NYC Hotels in Midtown

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The best NYC Hotels in Midtown chosen by a NYC local! Midtown East is one of the best hotel value spots in Manhattan and puts you in walking distance to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, the NYPL, the UN, Grand Central Station, great NYC Shopping and much more. Finding good and affordable hotels in Midtown West NYC is also a treat and you’ll be right near the Empire State Building, Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Herald Square, Times Square, Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen and Hudson Yards. Check out our free downloadable guides to Midtown East and Midtown West.

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NEW Hotels in Midtown NYC

New hotels in Midtown let you be the first to sleep on crisp sheets, use brand new baths and check out buzz worthy restaurants and rooftops before anyone else gets to them. It’s possible you will deal with some grand opening kinks, but you’ll often get amazing rates at the newest NYC Hotels in Midtown before the news is out there for everyone to discover and prices go up. Recently opened Midtown hotels include:

Grayson Hotel – Adjacent to Bryant Park and the NYPL, Rooftop views of the rivers, Times Square NYE Ball Drop and Edge at Hudson Yards (photo).
Park Lane New York – 611 recently renovated guest rooms and the new dining options, designed by the founder of Zero Bond, Manhattan’s A-list private members club, include the Darling rooftop on the 47th floor above the Central Park treetops; Harry’s, an 80-seat lobby bar with an outdoor terrace; and Rose Lane, the 2nd floor restaurant.
Arlo Midtown located just between Times Square and Hudson Yards, has 489 rooms, a lovely 26th floor rooftop bar/restaurant, complimentary custom Priority Bicycles, free wifi and a fitness center.
Pendry Manhattan West – Next to Chelsea, Madison Square Garden, Penn Station & the new Moynihan Station. Features 164 guest rooms & 30 suites with a "comfortable, yet contemporary take on timeless style."

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Luxury Hotels in Midtown NYC

Any luxury hotel in Midtown NYC provides you with our top of the line accommodations while placing you in the heart of all the action. From decadent dining to killer skyline views to the world’s best spas, these luxury hotels put you in the premier location in the heart of the best city in the world.

St. Regis Hotel – founded by the famous Astor family (photo)
The Peninsula – one of the city’s best Rooftop Bars
The Langham, New York – 57 stories, rooms with incredible views

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Spacious Suite Hotels in Midtown NYC

Many NYC visitors love staying in Midtown, putting them within a mile of Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, Grand Central, Empire State Building, Broadway, Times Square and tons of restaurants and shopping. One could easily spend 2-3 days in Midtown alone and only see a fraction of all there is to offer. Some of our top spacious and family-friendly Midtown Suite Hotels include:

Element Times Square West – roofdeck, gym, kitchenettes, bikes (photo)
Best Western Hospitality – good family rates, great location, breakfast included
The Jewel facing Rockefeller Center – great value hotel in a prime NYC location

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Cheap Budget Hotels Midtown East

Midtown East is one of the best value spots in Manhattan since there are so many hotels from which to choose! Staying near Midtown East puts you in walking distance to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, the UN, Grand Central Station, great NYC Shopping and much more. The hotels are mostly big skyscrapers, commercial brands and offer amenities targeted towards both business and tourist travelers.

Pod 39 Hotel – marketed as "hip and thrifty," with multiple room types from private to shared (photo)
Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central – Complimentary coffee and tea, sofabeds, kitchenettes, terrace, bar, restaurant.
Hotel Boutique at Grand Central – fitness center, yoga mats, coffee, great location.

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Cheap Budget Hotels Midtown West

Finding cheap hotels in Midtown West NYC is less difficult than you may think, as this is one of the best value spots in Manhattan. You’ll be right near the Empire State Building, Garment District, Times Square, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen, all while possibly paying less than $100 per night for a clean and fairly spacious room. So, if you have reasonable expectations and can’t wait to stay in the very center of Manhattan, these are the best value deals in Midtown West NYC.

The New Yorker – tourists love the location
New York Manhattan Hotel – recommended by a NY childhood friend, now in Florida, who frequently travels to NYC
Fairfield Inn & Suites Penn Station – Clean, close to Times Square and NYC’s Cruise Port

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Boutique Hotels in Midtown NYC

There are tons of amazing boutique hotels in Midtown NYC showcasing dozens of different unique amenties like rooftops, pools, skyline views, free bicycles, cabanas, tiki bars and so much more.

Hotel Hendricks – Opened in 2019, Hotel Hendricks offers 176 guest rooms self described as ‘fit for the king or queen of the (concrete) jungle, our glam guest rooms are luxe, safari-chic retreats with hardwood floors and warm wood finishes." NYC Locals love the two new rooftop bars with skyline views, one indoors and one outdoors. (photo). See More: Boutique Hotels in Midtown West
The Library Hotel has some of THE most interesting rooms in all of NYC and an awesome rooftop! The hotel is organized like a library with 10 floors arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System. Each floor has a theme (literature, languages, math & science) and each room has a theme and tons of books – try the Love Room, Astronomy Room or Fairy Tales Room. See More: Boutique Hotels in Midtown East
Royalton is a super hip hotel right off Times Square appealing to a sophisticated crowd. The majority of rooms have 5 foot soaking tubs and fireplaces and the lobby is sleek and cozy with a huge bronze fireplace and leather sofas. 44, the restaurant, has been a trendy NYC hotspot for years. See More: Boutique Hotels in Midtown West

Best Rooftops @ NYC Hotels in Midtown

Go HIGH or go home! There is no better NYC attraction than our gorgeous NYC skyline and there is nothing like sipping a cocktail while watching our lights twinkle and wink right at you. Enjoy some of the best rooftops in the world and live like a real New Yorker. Top picks include:

The Peninsula – Salon de Ning, the 23rd Floor Rooftop Bar and Terrace is a NY local fave – just look at those views. An ultra-elegant hotel, right in the heart of Manhattan, on Fifth Ave (photo).
Ink48 Hotel – right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop, indoor/outdoor with a reflecting pool and views for days!
Park Lane New York – Darling rooftop on the 47th floor overlooking Central Park and curated by the founder of Zero Bond, Manhattan’s A-list private members club.

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Best Hotels Near Rockefeller Center

Some of our top value picks near Rockefeller Center include:

The Jewel facing Rockefeller Center – great value and location. My NY high school classmates stayed here for our reunion
3 West Club – consistently receives excellent reviews, especially the location and value for the price.
Radio City Apartments – a NYC Insider Guide Favorite
New Hotels: Motto by Hilton NYC Times Square * Hampton Inn by Hilton New York Times Square * Home2 Suites by Hilton New York Times Square – All 3 created a 1000 room Hilton Hotel with 3 brands in the same building right next to Rockefeller Center

See the Insider Guide for dozens more Hotels Near Rockefeller Center. Rockefeller Center runs from 47th – 50th Streets, between 5th and 6th Aves. Download our free neighborhood maps at Midtown East Hotels and Midtown West Hotels

Hotels Near Penn Station, NYC

Staying near Penn Station / Madison Square Garden is a great idea when staying late for the Rangers, Knicks or your favorite concert, arrive or leave early via Amtrak or LIRR or just want to stay in a very affordable area of Manhattan steps from the Empire State Building, Macy’s and no more than a 15 minute subway ride anywhere in Manhattan. Some of our top picks near Penn Station include:

Pendry Manhattan West – new in 2021, beautiful rooms (photo)
Hilton New York Fashion District – great rooftop with amazing views
Crowne Plaza HY36 – opened in 2018, great reviews online

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Hotels Near NYC Javits Center

Coming to town for the Boat Show, Comic Con, Motorcycle Show, NYT Travel Show, BroadwayCon, International Toy Fair, Restaurant and Food, The Auto Show, Chocolate Show or any one of dozens of fashion, technology or other industry shows? If your goal is to work hard, play harder, you’ll definitely want to stay as close to the Javits Center as possible. Here are our top picks for Hotels Near NYC Javits Center.

Ink48 Hotel – about 10 blocks from Javits Center, right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop! (photo)
Midtown Convention Center Hotel – the closest hotel to the JC, less than a block away. Small, clean rooms, geared towards convention exhibitors and attendees.
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel – new “digitally enhanced” hotel in Garment District, 15 min walk to JC, modern, though modest.

NYC Hotels in Midtown

The best NYC Hotels in Midtown chosen by a NYC local! Finding good and affordable hotels in Midtown West NYC is a treat and you’ll be right near the Empire State Building, Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Herald Square, Times Square, Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen and Hudson Yards. Midtown East is one of the best hotel value spots in Manhattan and puts you in walking distance to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, the NYPL, the UN, Grand Central Station, great NYC Shopping and much more.

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Midtown West, Koreatown, Hell’s Kitchen

Midtown West is a huge tourist area with great neighborhoods like NYC’s famous Diamond District, Hell’s Kitchen and Koreatown. Hell’s Kitchen, is the most western section and an “up-and-coming" residential area of New York City with new shops and restaurants opening often. Koreatown, just a block from the Empire State Building, is known for their restaurants and karaoke bars and clubs.

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To Do: Empire State Building, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Madison Square Garden, Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, Javits Center

Midtown East

Midtown East is a huge tourist, commercial and residential area. Around 5th Ave, the neighborhood is home to many tourist attractions, such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock and Radio City Music Hall. Bryant Park, the New York Public Library and Grand Central Station are close together just south. Moving towards 3rd Ave and further east, the area is more residential, and generally, the restaurants are better and more affordable, with the UN being the only attraction in that part of the neighborhood.

Explore: Midtown East Guide
To Do: The Plaza Hotel, Upscale Shopping, Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock, Radio City Music Hall, Bryant Park, Grand Central Station, Summit One Vanderbilt, New York Public Library, United Nations

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