Apple Core Hotels - New York City

We all know the Big Apple is (a) expensive, and (b) so very worth visiting. So it's good to know that a bunch of centrally located well-priced properties in Manhattan have grouped together as Apple Core Hotels.

Apple Core Hotels include:

• the La Quinta Inn Manhattan -17 West 32nd Street
• Red Roof Inn Manhattan - 6 West 32nd Street
• smoke-free Comfort Inn Midtown -129 West 46th Street
• The Hotel @ Times Square -59 West 46th Street
• Ramada Inn East Side -161 Lexington Avenue

Depending on your choice of property, you can walk to Central Park, Madison Square Garden, The Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and other New York City landmarks (not to mention kiddie landmarks like the flagship Build-a-Bear Workshop store, above.)

Families will like, about Apple Core Hotels:

• central location
• low price range (for New York!)
• complimentary breakfasts
• 12 o'clock check-out
• free local calls
• free in-room long-distance calls anywhere in the US!
• frequent family packages

Keep in mind:
Only kids under 13 years old stay free in parents' room; the charge for an extra "adult" (for example, a teenager) could be in the range of $35 (depending on season and room configuration.) Maximum number of people per room is four.

See also:

• Top Things to do in NY with Teens
• Great Toy Stores in NYC: for ex., American Girl Place has its own theater with live shows

^{*photo © Teresa Plowright}

Thiis brief profile is meant to introduce these properties to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited all properties in person. Always check hotel web sites for updates.