by Janet Farricelli CPDT-KA

Created on: April 06, 2009   Last Updated: April 27, 2009

While there are people making money while they sleep, there are those that lose money as soon as they hit the bed. The former is the very likely scenario you will encounter should you be considering sleeping at a highly priced Manhattan hotel.

However, the outcome does not necessarily have to be so drastic. Truth is, if you do some homework before booking the first hotel you find, you may ultimately be able to sleep soundly in your hotel room versus awakening from a nightmarish vision of your wallet emptying as minutes tick by.

Of course, saving money on your nightly stay will not have to translate into sleeping in a dirty half star hotel or a backpacker hostel in one of Manhattan's worst neighborhoods. Fortunately, there are some pretty decent hotels offering reasonable rates.

The New York Inn

765 Eight Ave (off 47th St.)

New York, NY 10036,

USA Toll-Free: 1-888-465-1140

Tel: 212-247-5400 Fax: 212-541-4674

http://www.nyinnmanhattan.com

Located in the heart of Manhattan just a few blocks from Time Square, the New York Inn will surely cater to your budgeting needs. With rooms advertised as starting at $69 per night, you really can't go wrong. The rooms are cozy and have coffee makers, cable TV, telephones, wireless Internet and AC units. You usually get the lowest rates if you decide to get a room with a shared bathroom.

Skyline Hotel

725 Tenth Avenue @ 49th Street

New York, New York 10019

Tel: 212-586-3400

http://www.skylinehotelny.com

This 3 star hotel located at the West side of Manhattan, features down to earth prices while offering beautiful skyline views. Rooms feature many amenities such as flat screen TV's, refrigerators and safes. At the Penthouse level an indoor heated pool and a gym await you.

Sohotel

341 Broome Street,

New York NY 10013

Toll Free 1-800-737-0702

Phone 212-226-1482

Fax 212-226-3525

Email info@sohotel-ny.com

While the name sounds so-so, the Sohotel's prices will be music to your ears. Located in lower Manhattan, with little Italy and Chinatown nearby, the Sohotel offers cozy rooms at affordable prices.

As seen, the city of skyscrapers is able to offer down to earth prices. For further savings, book your rooms online, ask for AAA discounts and check the hotel's website frequently for special offers. Sweet dreams!

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