There are no golf courses in Manhattan, but avid golfers visiting New York can play at the award-winning Trump National Golf Club in nearby Westchester County, a 30-minute drive away. This Jim Fazio-designed, par-72 course is suitable for both novices and professionals. Golfers can head back to the Big Apple's Times Square area to catch a Broadway show, eat at one of the many dining venues, shop for souvenirs, and stay at one of the small, comfortable boutique hotels.
Hotel 41 at Times Square
Guests of the Hotel 41 at Times Square will find that the venue is within walking distance to popular attractions such as the adjacent Nederlander Theatre, which houses hit Broadway shows like the musical "Rent." This small hotel offers 47 rooms with free Wi-Fi Internet access and comfortable modern furnishings. Guests are treated to complimentary breakfast and hot beverages such as latte, cappuccino and espresso daily. Enjoy a free copy of the New York Times each day and access to the DVD lending library. The on-site Bar 41 serves American cuisine for lunch and dinner on weekdays and dinner only on weekends. Happy Hour is offered Mondays through Fridays. A short stroll takes you to nearby restaurants, additional Broadway theaters, and Radio City Music Hall in Rockefeller Center.
Hotel 41 at Times Square
206 W. 41 St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 703-8600
hotel41nyc.com
The Casablanca Hotel Times Square
Ranked as a top-rated hotel by Citysearch in 2007, the Casablanca Hotel Times Square immerses guests in Moroccan decor and hospitality in a relaxed setting, characterized by archways, ceiling fans, murals and tapestries. This family-owned boutique hotel boasts 48 luxury rooms and mini-suites featuring warm tones and wooden furnishings and accents. Complimentary in-room amenities include luxury linens, high-speed wireless Internet access, self-controlled air conditioning units, premium bath products and accessories, minibars, DVD players and cable television. Enjoy a free European-style continental breakfast buffet, plus a wine and cheese reception in the late afternoon and evening. Hot beverages such as coffee or espresso, snacks and whole fruit are available throughout the day at no charge. Work out at nearby New York Sports Club using free day passes.
The Casablanca Hotel Times Square
147 W. 43 St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 869-1212
casablancahotel.com
Econo Lodge Times Square
For a budget-friendly option, Econo Lodge Times Square offers 50 rooms with in-room air conditioning and heating units, coffeemakers, work desks, cable television, plus free wireless high-speed Internet access, local calls and newspapers on weekdays. Vacationers can enjoy complimentary continental breakfast before heading out to nearby attractions such as the Theater District on Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Garden and the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Numerous restaurants and shops are right by the hotel. Other popular New York City attractions like Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, Little Italy and Chinatown are a subway or cab ride away.
Econo Lodge Times Square
302 W. 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 246-1991
econolodge.com
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