S Folinsky

I have not stayed overnight in Manhattan since June 2002 -- we stayed at the Herald Square Hotel. It was quite nice. When we travel, we like hotels that include a free breakfeast [more than Coffe, cereal and packaged sticky rolls].

Englishmum

Just remembered another place - I walk past it all the time!

It's the 'family-friendly' Novotel in Times Square. Novotels are French-owned and we stayed in one at Charles-De-Gaulle airport with our kids a few years ago...the rooms were huge! Also at the Novotel on the A4 in Hammersmith after just flying in from New Delhi, again a very spacious room indeed.

They're having a Family promotion on right now (not sure how many kids will be with you?):

http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-0753...e/family.shtml

tonrob

I'm heading there this weekend. Renaissance Hotel 57 - just a block or two from Central park. Taking a picnic rug...

Chris_UK2WI

We're going in August too but I'm not sure where we are staying this time... but last time we stayed at Hotel Chandler which was lovely and only one block away from the Empire State (where I, very cheesily, popped the question).
I think the price was pretty reasonable and it was very clean and fairly spacious for the location.

Weeze

Have been twice. First time was an absolute birthday blowout in the Ritz Carlton Battery Park. It was unbelievable. Our room had a telescope to view the statue of liberty. Very trendy bar (they actually tried to turn us away until they realised we were staying there and then their attitude promptly changed). Rooms great, log fire effect tv, bubble bath guide in bathroom.

Next time was cheaper and near south street seaport. Sorry, can't remember name but it wasn't a chain and was very reasonable priced. I was a bit disappointed when I checked in as there was a whir from the airconditioning units outside and no bath plug, but turned out to be really good. Slept better because of the whir I think!

I always use tripadvisor and can recommend it. Have a lovely holiday.

cindyabs

My favorite hotel in London is like that, the Royal Horse Guards. I've had a lovely junior suite with a view of the air conditioning unit, OR a tiny room with a miniscule balcony overlooking the Thames.

Juswus

At the "Tribeca Grand" you can get "complimentary pet goldfish upon request"

Scouse Express

Do you get complimentary tartar sauce, too?


Jim.

Juswus

I would bloody well hope so

Jerseygirl

There's been a lot about bed bugs in NYC on TV in the past week or so. Seems it's a growing problem affecting more and more hotels...inspect mattresses and don't put clothes in drawers.

tonrob

And clothes shops too! When I was there at the weekend saw news reports about a Hollister and two American Eagles or something closed because of bed bug infestation!!!

Jerseygirl

Yes I heard that...eww.

cindyabs

Good job you like footwear,

IPM

I would second Englishmum on Embassy Suites. They're not flash, but work well with children with large (divided) rooms.

When you don't have children, I would always use The Library in Midtown. http://www.libraryhotel.com/

Jerseygirl

The Marriott Residence Inn...have 1 and 2 bedroomed suites + sofa bed in a separate lounge. The 2 bedroomed suites have 2 bathrooms.