A SUBWAY RIDE AWAY, $100 to $199

ADDRESS:

515 West 42^nd Street

PHONE:

212-695-7171/800-869-4630

CROSS STREET:

10^th and 11^th Avenues

FAX:

212-967-5025

DIRECTIONS:

Walk east on 42^nd to the Times Square stop at 42^nd and 7^th. Take the Q, N, R, or W one stop to the 34^th Street/Herald Square stop. Walk east on 34^th Street to 5^th Avenue.

PRICES:

Double $125; Two doubles $144. Rollout bed $15/night.

DESCRIPTION:

Managed by Empire Hotel Group, which also manages the Belvedere and the Americana. Pleasant, clean hotel. A bit of a hike to the Graduate Center, compared with other area hotels. All rooms have data ports and personal safe (no charge). Small fitness center. 160 rooms. AE, D, DC, MC, V

ADDRESS:

129 West 46^th Street

PHONE:

212-221-2600/800-567-7720

CROSS STREET:

6^th and 7^th Avenues

FAX:

212-764-7481

DIRECTIONS:

Walk north on 7^th Avenue to 49^th Street. At 49^th Street and 7^th Avenue take the N, R, or W two stops to the 34^th Street/Herald Square stop. Walk east on 34^th Street to 5^th Avenue (10 minute walk).

PRICES:

Queen $139; Two queens $199.

DESCRIPTION:

Just off Times Square, this hotel offers a 10% discount to AAA and AARP members---be sure to ask about the discount when making the reservation. The help can be slow, but the rooms are pleasant. Complimentary continental breakfast, data ports in all rooms, guests may use the safe at the front desk (no charge), small fitness center. AE, D, DC, MC, V, JCB.

ADDRESS:

103 Waverly Place

PHONE:

212-777-9515/800-222-0418

CROSS STREET:

MacDougal Street (1/2 block from Washington Square Park)

FAX:

212-979-8373

DIRECTIONS:

Take B, D or F at West 4^th Street and 6^th Avenue three stops to the 34^th Street/Herald Square stop. Walk east on 34^th Street to 5^th Avenue.

PRICES:

Full $148; Queen $158; Two doubles $181. Rollout bed $20/night.

DESCRIPTION:

Charming and simple, a long-time CUNY Conference favorite. Next to the NYU campus in Greenwich Village. It has a small exercise room, a bistro-style restaurant (“C3”) and friendly service. Offers jazz packages with the Village Vanguard and Blue Note. AE, V, MC

ADDRESS:

157 W. 47th Street

PHONE:

212-768-3700 / 800-334-4667

CROSS STREET:

6th and 7th Avenues

FAX:

212-768-7573

DIRECTIONS:

Walk up to 49^th Street and take the N, R or W two stops to stops to the 34^th Street/Herald Square stop. Walk east on 34^th Street to 5^th Avenue (about a 10 minute walk).

PRICES:

Single/double $149-169; Suite $189-229. Rollout bed $25/night.

DESCRIPTION:

This hotel is on a relatively quiet street with several restaurants. Rooms are adequate and simply decorated. Complimentary continental breakfast. Data ports in rooms. Guests may use a safe at the front desk for no charge. AE, D, DC, MC, V, JCB

ADDRESS:

2 Lexington Avenue

PHONE:

212-475-4320 / 800-221-4083

CROSS STREET:

21st and 22^nd Streets

FAX:

212-505-0535

DIRECTIONS:

Take the 23rd Street uptown 6 train to 33^rd Street (two stops). Then turn left on 34^th and walk two blocks to 5^th Avenue. Or walk north on Lexington to 34^th, turn left on 34^th and walk three blocks to 5^th Avenue (20 minute walk).

PRICES:

Singles $150; Doubles/kings $160; suites $200 (2 persons), 1 or 2 additional persons $10 each.

DESCRIPTION:

The hotel is almost the only one in this elegant neighborhood. Gramercy Park is the city’s only private park, and hotel guests may ask the hotel doorman for entrance. Peaceful. Some rooms overlook the park. Restaurant, nightclub, bar. Refrigerators in all rooms. 500 rooms and suites. AE, D, DC, MC, V, JCB

ADDRESS:

319 West 48^th Street

PHONE:

212-245-7000/888-468-3558

CROSS STREET:

8^th and 9^th Avenues

FAX:

212-265-7778

DIRECTIONS:

At 49^th Street and 7^th Avenue take the N, R, or W two stops to the 34^th Street/Herald Square stop. Walk east on 34^th Street to 5^th Avenue (about a 10 minute walk).

PRICES:

1-2 people $160; 3 people $175; 4 people $190. Rollout bed $20/night.

DESCRIPTION:

Located on a quiet, primarily residential street with several restaurants. Managed by the Empire Hotel Group, which also manages the Travel Inn and the Americana. The Belvedere is a slightly more upscale model of the Travel Inn, and sits more in the thick of New York. All rooms have kitchenette, data port, personal safe (no charge), and internet station. 400 rooms. AE, D, DC, MC, V

ADDRESS:

59 W. 46^th Street

PHONE:

212-719-2300/800-567-7720

CROSS STREET:

5^th and 6^th Avenues

FAX:

212-768-3477

DIRECTIONS:

Walk up 6^th Avenue to 47^th (Rockefeller Center station). Take the B, D, F, or Q two stops to the 34^th Street/Herald Square stop. Walk east on 34^th Street to 5^th Avenue (about a 10 minute walk).

PRICES:

Queen $179; Two twins $189; King + pull-out sofa $219; Executive suite $249.

DESCRIPTION:

This relatively small prewar hotel has an open courtyard across the street. It is near many theaters, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and some of the city’s best-known Brazilian restaurants. The rooms are very plain, but well-maintained, clean and of reasonable size. Complimentary continental breakfast. Internet access from rooms. All rooms have personal safe (no charge). 10% discount for AAA and AARP members---be sure to ask for the discount when making the reservation. 200 rooms. AE, DC, MC, V, JCB

ADDRESS:

235 W 46th Street

PHONE:

212-764-5500 / 800-225-7474

CROSS STREET:

Broadway and 8th Avenues

FAX:

212-354-5237

DIRECTIONS:

At 49^th Street and 7^th Avenue take the N, R, or W two stops to the 34^th Street/Herald Square stop. Walk east on 34^th Street to 5^th Avenue (10 minute walk).

PRICES:

Singles $185; Doubles $195-225; Suite (4 persons) $295; suite (6 persons) $525.

DESCRIPTION:

A hip and high design Philippe Starck environment managed by Ian Schrager (Studio 54). Located in the heart of the theater district. Rooms are on the small side. Fitness room, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, 2-line telephones with data ports, whiskey bar, mezzanine restaurant, children's play area. 610 rooms and suites. Fitness room, business center, room service. AE, D, DC, MC, V

ADDRESS:

201 East 24^th Street

PHONE:

212-696-3800/888-664-6835

CROSS STREET:

Near corner of 3^rd Avenue

FAX:

212-696-3800

DIRECTIONS:

Walk east on 24^th to Park, then turn left. Walk one block and take the 6 two stops to 33^rd Street. Then turn left on 34^th and walk two blocks to 5^th Avenue. (Or a 20 minute walk up 3^rd Avenue, left on 34^th Street and 4 blocks east to 5^th Avenue.)

PRICES:

Standard room $199.

DESCRIPTION:

Same management as Aladdin. Youthful, modern, boutique hotel with 97 deluxe rooms. Data ports in rooms. In-house restaurant “Spread” serves pan-Asian cuisine and sushi. Lots of taupe and geometric designs; some rooms open onto a deck. Complimentary breakfast. AE, D, MC, V, JCB