Friarfan

Thank you for your help. In reviewing my options I ended up taking a flier on a bed and breakfast (Central Park View B&B) for $160 all in.

I was thinking $125 + taxes and fees.....that was ideal. The very top of my budget is $200 all in. As far as the star rating, the highest that'll get me. :)

Thanks for the advice. This will be our third trip to NYC so well likely skip some of the things we've seen previously. With that being said, we do plan on catching The Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum, 9/11 exhibits, and catch a Knicks game on the 1st. My wife has always wanted to run/bike around central park which was why I was thinking being close to it would be ideal but certainly open to suggestions. Thanks.

Thanks for the welcome. I'm thinking upper East side, upper West side or central park South. Is West side nicer than East side? Thanks.

Looking for best hotel I can get near Central Park with a budget of $125/night. Thanks in advance.