The stylish, all-suite hotel is one of the best luxury deals around. Its huge, 500-square-foot suites are double the size of many New York City hotel rooms and have a young, fun vibe due to modish furniture and decor. Despite having 562 rooms and 54 floors, the London NYC feels a bit like a boutique hotel, with its chic bar, friendly service, and well-equipped fitness center with lots of natural light. All that's missing is an on-site spa; travelers requiring one might consider Le Parker Meridien.

This quirky, pre-war building with 145 rooms rising 12 floors is one of the most affordable options in Midtown, and is a short walk away from Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Bryant Park. Open since 1972, this family-owned hotel retains a charming staff (ask for Joey!) and has had basic room renovations (upgrades include flat-screen TVs and white bedding). Some rooms are quite spacious, but views can be a hit or miss and guests may get a direct view of concrete. There's no dining on-site but plenty in the area, though those in search of trendier options may want to hop on a subway downtown. Free Wi-Fi and a comfortable lounge with lockers and bathrooms make this a winner for budget travelers who have a late flight back across the pond.

Located just minutes from some of Midtown's best attractions -- Times Square, Fifth Avenue's shopping stretch, and Rockefeller Center, among them -- the 124-room Holiday Inn Express Fifth Avenue is a comfortable option with free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. The standard rooms, though cramped, have either a king-size bed or two doubles -- a rare thing, in New York. Distrikt Hotel, another value spot in Midtown, charges for its continental breakfast, but could be an excellent alternative for travelers hoping for a bit more style.

Formerly a Comfort Inn, the Lord & Moris is a simple budget hotel with trendier style than its predecessor. The hotel's high-trafficked location is noisy and charmless, but Times Square, the Theater District, and Bryant Park are all within an easy walk. The location is the main draw, but first compare rates to the Econo Lodge Times Square, another value hotel in Midtown West that's worth a look. 

Any anxiety during the dingy elevator ride up to this authentic NYC guesthouse will likely dissipate once guests arrive to the bright and cheerful surroundings. With only 17 rooms outfitted in contemporary decor, this hotel takes up three floors of a Midtown high-rise that looks onto the Empire State Building from the rear. Owned by a Hungarian/Egyptian couple, the place exudes a cool international vibe, and therefore attracts low-maintenance couples of all ages who can handle the shared bathroom situation (two on each floor), one of the features that keeps this spot a budget-friendly hidden gem. Along with fully-equipped kitchens, private food storage areas, and free Wi-Fi, this hostel-like property offers a convenient location.

The biggest selling point of The Gregory is its walkable location in the heart of West Manhattan, within a few minutes' stroll from Macy's and the Empire State Building. That said, the 132 rooms at this upper-middle-range property aren't bad either, with elegant but simple decor relying heavily on monochrome color tones. All come with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Rooms lack coffee- and tea-making facilities, but there is free tea and coffee in the lobby every morning. There's also a small fitness center, a guest computer with a printer, and a restaurant with a good cocktail menu where guests can pick up breakfast for a fee. However, there are other options in the area that come with more perks, such as the Best Western Premier Herald Square, where breakfast is free and the rooms have coffeemakers

This European-style boutique, located near Times Square, charms both business travelers and vacationing families with impeccable cleanliness, an acclaimed Italian restaurant on-site, and bigger-than-usual standard rooms with massive soaking tubs. A very fine alternative to Midtown mega hotels.