| 1.) The Maritime Hotel | | | | that appreciates the nightly lobby DJ, 24 hour coffee |
| Designed in 1966 for the National Maritime Union, this | | | | bar and pool that has underwater music and a "swim |
| modern hotel overlooks the Hudson through large | | | | up" bar. Grand Central, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's |
| porthole windows that accent the clean, modern | | | | Cathedral and MOMA are all within a mile of Room |
| design and give this hotel a distinct look. The rooms | | | | Mate Grace. This is a great hotel in a great location for |
| were designed to be compact and comfortable. All of | | | | a great rate! |
| the furniture is built in so that you have everything you | | | | 128 West 45th St. |
| need in a small space. The décor is reminiscent | | | | NY, NY 10036 |
| of IKEA meets Pier 1, providing clean lines and warmth | | | | 4.) Gershwin Hotel |
| at the same time. This hotel offers a downtown | | | | Of all the cheap hotels in New York City, The |
| location, an Italian and Japanese restaurant, and a | | | | Gershwin may be the most impressive. Sitting in the |
| 10,000 sq ft. terrace. If you are in search of a twin | | | | heart of Manhattan like a paper mache building of |
| sized bed, this hotel may not be for you, it is 'queen | | | | someone's dreams, you will not miss the bright red |
| only' here. | | | | exterior with dramatic, circus-like lights and awnings. |
| 363 W. 16th St. | | | | Located a block away from the Empire State Building |
| NY, NY 10011 | | | | and near 5th Ave. shopping, clubs, and the Flower and |
| 2.) Incentra Village House | | | | Fashion Districts, you will have plenty of sightseeing |
| Dating back to 1841, this hotel is located quaint | | | | right out your door. The Gershwin offers all of the |
| Greenwich Village and is surrounded by many | | | | basics plus a multi-lingual staff, discount parking, irons, |
| preserved historic landmarks. There are 13 suites and | | | | and safe boxes. Just in case you don't find enough to |
| studios, the largest can accommodate up to 4 guests, | | | | do outside of the hotel, there is an on-site art gallery |
| and 10 have working fireplaces. The majority of the | | | | and a rooftop sun deck to relax on. Rooms range |
| suites offer a kitchenette and all have an air | | | | from basic bunks to suites, there is something for |
| conditioner, TV, private bath and coffeemaker. The | | | | everyone and it is all priced to book. |
| décor will transport you to a Dickens novel, | | | | 7 East 27th St. |
| offering coziness brought to you by fireplaces, a grand | | | | NY, NY 10016 |
| piano and satin covered couches. Located next to | | | | 5.) Chelsea Savoy |
| Chelsea and the trendy Meatpacking District you will | | | | Located in busy Midtown and sporting a wall of |
| have have plenty of places to go out and explore. | | | | celebrity guests who have stayed there, this hotel is |
| 32 8th Ave | | | | surprisingly affordable. This hotel might not be the |
| NY, NY 10014 | | | | trendiest in town, but it is known for its excellent, helpful |
| 3.) Room Mate Grace | | | | staff and cleanliness. The Chelsea Savoy will appeal |
| Located in Times Square, you will be hard-pressed to | | | | to people who want a clean, nice place to stay that is |
| find a more stylish deal. This hotel was inspired by | | | | in a good neighborhood for an affordable price. If you |
| youth hostel lodging options and combined that with all | | | | would rather spend your money on the town rather |
| of the modern conveniences that any tech-head | | | | than a fancy, schmancy hotel, then the Chelsea Savoy |
| would love. There are 139 rooms with free wi-fi, flat | | | | is a tried and true winner. |
| screen TVs, DVD players and iPod docks. Described | | | | 204 W. 23rd St. |
| as "fresh, modern and whimsical" it draws a hip crowd | | | | |