Don't know the hotel, but the location of the Belleclaire is probaby the
best for you. Without being in the complete middle of town, it is closer to
the action -- you can walk back to it from many places in midtown if you
want.
Ambience? Let's face it -- New York "ambience " is big city bustle. The
Times Square area -- say from 42nd to 56th, is the center of it all. The
comparative 'Neighborhoodiness" of the Village, et al, is what residents
like. But you are visiting the city for its excitement, not laid-backness, I
assume.
rjf

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"Rita" wrote in message
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Why don't you do some research, choose a few hotels that look appealing
to you in your price range and then come back and ask for specific
comments
on them. Also use Trip Advisor to check out reviews by others who have
stayed in them.


Okay, what are people's views on these:

Excelsior Hotel 45 W 81st Street

Belleclaire Hotel 250 W 77th Street

Wellington Hotel 871 7th Avenue

Millennium Hilton 55 Church Street

Thanks