NYC design hotels

We are two single girls going for a long weekend to NYC and looking for recommendations as to what hotel to stay in. I%26#39;ve read the reviews here but it%26#39;s really diffcult to decide as the reviews are very mixed. We%26#39;re willing to splurge and would like to stay somewhere ';happening'; and central. Also, in the different reviews people seem to find extremely good deals. I%26#39;ve searched on the net but can%26#39;t seem to find anything close to the deals other have gotten. Any thips is greatly appreciated! Our budget would be up to USD400 per night. Thanks in advance! :)

NYC design hotels

Hotel prices are skyrocketing and when you come has a lot to do with price. That may be why the prices you%26#39;re seeing are higher.

In NYC, many of the so-called ';design'; hotels are just an excuse for teeny tiny rooms. Then there%26#39;s the issue of ';happening'; vs. central. The most central area, midtown tends to be more business and touristy. The more ';happening'; areas are downtown and less central. So with all those caveats, here are a few places to check.

In midtown, for central location, the W Times Square would be a bit more trendy than your average place and it%26#39;s relatively new. The Royalton is a smaller hotel also near the Times Square area that is a trendy design hotel with a lot of bar action, but not sure how many rooms they have with 2 beds (most have 1 double or queen bed). The Alex is a pricey all suite hotel (rooms are like apartments) on the eastside that has modern decor and a good restaurant and bar.

But the trendiest areas are further downtown. The W Union Square is a good compromise location, just below midtown but a trendy area and good access around town.

Further south, the meatpacking district is a hip (but now noisy) area filled with bars, restaurants and shops. The Gansevoort Hotel here is very young, trendy, rooftop bar etc.

Soho is also a good area and has the Mercer, 60 Thompson and the Soho Grand.

Those would be the best options I think for a splurge. If you%26#39;re looking for more of a budget option, the Cosmopolitan in Tribeca is newish and more affordable. The Rivington on the lower eastside is a good, young area but the hotel sounds like it hasn%26#39;t gotten it%26#39;s act together yet.

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