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Question: Hi, just wondering if you could recommend a hotel near Macy’s? We’re looking for something cheap and cheerful if possible! Thanks.

Answer: There are lots of hotels near Macy’s Herald Square that fit the bill. One of the most popular hotels with Irish people is the 2 star Hotel Pennsylvania which is located on 33rd Street and 7th Avenue right opposite Penn Station. Although the rooms are basic, the location is very convenient not only for shopping in Macy’s, Chelsea boutiques and Garment District but it is close to Empire State Building, Grand Central, Madison Square Garden and a 10 min stroll to Times Square Theatre district.

A double room in the Pennsylvania Hotel in February 2010 comes in at €69.00 or €34.50 per person including taxes. They also have triple and quad rooms available making it even cheaper per person.

Here are some other hotels that meet the cheap and cheerful criteria:  Comfort Inn Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Inn The New Yorker

For a map view of hotels surrounding Macy’s go to our very own Macy’s shopping page

Question: Where would you recommend staying in order to get a great view from your New York hotel room?

Answer: This is a tough question as it really all depends on what Manhattan view you are after. For example Times Square, Manhattan skyline, Central Park, Empire State, Statue of Liberty…..

You must also take into account that when you book a hotel room, from a logistics point of view there is no guarantee that the reservation staff can accommodate your request for a specific room, floor, location in the building etc. Best thing to do is to follow up with a phone call two weeks prior to your arrival to confirm if the hotel can accommodate your room with a view request.

Anyway, let us make a few suggestions:

Central Park: Nearly all of the hotels surrounding Central Park South are 5 Star as they offer unrivalled views. The Ritz Carlton hotel will cost you dearly but the The Jumeirah Essex House Hotel 5 stars a few doors down is good value. All you request is a room on the highest floor possible and facing onto Central Park.

Manhattan Skyline: Try the Marriott New York Hotel, Brooklyn Bridge. This gives you the opportunity to walk the Brooklyn bridge towards Manhattan whilst taking in the spectacular skyline view.

Times Square: Crowne Plaza Hotel or The Double Tree Guest Suites. We recommend you check out the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square as their revolving rooftop restaurant called The View has amazing panoramic views of Times Square.

Empire State Building and Chrysler Building: Try the Millenium UN Plaza Hotel

For more great views of New York please check out the “with a view” section in following VisitNewYork.ie guides:

• New York Restaurants
• New York Attractions
• New York Nightlife

Enjoy your trip!

The VisitNewYork.ie Team