The basic 84-room Seafarers and International House near Union Square contains guestrooms with twin beds and is known for two reasons: value and location. This downtown property is a non-profit with a 100-plus-year history (it's been in this location for 50) as a refuge for seafarers and asylum seekers. Today, guests are anyone looking for a good deal in lower Manhattan. Some rooms have private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, but most have no bathrooms (they are shared with other rooms on the floor). The lobby is filled with natural light and offers coffee for just a coin and free Wi-Fi.
The basic 84-room Seafarers and International House near Union Square contains guestrooms with twin beds and is known for two reasons: value and location. This downtown property is a non-profit with a 100-plus-year history (it's been in this location for 50) as a refuge for seafarers and asylum seekers. Today, guests are anyone looking for a good deal in lower Manhattan. Some rooms have private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, but most have no bathrooms (they are shared with other rooms on the floor). The lobby is filled with natural light and offers coffee for just a coin and free Wi-Fi.
Located in a landmark building, The James New York - NoMad is a style-conscious hotel in Manhattan's ever-emerging NoMad neighborhood. Its 337 rooms have midcentury decor and noteworthy amenities, like Bluetooth speakers, brass minibars, and natural linens. All rooms lack coffeemakers, but free coffee, fruit, and pastries are provided in the lobby -- a lovely space that attracts both guests and locals to lounge, socialize, and work throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch are served at Scarpetta, The James' gorgeous on-site Italian restaurant and wine cellar. Other perks include a speakeasy-like cocktail bar with live music, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, and lots of private-event space. It's hard not to compare the James with the nearby Ace Hotel. Both have lobby scenes, upscale restaurants, vintage-inspired design, and similar rates, but Ace's clientele tend to skew a little younger.
Located in a landmark building, The James New York - NoMad is a style-conscious hotel in Manhattan's ever-emerging NoMad neighborhood. Its 337 rooms have midcentury decor and noteworthy amenities, like Bluetooth speakers, brass minibars, and natural linens. All rooms lack coffeemakers, but free coffee, fruit, and pastries are provided in the lobby -- a lovely space that attracts both guests and locals to lounge, socialize, and work throughout the day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch are served at Scarpetta, The James' gorgeous on-site Italian restaurant and wine cellar. Other perks include a speakeasy-like cocktail bar with live music, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, and lots of private-event space. It's hard not to compare the James with the nearby Ace Hotel. Both have lobby scenes, upscale restaurants, vintage-inspired design, and similar rates, but Ace's clientele tend to skew a little younger.
Offering stylish rooms on a quiet stretch of Madison Avenue in Murray Hill, The Roger is a sophisticated, four-pearl boutique hotel within a 10-minute walk of several subway lines and major landmarks like the Empire State Building and Herald Square. Renovations in 2012 introduced chic interiors by renowned designers Anna Busta and Annette Jaffe, starting at the posh two-story lobby lounge and extending through to the 194 modern guest rooms, which feature flat-screen TVs, city-centric art, and C.O. Bigelow toiletries. Some rooms offer terraces and stunning Empire State Building views. The Parlour Bistro and Lounge serves upscale comfort food incorporating items from iconic NYC eateries. A facilities fee covers Wi-Fi, lobby drinks, and fitness center use. There’s no pool or spa. The nearby Redbury New York offers a livelier atmosphere, but no on-site gym.
Offering stylish rooms on a quiet stretch of Madison Avenue in Murray Hill, The Roger is a sophisticated, four-pearl boutique hotel within a 10-minute walk of several subway lines and major landmarks like the Empire State Building and Herald Square. Renovations in 2012 introduced chic interiors by renowned designers Anna Busta and Annette Jaffe, starting at the posh two-story lobby lounge and extending through to the 194 modern guest rooms, which feature flat-screen TVs, city-centric art, and C.O. Bigelow toiletries. Some rooms offer terraces and stunning Empire State Building views. The Parlour Bistro and Lounge serves upscale comfort food incorporating items from iconic NYC eateries. A facilities fee covers Wi-Fi, lobby drinks, and fitness center use. There’s no pool or spa. The nearby Redbury New York offers a livelier atmosphere, but no on-site gym.
Set in Manhattan's fast-growing NoMad neighborhood, the Redbury Hotel (formerly the Martha Washington) is an upper-middle-range boutique property with a historic facade, a Danny Meyer restaurant and bar, and 265 sleek and stylish rooms. The hotel completed two separate multi-million-dollar renovations throughout 2015 and 2016, and offers a variety of room types, a cozy lounge, an outdoor terrace, and perks (covered by a nightly hotel fee) like free morning coffee service in the lobby and free passes to a local gym, but its greatest asset is its location -- close to the Empire State Building, Macy's, Grand Central Terminal, and Times Square. While it serves as an ideal hub for exploring the city, the hotel lacks such plush amenities as a spa, and the lobby can get noisy during the restaurant's prime hours. Those seeking a quieter vibe might try The Roger or the pricier Hotel Giraffe.
Set in Manhattan's fast-growing NoMad neighborhood, the Redbury Hotel (formerly the Martha Washington) is an upper-middle-range boutique property with a historic facade, a Danny Meyer restaurant and bar, and 265 sleek and stylish rooms. The hotel completed two separate multi-million-dollar renovations throughout 2015 and 2016, and offers a variety of room types, a cozy lounge, an outdoor terrace, and perks (covered by a nightly hotel fee) like free morning coffee service in the lobby and free passes to a local gym, but its greatest asset is its location -- close to the Empire State Building, Macy's, Grand Central Terminal, and Times Square. While it serves as an ideal hub for exploring the city, the hotel lacks such plush amenities as a spa, and the lobby can get noisy during the restaurant's prime hours. Those seeking a quieter vibe might try The Roger or the pricier Hotel Giraffe.
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.
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.
Located in residential Murray Hill, the upper-middle-range Shelburne Hotel & Suites by Affina is an easy walk to a number of Midtown tourist sites and there are an abundance of reasonably priced restaurants and bars nearby. The hotel has its own rooftop bar and inventive burger grill. The 323 rooms and suites are spacious with spa-inspired bathrooms, colorful custom furniture, and fun touches like pillow menus, plus an array of experience and grocery packs to customize your stay (kids aren’t overlooked). Some suites have kitchens, and others have wraparound terraces with iconic skyline views. Bike use and daily wine hours give the Shelburne a perks advantage -- but "freebies" are actually covered in a hotel facilities fee. Those seeking a chain hotel close to Times Square could try the Grand Hyatt New York.
Located in residential Murray Hill, the upper-middle-range Shelburne Hotel & Suites by Affina is an easy walk to a number of Midtown tourist sites and there are an abundance of reasonably priced restaurants and bars nearby. The hotel has its own rooftop bar and inventive burger grill. The 323 rooms and suites are spacious with spa-inspired bathrooms, colorful custom furniture, and fun touches like pillow menus, plus an array of experience and grocery packs to customize your stay (kids aren’t overlooked). Some suites have kitchens, and others have wraparound terraces with iconic skyline views. Bike use and daily wine hours give the Shelburne a perks advantage -- but "freebies" are actually covered in a hotel facilities fee. Those seeking a chain hotel close to Times Square could try the Grand Hyatt New York.
Located in residential Murray Hill, just south of Midtown East's skyscrapers, the Jolly Hotel is a not-too-swanky 242-room European chain -- not the "charming, Italian boutique" promised on its website. Standard rooms are worn, but clean. There are few extra amenities. But its updated Deluxe rooms make it a fair choice for the price.
Located in residential Murray Hill, just south of Midtown East's skyscrapers, the Jolly Hotel is a not-too-swanky 242-room European chain -- not the "charming, Italian boutique" promised on its website. Standard rooms are worn, but clean. There are few extra amenities. But its updated Deluxe rooms make it a fair choice for the price.
The 124-room Tuscany is an upscale hotel located in Murray Hill, a convenient base for exploring the city. Its large rooms come with wonderful beds, upscale amenities -- including flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and Molton Brown toiletries -- and elegant decor with pops of red (the hotel's signature color) . It bests its sister, The Court, with its excellent gym, quieter location, and stylish rooms.
The 124-room Tuscany is an upscale hotel located in Murray Hill, a convenient base for exploring the city. Its large rooms come with wonderful beds, upscale amenities -- including flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and Molton Brown toiletries -- and elegant decor with pops of red (the hotel's signature color) . It bests its sister, The Court, with its excellent gym, quieter location, and stylish rooms.