The beauty of Manhattan as a visitor destination is the easy and convenient access to the island's most famous sights. From Wall Street to Broadway, Central Park, to the Empire State building, Times Square to 5th Avenue, the notable streets, architecture, and features of Manhattan are all around and the city is perfect just for walking and taking in the sights, or travelling by Underground in the city's famous subway system. Excellent Manhattan accommodation is found throughout and you are never far from the city's most popular attractions.
As one of the most popular visitor destinations in the world, the accommodation options in Manhattan are well established. Many 100s of hotels cater for ever-growing tourist numbers and there is a hotel perfect for everyone. The five star luxury hotels in Manhattan are the best anywhere and offer levels of luxury, service and amenity without parallel. There are many smaller independent hotels too and the concept of boutique hotels originated in the city. Often comparable to traditional bed and breakfast guest houses, the small hotels offer a more personal level of service and provide an excellent cost effective alternative to the major chains.
As well as the choice of specific types of Manhattan accommodation, the different neighborhoods of Manhattan have their own unique ambience and types of accommodation available. Some on the neighborhoods such as SoHo, 'South of Houston', are renowned upscale commercial districts and have the kind of accommodation preferred by New York shoppers. Other areas thrive on their ethnic or artistic culture and accommodate people who like to absorb the more cultural aspects of Manhattan.
These unique cultural areas of Manhattan include Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side, and East Village, renowned for a Bohemian lifestyle and culture, and with a thriving arts scene. A more recent centre for arts and nightlife is the neighborhood of Chelsea, also notable for its significant gay population.
Some 170 different languages are spoken in New York and some areas of Manhattan celebrate this diversity. Little Italy and Chinatown have their own obvious cultural connections, and Washington Heights is another vibrant neighborhood incorporating a large population with Dominican Republic origins.
The Upper West side is characterized as an area of intellect and creativity, with some wonderful architecture housing some great boutique hotels, and the Upper East Side is the 'Old Money' part of Manhattan, one of the richest neighborhoods in the United States.
The business districts of Manhattan have a wide choice of luxury hotels which cater specifically for the business traveler. Most notably the southern tip of Manhattan, around the famous Wall Street, a further business district is located in Midtown Manhattan.
Very often the type of accommodation required in Manhattan relates to the reason for a trip to the city. There are many Manhattan accommodation options in the shopping districts and theatre districts, often with additional information, packages and offers relating to these pastimes. Other Manhattan accommodation options make the most of the cultural aspects of certain areas of the city. Whichever Manhattan accommodation option you choose an unforgettable New York Adventure is guaranteed.
