Holiday Inn Express - Times Square by IHG

Two blocks west of Times Square's main crush, Holiday Inn Express sits on West 39th Street in the Garment District, a stretch of fabric wholesalers and small delis rather than souvenir shops. The subway's A/C/E line at 42nd Street reaches lower Manhattan and the airports directly.

Rooms run compact by design, with blackout shades against the neon glow two avenues over. A free hot breakfast buffet operates each morning, a rarity among Midtown three-star properties charging separately for the same.

Port Authority Bus Terminal is a six-minute walk, useful for guests connecting onward by bus.