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 20 Feb - 23 Feb, 2012
Robert B from Philadelphia, PA said:
"look for another 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
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
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 14 Feb - 17 Feb, 2012
Ned G from Boston, MA said:
"Travelling to NYC on business, I was looking for a comfortable, clean and friendly p... "
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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 15 Feb - 18 Feb, 2012
Matthew F from South Australia said:
"This is a very nice hotel, in the greatest location, with times square only a few st... "
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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 15 Feb - 18 Feb, 2012
A traveller from Kingston, New York said:
"The hotel staff was cordial and the surrounding neighborhood seemed safe. The locati... "
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Area: New York Show Map
Extensively renovated in 2007, this Upper West Side hotel is within 1 block of Central Park's lush greenery and … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
A traveller from Richmond, VA said:
"Mostly positives. Only negatives would be that there was a pinging noise intermitten... "
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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 15 Feb - 18 Feb, 2012
A traveller from Australia said:
"Although the Wellington can be a little difficult to negotiate your way around, you... "
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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
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 AUSTRALIA said:
"Very clean and very good service, great location only half a minutes walk to the mid... "
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Area: New York Show Map
This New York hotel is located in Midtown East, within walking distance of Time Square and the theater district … More
Pricing for stays between 24 Feb - 27 Feb, 2012
Craig S from Sydney said:
"This is a good hotel but unfortunately that despite pre-paying through Expedia, Hyat... "
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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.