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New York City Hotel Reviews

Consider yourself lucky. Finding a hotel room in New York used to be a challenge, with high prices echoing high demand. That's history. Welcome to a new buyers market, where the deals are plentiful.

Those savings mean you'll have some extra spending money for your trip—or the ability to splurge a little. (Did someone say room service?) Maybe those 400-thread-count sheets were out of your league before, but chances are today there's a sweet weekend rate in Gotham that includes Egyptian cotton bedclothes you can actually afford. It may still require a little hunting and planning, but that's where we can help.

The first thing to consider is location. Many New York City visitors insist on staying in the hectic Midtown area, but other neighborhoods are often just as convenient. Less-touristy areas, such as Gramercy, the Lower East Side, the Upper West Side—even Brooklyn—offer a far more realistic sense of New York life.

Also consider timing: the least expensive months to book rooms in the city are January and February. If you're flexible on dates, ask the reservationist if there's a cheaper time to stay during your preferred traveling month—that way you can avoid peak dates, like Fashion Week and the New York marathon. And be sure to ask about possible weekend packages that could include a third night free. (The Financial District in particular can be a discount gold mine on the weekend.)

Another source of bargains? Chain hotels. Many have moved into the city, offering reasonable room rates. In addition to favorites like the Sheraton, Hilton, and Hyatt brands, there are Best Westerns, Days Inns, and Comfort Inns. These rates aren't quite the same as the low prices you'll find outside Manhattan, but they're certainly getting closer.

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