HI new here. Will use the PRICELINE link provided if I decide to go this route. NYC hotels are so expensive I was either going to book Priceline or stay in Newark where there is a couple inexpensive Hampton Inns which I love. Sister wants to stay in Manhattan if possible. Can we get a 3.5 or 4 star hotel in Manhattan for Oct 15th for 4 or 5 nights for 2 adults, for around $150/night? With the economy being bad have hotels lowered their pricing? What zone and what should I bid and what hotel should I expect? I did read the hotel list. There are so many zones in Manhattan but they really are only a few miles from each other right? How far apart is midwtown east and west? The subway pretty much takes you anywhere right? We just wanrt to enjoy nightlife, see a play, shop, dinner,etc.. Are prices in Chelsea or Greenwich a little lower? What zones do you recommend I avoid? I was in NYC a few years ago and already seen the statue of libery, empire state, etcs so I do not care to do that again. Thx! Kim