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Airport - Transportation

New York Penn Station
Port Auth-Dwntn-Manhattan Wall St Airport (JRB)
East 34Th Street Airport (6N5)
West 30Th St. Airport (JRA)
John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
La Guardia Airport (LGA)


Botanical - Strolling Gardens - Convervatories

Enid A. Haupt Glass Gardens


Churchs - Places of Worship - Wedding Chapels

Saint Thomas Church
St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery Church
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Malachy's Church
St. John the Baptist Church
Temple Emanu-El
Holy Trinity Roman Cahtolic Church
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
St Patrick's Cathedral


Convention & Meeting Facilities - Civic Centers

Jacob K Javits Convention Center


Corporate - Industrial - Businesses

New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street


Government Buildings - Agencies

United Nations HQ


Historical Places

Theodore Roosevelt's Birthplace


Hospitals & Medical Care Facilities

Bellevue Hospital Center
Cabrini Medical Center
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York University Medical Center
Saint Vincents Hospital - Manhattan
St Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center
Lenox Hill Hospital


Parks - Monuments - Memorials

Bowling Green Park
General Grant National Monument


Recreational Activities - Scuba - Surf - Boating

Wollman Rink


Shopping

American Girl Place
Barneys New York
Bloomingdales
Century 21 Department Store
FAO Schwarz
Macy's
Manhattan Mall
W New York Union Square
World of Disney


Stadiums - Arenas - Athletic Fields

Madison Square Garden - Knicks and Rangers


Theaters - Venues - Amphitheaters

New York City Opera
Paramount Building
Baruch Performing Arts Center
Lion Theater
Ed Sullivan Theater
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
Gerald W. Lynch Theater
Dimson-Vineyard Theater
Carnegie Hall


Theme Parks - Amusement Parks

Adventureland


Tourist Attractions

New York Public Library
New York Unearthed
NBC Studios
Rockefeller Center
Woolworth Building
Times Square
Vietnam Veterans Plaza
Washington Square
Little Italy
Harlem
Herald Square
Empire State Building
Federal Hall
Governor's Island
Fulton Fish Market
Chrysler Building
Chinatown
Central Park
South Street Seaport


Tours

Starr Tours Show Bus
A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour


Universities & Colleges

City College of New York
Columbia University
Boricua College
Hunter College
School of Visual Arts
Rockefeller University
Metropolitan College of New York
New School University
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
New York University - NYU
The Graduate Center
The Juilliard School
Touro College
Fashion Institute of Technology
General Theological Seminary
Barnard College
Bank Street College of Education

Synxis Hotels and Resorts - New York, NY

The Hotel at Times Square
59 West 46th Street
New York, NY 100036
Nightly Rates: ( 294.99 - 344.99 )
3 Star
Downtown...see more


Hotel Reserve
51 Nassau Street
New York, NY 10038
Nightly Rates: ( 349.00 - 459.00 )
1 Star
Our chic New York City hotel stands 20 stories with 113 guestrooms Offering spacious accommodations with king sized beds overlooking downtown and versatile guestrooms with double sized beds Hotel Res...see more


Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel
687 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10022
Nightly Rates: ( 279.00 - 429.00 )
3 Star
Fitzpatrick Manhattan is an unpretentious and up market- four-star Irish owned and managed hotel- located in Manhattans fashionable east side and convenient to shopping- corporate headquarters Bloombe...see more


Bedford Hotel
118 East 40TH Street
New York, NY 10016
Nightly Rates: ( 209.00 - 355.00 )
3 Star
The Bedford Hotel combines the excitement and convenience of midtown Manhattan with the charm and warmth of an intimate European hotel. Centrally located on 40th Street between Park and Lexington Aven...see more


The Lucerne
201 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
Nightly Rates: ( 465.00 - 620.00 )
3 Star
**As of September 1, 2006 this entire facility, including all rooms, will be Smoke Free. The Lucerne Hotel, located in the heart of the Upper West Side of New York City, is a mark of distinction in...see more


Marrakech Hotel
2688 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
Nightly Rates: ( 182.33 - 202.33 )
2 Star
The Marrakech Hotel is a Morracan themed boutique style hotel located on the trendy upper west side of Manhatten. The Marrakech is located only three blocks from central park and a few short subway st...see more


Salisbury Hotel
123 W. 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
Nightly Rates: ( 209.00 - 359.00 )
3 Star
The Salisbury is a superior first-class hotel, located in the heart of 57th Street across from Carnegie Hall. The friendly and helpful staff will make the Salisbury feel like your home away from home....see more


The Cooper Square Hotel
25 Cooper Square
New York, NY 10003
Nightly Rates: ( 350.00 - 700.00 )
3 Star
The Cooper Square Hotel will open its doors this August and the 21-story fritted glass structure will make a striking impression with its bold design by New York architect Carlos Zapata. The hotel w...see more


Ace Hotel NY
1186 Broadway
New York, NY 10001
Nightly Rates: ( 269.00 - 979.00 )
3 Star
need prop description Downtown...see more


Blue Moon Hotel
100 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002
Nightly Rates: ( 700.00 - 700.00 )
2 Star
The dichotomy of past and present - historic and chic - poverty and opulence are vivaciously alive on Orchard StreetThe Blue Moon Hotel was inspired by immigrant life at the turn of the century. This...see more


Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel
141 East 44th Street
New York, NY 10990
Nightly Rates: ( 225.00 - 349.00 )
3 Star
Fitzpatrick Grand Central is an unpretentious and up market, four-star Irish owned and managed hotel, located in Manhattan's fashionable east side and convenient to shopping, corporate headquarters (...see more


Hotel Deauville
103 East 29th St.
New York, NY 10016
Nightly Rates: ( 133.00 - 292.33 )
1 Star
The Hotel Deauville, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan is a true gem. Our 54 room, family owned turn-of-the-century brownstone combines old world charm with today's value and personal service....see more


The Algonquin Hotel
59 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Nightly Rates: ( 350.67 - 512.33 )
3 Star
Situated on prestigious Club Row 44th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues The Algonquin Hotel is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The multi- million dollar renovation of all 174 guest rooms ...see more


Sutton Suites
310 E 55th Str Bldg A
New York, NY 10022
Nightly Rates: ( 250.00 - 324.00 )
3 Star
Pre-war Art Deco style building. This building has been featured in many magazines for its Art Deco style. Beautiful lobby with a two-story entranceway. 24-hour doorman- laundry room- and live-in supe...see more


KORE PROPERTY GROUP - 73
262 WEST 73 STREET
New York, NY 10023
Nightly Rates: ( 315.00 - 315.00 )
3 Star
The Westside of 73rd Street is a Brownstone building with many original and traditional features all fully furnished guest suites Suburban, Theatre district...see more


KORE PROPERTY GROUP - 94
336 EAST 94 STREET
New York, NY 10128
Nightly Rates: ( 270.00 - 270.00 )
3 Star
Beautiful Eastside living on 94 Street is a Brownstone building with many original and traditional features all full furnished guest suites. The Building is one block from East River and as such has a...see more


KORE PROPERTY GROUP - 92
150 WEST 92 STREET
New York, NY 10025
Nightly Rates: ( 240.00 - 240.00 )
3 Star
Enjoy the Penthouse or other suites located in the heart of the upper east side tree lined street City, Countryside, Entertainment district...see more


KORE PROPERTY GROUP - 6
536 EAST 6 STREET
New York, NY 10009
Nightly Rates: ( 216.00 - 216.00 )
3 Star
The famous Downtown East Village is home to many couture and designer shops and even if you can t afford to buy anything the window shopping is extraordinary Broadway is lined with gorgeous pre war a...see more


KORE PROPERTY GROUP - 58
426 EAST 58 STREET
New York, NY 10022
Nightly Rates: ( 215.00 - 215.00 )
3 Star
Our rooms are equipped with wireless internet access bathroom toiletries all queen sized beds and if you treat yourselves to one of our deluxe rooms you will still have a queen size bed City...see more


Mulberry Suites
145 Mulberry Str Bldg B
New York, NY
Nightly Rates: ( 196.00 - 214.00 )
3 Star
Gut renovated- elevator building on the border of Little Italy and Soho. This building features luxury amenities such as newly installed polished hardwood floors- stainless steel kitchens with granite...see more


KORE PROPERTY GROUP - 83
155 WEST 83 STREET
New York, NY 10024
Nightly Rates: ( 161.50 - 174.00 )
3 Star
Enjoy New York largest nature trail and park. Visit our many Museums within walking distance. Countryside, Theatre district...see more


KORE PROPERTY GROUP - 31
140 EAST 31 STREET
New York, NY 10016
Nightly Rates: ( 0.00 - 0.00 )
3 Star
These newly renovated fully furnished suites are located in the heart of the Murray Hill neighborhood. Within walking distance are many main attractions Empire State Building Grand Central Station Kor...see more


Sutton Court Hotel Residences
417 East 57th Street
New York, NY 10022
Nightly Rates: ( 0.00 - 0.00 )
3 Star
Sutton Court Hotel Residences - a chic enclave in Sutton Place in Midtown Manhattan - offers guests well-appointed stylish apartment suites combined with the services and amenities of a luxury hotel. ...see more


Hotel Newton
2528 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
Nightly Rates: ( 144.00 - 210.00 )
3 Star
The historic Hotel Newton combines old world charm with new world amenities. Conveniently located, the hotel is close to all theaters, museums and major city attractions. Cited as one New York Citys t...see more


Vanderbilt Ymca
224 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
Nightly Rates: ( 95.00 - 95.00 )
3 Star
The Vanderbilt YMCA is centrally located in Midtown Manhattan near Grand Central Station, the United Nations, Rockefeller Center and St Patrick?s Cathedral.The Vanderbilt YMCA offers 400 private rooms...see more


Union Square Inn
209 East 14th Street
New York, NY 10003
Nightly Rates: ( 109.00 - 129.00 )
2 Star
The Union Square Inn is a small boutique hotel with 41 charming rooms, combining a landmark building with modern decor. Close to Midtown and Downtown, you can walk to Union Square Business Area and Pa...see more


AKA Central Park
42 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
Nightly Rates: ( 395.00 - 545.00 )
3 Star
AKA Central Parks furnished apartments feature generous spaces and artful interior design. Our guests enjoy hotel amenities such as complimentary cafe service local telephone calls business center ser...see more


Grand Union
34 East 32 Street
New York, NY 10016
Nightly Rates: ( 265.00 - 265.00 )
3 Star
We invite you to enjoy your stay at the Hotel Grand Union. We offer a traditional style of elegance, a convenient location, and a multilingual staff! The Hotel Grand Union is located in Midtown Manhat...see more


Amsterdam Inn
340 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10024
Nightly Rates: ( 119.00 - 169.00 )
3 Star
Quaint 30 room Inn located in the heart of Manhattan's exciting Upper West Side. Close to Midtown and Downtown and a short walk to Central Park, Lincoln Center, American Museum of Natural History, sho...see more


Carvi Hotel New York
152 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022
Nightly Rates: ( 229.00 - 250.00 )
3 Star
41 rooms Boutique Hotel designed with a cool and contemporary ambiance coupled with state of the art amenities. The Carvi Hotel has been developed at neighborhood scale an intimate service oriented ho...see more


The Roger Williams
131 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Nightly Rates: ( 489.00 - 509.00 )
4 Star
All new stylish and upscale hotel located on Madison Avenue features new restaurant/lounge, 24-hour fitness center, wireless internet in all rooms and public spaces and flat screen TV's. Many rooms ha...see more


Manhattan Broadway Hotel
273 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
Nightly Rates: ( 229.00 - 279.00 )
2 Star
The Manhattan Hotel is a budget hotel designed for the economy minded traveler, located in the heart of New York Citys fashion and business district. The hotel is located just 4 blocks from the new T...see more


AKA United Nations
234 East 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
Nightly Rates: ( 295.00 - 295.00 )
3 Star
AKA United Nations is superbly situated on East 46th Street between Second and Third Avenues; equidistant from the distinctive UN headquarters complex to the east and the energized business district s...see more


The Gershwin Hotel
7 east 27th street
New York, NY 10016
Nightly Rates: ( 259.00 - 429.00 )
3 Star
The Gershwin Hotel is the preferred address for the Creative International Traveler / Located in the trendy flatiron district of Manhattan just around the corner from King Kong*s famous Empire State B...see more


Park 79 Hotel
117 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
Nightly Rates: ( 132.33 - 262.33 )
3 Star
This boutique hotel is located in one of Manhattans most dynamic neighborhoods offering a style that appeal to the discriminating corporate or leisure guest. Park 79 hotels calm appeal is complemented...see more


La Semana Hotel
25 West 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
Nightly Rates: ( 108.33 - 115.67 )
3 Star
La Semana Hotel would like to invite you to enjoy our state-of-the-art Jacuzzi and steam rooms. Established in 1978 in a turn of the century building, located near the world famous Flatiron building.....see more


Hotel 31
120 EAST 31ST STREET
New York, NY
Nightly Rates: ( 140.00 - 140.00 )
3 Star
The newly renovated Hotel 31 is conveniently located in the heart of New York City on 31st Street between Lexington and Park Ave. Featuring all of the amenities that you would expect from a first cla...see more


Minetta Suites
9 Minetta Street
New York, NY 10012
Nightly Rates: ( 186.00 - 324.00 )
3 Star
These apartments are newly renovated and have queen size beds- kitchenette- new bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtubs and a very cozy rooftop deck. convenient to all transportation- and blocks away from Wash...see more


AKA Times Square
123 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Nightly Rates: ( 395.00 - 445.00 )
3 Star
AKA Times Squares furnished apartments feature generous spaces and artful interior design. Our guests enjoy hotel amenities such as complimentary continental breakfast- local telephone calls- business...see more


AKA Sutton Place
330 East 56th Street
New York, NY 10022
Nightly Rates: ( 405.00 - 405.00 )
3 Star
AKA Sutton Places furnished apartments feature generous spaces and artful interior design. Our guests enjoy hotel amenities such as complimentary coffee service local telephone calls business center s...see more


Portland Square Hotel
132 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
Nightly Rates: ( 229.00 - 239.00 )
2 Star
Located in New York Citys Times Square Downtown...see more


Murray Hill Inn
143 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
Nightly Rates: ( 139.00 - 169.00 )
2 Star
Cozy 50 room Inn located on a lovely tree-lined street in the quiet residential neighborhood of Murray Hill. Close to midtown and downtown Manhattan, within walking distance of Times Square, Madison S...see more


New York Inn
765 8th Ave
New York, NY 10036
Nightly Rates: ( 134.00 - 134.00 )
3 Star
The New York Inn is a budget friendly Midtown hotel ideally situated just two blocks from Times Square and Broadway theaters. Our rooms offer the convenience and comfort you need while visiting The B...see more


Mulberry Suites
145 Mulberry Str Bldg A
New York, NY 10013
Nightly Rates: ( 290.00 - 290.00 )
3 Star
Gut renovated- elevator building on the border of Little Italy and Soho. This building features luxury amenities such as newly installed polished hardwood floors- stainless steel kitchens with granite...see more


Travel Inn
515 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Nightly Rates: ( 160.00 - 205.00 )
3 Star
The Travel Inn. The perfect combination of convenience, comfort and value. Whether you are traveling to New York City for business or pleasure, the Travel Inn is perfectly suited to meet all your need...see more


Park Savoy Hotel
158 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
Nightly Rates: ( 161.00 - 205.00 )
3 Star
The Park Savoy Hotel offers an unbeatable combination of economically priced rooms and a magnificent location. Walk out the door and up one block for a stroll through Central Park- or perhaps you woul...see more


The Inn On 23Rd
131 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
Nightly Rates: ( 0.00 - 0.00 )
3 Star
The Inn on 23rd is a family owned and operated bed and breakfast in the heart of Manhattan's Chelsea District. We, the owners, have always enjoyed staying at B and B's while on vacation. Now we have b...see more


Latham Hotel
4 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016
Nightly Rates: ( 139.00 - 179.00 )
1 Star
Positioned on 28th St between Madison and 5th Avenue the Latham Hotel attracts budget travelers who value both economy and location. Surrounded by charming boutiques unique cafes and world-renowned en...see more


Seton Hotel
144 East 40th Street
New York, NY 10016
Nightly Rates: ( 99.00 - 139.00 )
1 Star
The Seton Hotel offers a variety of rooms catering to international budget-minded travelers. We offer private clean comfortable rooms at economical prices making us an Affordable East Side Location. ...see more


Minetta Suites
9 Minetta Street
New York, NY 10012
Nightly Rates: ( 324.00 - 324.00 )
3 Star
These apartments are newly renovated and have queen size beds- kitchenette- new bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtubs and a very cozy rooftop deck. Convenient to all transportation- and blocks away from Wash...see more


Chelsea Hotel
Chelsea 23rd st
New York, NY 10011
Nightly Rates: ( 259.00 - 259.00 )
3 Star
The historic landmark Chelsea Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Chelsea - one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of New York City. Soho - Tribeca - Nolita and Broadway are nearby. Exciting res...see more


Hotel 309 A Metropolitan Inn
309 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10014-5001
Nightly Rates: ( 134.00 - 224.00 )
3 Star
Located in Manhattans trendy meat market neighborhood of Chelsea- Hotel 309 offers economy lodging to guests looking for an apartment style hotel in the heart of downtown New York City. The Hotel is w...see more


Hotel Carter
250 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
Nightly Rates: ( 124.81 - 138.04 )
3 Star
Enjoy the warm hospitality and service at the Hotel Carter- a unique- inviting departure from traditional hotels in Manhattan. With 730 renovated rooms- all with private baths that are very affordable...see more


St. James Hotel
109 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
Nightly Rates: ( 0.00 - 0.00 )
3 Star
The St. James Hotel is located in the heart of the fabulous Times Square on 45th Street between 6th Ave and Broadway. This charming 14 floor- 170 room hotel is just steps from theatres- restaurants- a...see more


Sutton Suites
310 Et 55th Str Bldg B
New York, NY 10022
Nightly Rates: ( 0.00 - 0.00 )
3 Star
Pre-war Art Deco style building. This building has been featured in many magazines for its Art Deco style. Beautiful lobby with a two-story entranceway. 24-hour doorman- laundry room- and live-in supe...see more


Atrium Suites
160 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012
Nightly Rates: ( 0.00 - 0.00 )
3 Star
pre-war landmark building- one of the most unique buildings in all of Manhattan. Featuring a ten-story interior glass atrium- with the glass roof extending into the Penthouse duplex units and lofts fo...see more


Hotel 99
244 West 99th Street
New York, NY 10025
Nightly Rates: ( 0.00 - 0.00 )
3 Star
This brand new hotel offers 99 guest rooms in total including private rooms and European-style rooms with shared bathrooms. It can capacitate the needs of all travelers - single or large groups. It o...see more


The Flatiron Hotel
9 W 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
Nightly Rates: ( 0.00 - 0.00 )
3 Star
The Flatiron Hotel Downtown...see more


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