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
A traveller from Belfast, Northern Ireland said:
"I had booked this hotel some months before our trip but almost cancelled due to rece... "
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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 traveller from Calgary said:
"Cleanliness was a major issue; also room size and apparently a paid upgrade to Queen... "
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Area: New York Show Map
Offering skyline views from a top-floor balcony, this New York hotel in the Upper West Side neighborhood is at the … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
Sue W from Stoke said:
"My daughter and I stayed here for 4 nights. The staff are very friendly and helpful,... "
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Area: New York Show Map
Set 1 block east of Fifth Avenue, Hotel LOLA offers residential ambience in Manhattan's Fashion and Design … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
A traveller from Southampton UK said:
"The hotel itself has just been re-done and was fairly nice. It was incredibly dark i... "
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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
Jeanette F from Manchester said:
"excellent trip no hold ups at all
very central for all areas of New York"
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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
A traveller from Vancouver said:
"Great large suites - perfect for family. First room was on construction side, which... "
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Area: New York Show Map
Designed by Philippe Starck, the trendsetting Hudson, A Morgans Original is within a block of the Time Warner … More
Pricing for stays between 26 Feb - 29 Feb, 2012
A traveller from St Albans said:
"The hotel looks and sounds more like a nightclub than a hotel. All of the hotel is v... "
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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
Craig from Melbourne, Australia said:
"Stayed two nights here before heading home. Hotel is in an excellent locaton, we wer... "
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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
This traditional hotel catering to vacationers is 1 block from Carnegie Hall, 4 blocks from Central Park, and 5 … More
Pricing for stays between 18 Mar - 21 Mar, 2012
A traveller from Bedfordshire said:
"Ideal location, exactly what we wanted. Close to the Metro, Central Park, Times squa... "
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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.