What Is the Most Reasonable Hotel in New York City?

For families, it doesn't get much more reliable than the Howard Johnson Express Inn. Howard Johnson Express features a continental breakfast, which is a rarity in New York Hotels. Although the rooms may be smaller than what you'd normally expect for your typical suburban Howard Johnson, the rates are not much higher than you would expect at your usual family hotel.
135 E. Houston St., between First and Second Avenues
Phone: (212) 358-8844
www.hojo.com

If you are staying in New York City on a business trip and prefer style over free food, the Cosmopolitan Hotel may be your answer. If you need to get to business meetings in the morning and don't care much about lounging around your hotel room, a loft-style hotel room may be perfect for the New Yorker in you. There is a small living area on the bottom floor of these loft rooms, and a bed, but not room for much else, on the top floor. If you prefer a regular room, however, the Cosmopolitan Hotel can surely accommodate you.
95 W. Broadway, at Chambers Street
Phone: (212) 566-1900
www.CosmoHotel.com

If you and your family would like a comfortable place to spend your nights while sightseeing in Times Square, the La Quinta Inn is your hotel answer. La Quinta has a beautiful view of the Empire State Building, so ask for a room that overlooks the historic tower. If you're looking for some nightlife, check out the rooftop bar, but don't forget to bring the kids down early for their free continental breakfast at this reasonably priced hotel chain.
17 W. 32nd St., between Broadway and Fifth Avenue
Phone: (212) 736-1600
www.lq.com/lq/index.jsp

For a little more country in your city, check out the Chelsea Lodge, where you will nod off to sleep in a beautiful Chelsea brownstone. There are only 36 rooms in the hotel, so you don't have to worry about noise, although you are right in the center of Midtown Manhattan. Although the rooms tend to be cozy and may not be perfect for the whole family to stay in, the rooms are moderately priced enough to book a few 318 W. 20th St., between Eighth and Ninth Avenues
Phone: (212) 243-4499
www.chelsealodge.com

If you're looking to stay in the lap of luxury during your vacation, but don't want to pay those high prices, the Bentley Hotel on the beautiful Upper East Side can be your home-away-from-home. Although the prices may be a little higher than those on the rest of our list, you will pay less at the Bentley than at any other comparable hotel in the area. Have a drink at the beautiful rooftop bar with your savings.
500 E. 62nd Street, at York Avenue
Phone: (212) 644-6000
www.bentleyhotelnewyork.com/

If you and your family want to stay in a room all together on the Upper West Side, look no further than the Hotel Newton. The Newton boasts some of the largest rooms in its price range, including suites that comfortably sleep four. If you want to spend lots of time in your hotel room watching movies and playing games with your family, the Hotel Newton is a wonderful place to spend your New York City vacation.
2528 Broadway, between 94th and 95th Streets
Phone: (212) 678-6500
www.thehotelnewton.com/default.aspx