Located two blocks from a subway station in Midtown East, the Wyndham's neighborhood isn't exactly fashionable (it's dominated by offices and residential buildings), but it's a smart, stylish option. It has an intimate, low-key vibe, a great gym, luxurious in-room amenities, a friendly staff, and easy access to Midtown's corporate centers.
Located two blocks from a subway station in Midtown East, the Wyndham's neighborhood isn't exactly fashionable (it's dominated by offices and residential buildings), but it's a smart, stylish option. It has an intimate, low-key vibe, a great gym, luxurious in-room amenities, a friendly staff, and easy access to Midtown's corporate centers.
Four Points By Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea is a three-pearl chain hotel with low rates given the convenient location. All 158 small, but bright, rooms feature lots of bold reds in the decor scheme and many have excellent views of the skyline. Amenities are decent, with flat-screen TVs, safes, and robes, and while coffeemakers are provided, mini-fridges cost extra. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a meeting room, and a couple of guest computers in the lobby along with a 24-hour fitness center and a pub/restaurant with hot breakfasts (for a fee) and room service. While valet parking is available, it's expensive -- especially given that rooms here are moderately priced. Overall, it's a decent place to stay with a great location, but it's not the only value option in the area; travelers shopping around could also consider Holiday Inn NYC - Manhattan 6th Avenue - Chelsea.
Four Points By Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea is a three-pearl chain hotel with low rates given the convenient location. All 158 small, but bright, rooms feature lots of bold reds in the decor scheme and many have excellent views of the skyline. Amenities are decent, with flat-screen TVs, safes, and robes, and while coffeemakers are provided, mini-fridges cost extra. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a meeting room, and a couple of guest computers in the lobby along with a 24-hour fitness center and a pub/restaurant with hot breakfasts (for a fee) and room service. While valet parking is available, it's expensive -- especially given that rooms here are moderately priced. Overall, it's a decent place to stay with a great location, but it's not the only value option in the area; travelers shopping around could also consider Holiday Inn NYC - Manhattan 6th Avenue - Chelsea.
Made up of 54 modern, comfortable, guest rooms, Eurostars brings a little style to a typical business hotel in Lower Manhattan, five blocks from the NYSE. But for the price, the hotel doesn't offer much -- consider instead Gild Hall (much swankier); the Millenium Hilton (on-site pool); or the New York Marriott Downtown (just as comfortable, but often cheaper).
Made up of 54 modern, comfortable, guest rooms, Eurostars brings a little style to a typical business hotel in Lower Manhattan, five blocks from the NYSE. But for the price, the hotel doesn't offer much -- consider instead Gild Hall (much swankier); the Millenium Hilton (on-site pool); or the New York Marriott Downtown (just as comfortable, but often cheaper).
With chic decor and a youthful, almost-nightly party atmosphere in the lounge, the Soho Grand Hotel NYC offers an authentic but accessible taste of the hip downtown scene. Rooms are stylish and upscale, with industrial-inspired decor, tons of cool designer touches, and high-end amenities, such as smart TVs, C.O. Bigelow toiletries, and gourmet minibars. Many also offer expansive city views, and a handful of them have terraces. The Grand Bar & Lounge is a great spot to grab a bite, brunch, or taste some of its many whiskeys. The Club Room draws locals and visitors alike with live music and a great, lively atmosphere. The gym is a nice perk, but those wanting to get pampered may miss having a spa on-site. The hip James New York – SoHo is a great alternative with a rooftop pool.
With chic decor and a youthful, almost-nightly party atmosphere in the lounge, the Soho Grand Hotel NYC offers an authentic but accessible taste of the hip downtown scene. Rooms are stylish and upscale, with industrial-inspired decor, tons of cool designer touches, and high-end amenities, such as smart TVs, C.O. Bigelow toiletries, and gourmet minibars. Many also offer expansive city views, and a handful of them have terraces. The Grand Bar & Lounge is a great spot to grab a bite, brunch, or taste some of its many whiskeys. The Club Room draws locals and visitors alike with live music and a great, lively atmosphere. The gym is a nice perk, but those wanting to get pampered may miss having a spa on-site. The hip James New York – SoHo is a great alternative with a rooftop pool.
This 280-room Hilton in northern Chelsea shines with well-appointed rooms (Frette linens, 37-inch flat-screens, iPod docks), an excellent restaurant (Rare Bar & Grill), a rooftop bar, and 24-hour room service. It's a solid mid-range pick in a convenient (if unexciting) neighborhood, but it's rivaled by the nearby Hotel Indigo, so it's worth comparing rates.
This 280-room Hilton in northern Chelsea shines with well-appointed rooms (Frette linens, 37-inch flat-screens, iPod docks), an excellent restaurant (Rare Bar & Grill), a rooftop bar, and 24-hour room service. It's a solid mid-range pick in a convenient (if unexciting) neighborhood, but it's rivaled by the nearby Hotel Indigo, so it's worth comparing rates.
The regal, upper-middle-range Lombardy Hotel possesses a storied history and an enviable location right in the swirling center of Midtown, walking distance to attractions like Rockefeller Center. All of its 190 rooms are privately owned and as such they vary greatly in size and in style, from crisp modern to elegant traditional. Amenities can also vary, with some units offering kitchenettes, full kitchens, half baths, or even outdoor space (a rarity in NYC). Most guests appreciate the home-away-from-home vibe of these units and their personal style, but the fact remains that travelers could hope to stay in a sleek studio and find themselves surrounded by wallpaper and brocade. On-site features include a tony steakhouse, a coffee shop, and a 24-hour gym, adding to the Lombardy's appeal. Those looking for more uniform design in a similar location could consider the Grand Hyatt New York.
The regal, upper-middle-range Lombardy Hotel possesses a storied history and an enviable location right in the swirling center of Midtown, walking distance to attractions like Rockefeller Center. All of its 190 rooms are privately owned and as such they vary greatly in size and in style, from crisp modern to elegant traditional. Amenities can also vary, with some units offering kitchenettes, full kitchens, half baths, or even outdoor space (a rarity in NYC). Most guests appreciate the home-away-from-home vibe of these units and their personal style, but the fact remains that travelers could hope to stay in a sleek studio and find themselves surrounded by wallpaper and brocade. On-site features include a tony steakhouse, a coffee shop, and a 24-hour gym, adding to the Lombardy's appeal. Those looking for more uniform design in a similar location could consider the Grand Hyatt New York.
Updated in 2010, the 300-room Hilton Manhattan East in business-centric Midtown East offers clean, quiet, and comfortable rooms, but not much else. For the price, it's a fair pick most of the time but due to its out-of-date gym, small business center, and scarcely open restaurant it's worth checking rates at the New York Helmsley, the Kimberly Hotel, and the Benjamin.
Updated in 2010, the 300-room Hilton Manhattan East in business-centric Midtown East offers clean, quiet, and comfortable rooms, but not much else. For the price, it's a fair pick most of the time but due to its out-of-date gym, small business center, and scarcely open restaurant it's worth checking rates at the New York Helmsley, the Kimberly Hotel, and the Benjamin.
A big-box Times Square hotel where guests pay (arguably overpay) for location. If you simply must stay in Times Square, this hotel's competent service, big fitness center, pan-Asian restaurant, and 24-hour room service make it a decent pick. Rooms are contemporary, with large flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, but rather average. Check rates at the Renaissance Times Square, which offers much fresher design, more comfortable beds, and an attentive staff, all for similar prices.
A big-box Times Square hotel where guests pay (arguably overpay) for location. If you simply must stay in Times Square, this hotel's competent service, big fitness center, pan-Asian restaurant, and 24-hour room service make it a decent pick. Rooms are contemporary, with large flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, but rather average. Check rates at the Renaissance Times Square, which offers much fresher design, more comfortable beds, and an attentive staff, all for similar prices.
The 261-suite Residence Inn is located five blocks from Central Park in Midtown Manhattan, and has a contemporary, artsy vibe that's refreshing for this typically mid-range chain. This three-and-a-half pearl outpost offers several nice-to-haves, including free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and a coffee shop and bar. The tallest hotel in North America, the sharp, modern rooms include handy kitchenettes, and many have views overlooking Central Park and Midtown Manhattan. The nearby Hilton Garden Inn Central Park South is little less pricey, but doesn't offer a free continental breakfast or kitchenettes. However, it might be a better option for families because it offers family packages and playpens.
The 261-suite Residence Inn is located five blocks from Central Park in Midtown Manhattan, and has a contemporary, artsy vibe that's refreshing for this typically mid-range chain. This three-and-a-half pearl outpost offers several nice-to-haves, including free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and a coffee shop and bar. The tallest hotel in North America, the sharp, modern rooms include handy kitchenettes, and many have views overlooking Central Park and Midtown Manhattan. The nearby Hilton Garden Inn Central Park South is little less pricey, but doesn't offer a free continental breakfast or kitchenettes. However, it might be a better option for families because it offers family packages and playpens.
The Hilton Garden Inn, just off of Park Avenue, is a good three-and-a-half-pearl option with some sophistication and a great location near the Empire State Building and other popular sights. The handsome Ainsworth Bar and Restaurant has a swanky urban vibe both inside and on its large terrace, and there are several hotel amenities open 24 hours a day, including a lobby convenience store. The 232 fresh and modern rooms are small, though no smaller than one typically finds in this city, and there are some noise issues with the air and heating fixtures. Breakfast does not get rave reviews. By comparison, the Hilton in Times Square has larger rooms -- almost all of which have great views -- for a similar price .
The Hilton Garden Inn, just off of Park Avenue, is a good three-and-a-half-pearl option with some sophistication and a great location near the Empire State Building and other popular sights. The handsome Ainsworth Bar and Restaurant has a swanky urban vibe both inside and on its large terrace, and there are several hotel amenities open 24 hours a day, including a lobby convenience store. The 232 fresh and modern rooms are small, though no smaller than one typically finds in this city, and there are some noise issues with the air and heating fixtures. Breakfast does not get rave reviews. By comparison, the Hilton in Times Square has larger rooms -- almost all of which have great views -- for a similar price .