If you are an employee traveling to New York, you may be eligible for a discounted rate at your hotel. Several hotels across the state offer set discounted rates for government employees. According to the “Federal Daily,” selected hotels set aside a number of rooms at a discounted rate for use by government employees.
Albany’s 74 State hotel offers a government discount rate of $110 as of August, 2010. This boutique hotel features 74 rooms and suites, all with flat-screen high-definition televisions, free local calls, free Wi-Fi, wall safes, premium toiletries, reclaimed granite countertops and whirlpool tubs. Some rooms also include fireplaces. The hotel’s Bistro/Bar at 74 offers an extensive wine list, live jazz and breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with local ingredients.
74 State
74 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
518-434-7410
74state.com
The Adam’s Mark Hotel in Buffalo offers a government discount rate of $99 as of August, 2010. This 486-room hotel features an indoor pool, a health club, 24-hour room service and a business center. Dine at the Deco Restaurant, serving regional cuisine, grab a snack at the open-air Tiffany Rose, or watch the game at Players Sports Bar. Rooms offer cable television, pay-per-view movies and free local calls.
Adam’s Mark Buffalo
120 Church Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-845-5100
adamsmark.com
The Kitano New York is located in New York City’s Murray Hill district, within walking distance of Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building and Broadway. As of August, 2010, the government discount rate is $340. Rooms feature premium bedding, original artwork, flat-screen plasma televisions, mini-bars and personal safes. Dine at the Hakubai Japanese restaurant or the Garden Café. Cocktails and live jazz are available at the Kitano Bar Lounge. Other hotel amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, free tea service and daily newspapers.
The Kitano New York
66 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-885-7000
kitano.com
The Holiday Inn Express La Guardia Airport offers a government discount rate of $70 per night, as of August, 2010. The hotel features a fitness room, business center, free wireless Internet connections throughout the property and a complimentary breakfast bar. Rooms include satellite televisions, a dual-line phone with voicemail, a coffeemaker and a mini-refrigerator. The hotel is two miles from La Guardia airport and offers a free airport shuttle.
Holiday Inn Express La Guardia Airport
113-10 Horace Harding Expressway
Flushing, NY 11368
718-699-0994
hiexpress.com
