Midtown East might just be the most well known neighborhood among tourists in Manhattan. Some of the famous sites in the Midtown East neighborhoods include Carnegie Hall, Radio City, the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, and Grand Central Station. Midtown East Hotels that are both stylish and affordable have been popping up recently in the Midtown East neighboorhood. Although Midtown east hotels are among the most sought after real estate in Manhattan, it is possible to find modern and up to date Midtown East Manhattan hotels even if you're on a budget.

One of the most cleverly designed Midtown East hotels for anyone on a budget- from students to families- is the recently designed Pod Hotel New York. This choice for hotels in Midtown East NYC is located just 2 blocks from the subway and 6 blocks from the Theatre District, on 230 E 51st St. Most people find that the pod’s compact and modern rooms provide them with all of the space they need. Some of the colorful rooms have one twin sized bed, while others feature a double sized bed or bunk beds. Rooms feature ipod docking stations, flatscreen TVs, tiny desks, and wireless internet access. Some of the rooms have shared bathrooms. Prices for a single room start at $130 a night. Located on the street level is Le Bateau Ivre, a French Bistro that serves over 250 varieties of French wine. The main reason people choose the Pod is because of its affordability and location. The United Nations, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are only blocks away. Due to the hotel’s popularity, it’s recommended that you make reservations months in advance.

Affinia Fifty is a great option for Midtown East Hotels if you're traveling with your family. Even though the hotel has a businesslike decor that you can often find in chain hotels, the rooms are unusually spacious for Midtown East Manhattan hotels. A complete renovation introduced oversized furniture and kitchen facilities to each room. If you are a business traveler staying in Midtown East hotels, there is a special second floor lounge for business services. Although there isn't a restaurant connected to the hotel, there are plenty of restaurants near hotels in Midtown East NYC. The restaurant next door provides room service to the Affinia Fifty and hosts a wine and cheese party on select weeknights. The Midtown East hotels services also include a gym and laundry facilities.

Because of Midtown East's close proximity to the main attractions of New York City, Midtown East Manhattan hotels tend to be loud. Therefore, hotel designers have recently tried to soothe travellers by providing sound proof rooms and providing calm clean rooms that are free of clutter. At the Alex Hotel, a soothing environment is created by providing gadgets with simple and elegant designs in each guest room. For example, the hotel features sub-zero refrigerators, flat screen bathroom TVs, and tiny kitchenettes with stainless steal appliances. Room service is provided by an Asian fusion restaurant.

Midtown is convenient to subway stations and bus stops and is within walking distance of a number of Manhattan's famous attractions. Whether you're seeing a Broadway show or watching the ball drop at the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration, Midtown East hotels provide the ideal location for lodging in Manhattan.