Convenient Midtown location is within walking distance of numerous attractions, restaurants, and shops
Despite location, rooms are quiet and peaceful
Rooms are spacious for New York City, with work desks and large flat-screen TVs
Dark, trendy decor has a sexy vibe
Rooms feature a black-and-white motif, as well as Kama Sutra books in the nightstands
Solid on-site restaurant features a menu stocked with sushi and Asian specialties
Free access to the Equinox Rockefeller Plaza
No spa or 24-hour room service
Standard bathrooms are small, with little counter space
Fee for Wi-Fi (unless you book directly)
Not to be confused with its sister hotel, Night Hotel Times Square -- just two blocks away -- the Night Hotel New York is a trendy upscale hotel half a block from Times Square. Its convenient location is within walking distance of numerous attractions, but it's quiet nonetheless -- and the hotel's "night" theme means windows are hidden behind heavy blackout drapes, which can help make for a good night's sleep. Other features make this hotel a nice boutique pick include the sexy black-and-white decor; the on-site restaurant serving tasty sushi; and the sleek rooms featuring large flat-screen TVs and work desks. The low lighting and lack of windows won't appeal to all, and standard bathrooms are small, but it's still a solid four-pearl pick for the price and location.
Location
Half a block from Times Square, but the short distance makes a big difference as far as noise is concerned
Located on West 45th Street, Night Hotel is just a half block away from the heart of Times Square, but it's not so close that guests can't get a decent night's rest. Once seedy, Times Square was reborn in the mid-'90s as a commercialized tourist haven, lit by 24-hour flashing billboards and theme restaurants like ESPN Zone and Bubba Gump Shrimp. Today, visitors walking the streets are more likely to be accosted by a comedy-club promoter, a rickshaw bicycle operator, or a caricature artist than a mugger. (It also helps that there's a huge police station smack in the center of Times Square.) It's crowded, but there's something unquestionably exhilarating -- and convenient -- about staying in the neon-lit heart of the city. Plus, much of Broadway is closed to traffic, making it even more pedestrian-friendly.- 18-minute drive to LaGuardia Airport