Just because New York City is the city that never sleeps doesn’t mean that you won’t want a comfortable hotel room when you are visiting. Heck, while you may be out for 16 hours during the day seeing the city, you are still going to want to find a comfortable place to crash at night. Luckily for you, there are plenty of hotels for you to stay in when you are visiting New York City. The bad news for you, though, is that New York is also one of the most expensive cities you’ll ever visit, which means that a lot of the “tourist” oriented hotels cost a good amount of money. The key to finding New York City hotels that won’t cost you an arm and a leg is to look logically at the situation and learn about the city.
First things first: you need to decide what you want out of a hotel room. There are thousands of hotel rooms in the city, some big, some small; some luxurious, some plain; some in the center of town, some of the outskirts. Before you can start looking at New York City hotels you need to decide what you want out of your hotel. Decide how much you are willing to spend and then start your search that way. There are plenty of deals out there, but you need to know what you are looking for before you can even think about getting them.
One thing that you need to understand about New York City hotels is that where you stay is just as important as what kind of hotel you are staying at. For example, if you want to stay close to Time Square, or a quick walk from Central Park, expect to pay a lot more for the privilege. While there are some exceptions, the further that you stay from Manhattan, or other major landmarks, the cheaper your hotel rooms will be. In addition, with such a great light-rail and subway system, staying in New Jersey or Long Island is a great way to save any more money, if you don’t’ mind staying outside of the city.
As with any major city out there, there are plenty of online deals to be had for New York City hotels. While the savings you may find is relative (a major hotel in Time Square with a deal going on is still going to cost more than a hotel in Brooklyn), online deals are great ways to save money. The key is to book early and keep your eye out for certain websites that offer big percentages off the prices.