Lodging options in New York

The most convenient neighborhoods are Chelsea, Greenwich Village and Soho (all Lower Manhattan). Rates are typically $350-400/night inc taxes. Some options to consider include:

• Affinia Manhattan, 371 7th Ave at 31st St - 212 563 1800
• Chelsea Inn, 46 W 17th St - 212 645 8989 / 800 640 6469 (from $199*)
• Chelsea Lodge, 318 W 20th St - 212 243 4499 (from $199*)
• Chelsea Pines Inn, 317 W 14th St - 212 929 1023
• Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Chelsea, 160 W 25th St - 212 627 1888
• Hampton Inn - Chelsea, 108 W 24th St - 212 647 1511
• Hilton New York Fashion District, 152 W 26th St - 212 858 5888
  Quote Corporate ID N2762850
• Holiday Inn Manhattan, 125 W 26th St - 212 430 8500
  Quote Corporate ID 100308051
• The Marlton, 5 W 8th St - 212 321 0100 (from $265*)
• Soho Grand, 310 W Broadway - 212 965 3000

*Double room rate. Taxes add about 16% to advertised room rates.

You can check reviews of hotels on TripAdvisor.

You may be eligible for discounts at major hotel chains if you are a member of AAA or AARP. Ask for a discounted rate and see what you can negotiate. Some booking agents you may want to try include:

• alpharooms.com
• Booking.com
• Citysearch
• Expedia
• Hotels.com
• Orbitz
• Priceline (if you name your own price and you're flexible about location you can often get a great deal)
• Travelocity