Affordable - for NYC
I stayed at three different hotels in New York City. It was the weekend of the scheduled 2012 marathon, and right after Sandy. Prices were high everywhere - I can't speak to what the "normal" pricing is like, but as far as what was available at the time, this was in the "most affordable" range. It was clean, the rooms were larger in size than the other two hotels I was at (this one actually had a small desk, and I could open and close doors and still move around). The rooms also had private bathrooms (one hotel I was at did not). Mainly, when I walked in the door they were immediately welcoming and helpful. I arrived way early, hoping to be able to lock up my bags until I could check in. They actually allowed me to check in right away, as they did have a room ready. The location was also fantastic - right near Time Square and the Theater district. I would recommend this hotel over the others I stayed at!! I struggle with the cost of hotel rooms in NYC (one could stay in a veritable palace in most places for the prices one pays for a closet there), but when compared to the other places I stayed, this one was, without question, the best and most comfortable!