The 94-room, upscale Pearl Hotel has a convenient location just off of Times Square and is surprisingly quiet for the area. Modern rooms have super comfy Sterns & Fosters mattresses and big fluffy pillows, Keurig machines with top-end coffees and teas, and large rainfall showerheads. And although there's an American grill restaurant and bar attached to the hotel, the property also offers a free continental breakfast buffet (although the space can get cramped), hosted wine and cheese hour, and 24-hour tea, coffee, and snacks. (Don't worry, you can work off the extra calories in the small, but impressive fitness room.) There aren't many rooms per floor, allowing for more privacy. While prices are pretty neck-and-neck with similar hotels in the neighborhood, the Andaz Fifth Avenue is a good option for those wanting to be a little farther away from the Times Square action.
The 94-room, upscale Pearl Hotel has a convenient location just off of Times Square and is surprisingly quiet for the area. Modern rooms have super comfy Sterns & Fosters mattresses and big fluffy pillows, Keurig machines with top-end coffees and teas, and large rainfall showerheads. And although there's an American grill restaurant and bar attached to the hotel, the property also offers a free continental breakfast buffet (although the space can get cramped), hosted wine and cheese hour, and 24-hour tea, coffee, and snacks. (Don't worry, you can work off the extra calories in the small, but impressive fitness room.) There aren't many rooms per floor, allowing for more privacy. While prices are pretty neck-and-neck with similar hotels in the neighborhood, the Andaz Fifth Avenue is a good option for those wanting to be a little farther away from the Times Square action.
The 42-room Ridge Hotel is a pleasant, mid-range boutique catering to couples and solo travelers who don’t need much more than a clean, comfortable place to sleep. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and individually controlled air-conditioning, but most are small and have limited storage space. Though the property lacks a full restaurant, free coffee and muffins are served daily in the lobby, and there are a computer and a microwave for guest use. The rooftop terrace is a highlight, with panoramic city views and ample seating. The hotel's Lower East Side location requires subway rides to uptown attractions such as Central Park and Times Square, but there are tons of restaurants, bars, and shops nearby, and the subway stops right across the street. Travelers willing to pay more may prefer Hotel Indigo, which is more stylish and has a trendy rooftop restaurant.
The 42-room Ridge Hotel is a pleasant, mid-range boutique catering to couples and solo travelers who don’t need much more than a clean, comfortable place to sleep. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and individually controlled air-conditioning, but most are small and have limited storage space. Though the property lacks a full restaurant, free coffee and muffins are served daily in the lobby, and there are a computer and a microwave for guest use. The rooftop terrace is a highlight, with panoramic city views and ample seating. The hotel's Lower East Side location requires subway rides to uptown attractions such as Central Park and Times Square, but there are tons of restaurants, bars, and shops nearby, and the subway stops right across the street. Travelers willing to pay more may prefer Hotel Indigo, which is more stylish and has a trendy rooftop restaurant.
The budget-friendly, 150-room Hotel 17 in the residential Gramercy neighborhood is even cheaper than its smaller sister property in Midtown, Hotel 31. But there are no private room and bathroom options here and the location is a bit less central. Rooms of varying sizes (larger rooms include coffeemakers and sinks) have clean but outdated decor -- think patterned bedspreads and mini-blinds. But prices are consistently among the cheapest in this posh neighborhood. One reason for this is shared bathrooms -- each floor has four bathrooms (two bathrooms for every seven rooms); there's rarely a wait and the hard-working cleaning crew keeps the place spic and span.
The budget-friendly, 150-room Hotel 17 in the residential Gramercy neighborhood is even cheaper than its smaller sister property in Midtown, Hotel 31. But there are no private room and bathroom options here and the location is a bit less central. Rooms of varying sizes (larger rooms include coffeemakers and sinks) have clean but outdated decor -- think patterned bedspreads and mini-blinds. But prices are consistently among the cheapest in this posh neighborhood. One reason for this is shared bathrooms -- each floor has four bathrooms (two bathrooms for every seven rooms); there's rarely a wait and the hard-working cleaning crew keeps the place spic and span.
This 100-room upper-middle-range hotel aims for glamour with its gold-trimmed decor, but upon closer inspection, that luster is fading. The clean, classically decorated rooms are reasonably spacious for New York (especially the suites), though the decor and furniture show signs of aging. It does provide a decent value, especially for sightseers, with attractions like the Empire State building and multiple subway lines within a few blocks. It may be worth comparing rates with the Affinia Dumont, The Carlton, or Hotel Chandler.
This 100-room upper-middle-range hotel aims for glamour with its gold-trimmed decor, but upon closer inspection, that luster is fading. The clean, classically decorated rooms are reasonably spacious for New York (especially the suites), though the decor and furniture show signs of aging. It does provide a decent value, especially for sightseers, with attractions like the Empire State building and multiple subway lines within a few blocks. It may be worth comparing rates with the Affinia Dumont, The Carlton, or Hotel Chandler.
The Edge Hotel is a small and stylish two-and-a-half pearl property that opened in 2016 in Manhattan's Washington Heights neighborhood. Located a few minutes' walk from Columbia University Medical Center and three subway lines, the hotel is convenient for hospital visitors as well as tourists who want to be close to The Cloisters and don't mind taking a subway ride to the sights. The 54 compact and modern rooms provide 42-inch flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and some Manhattan views. However, walls are thin. Amenities include free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour grab-and-go kiosk, and a small, but modern, fitness center. The lobby is decorated with local artwork. Travelers wanting to be closer to Midtown could also try the Morningside Inn, a bare-bones property on the Upper West Side that has lower rates.
The Edge Hotel is a small and stylish two-and-a-half pearl property that opened in 2016 in Manhattan's Washington Heights neighborhood. Located a few minutes' walk from Columbia University Medical Center and three subway lines, the hotel is convenient for hospital visitors as well as tourists who want to be close to The Cloisters and don't mind taking a subway ride to the sights. The 54 compact and modern rooms provide 42-inch flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and some Manhattan views. However, walls are thin. Amenities include free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour grab-and-go kiosk, and a small, but modern, fitness center. The lobby is decorated with local artwork. Travelers wanting to be closer to Midtown could also try the Morningside Inn, a bare-bones property on the Upper West Side that has lower rates.
Over 400,000 people pass through this corner every day. Can you guess where it is?
Over 400,000 people pass through this corner every day. Can you guess where it is?