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 The outdated lobby is next to a cute cafe operated by sisters.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 The outdated lobby is next to a cute cafe operated by sisters.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.
A one-suite guesthouse in a 19th-century brownstone on one of the most picturesque blocks in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, A Garden in Chelsea feels like a private pied-à-terre in New York City. In addition to a kitchenette, leafy private garden, and simple but cozy decor, the hotel has two knowledgeable and helpful innkeepers who live upstairs. Popular sights like the High Line, Chelsea Market, Madison Square Park, and the Flatiron are all within walking distance, the subway is less than three blocks away, and the price reasonable for the neighborhood.
A one-suite guesthouse in a 19th-century brownstone on one of the most picturesque blocks in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, A Garden in Chelsea feels like a private pied-à-terre in New York City. In addition to a kitchenette, leafy private garden, and simple but cozy decor, the hotel has two knowledgeable and helpful innkeepers who live upstairs. Popular sights like the High Line, Chelsea Market, Madison Square Park, and the Flatiron are all within walking distance, the subway is less than three blocks away, and the price reasonable for the neighborhood.
Guests at the Hotel Carter may feel as if they’ve stepped into a time machine to yesteryear—though whether they’ll enjoy the decade they’ve landed in depends on their personal taste and appreciation for the heyday of Times Square seediness. The location is unparalleled—Times Square is literally down the block—and the price is (for Manhattan) competitive, but those who consider a hotel even a smidgen more than a place to lay your head and take a shower, and those who prize cleanliness, will want to move on.
Guests at the Hotel Carter may feel as if they’ve stepped into a time machine to yesteryear—though whether they’ll enjoy the decade they’ve landed in depends on their personal taste and appreciation for the heyday of Times Square seediness. The location is unparalleled—Times Square is literally down the block—and the price is (for Manhattan) competitive, but those who consider a hotel even a smidgen more than a place to lay your head and take a shower, and those who prize cleanliness, will want to move on.
