The TRYP might be part of a large chain (it is owned by Wyndham), but there are few elements here that scream cookie-cutter. Spacious rooms with tons of fun details and modern technology; a solid Mediterranean restaurant; a modern fitness center, and free Wi-Fi attract a varied crowd of families, groups, and business travelers. There are a wide range of room types -- including Family Rooms that can sleep up to eight guests, and Fitness Rooms with exercise bikes -- and the location within walking distance of Times Square is convenient for tourists.
The TRYP might be part of a large chain (it is owned by Wyndham), but there are few elements here that scream cookie-cutter. Spacious rooms with tons of fun details and modern technology; a solid Mediterranean restaurant; a modern fitness center, and free Wi-Fi attract a varied crowd of families, groups, and business travelers. There are a wide range of room types -- including Family Rooms that can sleep up to eight guests, and Fitness Rooms with exercise bikes -- and the location within walking distance of Times Square is convenient for tourists.
The Cassa Hotel 45th Street New York is a basic, mid-range hotel with 165 quiet, comfortable rooms -- available at rates that are generally rather moderate for the super-central midtown Manhattan location. Decor can feel semi-corporate, but rooms feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and modern all-white bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Cassa's on-site restaurant, Butter, is helmed by Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli. For a hotel with Old World appeal, travelers could consider the historic Algonquin around the corner, though rates are typically higher.
The Cassa Hotel 45th Street New York is a basic, mid-range hotel with 165 quiet, comfortable rooms -- available at rates that are generally rather moderate for the super-central midtown Manhattan location. Decor can feel semi-corporate, but rooms feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and modern all-white bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Cassa's on-site restaurant, Butter, is helmed by Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli. For a hotel with Old World appeal, travelers could consider the historic Algonquin around the corner, though rates are typically higher.
New York City's City Club Hotel is a 65-room upper-middle-range boutique hotel with tons of style. With contemporary design by Jeffery Billhuber and featuring artwork by local visual artist Richard Giglio, the City Club Hotel is ideal for couples or small groups seeking a smaller hotel with quiet and comfortable rooms that doesn't sacrifice style or location. While rooms are on the luxe side with fluffy down bedding, soft carpeting, ultra-suede daybeds, and marbled bathrooms, they keep their NYC hip factor with hidden minibars and antique framed maps and records. As midtown NYC is a dense area, the window views of (very) nearby buildings can be claustrophobic, and back-facing rooms are best for guests looking for rooms with less natural light. While there is a celebrated French bistro from Daniel Bloulud adjacent to the hotel serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and 24-hour room service), if you want free breakfast (as well as a host of other free food and drink offerings) look into the slightly noisier and smaller Casablanca Hotel Times Square nearby.
New York City's City Club Hotel is a 65-room upper-middle-range boutique hotel with tons of style. With contemporary design by Jeffery Billhuber and featuring artwork by local visual artist Richard Giglio, the City Club Hotel is ideal for couples or small groups seeking a smaller hotel with quiet and comfortable rooms that doesn't sacrifice style or location. While rooms are on the luxe side with fluffy down bedding, soft carpeting, ultra-suede daybeds, and marbled bathrooms, they keep their NYC hip factor with hidden minibars and antique framed maps and records. As midtown NYC is a dense area, the window views of (very) nearby buildings can be claustrophobic, and back-facing rooms are best for guests looking for rooms with less natural light. While there is a celebrated French bistro from Daniel Bloulud adjacent to the hotel serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and 24-hour room service), if you want free breakfast (as well as a host of other free food and drink offerings) look into the slightly noisier and smaller Casablanca Hotel Times Square nearby.
This upper-middle-range, eco-friendly hotel is a good choice for business travelers and couples seeking a central location in Midtown Manhattan. In-room kitchens, an on-site grocery store, and free breakfasts offer guests a healthier -- and cheaper -- alternative to dining out. Rooms are designed for two guests, but adjoining rooms are available. The Element’s location in Times Square is within a three-minute walk from the city’s major subway lines, making it easy to get just about anywhere in New York.
This upper-middle-range, eco-friendly hotel is a good choice for business travelers and couples seeking a central location in Midtown Manhattan. In-room kitchens, an on-site grocery store, and free breakfasts offer guests a healthier -- and cheaper -- alternative to dining out. Rooms are designed for two guests, but adjoining rooms are available. The Element’s location in Times Square is within a three-minute walk from the city’s major subway lines, making it easy to get just about anywhere in New York.
With a prime location across from the MoMA and close to top shopping, this Midtown luxury hotel from the famed French crystal brand provides an opulent experience. A host of luxurious features includes the world's first La Mer spa, a beautiful indoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and chic all-day dining and drinks -- though food is pricey (as is everything at this hotel) and the menu is fairly limited. The 114 guest rooms feature high-tech details like tablet-controlled settings and large flat-screen TVs concealed in mirrors, plus gourmet minibars stocked with Baccarat glassware, Champagne, and Laduree treats (plus free non-alcoholic drinks). White marble bathrooms have separate tubs and rainfall showers. For something less ostentatious and with a downtown address, check out the Greenwich Hotel in TriBeCa, which offers similar amenities, less expensive rates, and an Italian restaurant on-site.
With a prime location across from the MoMA and close to top shopping, this Midtown luxury hotel from the famed French crystal brand provides an opulent experience. A host of luxurious features includes the world's first La Mer spa, a beautiful indoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and chic all-day dining and drinks -- though food is pricey (as is everything at this hotel) and the menu is fairly limited. The 114 guest rooms feature high-tech details like tablet-controlled settings and large flat-screen TVs concealed in mirrors, plus gourmet minibars stocked with Baccarat glassware, Champagne, and Laduree treats (plus free non-alcoholic drinks). White marble bathrooms have separate tubs and rainfall showers. For something less ostentatious and with a downtown address, check out the Greenwich Hotel in TriBeCa, which offers similar amenities, less expensive rates, and an Italian restaurant on-site.
Budget hotels in NYC are few and far between, especially in Midtown, but the Manhattan Broadway -- open since 1997 -- offers 43 competitively priced rooms. The dismal entrance and limited on-site amenities will not appeal to everyone, though incoming visitors will be hard-pressed to find accommodations with private bathrooms at these prices. A range of room types for groups include bunk bed-style Triple Rooms that can sleep three, as well as two-room Suites that can sleep six. Mini-fridges and microwaves can be requested if they are not already in the rooms upon arrival, and cheap eats are plentiful nearby (case in point: the two Asian takeaway joints on either side of the entrance). Guests are free to use the two computers in the lobby, or otherwise pay a weekly charge for Wi-Fi. Another Midtown West value option to consider could be the Comfort Inn Times Square South, which offers free breakfast and coffee.
Budget hotels in NYC are few and far between, especially in Midtown, but the Manhattan Broadway -- open since 1997 -- offers 43 competitively priced rooms. The dismal entrance and limited on-site amenities will not appeal to everyone, though incoming visitors will be hard-pressed to find accommodations with private bathrooms at these prices. A range of room types for groups include bunk bed-style Triple Rooms that can sleep three, as well as two-room Suites that can sleep six. Mini-fridges and microwaves can be requested if they are not already in the rooms upon arrival, and cheap eats are plentiful nearby (case in point: the two Asian takeaway joints on either side of the entrance). Guests are free to use the two computers in the lobby, or otherwise pay a weekly charge for Wi-Fi. Another Midtown West value option to consider could be the Comfort Inn Times Square South, which offers free breakfast and coffee.
The Out NYC opened as one of New York's first hotel specifically tailored for gay travelers, but it has rebranded to broaden its appeal. Indeed, the 105-room boutique property hosts guests of all orientations, including many foreigners drawn by the hotel's central location, sleek design, gorgeous common areas, and hot nightlife. Business travelers also appreciate its proximity to the Javits Convention Center. Rooms are small but filled with features such as natural beauty products, Internet-enabled flat-screen TVs, and absurdly comfortable beds. You won't, however, find any closets -- a cheeky reference to the fact that no one needs to be in the closet here.
The Out NYC opened as one of New York's first hotel specifically tailored for gay travelers, but it has rebranded to broaden its appeal. Indeed, the 105-room boutique property hosts guests of all orientations, including many foreigners drawn by the hotel's central location, sleek design, gorgeous common areas, and hot nightlife. Business travelers also appreciate its proximity to the Javits Convention Center. Rooms are small but filled with features such as natural beauty products, Internet-enabled flat-screen TVs, and absurdly comfortable beds. You won't, however, find any closets -- a cheeky reference to the fact that no one needs to be in the closet here.
Magnuson Convention Center Hotel offers an excellent value for those in town for trade shows at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, as well as tourists who don't mind the 10- to 15-minute walk to trains. Rooms are beyond basic, but tidy, and have beds with memory-foam mattresses, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and armoires with safes, irons, and ironing boards. There is a reasonably impressive free breakfast that includes scrambled eggs, Jimmy Dean sausage, yogurt, juice, and two do-it-yourself waffle machines. All in all, this is a solid pick for conventioneers, though they should compare Magnuson's rates with the ones at GEM Hotel Midtown West.
Magnuson Convention Center Hotel offers an excellent value for those in town for trade shows at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, as well as tourists who don't mind the 10- to 15-minute walk to trains. Rooms are beyond basic, but tidy, and have beds with memory-foam mattresses, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and armoires with safes, irons, and ironing boards. There is a reasonably impressive free breakfast that includes scrambled eggs, Jimmy Dean sausage, yogurt, juice, and two do-it-yourself waffle machines. All in all, this is a solid pick for conventioneers, though they should compare Magnuson's rates with the ones at GEM Hotel Midtown West.
Formerly the first Holiday Inn in Manhattan, built in 1964, this conveniently located Midtown hotel became The Watson Hotel in 2017. Though the exterior is remarkably dull, rooms -- 596 in two towers, North and South -- offer contemporary decor in neutral tones. In the summer, the hotel’s most notable feature comes alive: an outdoor rooftop pool, sundeck, and bar serving drinks. The rest of the year, guests can head to the main sports bar, which has authentic NYC artifacts from the owner’s collection, including a Harley-Davidson. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout. The location -- on West 57th St., as the name suggests -- is within walking distance of Columbus Circle, Central Park, and Lincoln Center. Just note that there are more stylish options in the neighborhood for the price, such as the Tryp and the Paramount.
Formerly the first Holiday Inn in Manhattan, built in 1964, this conveniently located Midtown hotel became The Watson Hotel in 2017. Though the exterior is remarkably dull, rooms -- 596 in two towers, North and South -- offer contemporary decor in neutral tones. In the summer, the hotel’s most notable feature comes alive: an outdoor rooftop pool, sundeck, and bar serving drinks. The rest of the year, guests can head to the main sports bar, which has authentic NYC artifacts from the owner’s collection, including a Harley-Davidson. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout. The location -- on West 57th St., as the name suggests -- is within walking distance of Columbus Circle, Central Park, and Lincoln Center. Just note that there are more stylish options in the neighborhood for the price, such as the Tryp and the Paramount.
The convenient Midtown location -- within walking distance of numerous sights, subways, and businesses -- is the main draw at this mid-range property. Rooms are modern (if bland) and there's an extensive free breakfast, but there aren't many features aside from the cramped, dark fitness center. It's a solid option for the price in this tourist-centric neighborhood, but it's worth comparing rates with the nearby (and nicer) Paramount Hotel.
The convenient Midtown location -- within walking distance of numerous sights, subways, and businesses -- is the main draw at this mid-range property. Rooms are modern (if bland) and there's an extensive free breakfast, but there aren't many features aside from the cramped, dark fitness center. It's a solid option for the price in this tourist-centric neighborhood, but it's worth comparing rates with the nearby (and nicer) Paramount Hotel.