Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea

Around the corner from Herald Square's garment-district loft blocks, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea occupies West 30th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue, a four-star base for business travelers needing quick access to Penn Station rather than Times Square crowds.

Rooms lean practical over decorative: work desks, blackout shades against the avenue's neon spill, and a fitness room open around the clock. The lobby bistro serves coffee early for Amtrak connections two blocks south.

Macy's flagship and the Fashion Institute of Technology sit within a five-minute walk, making the block useful for both retail buyers and design students' visiting families.