Decent, not-too-pricey hotels in NY?

[icepick]

Anyone know of any good hotels in new york that aren't really expensive? Cos me and my gf will be there for like 5 days 1-5 November but it seems like loads of places are booked up already... We wouldn't mind staying in a hostel in like a room for just 2 people. Ideally in manhatten but elsewhere could be okay if not too far out?

Any suggestions would be very much appreciated!
cheers,
John

[editor]

Howzabout these:
www.newyork.craigslist.org
www.hostels.com
www.newyorkhotelaccommodations.com

[Gavin Bl]

not exactly budget, but reasonably priced, I stayed at the Wolcott on W. 34th Street, back in 2000. We had a room (with an oblique view of the Empire State building) with a basin, TV and safe, with loos on the corridor for 100+tax (note - 6 years ago).

The hotel is fine, though the ornate foyer is the best part, rooms were clean and comfy if a little dark.

Its great for the ESB, literally a block or two - just nip in there before dusk, it'll be quiet and you'll see all the city light up - wonderful.

That part of mid town is quietish as I recall, but there are plenty of places to eat very cheaply - lots of places when you buy a tray of food by the lb

Quite handy if you are coming in to the Port Authority bus depot, as its just a couple of blocks away IIRC.

[1927]

www.staythenight.com reasonable prices and great location.

[Dirty Martini]

I'd definitely go for craigslist.org and a flatshare/sublet (even for 5 days). I got a studio in Williamsburg for 10 days a couple of years ago, much cheaper and nicer than a 150-buck-a-night cubby hole in Manhattan.

[Mrs Miggins]

We stayed at a place called Hotel 17 near Union Square about 6 years ago. Was pretty decent and reasonably priced. A bit quirky as well. 'fraid I only have 60s of internet access left so I can;t post a link!

[LDR]

If you don't mind bedbugs or homeless people I could give you the name of the place I stayed but I'm guessing it's not the sort of place you'd take your girlfriend. It's very cheap. :D

I have fairly low standards and even I was a bit put off after being eaten alive. :mad:

[skyscraper101]

I got a book in the Books etc sale the other day called 'Sleep Cheap In New York' (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sleep-Cheap-New-York-Lodgings/dp/0970429622/ref=sr_11_1/202-1689000-4296652?ie=UTF8) - fitting enough, it only cost me a quid!

Also got a city guide to Madrid for a pound too, which was handy as I'm off there this weekend :D

[Giles]

I stayed in this motel a few years back right by the Holland Tunnel - four PATH stops from the centre.

Can't remember price but, well cheap.

http://reservations.discounthotelworld.com/hotels/hotelinfo.jsp?cid=136493&hotelID=223129&temp2=google

Holland Motor Lodge

Google it.

E2a: Me and my mate also picked up this book of discount vouchers at the airport, it kind of looked an Exchange & Mart except full of all these "$20 discount with this voucher" type adverts for places all over the U.S. - we were getting perfectly reasonable chain motels for US$30 a night. 5 years ago, so it wouldn't be that cheap now.....

Giles..

[icepick]

hey sorry about the late reply but many thanks for all the tips guys, v useful stuff. We eventually booked this one the Latham, which seems ok and is pretty cheap, so cheers!