The Bronx is a borough of
Manhattan that is often overlooked.
Long ago, it was known as an upscale, thriving suburb
of New York. Through the
years, the neighborhood has seen a decline in the rich
and wealthy as many Hollywood movies have illustrated.
Although the northernmost borough of New York certainly
fell victim to urban decay, efforts to revitalize the
Bronx have proved successful. The Bronx has an interesting
variety of neighborhoods lined with historical Brownstone
buildings, eclectic shops and restaurants, and cheap Bronx
hotels. Some of the main attractions of the Bronx include
the Bronx Botanical
Garden, New York Yankee
Stadium, and the Bronx Zoo,
the largest urban zoo in the country.
If you’re looking for cheap Bronx hotels but want
to avoid staying at run of the mill chain hotels in the
Bronx, consider staying at the Van Cortlandt Motel. Offering
a welcoming family style atmosphere with comfortable single
and double rooms at an affordable price, the Van Cortlandt
is a popular choice for anyone on a budget. The Bronx
lodging also offers free parking (a rarity in New York
City) and offers free in-room movies as well as an inexpensive
restaurant that stays open late. Like most hotels in the
Bronx, convenient public transportation is close by. The
staff at the Van Cortlandt hotel can provide you with
instructions on how to get to popular New
York attractions, such as Radio
City Music Hall or the Empire
State Building. The Bronx lodging is located at 6393
Broadway.
If you’re looking for Bronx hotels
next to New York Yankee Stadium, you may want to consider
the Howard Johnson Yankee Stadium, located at 1300 Sedgwick
Avenue. Guests will find both single and double rooms
equipped with the basics, including a TV, wireless internet
service, and a desk. and Rates start at $120 a night,
but do check before you book. Another option is the Pelham
Garden Motel, located at 1990 E. Gun Hill Road. While
the exterior of the hotel is rather unattractive, the
interior is well maintained and offers a good value for
Bronx New York City hotels. You'll find rooms with jacuzzis
as well as rooms with double and king sized beds. The
hotel also has a mini golf course and the next door diner
is open 24 hours a day. Yankee Stadium is only a 15 minute
drive while both JFK and LaGuardia airports are only a
20-25 minute drive.
The Bronx Guesthouse is a family owned and operated bed and breakfast style hotel located just two miles from the Bronx Botanical Garden. The three guest rooms of this tiny hotel are decorated with antiques and furnishings that reflect colonial times. The hotel contains three medium sized guestrooms with shared bathroom facilities. The Bronx hotels amenities include a complimentary breakfast each morning, free wireless internet access, and access to a fax machine. A wide selection of board games are offered for guest use.
If you’re looking for a place to stay, there are plenty of Bronx New York City hotels that are within a short walk from the trains and subways of New York. Also, Bronx lodging is among the least expensive in the city. Prices for hotels in the Bronx often range between $100-$200 a night. Bronx New York City hotels aren’t as upscale as the ones in Manhattan or Brooklyn, but they do provide comfortable lodging at an affordable price.
