Area: New York Show Map
This Midtown New York hotel offers a desirable location diagonally across from Carnegie Hall, 1 block from … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
Robert B from Philadelphia, PA said:
"look for another hotel."
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Area: New York Show Map
The budget-friendly Salisbury Hotel hotel offers a prime Midtown location just 2 blocks from Central Park and … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
Jaclyn S from North Carolina said:
"This hotel is probably not getting the greatest ratings because the building is hold... "
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Area: New York Show Map
Located just off Broadway and Times Square, the Edison Hotel is within 5 blocks of Rockefeller Center, and Radio … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
Ronnie from NC said:
"great stay loved it its a very classy hotel"
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Area: New York Show Map
Rising 41 stories across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, this hotel is 1 block from Macy's, 3 blocks … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Istanbul said:
"They are a partner of Expedia Elit program but when I gave my card to the reception... "
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Area: New York Show Map
This Theater District hotel is at the corner of West 45th Street and Eighth Avenue, one block west of Times Square … More
Pricing for stays between 25 Feb - 28 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Alameda said:
"Great location, clean rooms, rude staff, feels like they are doing you a favor by he... "
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Area: New York Show Map
Situated in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, this luxury hotel is close to Ground Zero Museum Workshop, Empire … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
Lauren G from Charleston, SC said:
"The hotel was great. Sure, rooms were small but that's to be expected in NYC. Staff... "
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Area: New York Show Map
Rising 46 stories at Sixth Avenue and West 54th Street, this Midtown New York hotel is 1 block from Fifth Avenue … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
A traveler said:
"Very good experience"
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Area: New York Show Map
This prestigious hotel offers a coveted midtown location on Central Park South, across from Central Park, 5 blocks … More
Pricing for stays between 18 Mar - 21 Mar, 2012
A traveler from Houston, Tx said:
"half the employees were not helpful & had an attitude. they completely forgot our wa... "
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Area: New York Show Map
This 52-story Midtown New York hotel is a half-block from Times Square and Broadway; Fifth Avenue is less than 2 … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Minneapolis, MN said:
"I stayed in the Premier, which is adjacent to the Hudson theater. It is run by the M... "
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Area: New York Show Map
Set amid Broadway theaters, this stylish New York hotel is a half-block from Times Square and the TKTS … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Las Vegas said:
"I had a two queen bedroom and my business partner and I felt like giants inside the... "
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'The city'
New York emits an energy that few cities can match. It's hard to say whether this electricity comes from the fast pace, the tall buildings, or the big ambitions of the eight million (and counting) inhabitants who crowd this dense metropolis. Whatever it is, the city's buzz is undeniable.
New Yorkers call their home simply 'the city', and this implication that New York is really the only city might strike people from elsewhere as arrogant. Spend a few days in the thrilling rush, however, and you might understand the sentiment. Larger than life, open 24 hours - this is truly the city that never sleeps.
Sensory stimulation
It's natural to feel a little overwhelmed on a first visit to New York. The city can overload the senses: the smell of sizzling gyros from Midtown street vendors' carts, the sound of a subway musician's saxophone during the crush of a rush-hour commute, and the neon lights of Times Square flashing at all times of day and night.
This stimulation from all sides is what makes New York so dynamic. You'll soon realize it's the sheer sense of possibility that has everyone jumping. You can do anything here, whether it's catching a long-running show like Phantom of the Opera on Broadway or crashing a loft party in the newest alternative art space. Shop 'til you drop in SoHo like the 'Sex and the City' cast or hobnob with the literati at West Village wine bars.
You can even enjoy some nature, and not only in Central Park. The East Village has many community gardens and Brooklyn's Prospect Park is a real delight. Head north to the Bronx Botanical Gardens or to Washington Heights' Fort Tryon Park, which towers over the Hudson River with views of the Palisades - you won't believe you're still in the city.
The whole world is here
To get your bearings in such a large city, it's a good idea to start with an overview. A hop-on, hop-off bus tour will help you learn the lay of the land. Or, for a different vantage point, try a helicopter ride over the five boroughs or sail by Manhattan's monuments on an elegant dinner cruise. Sure, it's a bit extravagant and certainly bold, but hey, that's New York.
Really, though, New York is a series of neighborhoods-it's not all that intimidating. From Little Italy to Chinatown, the Lower East Side to Chelsea, New York houses several communities, each with their own distinct flavor. Despite this, there are no artificial boundaries-the daily mix of millions of different people is what makes the city's story so great. Perhaps that's why New Yorkers think they live in the center of the world-it seems the whole world is here.