Cheap Hotels in NYC for Tourists on Tight Budget – Part II

New York City is one those places that attracts hordes of tourists year after year. Its charm stems from the fact that the bustling city has something enticing to offer any and every visitor who sets foot on its shores. The vibrant city figures in the wish list of most travelers – luxury to budget. However, the city’s reputation as an expensive tourist destination often deters many to give up their dreams. When I visited the city recently, I had gathered so much information on cheap hotels in NYC that I find one hub inadequate to accommodate all, so, this sequel. Please note that the rates mentioned here do not include 14.75% hotel tax and USD 3.5 per night occupancy tax.

1. Colonial House Inn, 318 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011 (http://www.colonialhouseinn.com)

Centrally located in the heart of Chelsea and steps away from the subway, buses, shopping, restaurants and the city’s famous attractions, Colonial House Inn has been a favorite haunt of travelers searching for cheap hotels in NYC. With warm and welcoming hospitality and clean well-appointed rooms, Colonial House Inn has managed to capture attention in the crowded New York City hospitality scene. Economy Guestroom with a double bed and shared bath cost USD 130, while Superior Triple Guestroom with one queen bed and a sofa bed for three persons will set you back by USD 205. Continental breakfast consisting of fresh fruit, orange juice, muffins, cereal, bagels, toast, boiled eggs, tea and coffee is included in the room rates. Other amenities offered are 24-hour concierge, unlimited free local calls, daily maid service and complimentary tea/coffee in lobby available all day.

2. The Gershwin, 7 East 27th Street, New York, NY 10016 (http://www.gershwinhotel.com/)

The century-old hotel is located in Gershwin area known in the olden days as the Tin Pan Alley. With rooms ranging from executive den to fancy family suites to bunk-beds, the Gershwin presents fun and hip living spaces at great prices. Amenities offered include 24-hour guest reception, wireless internet access, cable television, telephone with voicemail, 24-hour valet parking, room service, multi-lingual staff, concierge, airport shuttle, laundry service and in-room safes. Birch Coffee, in-house restaurant serves bird-friendly coffee/tea and organic beers and wines sourced locally. Dormitory-type rooms with shared bath comes as low as USD 39 -49, while private rooms are reasonably priced in the range of USD 99 – 199.

3. Park Savoy Hotel, 158 West 58th St, New York, NY 10019 (http://www.parksavoyhotelny.com/)

With an unbeatable combination of economically priced rooms and a magnificent location, Park Savoy Hotel is within walking distance from the Central Park, Madison, Fifth Avenue, the Theater District and a host of New York City restaurants. All rooms come with private bath, color cable television, voice mail, air conditioner and broadband Wi-Fi Internet Access to the delight of budget travelers in search of cheap hotels in NYC. Guests can choose rooms with a double bed (USD 89), queen bed (USD 106) or two double beds (USD 133). Hotel amenities include 24-hour front desk, daily maid service, FAX, elevator and wakeup call.

4. New York Inn, 765 Eight Ave (by 47th St), New York, NY 10036 (http://www.newyorkinn.com/)

Just two blocks from Times Square and Broadway theaters, recently-renovated New York Inn is proof that cheap hotels in NYC do not compromise on comfort and luxury. All rooms have one double bed for 2 people with a private bathroom. Room amenities include color cable TV, telephone, AC/heating and private facilities. Refrigerators, ironing and ironing boards are available upon request. The hotel provides free wireless internet access in the hotel lobby and one complimentary computer station in the lobby with free internet access for guests. Safety box is available at no extra charge. Papa Johns and Subway Restaurants are located on the hotel premises serving sandwiches and pizzas. Room rent is unbelievably low at USD 79.

5. Hotel on 44 (The Comfort Inn Midtown Manhattan), 343 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 (http://www.44thstreethotel.com/)

This brand new hotel is located minutes away from world-famous New York City attractions such as Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Broadway and New York's Theater District. Accommodation choices offered here include single room with a queen bed and double room with two queen beds. In-room amenities provided are 32 Inch flat-screen HDTV, cable channels, coffee maker, alarm clock, high-speed Wi-Fi, hairdryer/iron/ironing board, crib and wakeup call service. The hotel extends free continental breakfast, free coffee, free local calls, voicemail, 24-hr business center with complimentary internet access, fax and copy service and elevator. Room rates are similar to other cheap hotels in NYC and start at a moderate USD 130.

6. SoHotel, 341 Broome St., New York, NY 10013 (http://www.thesohotel.com/)

SoHotel presents classic New York City hotel experience at remarkably affordable prices. Located right off historic Bowery Blvd in the heart of downtown NYC, the hotel is housed in a historic building that has presided over the Bowery for over two hundred years. The 100 recently renovated rooms are in various room types to suit any traveler’s requirement and budget. Standard rooms are designed to sleep two persons, Deluxe three, Regency four and Regency Plus five. All rooms come with private baths, 32" flat screen TV, air conditioning, hair dryers, alarm clocks, daily maid service and nightly turn-down service, demolishing preconceived opinions regarding cheap hotels in NYC. Room rates start at a modest USD 79 for standard room.

7. Skyline Hotel, 725 Tenth Avenue at 49th St, New York, NY 10019 (http://www.skylinehotelny.com/)

Located in the heart of the famed Clinton/Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City, the Skyline Hotel is just a few blocks away from the Theater district, Times Square, Jacob Javits Convention Center and fabulous restaurants and nightclubs. The recently renovated hotel offers 232 guestrooms with amenities like flat screen televisions, refrigerators and in room safes. Hotel facilities provided include a large heated indoor pool, fitness center, concierge service, discounted car parking and Wi-Fi broadband internet access, busting the myth about cheap hotels in NYC. Twin Room with two twin beds is priced at USD 99 and Superior Room with two double beds is the best bet at USD 129. The hotel offers further discount for guests booking rooms directly through the hotel website.