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Proudly known as "The City that Never Sleeps" and affectionately as "The Big Apple", New York City in the USA is a leading global city and an international center for finance and commerce as well as fashion, entertainment, arts and culture. Though on the expensive side, all visitors will find a New York City hotel room to suit both their budget and requirements.
New York is located on a large natural harbor on the Atlantic coast and is made up of five boroughs; Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island. Each one is large enough to be a city in its own right and has its own distinct personality and culture. Many of the city's landmarks and districts have become household names. The famous Statue of Liberty greeted all newcomers for decades. The New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street are well known as the world's financial hub while the iconic Manhattan skyline with its towering skyscrapers include the Empire State Building the magnificent Chrysler Building.
Lovely parks including Central Park and Flushing Meadows, home to the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament are great spots to rest, read and relax or just sit and watch the world go by. Some of the world's finest museums are found in this city while buildings that attract lovers of architecture include Grand Central Station, one of the busiest train stations in the world. Time Square and Brooklyn Bridge as well as districts like Chinatown, SoHo, Harlem and Greenwich offer something a bit different.
Though New York has some of the most expensive hotels in the world, it is possible to find a cheaper New York City Hotel room out of the mainstream in New Jersey. However, transport to New Jersey after midnight is rather restricted so another option is Queens, or more specifically, Long Island City. Here visitors will find a New York City hotel room in the mid-price range that is clean and safe and with easy access to the vibrant Manhattan entertainment, shopping and business hub. With the subway running 24 hours a day, there is no problem returning to your hotel in the early hours of the morning after a great night out on the town.
Manhattan, on the other hand is home to some of the world's most luxurious New York City hotel rooms. Stunning hotels grace the most famous New York streets with tall impressive skyscrapers and historic boutique hotels in abundance. From the famous world-class Waldorf-Astoria to the modern sophisticated Trump International, these hotels are frequented by royalty, presidents and celebrities.
Boasting large and spacious double volume lobbies with sweeping staircases, high ornate vaulted ceilings, marble pillars and columns, original artworks and object d'art, these splendid lobbies are evocative of a bye gone era. The lobby decor seamlessly blends into a New York City hotel room which is decorated in the same style. Some are furnished with magnificent Louis XVI style furnishings, patterned carpets and brocaded fabrics resulting in a room full of old world charm and grace while others opt for a modern chic style with detail added by rich fabrics and textured upholstery.
Lovely plush king-size beds with pillow-top mattresses, fine linens, goose duvets and feather pillows ensure that all guests have a good night sleep. Thick black-out curtains cover the sound-proofed floor-ceiling windows which, during the day, let the sunlight stream in. A lovely armchair or over-stuffed sofa are inviting after a busy day of shopping or sightseeing. Climate-controlled air conditioning allows guests to chose their own ambient temperature while a tea and coffee maker, mini-bar and refrigerator, iron and ironing board and an in-room safe are added amenities.
Business guests are well catered for in a New York City hotel room with a large working desk, chair and reading lamp that provides a comfortable place to work. Equipped with multi-line telephones with voicemail, high-speed internet access and data points, high-technology and decor blend together to provide a comfortable yet efficient work space.
In-room entertainment is provided by a large screen TV, cable channels, DVD player, in-room movies and a sound system. Stunning en-suite marble bathrooms are havens of tranquility with deep sunken baths, glass-walled showers with rainforest heads, designer toiletries and comfortable robes and slippers.
Other services provided to guests in a New York City hotel room include a full butler service to take care of all your needs and in some cases a personal attache or concierge to assist with shopping expeditions Broadway tickets or other such activities. From a shoe-shine service and turn-down service to complimentary newspaper delivery, fresh fruit and flowers and 24-hour room service, nothing is too much trouble for the friendly hotel staff.
Guests to any of the luxury New York City hotel rooms also have complimentary access to the wellness centers which include fully equipped fitness centers and luxurious spas. Here guests can take a step out of the frantic pace of life and enjoy some restorative treatments and relaxing massages as well as an indoor swimming pool to sooth away the stress of the day, Jacuzzis, whirlpools, steam baths and saunas.
All guests also have access to the Business center with is open 24-hours a day and provides fax, photocopying and printing services. Secretarial, technological and translation services are also available during the day.
All in all, although on the pricey side, a New York City hotel room is worth every cent. Stunningly decorated and with every conceivable amenity and facility, they provide the perfect base to explore the city and experience all it has to offer.
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