This upscale annex of the massive and generic Millennium Broadway hotel next door offers 125 large, quiet, and clean rooms and proximity to Times Square -- but not much else. A women-only floor has been discontinued, and the gym is shared with Millennium guests. All things considered, the Premier's prices are too high for what you get.

The 115-room, boutique Sanctuary Hotel sits on a relatively quiet street near all of the action of Times Square. There's a nice foortop lounge called Heaven, serving up cocktails and French cuisine, and a fitness center is on the way. Its luxurious rooms and sexy open bathrooms are among the city's best, but the historic building has a few lingering quirks, and there's no spa or business center.

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.

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.

If you've been to a W hotel anywhere in the world, you basically know the drill: A lively bar scene, funky design, solid in-house gym, friendly and attentive service, great beds -- and fairly expensive prices. The only difference: This 509-room property is in bustling, touristy Times Square.

More refined than many of the chain hotels directly in Times Square, the InterContinental is ideal for those who want class and attentive service without being far from the sites and the bustle of Midtown West. A celebrity chef restaurant, 24-hour business center, easy access to 10 subways, and attractive rooms make this a good option, when prices aren't exorbitant.

As with any Times Square hotel, guests pay a premium for location -- but at the Renaissance they also get to stay in an up-to-date hotel with a fun and extravagantly designed lobby and lounge area, attentive service, and comfortable beds. If you want proximity to the bustle of Times Square, this is a very solid choice.

This 83-room luxury hotel in a landmark building near Times Square evokes the glamorous 1920s. Rooms combine high quality linens and beds with playful 1920s touches like backgammon sets, custom playing cards, and desks that look like steamer trunks. A restaurant by Geoffrey Zakarian and a small, lovely spa are the hotel's stand-out features.

For the price, this colorful 139-room Times Square boutique hotel offers more: great beds; free Wi-Fi; excellent healthy breakfasts; free access to sauna, steam room, gym; great rates on four-person rooms; and a small indoor lobby pool and swim-up bar that hosts a popular gay pool party every Wednesday.

In the heart of Times Square but just outside most of the noise, the 228-room Mela boutique brings a little South Beach style to Manhattan. Free Wi-Fi, great beds, and a high-quality fitness center make the Mela an excellent alternative to the Marriott Marquis or Westin Times Square.