New York City: Ramada New Yorker (April 2005)

My spouse and I stayed at the Ramada New Yorker in late April 2005. We remitted Ramada points for a free night’s stay, but even so, the condition of the hotel guest rooms is deplorable and we would not recommend staying here until some significant renovations occur. Nestled in Midtown Manhattan along 8th Avenue – just south of Times Square and north of Penn Station – stands an iconic Jazz Age-era building that has drawn some of the most influential travelers in history. You’ll know you’re close when you look up to see its Art Deco façade, proudly adorned with red block-letters: NEW YORKER. Welcome! Our Wyndham New Yorker Hotel in Midtown Manhattan seamlessly combines the grace and style of a bygone era with a contemporary sense of convenience and comfort. Though we have over 1,000 accommodations to offer, we do our absolute best to make every guest feel at home during their visit – whether you’re visiting us for work, play or a little bit of both. Relax in sophisticated rooms or suites. Enjoy a meal at one of our mouth-watering on-site eateries. Take advantage of amenities that include a fully equipped fitness center and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Enhance your meeting with our expansive-yet-flexible event spaces. And of course, venture out into New York City itself. The Wyndham New Yorker Hotel in Midtown Manhattan is within walking distance of Penn Station, Bryant Park and the High Line, so you’ll find no shortage of new sights and experiences!

For inexpensive (yet centrally located) Manhattan hotels, try: Ramada New Yorker, Portland Square Hotel, Herald Square Hotel, and Milford Plaza. All have their own websites where you can book rooms. None of those hotels have particularly pretty rooms (they are old and run-down), but they are reasonably priced, and most have private bathrooms (Herald Square has some rooms with shared baths, I believe). The public spaces (lobby, restaurants) look a bit better than the rooms.