a beautiful private terrace. The atmosphere is homey with original moldings and artwork, and free breakfast is served in the cozy lobby every morning. A 24-hour staff takes extra care of cleanliness and garden maintenance, but may show less hospitality than is found at some other B&Bs. There's a fee for bike rentals, a CitiBIke station across the street, and the A/C/E subway lines two blocks away.
The 369-room Hilton Garden Inn Times Square is one of the most up-to-date mid-range options in Midtown West, a neighborhood popular among tourists and business travelers due to its proximity to numerous sights, offices, and subway lines. Rooms are spacious -- particularly by New York standards -- and feature nice amenities such as big flat-screen TVs with free HBO, mini-fridges, microwaves, large work desks, and free Wi-Fi. Street-facing rooms can experience some noise, and on-site features aren’t particularly extensive, but this sleek property offers a solid value.
The 369-room Hilton Garden Inn Times Square is one of the most up-to-date mid-range options in Midtown West, a neighborhood popular among tourists and business travelers due to its proximity to numerous sights, offices, and subway lines. Rooms are spacious -- particularly by New York standards -- and feature nice amenities such as big flat-screen TVs with free HBO, mini-fridges, microwaves, large work desks, and free Wi-Fi. Street-facing rooms can experience some noise, and on-site features aren’t particularly extensive, but this sleek property offers a solid value.
This modest 70-room hotel popped up in 2012, taking residence in a renovated cast-iron building at the busy intersection of Canal and Broadway. While the immediate area is notoriously loud and gritty, guests should expect low prices for clean rooms within walking distance to several NYC neighborhoods (SoHo, Chinatown, TriBeCa). Six room types have basic furnishings with white duvets, pillow-top mattresses, working desks, coffeemakers, and narrow cupboard-style closets. Tall ceilings provide natural light and cityscape views, especially in the corner Executive King Room (one per floor) with two walls of windows. Vending machines sell drinks, snacks, and tech items, and the cheerful lobby has iPads for researching local hot spots. Just make sure to grab some earplugs from the receptionist before hitting the hay.
This modest 70-room hotel popped up in 2012, taking residence in a renovated cast-iron building at the busy intersection of Canal and Broadway. While the immediate area is notoriously loud and gritty, guests should expect low prices for clean rooms within walking distance to several NYC neighborhoods (SoHo, Chinatown, TriBeCa). Six room types have basic furnishings with white duvets, pillow-top mattresses, working desks, coffeemakers, and narrow cupboard-style closets. Tall ceilings provide natural light and cityscape views, especially in the corner Executive King Room (one per floor) with two walls of windows. Vending machines sell drinks, snacks, and tech items, and the cheerful lobby has iPads for researching local hot spots. Just make sure to grab some earplugs from the receptionist before hitting the hay.
This compact, 28-room SoHo hotel sits on a busy corner of Canal Street, literally steps from Chinatown and the 6 train, and surrounded by pushy vendors peddling China-made goods. It's not a relaxing area by any means, but guests are drawn by cheap rooms -- often under $150/night -- and a location near the shops, restaurants, and nightlife in Little Italy, SoHo, and the Lower East side. Rooms were updated in 2012 and are tiny; bathrooms -- some with sliding doors -- have walk-in showers and a nice selection of toiletries. Like the rooms, the 24-hour front desk, with luggage storage creeping out from all corners, is not a place to lounge. Wi-Fi is free.
This compact, 28-room SoHo hotel sits on a busy corner of Canal Street, literally steps from Chinatown and the 6 train, and surrounded by pushy vendors peddling China-made goods. It's not a relaxing area by any means, but guests are drawn by cheap rooms -- often under $150/night -- and a location near the shops, restaurants, and nightlife in Little Italy, SoHo, and the Lower East side. Rooms were updated in 2012 and are tiny; bathrooms -- some with sliding doors -- have walk-in showers and a nice selection of toiletries. Like the rooms, the 24-hour front desk, with luggage storage creeping out from all corners, is not a place to lounge. Wi-Fi is free.