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New York City TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

There are few more thrilling cities to visit than New York, with its dynamic, inimitable mix of world cultures, towering skyscrapers, and vibrant neighborhoods. It’s little wonder that visitors from around the globe arrive in droves to take a bite out of the Big Apple.

Why Go

 Because no matter how many times you visit this famously fast-paced metropolis, there's always something new waiting for you on the next trip.

New York City Travel Deals

New York City Hotels

New York City, one of America’s priciest destinations, has a wealth of deluxe hotels ($300+), a number of mid-range properties ($150-250), and relatively few decent budget options ($150 or less). Keep in mind that Big Apple “budget” hotels may not have all the amenities of comparably-priced lodgings elsewhere.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

6 Columbus
Like its sister, 60 Thompson, the self-referential 6 Columbus provides cushy beds to sleep in and posh public spaces in which... moderate | great value

B&B on the Park in Park Slope
Opened by a former antique dealer, this five-story, turn-of-the-century townhouse has maintained its stately elegance, with... great location

Cosmopolitan Hotel
Hiding behind a nondescript awning in Tribeca is a relatively inexpensive Manhattan find open since 1851. Clean and... historic

Hotel Marcel
This well located, 135-room boutique hotel offers luxury amenities and a trendy atmosphere at a modest price. With jazzy... moderate | great value | editor pick

Hotel Metro
Steps from the Empire State Building and Macys/Herald Square, the 179 decent-sized rooms have Art Deco touches, cool Man Ray... family

Mansfield Hotel
Designed by architect James Remnick (St. Patrick’s Cathedral) in high Beaux Arts style and fi rst opened in 1904, the... landmark | great value

Roosevelt Hotel
The latest buzz around this 85-year-old midtown landmark is its new skyline addition, the rooftop bar, Mad 46. Opened in... value | landmark

Washington Square Hotel
Bob Dylan and Joan Baez once lived here. Its 160 smallish rooms are comfortable, but the real appeal is the Euro vibe and...

Bowery Hotel
With the opening of their Bowery Hotel in early 2007, Eric Goode and Sean MacPherson (of Maritime Hotel fame) played a major... trendy | expensive

Gramercy Park Hotel
Boutique hotel kingpin Ian Schrager opened two doors in fall 2006: the door to his 185- room Gramercy Park Hotel and the gate... new | design | trendy | expensive

SoHo Grand
This stylish, 17-story property touts digs decorated in cool, cerebral shapes and earth tones. Sleek baths are designed with... smart splurge | trendy | expensive

The Pod Hotel New York
The chintzy Pickwick Arms has been painted over and transformed into a choice stay for the thrifty hipster. Starting at just... trendy

Duane Street Hotel
In January 2008, the Duane Street Hotel moved into Tribeca, known for its namesake film festival and multimillion-dollar... new | design

Four Seasons New York
Rising 52 stories behind a French limestone facade, this I.M. Pei–designed midtown landmark has 364 spacious,... expensive

Greenwich Hotel
At this Tribeca newbie, which opened in April 2008 and is co-owned by local fixture Robert De Niro, none of the rooms are... new | pool | expensive | editor pick

The London NYC Hotel
Subdued without being overly minimalist (per famed design firm David Collins Studio) and luxurious without being overwhelming... smart splurge | expensive | smart luxury winner

Chelsea Lodge
This B&B-style, three-story brick townhouse on a pleasant street off Eighth Avenue has 22 small rooms with private sinks...

Comfort Inn Midtown
For a no-frills budget property, this well-located 79-room hotel has some decent amenities, with laundry/valet services, a... great location

Larchmont Hotel
Located on a leafy Village side street, the Larchmont occupies a brownstone. Its comfortable rooms have TVs, phone, robe, and... family

6 Columbus
Like its sister, 60 Thompson, the self-referential 6 Columbus provides cushy beds to sleep in and posh public spaces in which... trendy | great value

B&B on the Park in Park Slope
Opened by a former antique dealer, this five-story, turn-of-the-century townhouse has maintained its stately elegance, with... great location

Cosmopolitan Hotel
Hiding behind a nondescript awning in Tribeca is a relatively inexpensive Manhattan find open since 1851. Clean and... historic

Hotel Marcel
This well located, 135-room boutique hotel offers luxury amenities and a trendy atmosphere at a modest price. With jazzy... trendy | great value | editor pick

Hotel Metro
Steps from the Empire State Building and Macys/Herald Square, the 179 decent-sized rooms have Art Deco touches, cool Man Ray... family

Mansfield Hotel
Designed by architect James Remnick (St. Patrick’s Cathedral) in high Beaux Arts style and fi rst opened in 1904, the... landmark | great value

Roosevelt Hotel
The latest buzz around this 85-year-old midtown landmark is its new skyline addition, the rooftop bar, Mad 46. Opened in... value | landmark

Washington Square Hotel
Bob Dylan and Joan Baez once lived here. Its 160 smallish rooms are comfortable, but the real appeal is the Euro vibe and...

6 Columbus
Like its sister, 60 Thompson, the self-referential 6 Columbus provides cushy beds to sleep in and posh public spaces in which... moderate | great value

Bowery Hotel
With the opening of their Bowery Hotel in early 2007, Eric Goode and Sean MacPherson (of Maritime Hotel fame) played a major... luxury | expensive

Gramercy Park Hotel
Boutique hotel kingpin Ian Schrager opened two doors in fall 2006: the door to his 185- room Gramercy Park Hotel and the gate... luxury | new | design | expensive

Hotel Marcel
This well located, 135-room boutique hotel offers luxury amenities and a trendy atmosphere at a modest price. With jazzy... moderate | great value | editor pick

SoHo Grand
This stylish, 17-story property touts digs decorated in cool, cerebral shapes and earth tones. Sleek baths are designed with... luxury | smart splurge | expensive

The Pod Hotel New York
The chintzy Pickwick Arms has been painted over and transformed into a choice stay for the thrifty hipster. Starting at just... budget

Bowery Hotel
With the opening of their Bowery Hotel in early 2007, Eric Goode and Sean MacPherson (of Maritime Hotel fame) played a major... trendy | expensive

Duane Street Hotel
In January 2008, the Duane Street Hotel moved into Tribeca, known for its namesake film festival and multimillion-dollar... new | design

Four Seasons New York
Rising 52 stories behind a French limestone facade, this I.M. Pei–designed midtown landmark has 364 spacious,... expensive

Gramercy Park Hotel
Boutique hotel kingpin Ian Schrager opened two doors in fall 2006: the door to his 185- room Gramercy Park Hotel and the gate... new | design | trendy | expensive

Greenwich Hotel
At this Tribeca newbie, which opened in April 2008 and is co-owned by local fixture Robert De Niro, none of the rooms are... new | pool | expensive | editor pick

SoHo Grand
This stylish, 17-story property touts digs decorated in cool, cerebral shapes and earth tones. Sleek baths are designed with... smart splurge | trendy | expensive

The London NYC Hotel
Subdued without being overly minimalist (per famed design firm David Collins Studio) and luxurious without being overwhelming... smart splurge | expensive | smart luxury winner

Chelsea Lodge
This B&B-style, three-story brick townhouse on a pleasant street off Eighth Avenue has 22 small rooms with private sinks...

Comfort Inn Midtown
For a no-frills budget property, this well-located 79-room hotel has some decent amenities, with laundry/valet services, a... great location

Larchmont Hotel
Located on a leafy Village side street, the Larchmont occupies a brownstone. Its comfortable rooms have TVs, phone, robe, and... family

The Pod Hotel New York
The chintzy Pickwick Arms has been painted over and transformed into a choice stay for the thrifty hipster. Starting at just... trendy

New York City Restaurants

From $1 hot dogs all the way up to $1,000 sushi platters, New York is a 24/7 foodie paradise, home to one of the world’s most diverse culinary scenes.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Blue Water Grill
Just off Union Square, this eatery is perennially popular for its all-American, seafood-centered cuisine – with dishes... american

Nobu New York
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa turns out top-notch sushi and Japanese dishes with Peruvian flourishes to a high-powered crowd.... smart splurge | sushi

Per Se
Thomas Keller brings the concept of his celebrated Napa restaurant French Laundry to New York, except with a glitzier edge.... smart splurge | french | new american | editor pick

The Modern
The sleek eatery at the Museum of Modern Art is just as much a masterpiece as the works inside the museum (recently... french | new american

Elettaria
Chef Akhtar Nawab and co-owner Noel Cruz met while working at renowned restaurant Craft, and years later the two finally... asian fusion

Empire Diner
This retro, round-the-clock, chrome diner near Chelsea’s gallery district serves everything from bleu cheese... family

Holy Basil
Don’t miss tasty Thai curries and specialties like seared shrimp served with basil and sweet chili sauce at this popular... thai

Momofuku Noodle Bar
Rising chef David Chang has taken traditional Japanese ramen by way of his Korean heritage, infusing nearly every dish with... great value | asian fusion | editor pick

Spotted Pig
This English-style gastropub feels as authentic as any you’d find in the Old Blighty, except for the Manolo-heeled crowd... gastropub

Essex Street Market
This La Guardia-era market is one of the few remnants of the rapidly gentrifying Lower East Side. The stalls are a physical... market | eclectic

Jing Fong
Chinatown is a gold-mine for delicious, affordable Chinese eats – try this rock-solid standout for dim-sum. great value | chinese

Katz's Delicatessen
Delis are also ubiquitous – but the best and the brightest is New York City's oldest still-operating deli, established... deli

Lombardi's
New-York style pizza can be found on practically every corner, but this no-frills joint (the self-proclaimed first pizzeria in... family | pizza | editor pick

Punjabi Grocery & Deli Inc.
Whether you’re short on time or short on cash, this 24-hour basement joint is a hidden gem for in-the-know fans of... great value | indian

Blue Water Grill
Just off Union Square, this eatery is perennially popular for its all-American, seafood-centered cuisine – with dishes... american

Nobu New York
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa turns out top-notch sushi and Japanese dishes with Peruvian flourishes to a high-powered crowd.... smart splurge | sushi

Per Se
Thomas Keller brings the concept of his celebrated Napa restaurant French Laundry to New York, except with a glitzier edge.... smart splurge | french | new american | editor pick

The Modern
The sleek eatery at the Museum of Modern Art is just as much a masterpiece as the works inside the museum (recently... french | new american

Elettaria
Chef Akhtar Nawab and co-owner Noel Cruz met while working at renowned restaurant Craft, and years later the two finally... asian fusion

Empire Diner
This retro, round-the-clock, chrome diner near Chelsea’s gallery district serves everything from bleu cheese... family

Holy Basil
Don’t miss tasty Thai curries and specialties like seared shrimp served with basil and sweet chili sauce at this popular... thai

Momofuku Noodle Bar
Rising chef David Chang has taken traditional Japanese ramen by way of his Korean heritage, infusing nearly every dish with... great value | asian fusion | editor pick

Spotted Pig
This English-style gastropub feels as authentic as any you’d find in the Old Blighty, except for the Manolo-heeled crowd... gastropub

Essex Street Market
This La Guardia-era market is one of the few remnants of the rapidly gentrifying Lower East Side. The stalls are a physical... market | eclectic

Jing Fong
Chinatown is a gold-mine for delicious, affordable Chinese eats – try this rock-solid standout for dim-sum. great value | chinese

Katz's Delicatessen
Delis are also ubiquitous – but the best and the brightest is New York City's oldest still-operating deli, established... deli

Lombardi's
New-York style pizza can be found on practically every corner, but this no-frills joint (the self-proclaimed first pizzeria in... family | pizza | editor pick

Punjabi Grocery & Deli Inc.
Whether you’re short on time or short on cash, this 24-hour basement joint is a hidden gem for in-the-know fans of... great value | indian