Where to stay and play in New York City

New York is one of the most exciting, vibrant and cultural cities in the world. Wherever you want to visit in the city, you won't be short of places to stay and things to do.

New York is a collection of a variety of districts from the prestigious Midtown and Upper & Lower East sides, to Union Square and SoHo, there is always a district for you.

The weather is not unlike that in the UK, only with hotter summers and colder winters. The buildings are tall and imposing, the streets are bustling and busy and the array of experiences is endless.

Whether you want to soak up the culture and visit the museums on Museum Mile along Fifth Avenue, such as Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim. You could also do a spot of shopping and save money due to the huge discounts thanks to the exchange rate on American and designer brands. Spend your time browsing through the iconic shelves of department stores such as Macy's, Barneys, Bloomingdales and Bergdorf Goodman or pick up a bargain at one of the many designer brands such as Marc Jacobs and DKNY.

Keep your eyes on the streets as many celebrities live and work in New York. If you are lucky you might see a new film or commercial being shot, or see a movie star hanging out at a chic café. You too could while away the time by people watching from one of the many pavement cafes and bars.

Take part in one of the many tours around the city, showing you everything from the Statue of Liberty to Broadway via Central Park and Times Square. Sightseeing tours that show you where some of your favourite movies and TV shows were filmed is another must-see. See famous sights from Sex & the City, Friends, Maid in Manhattan, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Wall Street, Men in Black, Spider-man and The Seven Year Itch.

The nightlife in New York is one of the best in the world, with shows on Broadway being some of the most sought after tickets in the world. You could go to a basketball, baseball or ice hockey game, with the Big Apple home to the New York Nets, the Yankees and the Knicks.

There are also hundreds of great restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Whether you want somewhere quiet and traditional or you want somewhere vibrant and modern there is somewhere for you.

Don't forget to take a cab and ride the subway. Two of the most iconic modes of transport in the world are not to be missed and they are the easiest way to get around.
So whether you want to plan your trip so you get to see everything New York has to offer or you fancy working your way around the many streets as you go, you will never feel bored in New York. Make your hotel booking today and you will be counting down the days until you get to take a bite out of what the Big Apple has to offer.