The 22-room Blue Moon Hotel is a decent mid-range option with charm and an undeniably authentic style that matches the surrounding Lower East Side neighborhood. Features are limited to a cafe and a simple free breakfast, and the rooms have decent amenities like free Wi-Fi, microwaves, and minibars. The highlight of the Blue Moon is its downtown location, perfect for exploring the hip restaurant and nightlife scene in Chinatown and the LES. Those who look for the reliability and efficiency of a chain hotel might be less than thrilled with quirks, like uncontrollable heating in rooms, worn furnishings, a sparse breakfast, and rickety elevator. In this case, travelers might compare rates with the Comfort Inn Manhattan Bridge, which has a similar location but more predictable features.
The 22-room Blue Moon Hotel is a decent mid-range option with charm and an undeniably authentic style that matches the surrounding Lower East Side neighborhood. Features are limited to a cafe and a simple free breakfast, and the rooms have decent amenities like free Wi-Fi, microwaves, and minibars. The highlight of the Blue Moon is its downtown location, perfect for exploring the hip restaurant and nightlife scene in Chinatown and the LES. Those who look for the reliability and efficiency of a chain hotel might be less than thrilled with quirks, like uncontrollable heating in rooms, worn furnishings, a sparse breakfast, and rickety elevator. In this case, travelers might compare rates with the Comfort Inn Manhattan Bridge, which has a similar location but more predictable features.
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.
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.
On a busy block just off of Herald Square, the mid-range Hotel Metro is attractive and tranquil. The Art Deco-themed lobby is cozy, with plush beige seating, and the breakfast room -- where a free continental spread is served -- doubles as a quiet lounge during the day. Room decor continues the Art Deco look, bathrooms are sleek, and modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and iPod docks. A highlight during the warmer months is the rooftop bar, complete with breathtaking views of the Empire State Building.
On a busy block just off of Herald Square, the mid-range Hotel Metro is attractive and tranquil. The Art Deco-themed lobby is cozy, with plush beige seating, and the breakfast room -- where a free continental spread is served -- doubles as a quiet lounge during the day. Room decor continues the Art Deco look, bathrooms are sleek, and modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and iPod docks. A highlight during the warmer months is the rooftop bar, complete with breathtaking views of the Empire State Building.
The Skyline eschews style and charm in favor of large rooms and a swimming pool, both of which are tough to come by in New York, especially at this price point. Some might be put off by the low-key, though safe neighborhood, but it's a good value near Broadway, and a great one if you're driving -- parking is a fraction of what you'd pay at other Manhattan hotels. Though there's a fee for Wi-Fi, the on-site restaurant and fitness center add to its value.
The Skyline eschews style and charm in favor of large rooms and a swimming pool, both of which are tough to come by in New York, especially at this price point. Some might be put off by the low-key, though safe neighborhood, but it's a good value near Broadway, and a great one if you're driving -- parking is a fraction of what you'd pay at other Manhattan hotels. Though there's a fee for Wi-Fi, the on-site restaurant and fitness center add to its value.
Located in the middle of the vibrant NoMad neighborhood, Hotel Deauville is a budget hotel with character. Built in 1901, the hotel has a Beaux Arts facade and has retained some of the features of that epoch, including a quirky vintage elevator (with its own operator!), an exposed red-brick decorative fireplace, and a piano lounge. The Flatiron Building and the Empire State Building are within walking distance, and there's a subway station a block away. The 54 guest rooms, which range from Singles with shared baths to a Junior Suite with a living area and kitchenette, are spotlessly clean and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but some can be cramped and dark. Travelers could compare rates with nearby Hotel 31, which has views of the Empire State Building from some rooms.
Located in the middle of the vibrant NoMad neighborhood, Hotel Deauville is a budget hotel with character. Built in 1901, the hotel has a Beaux Arts facade and has retained some of the features of that epoch, including a quirky vintage elevator (with its own operator!), an exposed red-brick decorative fireplace, and a piano lounge. The Flatiron Building and the Empire State Building are within walking distance, and there's a subway station a block away. The 54 guest rooms, which range from Singles with shared baths to a Junior Suite with a living area and kitchenette, are spotlessly clean and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but some can be cramped and dark. Travelers could compare rates with nearby Hotel 31, which has views of the Empire State Building from some rooms.
For theater lovers or those seeking a central base, the lower-middle-range Mayfair Hotel is an excellent value for its Midtown location: one block from the subway and a short walk to Times Square, Central Park, and dining. Dressed in dated vintage decor, the Mayfair is past its prime, but some guests find its throwback look charming. Some of its 78 rooms are small, dark, and viewless, but many are peaceful, and higher-category rooms offer updated bathrooms, LCD TVs, desks, and pullout sofas. The Mayfair is low on features (no breakfast, gym, or in-room coffee- and tea-making facilities), but there is an on-site restaurant and bar. As an alternative, the Howard Johnson Manhattan Soho offers more up-to-date contemporary decor and a hip, downtown location for a similar price.
For theater lovers or those seeking a central base, the lower-middle-range Mayfair Hotel is an excellent value for its Midtown location: one block from the subway and a short walk to Times Square, Central Park, and dining. Dressed in dated vintage decor, the Mayfair is past its prime, but some guests find its throwback look charming. Some of its 78 rooms are small, dark, and viewless, but many are peaceful, and higher-category rooms offer updated bathrooms, LCD TVs, desks, and pullout sofas. The Mayfair is low on features (no breakfast, gym, or in-room coffee- and tea-making facilities), but there is an on-site restaurant and bar. As an alternative, the Howard Johnson Manhattan Soho offers more up-to-date contemporary decor and a hip, downtown location for a similar price.
A 1903 chemists' club-turned-107-room-Midtown East boutique, the Dylan offers sound service and striking design, but rooms are small, dimly lit, and a bit worn. Though there's a small fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and close proximity to Grand Central Station, the nearby Bryant Park Hotel is more stylish, and in a prettier locale.
A 1903 chemists' club-turned-107-room-Midtown East boutique, the Dylan offers sound service and striking design, but rooms are small, dimly lit, and a bit worn. Though there's a small fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and close proximity to Grand Central Station, the nearby Bryant Park Hotel is more stylish, and in a prettier locale.
The three-pearl Wellington Hotel is an old-fashioned property in the heart of Midtown Manhattan with limited amenities and reasonable rates for the area. The 600 rooms are well-maintained and classically furnished, though dated, and spacious suites with microwaves and mini-fridges are available. This 1902-built property is attached to an excellent Greek restaurant and a casual cafe serving breakfast, and guests can order room service until late. Its location near Central Park is excellent, but note that rooms lack coffeemakers, there's no gym, and Wi-Fi requires a fee. Guests might also want to consider the nearby Ameritania Hotel, which has stylish rooms and a fitness center, though it lacks historic charm.
The three-pearl Wellington Hotel is an old-fashioned property in the heart of Midtown Manhattan with limited amenities and reasonable rates for the area. The 600 rooms are well-maintained and classically furnished, though dated, and spacious suites with microwaves and mini-fridges are available. This 1902-built property is attached to an excellent Greek restaurant and a casual cafe serving breakfast, and guests can order room service until late. Its location near Central Park is excellent, but note that rooms lack coffeemakers, there's no gym, and Wi-Fi requires a fee. Guests might also want to consider the nearby Ameritania Hotel, which has stylish rooms and a fitness center, though it lacks historic charm.
Chelsea's 56-room, Euro-Asian boutique Hotel Americano is one of New York's newer luxury hotels and one of its artsiest; it opened in Chelsea in 2011 with the goal of attracting an art and design crowd. Thoughtful room amenities include hidden storage, personal iPads, hanging fireplaces, and luxurious (if small) bathrooms with Aesop products and rainfall showerheads. The 14th-floor rooftop grill, lounge, and seasonal pool is a standout feature, and is especially popping during the hotel’s summer pool parties. It’s an ideal spot for younger couples and business folk not on a budget -- and while the proximity to the Hudson River is nice, it also means the hotel is a bit farther from public transport. Rates tend to be more affordable here than at the also high-design NoMad Hotel or James New York.
Chelsea's 56-room, Euro-Asian boutique Hotel Americano is one of New York's newer luxury hotels and one of its artsiest; it opened in Chelsea in 2011 with the goal of attracting an art and design crowd. Thoughtful room amenities include hidden storage, personal iPads, hanging fireplaces, and luxurious (if small) bathrooms with Aesop products and rainfall showerheads. The 14th-floor rooftop grill, lounge, and seasonal pool is a standout feature, and is especially popping during the hotel’s summer pool parties. It’s an ideal spot for younger couples and business folk not on a budget -- and while the proximity to the Hudson River is nice, it also means the hotel is a bit farther from public transport. Rates tend to be more affordable here than at the also high-design NoMad Hotel or James New York.