Many many thanks for all you replies! I agree with the comments abou TS... not really interested in the busy turisty part of NY. Because it's a special trip I'd love to stay at a nice hotel, like the Omni or the Shelburne, but can't really afford to pay more than $250. I understand it might be quite difficult to find that kind of deal, but I just saw on hot-wire for $250 on a boutique hotel with amenities: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique Hotel, Business Center, High-Speed Internet Access Recommended in 85% of Hotwire customer reviews. That's a good deal, right?! The areas are divided differently in hotwire and priceline but this MTC looks nice. Am I right?! Not sleeping these days...