I'm heading to NYC Oct 17-23, 2012 and would like to know how much I can expect to pay for either a 3* (preferred) or 2.5* hotel? Would like to stay in Manhattan. I have a back-up hotel in East Rutherford, NJ for $79/night (corp. rate), but would like to avoid commuting into the city. Only must haves are decent hotel and private showers (read on here that some hotels have shared showers). Areas NOT considered are Brooklyn, Coney Island, Long Island City, Morningside Heights/Harlem, and Upper East/West Side. Please let me know what I can expectt to pay. Thanks a bunch!