NYC Hotel--Times Sq or Park View

mattmom
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:39:00 +0000

I think that for first-time or relatively inexperienced visitors from abroad Times Square (even in its relatively cleaned-up version) gives a negative and off-putting first impression of NYC–crowded and rushed, not glamorous, not very clean, and hard to get a sense of what a wonderful and varied city New York can be. (Different perhaps for domestic travelers specifically here for theater or really wanting a central location at a major subway stop, though even it would not be my choice.) I’'d say go for a park view, or a Lincoln Center location, or something on the Upper East side if finances permit. I would also suggest considering some of the Financial District hotels, maybe even new Ritz-Carlton in Lower Manhattan–if prices are indeed reflecting hard times and are now more affordable, that would be a very luxurious location with great views of the harbor.