The 40-room Carvi Hotel is a contemporary, mid-range boutique set in the heart of Midtown East. Benefitting from a complete re-design in 2014, the hotel features a glossy lobby with shimmery walls, small but well-tailored rooms, and a stunning roof terrace with 360-degree city skyline views. The hotel’s location is close to major attractions such as the Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, and Grand Central Station. Rates are affordable compared to other Midtown hotels and Wi-Fi is free. The downsides are street noise in some rooms and lack of a fitness center, restaurant, or bar. Overall, this is a beautiful property in an excellent location for reasonable Manhattan prices.
The 40-room Carvi Hotel is a contemporary, mid-range boutique set in the heart of Midtown East. Benefitting from a complete re-design in 2014, the hotel features a glossy lobby with shimmery walls, small but well-tailored rooms, and a stunning roof terrace with 360-degree city skyline views. The hotel’s location is close to major attractions such as the Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, and Grand Central Station. Rates are affordable compared to other Midtown hotels and Wi-Fi is free. The downsides are street noise in some rooms and lack of a fitness center, restaurant, or bar. Overall, this is a beautiful property in an excellent location for reasonable Manhattan prices.
The 112-room, mid-range Holiday Inn Express New York City Wall Street is a quiet spot in the middle of lower Manhattan's Financial District chaos. Rooms can be fairly small and have the typical chain hotel decor, but there are only a handful on each floor, which translates to minimal noise from neighbors. Hallways are stuffy, and there's an elevator if you want to avoid the industrial staircases. It's a good thing there is a small fitness room hiding in the basement because the hotel's free breakfast is superb, offering hot and cold items, make-your-own pancakes, cinnamon rolls, gluten-free options, fresh fruit, and more. It's walking distance to many business point of interest (NYSE, Wall Street, City Hall), and some tourist sights (Ground Zero, South Ferry to reach the Statue of Liberty, Chinatown). However, if you are looking for nightlife, this hotel (or rather neighborhood) isn't for you.
The 112-room, mid-range Holiday Inn Express New York City Wall Street is a quiet spot in the middle of lower Manhattan's Financial District chaos. Rooms can be fairly small and have the typical chain hotel decor, but there are only a handful on each floor, which translates to minimal noise from neighbors. Hallways are stuffy, and there's an elevator if you want to avoid the industrial staircases. It's a good thing there is a small fitness room hiding in the basement because the hotel's free breakfast is superb, offering hot and cold items, make-your-own pancakes, cinnamon rolls, gluten-free options, fresh fruit, and more. It's walking distance to many business point of interest (NYSE, Wall Street, City Hall), and some tourist sights (Ground Zero, South Ferry to reach the Statue of Liberty, Chinatown). However, if you are looking for nightlife, this hotel (or rather neighborhood) isn't for you.
Befitting its small size, this 12-room heritage hotel in the West Village lacks the big features that typically warrant a three-pearl rating: in fact, there isn’t even an elevator here (which can prove daunting for anyone having to haul luggage up the steep staircase.) But there’s no attempt to be trendy either, and therein lies much of its appeal for travelers who love boutique properties but are tired of rooms with ironic accents and those almost obligatory sheepskin throws. Instead, these adults-only accommodations are tasteful, traditional and personalized enough to make you feel you’re staying at a friend’s place. All contain little kitchenettes along with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus some offer additional perks like a fireplace, sleeping loft or secret garden. If you’d prefer to trade intimacy for more in-house amenities, consider the much larger mid-range Washington Square Hotel; it’s an historic option nearby with a restaurant and fitness center.
Befitting its small size, this 12-room heritage hotel in the West Village lacks the big features that typically warrant a three-pearl rating: in fact, there isn’t even an elevator here (which can prove daunting for anyone having to haul luggage up the steep staircase.) But there’s no attempt to be trendy either, and therein lies much of its appeal for travelers who love boutique properties but are tired of rooms with ironic accents and those almost obligatory sheepskin throws. Instead, these adults-only accommodations are tasteful, traditional and personalized enough to make you feel you’re staying at a friend’s place. All contain little kitchenettes along with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus some offer additional perks like a fireplace, sleeping loft or secret garden. If you’d prefer to trade intimacy for more in-house amenities, consider the much larger mid-range Washington Square Hotel; it’s an historic option nearby with a restaurant and fitness center.
This bright and contemporary Fairfield Inn & Suites is more stylish than many mid-range options and offers a convenient location in Midtown West, just one block from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. A highlight here is the seasonal rooftop bar, with excellent views of downtown Manhattan's skyline. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include a free breakfast buffet, 24-hour business and fitness centers, and a grab-and-go marketplace, but there is no full-service restaurant on-site. Rates can be on the high side, so it's worth comparing prices with the more upscale TRYP New York City or Refinery Hotel.
This bright and contemporary Fairfield Inn & Suites is more stylish than many mid-range options and offers a convenient location in Midtown West, just one block from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. A highlight here is the seasonal rooftop bar, with excellent views of downtown Manhattan's skyline. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include a free breakfast buffet, 24-hour business and fitness centers, and a grab-and-go marketplace, but there is no full-service restaurant on-site. Rates can be on the high side, so it's worth comparing prices with the more upscale TRYP New York City or Refinery Hotel.
Wedged between a restaurant and a residential building on a SoHo street five minutes from both Chinatown and Little Italy, the Solita Soho Hotel is a mid-range boutique offering 42 small, clean rooms outfitted in white and black, at competitive rates for the area. The immediate area is teeming with upscale shopping options and the cheaper stores on Broadway are within easy walking distance as well; restaurants are also plentiful in the neighborhood. Because of the small size of the room and the limited space for maneuvering, most guests happy with the hotel come with an expectation of using it primarily as a place to sleep, not to spend much time.
Wedged between a restaurant and a residential building on a SoHo street five minutes from both Chinatown and Little Italy, the Solita Soho Hotel is a mid-range boutique offering 42 small, clean rooms outfitted in white and black, at competitive rates for the area. The immediate area is teeming with upscale shopping options and the cheaper stores on Broadway are within easy walking distance as well; restaurants are also plentiful in the neighborhood. Because of the small size of the room and the limited space for maneuvering, most guests happy with the hotel come with an expectation of using it primarily as a place to sleep, not to spend much time.
In an historic home on 155th Street, in Harlem's storied Sugar Hill neighborhood, the Saint Nicholas Inn is a cozy, four-room bed and breakfast run by friendly, knowledgeable, and unobtrusive hosts who cater especially to international visitors. The large and clean rooms, which feel more like those in a friend's house than a hotel, are well-maintained despite the building's age, but both the decor and the building understandably show some wear and tear. The communal breakfast table, too, feels like it's in a friend's kitchen. The C subway line stops just down the block, dropping you in Midtown in 20 minutes, and other subway stops are within walking distance. Despite the distance to major sights, the rates make it quite a deal.
In an historic home on 155th Street, in Harlem's storied Sugar Hill neighborhood, the Saint Nicholas Inn is a cozy, four-room bed and breakfast run by friendly, knowledgeable, and unobtrusive hosts who cater especially to international visitors. The large and clean rooms, which feel more like those in a friend's house than a hotel, are well-maintained despite the building's age, but both the decor and the building understandably show some wear and tear. The communal breakfast table, too, feels like it's in a friend's kitchen. The C subway line stops just down the block, dropping you in Midtown in 20 minutes, and other subway stops are within walking distance. Despite the distance to major sights, the rates make it quite a deal.
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.
Opened in 2014, the Hilton Garden Inn is a mid-range, 282-room chain hotel with spiffy modern decor and dead-on views of Times Square from the public spaces and some of the rooms. Tourists and business travelers (especially those with Hilton Honors points) are attracted to the hotel for its location and budget-friendly rates. Rooms are on the small size with somewhat bland decor but they are brightened by floor-to-ceiling windows that let in the light and the city views.
Opened in 2014, the Hilton Garden Inn is a mid-range, 282-room chain hotel with spiffy modern decor and dead-on views of Times Square from the public spaces and some of the rooms. Tourists and business travelers (especially those with Hilton Honors points) are attracted to the hotel for its location and budget-friendly rates. Rooms are on the small size with somewhat bland decor but they are brightened by floor-to-ceiling windows that let in the light and the city views.
This Holiday Inn on Manhattan’s Lower East Side delivers all of the brand staples, as well as streamlined, contemporary -- and even stylish -- design. Spacious rooms feature free Wi-Fi and modern bathrooms; some have excellent views of the Downtown Manhattan and the Freedom Tower. The location is within walking distance of trendy restaurants, the famous Katz's Deli, and five subway lines. On-site features include a business center, meeting space, small fitness center, and an outdoor courtyard. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, but not lunch, and serves burgers and brews in a kitschy, 50s-inspired atmosphere. Overall, the Holiday Inn is one of the best deals on the Lower East Side -- just know that the location on Delancey Street is busy and noisy.
This Holiday Inn on Manhattan’s Lower East Side delivers all of the brand staples, as well as streamlined, contemporary -- and even stylish -- design. Spacious rooms feature free Wi-Fi and modern bathrooms; some have excellent views of the Downtown Manhattan and the Freedom Tower. The location is within walking distance of trendy restaurants, the famous Katz's Deli, and five subway lines. On-site features include a business center, meeting space, small fitness center, and an outdoor courtyard. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, but not lunch, and serves burgers and brews in a kitschy, 50s-inspired atmosphere. Overall, the Holiday Inn is one of the best deals on the Lower East Side -- just know that the location on Delancey Street is busy and noisy.
If you're looking to crash on the Lower East Side without breaking the bank, and just need a clean place to sleep, the Redford Hotel is your place. This city outpost has a great location -- around the corner from Katz's Deli, surrounded by bars and restaurants, walking distance from Soho and Little Italy -- but the cramped rooms and basic bathrooms aren't anything special. The free breakfast is a nice perk, but the neighborhood is full of excellent cafes serving cheap and delicious breakfasts.
If you're looking to crash on the Lower East Side without breaking the bank, and just need a clean place to sleep, the Redford Hotel is your place. This city outpost has a great location -- around the corner from Katz's Deli, surrounded by bars and restaurants, walking distance from Soho and Little Italy -- but the cramped rooms and basic bathrooms aren't anything special. The free breakfast is a nice perk, but the neighborhood is full of excellent cafes serving cheap and delicious breakfasts.