I want to be "in the thick of things," while getting a great experience/ambiance at our hotel. We stayed at the Waldorf in years past and I guess I am looking for that (although I know for our price, some sacrifices will need to be made). We want to be able to walk to shopping on 5th Ave, see the christmas lights/tree at RFC, etc. We will plan on getting out into the more quaint areas for meals. Last year we stayed in Soho and I felt a little too "removed" from it all. I do not, however, care to be in the middle of TImes Square.
Does that help?? Does that even make sense? :)