[SteveB]

Can you reccomend any reasonably priced, say a £100+ a night, and decent to stay Hotels in New York for a four day break close to Theatreland , shops and sites. We're thinking of going in early May or July.

[David]

Don't know about price (certainly inexpensive), but Hotel Pennsylvania is good- surprisingly big rooms, clean, amazing midtown location (you'll walk to Times Square in about 5 minutes, and our room had a stunning view of the Empire State building).

Downsides are the noise (which would be significant if you're a light sleeper), and it's all a bit old/in need of a refurb. If you want luxury, try the Waldorf, but for value and somewhere just to sleep, Pennsylvania 6-5000!

[canmark]

I was in NYC last month and was pleased with the Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square. It's at 6th Ave./39th St., walking distance to Times Square/Theatre District/42nd St. subway. Not inexpensive, but they provide free buffet breakfast (better than typical free breakfasts) and the rooms have full-sized fridge, microwave, sink and dishes/cutlery, so you can save money by eating take out food in your room.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycr...an-times-square

Have also stayed at Courtyard Marriott Manhattan/Fifth Avenue at 40th/5th Ave. Not fancy, but convenient to 5th Ave. shopping.

Have also stayed at Holiday Inn Midtown/57th. Again, no frills, but walking distance to Broadway and Central Park.

On a cheaper note, I know someone who's stayed at the Best Western President (http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/pr...pertyCode=33084) right in the middle of Theatre District.

I would also check Trip Advisor for ratings/reviews of hotels.

Avoid American holiday weekends for better rates at tourist class hotels, although luxury business hotels may be reasonable on holiday weekends (particularly downtown/financial district, but this is not convenient for theatre, shopping, and most tourist attractions, which are mostly in midtown).

[Weez]

I stayed at the Portland Square Hotel when I was in NY last year. Delightfully cheap, terribly basic, unbelievably well-positioned. Would definitely stay there again.