This bustling, convention-focused, 863-room Westin comes with a prime Times Square location, a high-quality gym, a business center, a spa, a steakhouse, 24-hour room service, and enormous rooms with famously comfortable beds. But there are price gouges -- fees for Internet and gym access.

This boutique hotel is steps from the center of bustling Times Square but feels like a calm oasis. With stylish rooms and suites, a hip new wine bar, and a restaurant with a locally acclaimed chef -- plus a free wine hour each night -- the Muse is a great alternative to the mid-priced mega hotels that pervade the neighborhood.

Located in the heart of Times Square, this 460-room Hilton combines the brand's comfort and reliability with more style than the Hilton New York, a better gym than the Marriott Marquis, and more in-room perks -- like a minibar and plush bathrobes -- than most midrange hotels.

Since its 2008 renovation, the 770-room Crowne Plaza boasts spacious rooms, great views, a top-notch gym with a lap pool, and attentive service, all of which make it a premier pick in the heart of Times Square. But prepare to get gouged on the $19.95-per-day Wi-Fi and the overpriced, mediocre restaurant.

This 1,949-room behemoth in the middle of Times Square is filled with conventioneers, tourists, and theatergoers -- the Marquis' buzzing atmosphere nearly matches the chaos of the streets below. Top-notch beds, clean, contemporary rooms, and a large, modern fitness center make this a premier pick for Times Square.

This 369-room Hilton comes with some snazzy features, especially for the price: top-notch gym; free printing from the business center; free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; and large rooms with superb beds. It's a great value, and it's just outside the heart of Times Square.