Where to stay in New York City
Thursday, 10 Aug 2006 16:08
Advice on budget, affordable and luxury accommodation in New York City.
Budget accommodation in New York City
One of the largest hostels in New York is H.I. New York. Centrally based, it offers a host of facilities including a games room, lounge and garden.
The Vanderbilt YMCA is located slap bang next to Grand Central Station, and offers affordable private rooms.
Affordable accommodation in New York City
Hotel 17 in the East Village is a cheap bohemian favourite, and carries the prestige of being used for photo shoots by Madonna and has appeared in films by the likes of Woody Allen.
An eye-catching place to stay is the Carlton Arms, which has the unique selling point of each room being flamboyantly designed by a different artist.
Luxury accommodation in New York City
The legendary Barclay hotel is conveniently located to JFK and La Guardia airports, and was the New York Central Railroad's jewel in the crown when it was built 80 years ago.
For a hotel experience like no other, the Philip Starck-designed Hudson Hotel is a relatively affordable and aesthetically dazzling place to stay.