Wanderlust World Wanderlust World There are hundreds of cheap hotels in New York City, but you must consider factors such as safety and convenience when booking. What you have to realize is that even moderately priced hotels have special offers to make them easier on the budget. Call ahead of your trip to ask about discounts that may be available. It is totally possible to avoid high-priced hotels in hotels in New York City while still staying safe and having a great time in the city that never sleeps.
The Broadway area of New York New York city is known to be the home of the most expensive hotels in the world, but Hotel Edison is not one of them. You may have to live without a few high-end amenities at Hotel Edison, but you can count on cleanliness and safety and that is not always offered at hotels in this price range. Standard amenities at Hotel Edison are nothing to mock. Access to wireless Internet access, large televisions with cable and premium movie channels, on-site exercise area, and even a concierge that can book meals and attractions for you are included in your stay. An-onsite diner, the Polish Tea Room offers a number of soups, fresh salads and sandwiches and is know for its vintage decor that proudly displays the history of the city.
Hotel Edison
228 West 47th Street
New York City, NY 10036
212-840-5000
edisonhotelnyc.com
The Gershwin Hotel is known to be one of the trendiest budget-minded hotel options in New York City. An Art Deco design features pop art by the likes of Andy Warhol and a number of famed NYC artists and interesting custom-designed furniture. Rooms are average in size and include a TV with cable, work desk, small seating area, in-room safe and a wireless Internet connection. You can't miss the Gershwin Hotel while in NYC. Keep an eye out for a large bright red building with massive glowing pod-shaped awnings on its exterior.
Gershwin Hotel
7 E 27th St
New York, NY 10016-8700
212-545-8000
gershwinhotel.com
The Pod Hotel features rooms known as pods that are fashioned after the tube hotels that are gaining popularity in Japan. Each pod/room at The Pod hotel is deigned to showcase modern convenience and styling and includes a small flat-panel television, an iPod docking unit and complimentary wireless Internet access. Stark white walls and stainless steel accents splashed with bright artwork create a fun vibe at this hotel and there are a number of room options available. If you are traveling with a friend and trying to save a few dollars, you can even reserve a pod with bunk beds. An on-site restaurant serves a number of affordable meal options and you can take your meal to a rooftop garden bar that offers long panoramic views of the city. Call ahead and ask about current specials.
The Pod Hotel
230 E 51st St.
New York City, NY 10022
800-742-5945
thepodhotel.com