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New York City has five boroughs, and each one feels like a smaller city within the city. Here is how to choose where to sleep based on what you want to do.
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New York City is made up of five boroughs, and a borough is like a smaller city within the city. That matters when you pick a place to stay, because each one has its own pace, food and nightlife. Manhattan is the most visited borough, so it is the default for first-timers who want Broadway and Central Park close by.[1]
If you want world-class nightlife and boundary-pushing cuisine with fun for all ages, look at Brooklyn. If old-world cuisines and scenic surf sound better, Queens is your borough. The Bronx is where Babe Ruth became a baseball legend, and Staten Island is the southernmost borough. The city also offers accommodations to fit every taste, so you are not limited to one area.[1]
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Manhattan stretches from the bright lights of Broadway to the soaring elms of Central Park. Broadway itself is in Midtown Manhattan's Theatre District, so a Midtown hotel puts show nights on your doorstep. The borough is the most visited in the city, which means the widest choice of places to sleep.[1],[2]
Midtown East puts you next to St. Patrick's Cathedral at Lotte New York Palace, which is also home to the Villard Mansion, a New York City landmark. The hotel has a kitchen or kitchenette, family rooms and airport transfers, and it allows pets. Its phone number is (212) 888-7000 if you need to check details.[13]
In NoMad, The Fifth Avenue Hotel is a Gilded Age landmark reimagined as a luxury destination, with 149 rooms including 43 suites and four Terrace Suites. The cuisine is by chef Andrew Carmellini, and the hotel allows pets. It is wheelchair accessible and has a restaurant.[11]
Chelsea has Faena New York in West Chelsea, set within an architectural landmark. It offers dining at La Boca by Francis Mallmann and has nightly live music. It allows pets and is wheelchair accessible.[10]
For a budget-minded base in Lower Manhattan, the Hampton Inn Manhattan/Downtown–Financial District is listed as a major brand and budget option. It is close to Wall Street and the business headquarters in the area, and nearby attractions include the historic South Street Seaport district and the 9/11 Memorial site. The subway is less than a block from the hotel, and it offers complimentary breakfast.[4]
If you want a classic New York stay in the Theatre District, The Knickerbocker is at 6 Times Square. It opened in 1906, was designated an official NYC Landmark in 1980 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It has 330 guestrooms including 31 suites, five food and beverage experiences including Akoya rooftop sushi bar, and two fitness studios.[8]
The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel is in the Financial District and was built in 1881 as one of Manhattan's first skyscrapers. Its landmark building features a nine-story Victorian atrium and a majestic pyramid skylight. It has a restaurant, family rooms and airport transfers, and it allows pets.[9]
On the Upper East Side, The Pierre is a luxury hotel near the designer boutiques of Fifth and Madison Avenues, Museum Mile and celebrated cultural centers. It holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating and an AAA Five Diamond rating. Its French-American restaurant Perrine offers outdoor dining overlooking Central Park on the Rosé Terrace.[14]
Brooklyn has world-class nightlife and boundary-pushing cuisine, with fun for all ages. It is the borough to pick if you want evenings out and a neighborhood feel rather than Midtown crowds. Hotel bars here include Lobby at the Ace Hotel Brooklyn in Boerum Hill and Harriet's Lounge on the 10th floor of 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, which has DJs on Fridays through Sundays from 10pm to closing.[1],[7]
In Williamsburg, Bar Blondeau at the Wythe Hotel holds Sunset Hour on weeknights from 5pm to 7pm with specials on wine and cocktails. That gives you a reason to stay in the area and walk to your room afterward. The borough also has museums and galleries, including the Brooklyn Museum.[2],[7]
For longer stays, Furnished Quarters offers more than 600 furnished residences in the New York Metro Area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and Westchester County. The company has operated for more than 25 years and provides 24/7 guest service, premium amenities, flexible lease terms and pet-friendly options. Guests can enjoy an authentic, home-style experience for less than the cost of an average hotel stay.[3]
Queens offers an endless selection of old-world cuisines and scenic surf. If you plan to eat your way through the borough, staying here puts you closer to those tables. The TWA Hotel is at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, which makes it a practical choice for an early flight or a long layover.[1],[12]
The TWA Hotel has 512 ultra-quiet rooms, six restaurants and eight bars, and a 10,000 square-foot observation deck with an infinity pool. It also has a museum devoted to the Jet Age, TWA and the midcentury modern design movement. The hotel allows pets and is wheelchair accessible.[12]
The Bronx is where Babe Ruth became a baseball legend, so it suits travelers who want baseball history and a borough beyond the usual tourist path. Staten Island is New York City's southernmost borough, which makes it the city's edge and a different kind of base. The facts here do not name hotels in either borough, so use the borough character to decide whether to visit rather than where to sleep.[1]
If you are traveling with kids or a wheelchair, a guide covers visiting NYC with 3 kids and a wheelchair, which can help you plan a borough-by-borough route. The city also has free and affordable attractions, events and activities, so a day out does not have to be expensive.[1],[2]
The subway is less than a block from the Hampton Inn Manhattan/Downtown–Financial District, which makes Lower Manhattan easy to leave and return to. Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District is only 15 minutes from Times Square, so a Lower Manhattan base still keeps Midtown within reach. The Holiday Inn Express NYC Chelsea - NoMad Area is within walking distance of Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, the Empire State Building and Macy's, and near the Midtown business district and attractions such as Times Square, Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.[4],[5],[6]
From Lower Manhattan, the Hampton Inn is a short walk from Battery Park and a good starting point for visits to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. That makes a downtown stay useful if those landmarks are on your list. In Brooklyn, the hotel bars named here are in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Bridge and Williamsburg, so pick the neighborhood that matches your evenings.[4],[7]
Furnished Quarters is a New York-founded, family-owned supplier of extended-stay homes and apartments, and it is categorized as Furnished Apartments. Its office is at 104 W. 27th St., 4th fl., New York, NY, 10001, and its phone number is (212) 367-9400. It is listed as a NYC Tourism + Conventions member.[3]
Several hotels in this guide allow pets, including the Hampton Inn Manhattan/Downtown–Financial District, Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District, The Knickerbocker, The Beekman, Faena New York, The Fifth Avenue Hotel, the TWA Hotel, Lotte New York Palace and The Pierre. If you need wheelchair access, the Hampton Inn, Hotel Indigo, The Knickerbocker, The Beekman, Faena New York, The Fifth Avenue Hotel, the TWA Hotel, Lotte New York Palace and The Pierre are all listed as wheelchair accessible.[4],[6],[8],[9],[10],[11],[12],[13],[14]
For a family stay, family rooms are available at the Hampton Inn Manhattan/Downtown–Financial District, The Knickerbocker, The Beekman, Lotte New York Palace and The Pierre. The Holiday Inn Express NYC Chelsea - NoMad Area offers complimentary breakfast, free high-speed Internet access and a fitness center, which can simplify mornings.[4],[5],[8],[9],[13],[14]
Manhattan is the most visited borough, and it stretches from Broadway to Central Park. That makes it the simplest base for shows and park time. Brooklyn suits travelers who want nightlife and food with fun for all ages.[1]
The TWA Hotel is at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens. It has 512 ultra-quiet rooms, six restaurants and eight bars, and a 10,000 square-foot observation deck with an infinity pool.[12]
Yes. The Hampton Inn Manhattan/Downtown–Financial District, Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District, The Knickerbocker, The Beekman, Faena New York, The Fifth Avenue Hotel, the TWA Hotel, Lotte New York Palace and The Pierre all allow pets.[4],[6],[8],[9],[10],[11],[12],[13],[14]
Family rooms are available at the Hampton Inn Manhattan/Downtown–Financial District, The Knickerbocker, The Beekman, Lotte New York Palace and The Pierre. Check each hotel's details for the room setup that fits your group.[4],[8],[9],[13],[14]
Furnished Quarters offers more than 600 furnished residences in the New York Metro Area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and Westchester County. Guests can enjoy an authentic, home-style experience for less than the cost of an average hotel stay. The company provides 24/7 guest service, premium amenities, flexible lease terms and pet-friendly options.[3]
The Hampton Inn Manhattan/Downtown–Financial District, Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District, The Knickerbocker, The Beekman, Faena New York, The Fifth Avenue Hotel, the TWA Hotel, Lotte New York Palace and The Pierre are listed as wheelchair accessible. A guide also covers visiting NYC with 3 kids and a wheelchair.[1],[4],[6],[8],[9],[10],[11],[12],[13],[14]
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