Where to Stay in NYC

As one of the most cosmopolitan and chaotic cities in the world, it’s something difficult to know where to stay in New York City. These five Manhattan hotel are here to make your search a lot easier.

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1. Hotel St. James

Perfect for the budget traveller, Hotel St. James in one of the most affordable places to stay in Manhattan. The décor is not at the top end of luxury and style, but the rooms here are comfortable enough and you certainly can’t complain about the site — this hotel is a stone’s throw from Times Square. From here you can walk to countless New York attractions. Amenities such as air conditioning and free Wi-Fi throughout Hotel St. James make it a comfortable place to stay in the city.

2. W New York

The ultra-contemporary W New York is a four-star hotel located in the centre of Manhattan. In this part of the city you’re equidistant from most of NYC’s best attractions, with landmarks like the Flatiron Building and the Freedom Tower just a short walk away. Top amenities at the W New York at Union Square include the 24-hour fitness centre and in-room spa treatments, and some of the up-scale rooms come with stunning views.

3. The Milburn Hotel

One of the best things about The Milburn Hotel is that all its luxury suites are extremely spacious, and that’s saying something for a hotel in central New York. Each room is decorated traditionally but tastefully, and free amenities include a fitness center and Wi-Fi. The hotel is located on the Upper West Side, a well-to-do neighborhood with plenty of fancy bars and restaurants close-by to treat yourself in, plus Central Park just a few blocks away.

4. Flatiron Hotel

As the name suggests, the super stylish Flatiron Hotel is near (in fact, opposite) the building of the same name. The modern bolthole is not only slap bag in the middle of Manhattan, it’s also decked out with Jacuzzi baths, hotel robes and slippers, and contemporary furniture throughout. Although there is no gym on site, guests benefit from complimentary use of a nearby 24-hour fitness center.

The pièce de résistance at the Flatiron Hotel is their rooftop bar and restaurant, Toshi’s Living Room. Here you can dine and drink in style while overlooking beautiful New York. Live entertainment is put on here every night so there’s never a dull moment.

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5. The Michelangelo

Located in Midtown, The Michelangelo Hotel is a class act. All 179 of this hotel’s rooms are modern and luxurious, equipped with cosy beds, cable TV and in-room sounds systems. The complimentary breakfast and WiFi, guest swimming pool, and laundry service are just some of the features that makes this an extremely comfortable stay in New York.

The Michelangelo is close to the Rockefeller Center and Time Square, and as you’re in the middle of the city here, you have easy access to NYC’s best sights in all directions.