Manhattan hotel recommendations

[IVK]

Usually when I’ve been to nyc I go for work and they book a hotel for me near the office in the financial district.

I’m going again in February, purely as a holiday, and would like to stay a little bit further uptown. Midtown works well I think for the things we want to do.

Any recommendations for a 5 night stay? About £200 a night is what I’m hoping to cap the budget at to save money for more fun things. Could push this up a bit.

We’re not ones to lay in and spend loads of time in the hotel, so it doesn’t have to be a destination in itself, but somewhere decent to lay out heads. Oh and that serves a decent breakfast!

Any thoughts? Thanks all

Ian

[TheFlyingBanana]

The Hotel New Yorker is fabulous in my opinion - beautiful, historic art deco hotel built in 1929 (and was the world's largest at the time), with the Tic Tock Diner at the base, and the Nicolai Tesla Museum in the basement (he lived there).

Perfectly situated too.

https://www.newyorkerhotel.com/history/

[demonloop]

^^ I love that diner!!

[gcleminson]

If you’re happy doing the whole AirBnB thing that may open up some further possibilities. You can filter it by ‘place to yourself’ so you’re not sharing with anyone.

My experience having done that on a couple of NYC visits is you don’t necessarily pay any less than a hotel, but might get a cooler place to stay / more room than a hotel.

Have fun!

[craig1912]

If you’re happy doing the whole AirBnB thing that may open up some further possibilities. You can filter it by ‘place to yourself’ so you’re not sharing with anyone.

My experience having done that on a couple of NYC visits is you don’t necessarily pay any less than a hotel, but might get a cooler place to stay / more room than a hotel.

Have fun!

But carries a risk as airBNB is illegal in NY unless under certain circumstances (such as the host has to stay in the appt at same time etc.)
We stayed at the Park Central last time, nice hotel and location good.

[Skyman]

No doubt about it, The Casablanca at 147 West 43rd Street. We are there in February for a third time in under a year. Whilst just off Times Square, it is a truly peaceful boutique hotel. For that reason it gets booked early.

[learningtofly]

I've stayed at The Walker Hotel a few times - amazing location in the heart of Greenwich Village (on W13th Street) and a wonderful vibe, great breakfasts and a lovely little bar to enjoy a nightcap in.

Can't make a mistake with this one.

[mjc1216]

No doubt about it, The Casablanca at 147 West 43rd Street. We are there in February for a third time in under a year. Whilst just off Times Square, it is a truly peaceful boutique hotel. For that reason it gets booked early.

Yet another vote for this fantastic hotel.

[MarkJS]

The Hotel New Yorker is fabulous in my opinion - beautiful, historic art deco hotel built in 1929 (and was the world's largest at the time), with the Tic Tock Diner at the base, and the Nicolai Tesla Museum in the basement (he lived there).

Perfectly situated too.

https://www.newyorkerhotel.com/history/

Another vote for the New Yorker. I’ve stayed there a few times and it’s in an ideal location for the whole of Manhattan. You also have a few good bars on your doorstep (not that you should want to stay near the hotel!) and the Skylight Diner round the corner for a brilliant breakfast where normal ‘New Yorkers’ go.

Just be aware that you really don’t get very much (space or otherwise) for your money with New York hotels and it is rarely worth paying a premium for a perceived higher quality in my experience. Plus, you really do only sleep there as you want to make the most of the fabulous city.

[reecie]

Another for the Casablanca. Going again later in the year in fact

[Maris]

Stayed in The Pierre a few years ago, great customer service and location.

[Ivan Drago]

https://www.jameshotels.com/new-york-soho/

I've stayed here, great location and superb rooftop bar. It's quite a popular with the trendy crowd of a night up there.

[Plastic_Magpie]

Another vote here for the Casablanca. I stayed there two years ago and I am planning to go back shortly. Very welcomong and friendly place in a superb location.