any new yorkers out there who can recommend a budget boutique hotel of around $120 a nite in midtown NYC?

one that's preferably not far from nearest subway to the Bronx... thx

$120 midtown? lol that might be hard to find.. Midtown is around 180+ for a good one. Now if it's a shared hotel or "hostel" then maybe you're find one for that price. There's one in soho that's cheap. sohotel-ny.com I never used it before.. so I'm not going to recommend it personally. but it does fit your price range.

thx Ben, i found an apartment for about $130 a night which is not a bad price for midtown Manhattan i guess! I've stayed in a dorm before (Jazz In the Park near Central Park) and it cost no more than $70.. so there are some good bargains around i am sure particularly in winter

what's the best dim sum restaurant in Soho???? any recommendations i shouldn't miss?

$120 a night? --- u won't be able to get a really nice hotel. Try Holiday Inn or a Marriott.

I done a fair amount of research last nite and there is a good hotel called The Pod Hotel New York near St Patrick's Cathedral that was going for around that price, it's formerly known as the Pickwick Arms and has great reviews from budget travellers. The rooms are newly renovated with flatscreen tv and even an iPod docking station by the bedside!! how cool is dat?

but i chose an apartment cuz i figure it's nice to have someone's living room and kitchen to hang out instead of a tiny shoebox of a room in most hotels.


The HI or the Marriot are mid-range hotel, rooms could go more than $200 or $300 over a weekend!

You're renting an apartment? where? and how much? link?

I like the belvedere its 140 per night if you do a travel agent deal or 180 on your own. Its clean and service is good not far from the subways . Its on 42nd I believe.

I did look at the Belvedere, but decided that an apartment would be better for 7 nights as it gives you the freedom to hang out in an apartment chillin' instead of being forced to beat the streets in sub-zero degrees temps in NYC. I can't stand the idea of keeping cooped up in a shoebox room found in most of these budget hotels.

The link to the NYC holiday apartments is :
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/New-York/...8.htm#features2

I took the studio apartment option and the rate I got was fairly lower than what is advertised on the site! Will let u know how the experience went if u wanna know.

Location details :

"Located on east 47th street between 2nd & 3rd avenues this post war luxury building has a marble lobby, 24 hour doorman, 2 elevator banks, double glazing, central air conditioning and a basement laundry room. Our studio apartment is located on the 11th floor with windows facing east 47th street (north). The apartment is 425sq ft and has an ensuite marble bathroom with combination tub / shower, working kitchen with full size cooker and refrigerator, recessed lighting and ample closet space. Furnishing includes wall to wall carpeting, a queen size (double bed), a twin (single) size 2 seat sofa bed, a single rollaway bed, bed side table and lamp, dining table with 4 chairs, coffee table, window blinds, cooking & eating utensils, towels and bedclothes. Equipment includes a dish washer, microwave oven, electric coffee maker, toaster, cable TV, CD stereo, alarm clock, blow dryer and telephone. All apartments have high speed wireless internet connection."

sounds good ya?

It's not bad for $150 a night. Are you coming alone? Cause it say you can fit up to 5 peeps. That's not bad.. comes out to 30 a person lol.

I am not sure....

maybe i'll throw a rave party for AFers in NYC?

lol Let me know! I'll definitely do a nice little gathering there. When are you coming to New York?

TIME TO PAAAAAAARRRRRRTTTTTTTYYYYYY....if there's a party, i'd contribute....LOL

I am travelling to nyc soon, I am from seoul
what is a good hotel downtown that is cheap?

^Does it have to be downtown?