5. Me and my wife have just returned from a week in NYC staying at the Eastgate tower located near grand central terminal (subway to anywhere unlimited travel on metro and buses weekly pass $29) close to empire state building walkable to 5th ave shopping, times square etc. Hotel check in check out quick and efficient bag storage available the room was big and clean and complimentary coffee refreshed daily large fridge and cooker for self catering (eating out can be costly although take outs good value)also available free internet access to airlines for check in (for other sites free internet access available at NYC public library close by 42nd st).