The upscale Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel opened in 2016 with a "living hotel" concept that successfully combines cutting edge-technology and, surprisingly, fashion. Its location a block from Penn Station is both a blessing and a curse, bringing fast access to trains and the hordes of tourists and chaos that come with them. Though, fortunately, noise isn't a problem inside the hotel. The 348 rooms and suites are contemporary and well-lit by natural light, plus mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi come standard. Rock & Reilly's Irish Pub serves three meals a day on an enormous patio with a retractable roof. Guests can also have a cocktail or hear a DJ set in the lobby's bar and communal workspace. Compare rates with the W New York, another stylish property with a Bliss Spa on the slightly quieter eastern side of Manhattan.
The upscale Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel opened in 2016 with a "living hotel" concept that successfully combines cutting edge-technology and, surprisingly, fashion. Its location a block from Penn Station is both a blessing and a curse, bringing fast access to trains and the hordes of tourists and chaos that come with them. Though, fortunately, noise isn't a problem inside the hotel. The 348 rooms and suites are contemporary and well-lit by natural light, plus mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi come standard. Rock & Reilly's Irish Pub serves three meals a day on an enormous patio with a retractable roof. Guests can also have a cocktail or hear a DJ set in the lobby's bar and communal workspace. Compare rates with the W New York, another stylish property with a Bliss Spa on the slightly quieter eastern side of Manhattan.
The Novotel New York Times Square is an upper-middle-range hotel with stunning views and a prime Midtown location near theaters and all manner of NYC attractions. All rooms have a sleek design with soft white bedding, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, though bathrooms can be dark. While this 480-room hotel may feel too busy for some, the broad public spaces covering an outdoor terrace, lobby, bar and restaurant on the main floor gives guests ample breathing room -- not to mention panoramic views of the Broadway area. Its restaurant and bar, Supernova, serves elevated comfort food and modern cocktails, and an on-site fitness center with modern machines rounds out the offerings. All in all, the Novotel represents a good value, particularly for its rates. As an alternative, the similarly priced Paramount Hotel is even closer to Times Square, but lacks the views.
The Novotel New York Times Square is an upper-middle-range hotel with stunning views and a prime Midtown location near theaters and all manner of NYC attractions. All rooms have a sleek design with soft white bedding, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, though bathrooms can be dark. While this 480-room hotel may feel too busy for some, the broad public spaces covering an outdoor terrace, lobby, bar and restaurant on the main floor gives guests ample breathing room -- not to mention panoramic views of the Broadway area. Its restaurant and bar, Supernova, serves elevated comfort food and modern cocktails, and an on-site fitness center with modern machines rounds out the offerings. All in all, the Novotel represents a good value, particularly for its rates. As an alternative, the similarly priced Paramount Hotel is even closer to Times Square, but lacks the views.
While the Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden has all the chain-hotel essentials -- free Wi-Fi; free breakfast; 24-hour fitness center; big, clean, comfortable beds -- being next to the Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, and Lincoln Tunnel traffic isn't ideal. Still, it's a well-priced home base for exploring the city's major attractions -- not its trendy bars and restaurants.
While the Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden has all the chain-hotel essentials -- free Wi-Fi; free breakfast; 24-hour fitness center; big, clean, comfortable beds -- being next to the Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, and Lincoln Tunnel traffic isn't ideal. Still, it's a well-priced home base for exploring the city's major attractions -- not its trendy bars and restaurants.
All the essential comforts -- comfy beds, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour gym -- make this 250-room Four Points a good choice near Times Square (though its location on a desolate-feeling street makes it a not-great choice). TRYP by Wyndham New York Times Square has similar features, but is located on a livelier block.
All the essential comforts -- comfy beds, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour gym -- make this 250-room Four Points a good choice near Times Square (though its location on a desolate-feeling street makes it a not-great choice). TRYP by Wyndham New York Times Square has similar features, but is located on a livelier block.
A free breakfast buffet with hot items, impressively big rooms, and a small fitness center make the 92-room Wingate a great choice in the Garment District (the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Times Square and the Empire State Building). The rates here are often less than the ones (for smaller rooms) at competing hotels, but it's worth checking out the nearby Radisson Martinique on Broadway, which has more on-site dining options.
A free breakfast buffet with hot items, impressively big rooms, and a small fitness center make the 92-room Wingate a great choice in the Garment District (the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Times Square and the Empire State Building). The rates here are often less than the ones (for smaller rooms) at competing hotels, but it's worth checking out the nearby Radisson Martinique on Broadway, which has more on-site dining options.
This mid-size chain hotel has a convenient location in Midtown Manhattan -- less than a block from the Empire State Building -- and is one of the best options for the area in this price range. Big, contemporary rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and USB charging ports. The numerous freebies include hot breakfast, gym access, business center use, and coffee and tea service throughout the day -- but you may have to share an elevator with the cleaning staff. The Holiday Inn NYC - Manhattan 6th Avenue offers a comparable experience, so it's worth comparing rates.
This mid-size chain hotel has a convenient location in Midtown Manhattan -- less than a block from the Empire State Building -- and is one of the best options for the area in this price range. Big, contemporary rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and USB charging ports. The numerous freebies include hot breakfast, gym access, business center use, and coffee and tea service throughout the day -- but you may have to share an elevator with the cleaning staff. The Holiday Inn NYC - Manhattan 6th Avenue offers a comparable experience, so it's worth comparing rates.
This flagship hotel of the family-owned, mid-range boutique Hotel Stanford chain has an unbeatable location in midtown Manhattan. While the area can get noisy, it has the convenience of being within walking distance to the Empire State Building, Penn Station, Macy’s, and several subway stations, at relatively affordable prices for the city. The lobby was renovated in early 2017, but the 124 rooms look dated. However, they’re surprisingly spacious, and most come with modern amenities like mini-fridges, kettles, and Bath & Body Works toiletries. Amenities and common areas here are limited, though free breakfast and happy hour specials in the bar are offered and a Japanese restaurant opened in 2017. The Hotel Beacon offers comparable rates in a quieter, more residential Upper West Side neighborhood.
This flagship hotel of the family-owned, mid-range boutique Hotel Stanford chain has an unbeatable location in midtown Manhattan. While the area can get noisy, it has the convenience of being within walking distance to the Empire State Building, Penn Station, Macy’s, and several subway stations, at relatively affordable prices for the city. The lobby was renovated in early 2017, but the 124 rooms look dated. However, they’re surprisingly spacious, and most come with modern amenities like mini-fridges, kettles, and Bath & Body Works toiletries. Amenities and common areas here are limited, though free breakfast and happy hour specials in the bar are offered and a Japanese restaurant opened in 2017. The Hotel Beacon offers comparable rates in a quieter, more residential Upper West Side neighborhood.
Kimpton Ink48 Hotel is an upscale business and leisure hotel in Hell's Kitchen, one block away from the Hudson River. The 222 rooms were renovated in 2016 and are bright and sleek, with Mid-Century Modern-inspired decor and lots of colorful accents. Many have views out over the Hudson River. Amenities include a 24-hour gym with modern equipment, multiple meeting spaces, a rooftop bar with city views, and a restaurant that's open for all three meals. Pets are welcome here at no extra charge (and treats are provided). The hotel offers early-evening wine tastings and free coffee in the lobby -- fortunately, as there are no coffee- and tea-making facilities in rooms. Ans an alternative in the center of Manhattan, consider Warwick New York Hotel, which is walkable to Central Park and Midtown.
Kimpton Ink48 Hotel is an upscale business and leisure hotel in Hell's Kitchen, one block away from the Hudson River. The 222 rooms were renovated in 2016 and are bright and sleek, with Mid-Century Modern-inspired decor and lots of colorful accents. Many have views out over the Hudson River. Amenities include a 24-hour gym with modern equipment, multiple meeting spaces, a rooftop bar with city views, and a restaurant that's open for all three meals. Pets are welcome here at no extra charge (and treats are provided). The hotel offers early-evening wine tastings and free coffee in the lobby -- fortunately, as there are no coffee- and tea-making facilities in rooms. Ans an alternative in the center of Manhattan, consider Warwick New York Hotel, which is walkable to Central Park and Midtown.
Opened in 2018, the 310-room Embassy Suites by Hilton offers a glossy, modern home base to explore Midtown. It's walking distance to major transportation hubs and some top attractions, like the Empire State Building and the iconic New York Public Library. The property's highlight is its Skylawn, a fun, hip alfresco roof deck hovering above street level and furnished with loads of cushy seating. It's attached to a bar that serves up "Brooklyn style" along with burgers and beers. A lobby-level bar is the Skylawn's polished counterpoint for cocktails or wine. But it's the free breakfast buffet and evening reception that provides the most added value. Rooms are pulled together with a similar modern, streamlined look and all the expected amenities, including flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. For an option a touch closer to Times Square, travelers could consider the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
Opened in 2018, the 310-room Embassy Suites by Hilton offers a glossy, modern home base to explore Midtown. It's walking distance to major transportation hubs and some top attractions, like the Empire State Building and the iconic New York Public Library. The property's highlight is its Skylawn, a fun, hip alfresco roof deck hovering above street level and furnished with loads of cushy seating. It's attached to a bar that serves up "Brooklyn style" along with burgers and beers. A lobby-level bar is the Skylawn's polished counterpoint for cocktails or wine. But it's the free breakfast buffet and evening reception that provides the most added value. Rooms are pulled together with a similar modern, streamlined look and all the expected amenities, including flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. For an option a touch closer to Times Square, travelers could consider the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
Located in midtown Manhattan, the West 57th Street by Hilton Club is an upper-middle-range timeshare property two blocks away from Central Park and a minute's walk from the subway. The 166 rooms are sleek and inviting with bold contemporary art, big flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges, but they don't have daily housekeeping. The hotel has a well-equipped fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and free continental breakfast. While there’s no full on-site restaurant or bar, guests can order room service from a few nearby restaurants. Another nearby option could be the four-pearl Le Parker Meridien, which has a pool and three on-site restaurants.
Located in midtown Manhattan, the West 57th Street by Hilton Club is an upper-middle-range timeshare property two blocks away from Central Park and a minute's walk from the subway. The 166 rooms are sleek and inviting with bold contemporary art, big flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges, but they don't have daily housekeeping. The hotel has a well-equipped fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and free continental breakfast. While there’s no full on-site restaurant or bar, guests can order room service from a few nearby restaurants. Another nearby option could be the four-pearl Le Parker Meridien, which has a pool and three on-site restaurants.