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The variety of hotels available for travelers in New York is absolutely amazing ensuring that they can offer a wide selection of accommodation for all travelers - whatever their tastes and budgets.

basic facts

In New York expect the hotel star rating system to be on a par with other major cities around the globe i.e. Rome, Paris but below the standards for most Asian and Middle East destinations. Basic facilities to look out for in New York include both air conditioning and sound proofing (a minimum of double glazed windows is required it's not called the city that never sleeps for nothing!).

One thing to look out for when comparing prices for rooms is that often the rate does not include taxes and these can add a tidy sum to the final figure. As a guide taxes include both room tax and state tax so the final figure can increase by anything from 10 - 15% on top of the basic room price. To avoid any nasty shocks when checking out please make sure all hidden costs such as tax and service charges are included in the price when booking.

examples of places to stay

So what about the hotels themselves? For those looking for a luxurious stay with no budget restrictions then Upper East Side/ Central Park hotels such as The Pierre should prove an excellent choice. More on the Pierre...

Still at the higher end but wanting to be closer to the hustle and bustle of New York night life and 42nd Street then there are plenty of New York luxury hotels around 5th Avenue in the Upper Midtown area such as the Peninsula. More on the Peninsula...

For mid-range hotel prices a little divorced from the main action then you can be well served by hotels in the Lower Midtown region, for example Jolly Madison Towers, which tends to be quieter at nights but a short walk will soon get you to the action. More on Jolly Madison Towers...

Good quality cheaper priced New York budget hotels like the Washington Square Hotel (which has had many a famous celebrity stay) to budget accommodation can be found in areas such as Greenwich village and around Times Square and Broadway. More on Washington Square Hotel...

For more examples of other New York city hotel accommodation such as the Edison New York hotel visit Expedia.