Lone Traveller to NYC - Places to stay

[BigTuna]

I usually stay in the Marriot on Times Sq but it seems daft to spend that sort of money on a hotel for the weekend when i'll be in town on my own. Can anyone suggest somewhere else that might be worth checking out?

Budget is around £100 a night really, anything less would be a bonus and I don't mind paying upfront for the room using places like Expedia, etc.

Any help appreciated.

[Matt..]

I stayed at the Pod Hotel when i was there a few years ago. That might be a good option?

[Rollin]

Have a look at this. I will be checking it out next time I go as it's in a great location for me.

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g60763-d...

[Furious Styles]

For location and a great price the YMCA near central park is a great place to stay and i dont think you will find a private / single room for less on Manhatten that is so central. Only a 5min walk from Broadway etc and right on Central park. Rooms are very, very basic - mine was more of a "cell" than a room but if your not too fussed by that then its well worth a look. Also as there is so much to do whilst in the city your probably not likely to spend a great deal of time in the room anyways so its being basic shouldn't really matter? If your a sociable type then you can usually meet some interesting people as well. I have stayed in much more expensive hotels in the states but if i'm going to NY to hang out as a single traveller then i would go back there again.

[BigTuna]

Matt.. said:

I stayed at the Pod Hotel when i was there a few years ago. That might be a good option?

Just to say I've booked a room here, It's a little more money than I was hoping to spend, but it seems like a nice place and certainly gets some positive reviews at TripAdvisor.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[mrmaggit]

Speak to Flashman, he's off there with work!

You could fill us in on the bits he doesn't want to tell us about.