A good base in central New York
We booked on line, getting a good price for a week in New York. Hotel is small, right by Grand Central Station, so very central. Reception helpful and friendly. Room was a good size, with adequate shower room. Rather feeble shower. Very comfortable bed, and room not at all noisy. Quite classy tea/coffee making in room, and fridge large enough to hold "proper" milk (which we always buy). Didn't use attached restaurant, there is a 6 am - 4pm deli almost next door, and many bars & restuarants nearby.
My other New York tip: it's almost as cheap to have a "town car" limo from JFK to central NY as it is to use train, bus etc, and so much easier.