How to Find a Hotel in New York City
New York City is a fun place to visit, but it sure can be expensive. There are many things to do once you get there, but a big part of planning the trip is finding a place to stay that's suitable for what you want to do and what part of town you want to stay in. It can be a make or break circumstance if you're at a hotel you don't like, but with a little research, you can make sure you find a great place to stay.
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Set aside a budget for lodging. There's no end to how much one can spend on a luxury hotel room in New York City. Conversely, there are just as many surprising bargains in hotel stays at places you might not think of. Before you plan your trip, decide how much of your trip budget you want to spend on lodging. If a big part of the enjoyment you get from traveling is relaxing in your hotel room, allocate more money to the hotel. If your idea of fun in New York City is going out and about, and you look at your hotel as simply a place to lay your head at the end of a busy day of sightseeing, set your hotel budget lower.
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Decide what part of town you want to stay in. While the majority of New York City's hotels are in the midtown area, there are hundreds that are off the beaten path as well. Different neighborhoods offer access to different sides of New York City. In the Meatpacking district, there are many hip, new hotels that are just a stone's throw from many of New York City's hottest and most popular nightclubs. In Soho, there are luxury hotels that are situated in the heart of New York City's couture fashion district. In the Financial District you can stay in a hotel that is equidistant from the thriving heart of Chinatown, Little Italy and many of New York City's oldest and historic buildings and sites (see Resources below).
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Pick the type of hotel you want to stay in. The classic New York City hotel is generally quite small and is usually, again, in midtown. There are literally of hundreds of variations on that idea in both directions. If spacious and luxurious is what you want, New York City hosts some of the oldest and most famous hotels in the world. These hotels are best known for their white glove attention to detail and are committed to making you feel like royalty. If you want the gold standard, but want something less "old school," the new style of New York City hotel, where the focus is on technology and innovation, is for you.
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Book as far ahead as you can. As with any travel arrangements, the farther ahead you book your stay, the better the deal you will get. This is especially true if your are traveling during the holiday season. If you know about your trip at least 2 months ahead of time, you can find amazing deals at even some of the swankiest hotels in Manhattan (see Resources below).
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