New York City is not only an expensive place for its permanent residents to live, it can also be very expensive for the traveler. Accommodation, in particular, is pricey, with hotel bills running into the thousands of dollars for a week's stay. With all the time you'll spend outside of the room, it is advisable to save money on your hotel room when staying in Manhattan.
Located in Midtown East, this hotel offers not only a distinct concept, but an affordable night's sleep as well. Its 350 high-tech rooms are tiny, though families can share a "townhouse suite." Otherwise, choose from a queen, single, double or bunk pod and enjoy MP3 player docking stations, air conditioning, dimmer switches, free wireless Internet access and LCD televisions. The hotel itself has a restaurant and rooftop garden bar, and is close to Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Times Square and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
The Pod Hotel
230 E. 51st St.
New York City, NY 10022
800-742-5945
thepodhotel.com
Step into this refurbished 12-story historic pre-war building only a block from Times Square and enjoy an inexpensive but quality room. Amenities include cable television, free Internet access and concierge service. While the hotel does not have a restaurant, you're only seconds away from some of Manhattan's finest eateries and several subway lines if you want to venture further afield.
Hotel St. James
109 W. 45th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-221-3600
thehotelstjames.com
This hotel advertises itself as a true budget hotel, with hostel prices. While the furniture isn't new and you won't find any fancy artwork on the walls, you will get a clean room with either a shared or private bath, air conditioning and a television. The location is the real draw here. Stay right off famous Fifth Avenue for easy access to the city's best shopping, and enjoy the Empire State Building and Herald Square close by. A restaurant is on premises and many eateries are in walking distance from the hotel.
The Latham Hotel
4 E. 28th St.
New York, NY 10016
212-685-8300
thelathamhotel.com
This hotel claims to have hosted more guests than any other hotel in the world since 1919. It is also pet-friendly, allowing up to two dogs per guest room. Your room will have all the usual modern hotel amenities plus a 24-hour business center, free fitness center, discount passes to Bally's Total Fitness, a 24-hour coffee shop and newsstand and the famous Lindy's Restaurant are just off the lobby. If you choose a Penn 5000 room, you'll also have access to the Penn 5000 Club lounge, which includes breakfast, newspapers and computers with Internet access.
Hotel Pennsylvania
401 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
800-223-8585
hotelpenn.com
