Thoroughly enjoyed our small, slightly outdated, no view, room in the Grand Union. What's the point of a hotel room? In my case somewhere to sleep or recover from what's going on outside...
5th Avenue and the Empire State building just a stone's throw away, subway about half a block (if you walk in the right direction!), we found a couple of great restaurants less than 5 minutes away and the diner 'in' the hotel wasn't too bad either.
Great being able to get online from the lounge in the hotel too.
We'd certainly go back if looking for another cheap hotel break in New York.
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