A modern, business-friendly property in Midtown, the upscale, 401-room Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West is conveniently close to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters, and ample shopping and dining. It's flush with features, including a fitness center, a pricey steakhouse, a business center and meeting rooms, and coin-operated laundry facilities. Rooms are stylish but subdued -- as expected for the brand -- and come with ergonomic chairs, work desks with outlets, 40-inch flat-screen HDTVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffeemakers. Some of the Junior Suites have terraces. Travelers could also compare prices with the Holiday Inn Midtown/57th St., which is farther west, but it has a pool and a sports bar, and generally lower rates.
A modern, business-friendly property in Midtown, the upscale, 401-room Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West is conveniently close to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters, and ample shopping and dining. It's flush with features, including a fitness center, a pricey steakhouse, a business center and meeting rooms, and coin-operated laundry facilities. Rooms are stylish but subdued -- as expected for the brand -- and come with ergonomic chairs, work desks with outlets, 40-inch flat-screen HDTVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffeemakers. Some of the Junior Suites have terraces. Travelers could also compare prices with the Holiday Inn Midtown/57th St., which is farther west, but it has a pool and a sports bar, and generally lower rates.
The William offers an upscale boutique stay in an excellent location near Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park. Plush common spaces, like the hotel's lobby and Prohibition-style speakeasy (a Midtown outpost of the popular Raines Law Room), harken back to another era, while the equally atmospheric pub feels like stepping into a British drinking hole, complete with shepherd's pie and fish and chips on the menu. The 33 guest rooms, in contrast, are modern, awash in bright shades and decked out with mod cons like Apple TVs and Nespresso machines, plus most have contemporary kitchens. Bathrooms are stocked with L'Occitane toiletries and have rainfall showers, but some can be small and lack storage space. The Gramercy Park Hotel is a nearby alternative with a celeb scene and rooftop bar -- but rates are higher.
The William offers an upscale boutique stay in an excellent location near Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park. Plush common spaces, like the hotel's lobby and Prohibition-style speakeasy (a Midtown outpost of the popular Raines Law Room), harken back to another era, while the equally atmospheric pub feels like stepping into a British drinking hole, complete with shepherd's pie and fish and chips on the menu. The 33 guest rooms, in contrast, are modern, awash in bright shades and decked out with mod cons like Apple TVs and Nespresso machines, plus most have contemporary kitchens. Bathrooms are stocked with L'Occitane toiletries and have rainfall showers, but some can be small and lack storage space. The Gramercy Park Hotel is a nearby alternative with a celeb scene and rooftop bar -- but rates are higher.
If space is what you crave, Murray Hill East delivers. The 117-room value hotel offers a variety of rooms ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, all with kitchenettes and living areas. Yet what the hotel offers in size, it lacks in style. Rooms are finished in dark colors with stodgy furnishings, kitchens that show signs of wear and tear, and small bathrooms. The hotel's location in Midtown Manhattan puts guests within easy reach of transportation hub Grand Central and walking distance to Bryant Park and the Empire State Building.
If space is what you crave, Murray Hill East delivers. The 117-room value hotel offers a variety of rooms ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, all with kitchenettes and living areas. Yet what the hotel offers in size, it lacks in style. Rooms are finished in dark colors with stodgy furnishings, kitchens that show signs of wear and tear, and small bathrooms. The hotel's location in Midtown Manhattan puts guests within easy reach of transportation hub Grand Central and walking distance to Bryant Park and the Empire State Building.
The Soho House New York -- not to be confused with SoHo, the neighborhood -- is a members-only club that caters to the film and media industries. The Meatpacking district locale also has 30 luxury hotel rooms -- Small, Medium and Big -- that are open to the public. Despite the impressive cuisine (an improvement from days past), food still takes a slight backseat to the hip party scene; alcohol is pervasive in and out of the rooms, from the late-night cocktail scene, to the fully stocked minibars (with fresh lemon and limes), to the "One While Changing," where guests receive a personal in-room visit from a bartender between the hours of work and play. Throw in the infamous rooftop pool and terrace -- which some consider worth the price alone -- the Cowshed spa, library, and free Wi-Fi (for those who attempt to get work done), and it's clear there's not another hotel in NYC quite like it.
The Soho House New York -- not to be confused with SoHo, the neighborhood -- is a members-only club that caters to the film and media industries. The Meatpacking district locale also has 30 luxury hotel rooms -- Small, Medium and Big -- that are open to the public. Despite the impressive cuisine (an improvement from days past), food still takes a slight backseat to the hip party scene; alcohol is pervasive in and out of the rooms, from the late-night cocktail scene, to the fully stocked minibars (with fresh lemon and limes), to the "One While Changing," where guests receive a personal in-room visit from a bartender between the hours of work and play. Throw in the infamous rooftop pool and terrace -- which some consider worth the price alone -- the Cowshed spa, library, and free Wi-Fi (for those who attempt to get work done), and it's clear there's not another hotel in NYC quite like it.
This 76-room luxury hotel in a landmark building near Times Square evokes the glamorous 1920s. Rooms combine high quality linens and beds with playful 1920s touches like backgammon sets, custom playing cards, and desks that look like steamer trunks. A restaurant by Geoffrey Zakarian and a small, lovely spa are the hotel's stand-out features.
This 76-room luxury hotel in a landmark building near Times Square evokes the glamorous 1920s. Rooms combine high quality linens and beds with playful 1920s touches like backgammon sets, custom playing cards, and desks that look like steamer trunks. A restaurant by Geoffrey Zakarian and a small, lovely spa are the hotel's stand-out features.
Located right by Bryant Park and a 10-minute walk from Times Square, this 181-room Marriott has a great location, a small fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. Though clean, rooms are on the small side and have basic furnishings and flimsy bedding -- not a great pick for the price.
Located right by Bryant Park and a 10-minute walk from Times Square, this 181-room Marriott has a great location, a small fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. Though clean, rooms are on the small side and have basic furnishings and flimsy bedding -- not a great pick for the price.
Not to be confused with its sister hotel, Night Hotel Times Square -- just two blocks away -- the Night Hotel New York is a trendy upscale hotel half a block from Times Square. Its convenient location is within walking distance of numerous attractions, but it's quiet nonetheless -- and the hotel's "night" theme means windows are hidden behind heavy blackout drapes, which can help make for a good night's sleep. Other features make this hotel a nice boutique pick include the sexy black-and-white decor; the on-site restaurant serving tasty sushi; and the sleek rooms featuring large flat-screen TVs and work desks. The low lighting and lack of windows won't appeal to all, and standard bathrooms are small, but it's still a solid four-pearl pick for the price and location.
Not to be confused with its sister hotel, Night Hotel Times Square -- just two blocks away -- the Night Hotel New York is a trendy upscale hotel half a block from Times Square. Its convenient location is within walking distance of numerous attractions, but it's quiet nonetheless -- and the hotel's "night" theme means windows are hidden behind heavy blackout drapes, which can help make for a good night's sleep. Other features make this hotel a nice boutique pick include the sexy black-and-white decor; the on-site restaurant serving tasty sushi; and the sleek rooms featuring large flat-screen TVs and work desks. The low lighting and lack of windows won't appeal to all, and standard bathrooms are small, but it's still a solid four-pearl pick for the price and location.
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District is a modern three-pearl hotel for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is located in the Financial District in downtown Manhattan, a two-minute walk to South Street Seaport and within 15 minutes (either on foot or driving) from many of the city's main attractions. The 176 contemporary rooms are small and include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi -- some with city or seaport views. There's a free hot buffet breakfast and lobby bar, and while there isn't a restaurant, guests can order room service. A business center, modern fitness center, and valet service are convenient perks for business guests. Travelers may also want to consider the Holiday Inn Manhattan - Financial District, which has better views, an on-site restaurant, and similar rates.
Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/Financial District is a modern three-pearl hotel for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is located in the Financial District in downtown Manhattan, a two-minute walk to South Street Seaport and within 15 minutes (either on foot or driving) from many of the city's main attractions. The 176 contemporary rooms are small and include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi -- some with city or seaport views. There's a free hot buffet breakfast and lobby bar, and while there isn't a restaurant, guests can order room service. A business center, modern fitness center, and valet service are convenient perks for business guests. Travelers may also want to consider the Holiday Inn Manhattan - Financial District, which has better views, an on-site restaurant, and similar rates.
In the words of the hotel’s owner, “We’re not cool, but we’re comfortable.” Indeed, this comfortable and well-located hotel in Midtown East has nice features like free Wi-Fi, 24-hour fitness room, and spacious rooms, but it lacks character, even for a mid-range place catering primarily to business travelers.
In the words of the hotel’s owner, “We’re not cool, but we’re comfortable.” Indeed, this comfortable and well-located hotel in Midtown East has nice features like free Wi-Fi, 24-hour fitness room, and spacious rooms, but it lacks character, even for a mid-range place catering primarily to business travelers.
Cassa Hotel Times Square is an 86-room upper-middle-range hotel with fresh, modern style and a convenient location in New York's buzzing Hell's Kitchen, packed with restaurants and bars. The property is a 10-minute walk from Times Square and Broadway, as well the subway and Port Authority Bus Terminal. Rooms are sleek and minimalist with iPads and 48-inch flat-screen TVs. The rooftop terrace and hot tub are standout features, and there's also a spacious fitness center with modern equipment. There's no on-site dining here, and breakfast options are limited to fresh fruit and morning coffee or tea. For something with even more style plus an on-site restaurant and bar, travelers should investigate The Refinery Hotel, housed in a former hat factory right near Bryant Park.
Cassa Hotel Times Square is an 86-room upper-middle-range hotel with fresh, modern style and a convenient location in New York's buzzing Hell's Kitchen, packed with restaurants and bars. The property is a 10-minute walk from Times Square and Broadway, as well the subway and Port Authority Bus Terminal. Rooms are sleek and minimalist with iPads and 48-inch flat-screen TVs. The rooftop terrace and hot tub are standout features, and there's also a spacious fitness center with modern equipment. There's no on-site dining here, and breakfast options are limited to fresh fruit and morning coffee or tea. For something with even more style plus an on-site restaurant and bar, travelers should investigate The Refinery Hotel, housed in a former hat factory right near Bryant Park.