Enjoy a New York Break for Less
A holiday in New York is the ultimate in city breaks. Everybody knows about the Big Apple, and near enough everybody wants to visit there someday. Many people, however, refrain from doing so simply because of rumours and misconceptions about the price of cheap hotels in New York, restaurants and general living while you are staying in the Big Apple. Many people live in the city, and not everyone is rich! Hence, there are many ways you can avoid overspending during your New York stay. With budget restaurants, delicatessens, New York-style diners, you can eat on a budget. Perhaps one of the bigger worries for travellers, however, is the cost of hotels.
You don’t have to spend huge amounts of cash to enjoy luxurious, spacious and typically New York hotels. There are more than 80,000 hotel rooms available in New York City, which are thought to create an average cost of around $240 per night. Naturally, many rooms exceed this average price, with places like the Trump International Hotel and the Hilton offer five star luxury at a five star price. For these kinds of rooms you can expect to be paying in excess of hundreds, even thousands of dollars a night.
To avoid these costs, you must look further than just the well-known and notorious brands that everybody seems to love, and aspire to be able to afford. Instead, you may wish to start searching for hotels that are situated outside of the major parts of New York City. Of course, this is the same for hotels in London. Many people believe that due to the extortionate cost of living that London has become known for, they might not be able to stay in the best accommodation the city has to offer. London hotels, however, are diverse in terms of what they offer, and for how much they offer their services. Depending on what you want from your hotel, and the area you choose, you will be pleasantly surprised when it comes to paying your bill.
The same could probably be said for all major cities. There will always be room for large, luxurious five star hotels with an equally hefty price, but there will also be budget hotels that are there to tap into a whole different market. Not everybody wants to pay ridiculously high prices!
Do remember, though, that budget hotels will often not be large or particularly spacious. While you may find a few hotels that offer more room, New York hotels typically reflect apartment style accommodation that is incredibly popular. In the Big Apple, it’s not all about what’s in your room, it’s all about what’s outside of it. Remember, if you want to have the time of your life in New York you will want to enjoy everything the city has to offer. The hotel room should merely be somewhere for you to sleep. New York City offers a number of cultural attractions allowing you to experience history, popular culture as well as a great range of world-famous restaurants and bar venues.
So, where are some of the most popular budget hotels? Most can be found in the outer city, but there is also a variety of budget hotels available in places like Times Square. One such Times Square budget accommodation is the Comfort Inn. Located on 46th Street, this is a small, clean hotel that is often recommended by locals. Just two blocks away from the 49th Street Subway, it offers a fully-equipped gym, free Wi-Fi in all bedrooms, and iPod docking st
ations and televisions that add a touch of luxury to your budget accommodation.
Other budget hotels will be found in Midtown East, a little bit out of the way of major attractions. With so many New York taxis around, this shouldn’t be an issue. The Pod Hotel, meanwhile, offers compact and intelligently-designed rooms that are marketed towards younger people and those who are more interested in seeing what the city is about. You won’t be deprived of luxury, though, as the Pod Hotel offers LCD televisions, private bathrooms and even living rooms and lounge areas.
Cheap hotels in New York are now more abundant than ever, and offer more features and luxury amenities to keep up in a competitive market. Ensure that you check out as many hotels as possible to ensure that you find the right accommodation for you. Whether you’re looking for luxury or want something basic, you’ll be sure to find a hotel that offers the right services for the right price. – Travel Feeder, your ultimate photo travel blog
About The Author
Cecil Lee
The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.
