<p>Keep checking Expedia. I was able to book the Paramount (right across from the AMA) a few months ago for some special "I Love NY in 09"non-refundable promotion for $157/nt. Since I didn’t know exactly when I would be there other than Fri-Sun I went ahead and booked Thurs-Sat nights at that rate. Now I added Emerson on Thursday and NYU to Monday so my choices are add the same hotel at $269/nt. for Wed and Sun or move hotels to a closer destination to Chelsea Studios for the other days. Either way atleast I saved on 3 nights. I notice Expedia runs specials sometimes, so just keep checking.
Also, does anyone know anything about the Holiday Inn on 6th Ave. or the Comfort Inn on W. 25th St? They both seem really inexpensive and very close to Chelsea Studios.</p>