Where to Stay - New York City 2009 - page 62

in parent's room. Corporate, senior, seasonal, and weekend discounts may be avail-
able (as low as $189 at press time), as well as attractive package deals. AE, DC,
DISC, MC, V. Parking $55. Subway: 6 to 51st St. Amenities: 4 restaurants; 4 bars;
3,000-sq.-ft. fitness center and spa; concierge and theater desk; 24-hr. business cen-
ter; salon; 24-hr. room service; laundry service; dry cleaning; executive-level rooms.
Tower rooms include butler service, Clefs d'Or concierge. In room: A/C, TV w/pay
movies, high-speed Internet (in executive-level rooms and suites), dataport, minibar,
coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron. Waldorf Towers suites include kitchenette or wet bar
w/fridge, safe.
INEXPENSIVE
Hotel Grand Union This centrally located hotel is big with
budget-minded international travelers. A white-on-white lobby leads
to clean and spacious rooms with nice extras uncommon in this price
category, such as hair dryers and free HBO. Fluorescent overhead
lighting, unattractive colonial-style furniture, and an utter lack of
natural light dampen the mood—but considering the roominess, low
rates, and central-to-everything location, the Grand Union is a good
deal. Room no. 309, a nicely configured quad with two twins and a
queen in a separate alcove, is great for families. Most bathrooms have
been outfitted in granite or tile; ask for a newly renovated one. The
staff is helpful, and there's a pleasant sitting room off the lobby and
an adjacent coffee shop for morning coffee or a quick burger.
34 E. 32nd St. (btwn Madison and Park aves.), New York, NY 10016. & 212/683-
5890. Fax [phone]. www.hotelgrandunion.com. 95 units. $175-$300 single
or double; $215-$325 twin or triple; $255-375 quad. Call or check website for spe-
cial rates (as low as $90 at press time). AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Parking $22 nearby. Sub-
way: 6 to 33rd St. Amenities: Coffee shop; tour desk; fax service; Wi-Fi. In room:
A/C, TV, dataport, fridge, hair dryer.

Value

Hotel Thirty Thirty Thirty Thirty is just right for bar-
gain-hunting travelers looking for a splash of style with an affordable
price tag. The design-conscious tone is set in the loftlike industrial-
modern lobby. Rooms are on the smallish side but do the trick for
those who intend to spend their days out on the town rather than
holed up here. Configurations are split between twin/twins (great for
friends), queens, and queen/queens (great for triples, budget-minded
quads, or shares that want more spreading-out room). Nice features
include cushioned headboards; firm mattresses; two-line phones;
built-in wardrobes; and spacious, nicely tiled bathrooms. A few
larger units have kitchenettes, great if you're staying for a while, as
you'll appreciate the extra room and the fridge. There's no room serv-
ice, but delivery is available from nearby restaurants.
30 E. 30th St. (btwn Madison and Park aves.), New York, NY 10016. & 800/804-
4480 or 212/689-1900. Fax [phone]. www.thirtythirty-nyc.com. 243 units.

Value