New York hotels

Top tips for finding the perfect New York hotel

• New York’s Upper East Side is a well-to-do area that is home to many luxury hotels, many of them are clustered around the green oasis of Central Park.
• Fashion-forward SoHo in Lower Manhattan is another chic option for travellers with higher budgets looking for a stylish 4 or 5-star boutique hotel.
• Those jetting in for a weekend will find cheap hotel deals in Manhattan’s Financial District, as the work-week comes to an end and this area empties out.
• Travellers looking for more affordable hotels in New York should consider staying in outer neighbourhoods and boroughs like Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Lower East Side.
• The best deals can be found in outer boroughs like Queens and parts of Brooklyn, which are well connected to the city’s best sites via the extensive subway system.
• Visitors staying a bit further from the city centre should book a hotel near a subway station and purchase a 7-Day Unlimited Pass for approximately $32.
• Families looking for budget accommodation will find good options in the Long Island City and Hunters Point neighborhoods in Queens, which offer convenient access into Manhattan and Brooklyn.
• To stay close to famous department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s, book a hotel like The Shoreham Hotel or Lotte New York Palace in Midtown Manhattan.