Choosing a hotel in New York is not always a simple matter: Often the correlation between quality and cost appears slight. Convenience usually counts the most, and hotels closest to the business districts and attractions tend to be pricier. Be sure to ask about weekend package deals. Although the greatest concentration of hotels is in Midtown, there are definitely places worth seeking out Uptown (such as the Beacon) and Downtown (such as the Gramercy, Maritime or the Cosmopolitan). Practically every hotel chain is represented, though motels, cheap or otherwise, are nearly absent altogether. You may be able to find affordable housing in New York, though. Just bear in mind that cheap New York accommodations are probably going to be fairly pricey compared with most other cities.
If you are traveling on business, make it a point to inquire about corporate rates. Note that most hotels allow children younger than 18 to stay free in the same room with their parents.
