Since New York City is such a bustling city, hotel rates change often. It's hard to predict when would be the best time to book a hotel. Hotels.com has great choices and info for hotels in New York City. However, we are suggesting the following hotels for consideration:

• Ramada Plaza New Yorker ($169/night)
  
  481 8th Av. New York, NY
  Midtown manhattan across from Madison Sq Garden and Penn Station. Close to department stores and theaters. 5 minute walk to Broadway theaters and Empire State building. Right by A, C, E subway and one avenue block away from 1, 2, 3 subway. Link »
• Milford Plaza ($229/night)
  
  270 W 45th St. New York, NY
  Center of Manhattan's theater district, one block away from 14 theaters on Broadway, 3 blocks from Times Square and 6 blocks from Grand Central Station. 3-4 blocks away from most subway stations. Link »
• Park Central New York Hotel ($259/night)
  
  870 7th Av. New York, NY
  Located across Carnegie Hall. Broadway, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are all within three blocks. Within eight blocks of Rocketfeller Center, Lincoln Center and Colubus Circle. 1 block away from N, R train. Link »
• Holiday Inn Midtown ($200/night)
  
  440 W 57th St. New York, NY
  5 miles from La Guardia airport in a quiet residential neighborhood. Only 3 blocks from central park, lincoln center and theater district. 2 avenue blocks away from N, R subway and 1 avenue block away from 1, B, C, D subway lines. Not much nightlife around here but great for comfortable stay. Link »
• Helmsley Middletowne Hotel ($209/night petite room. $220/night standard room)
  
  148 E 48th St. New York, NY
  East side neighborhood noted for having great eating and drinking establishments near by. 3 blocks from Rockefeller center and walking distances to Fifth Avenue shopping. 3 blocks away from 6 subway. Link »