Yotel NYC - Theater District
Hells Kitchen/Theater District, NY
price varies
Optimum Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Whether you are celebrating an anniversary or you are looking for a budget-friendly place to stay with children (some rooms come with bunk beds!!! Check the hotel's website linked above), Yotel is your best bet!!! Every time I searched for hotels on TripAdvisor.com, Yotel was often listed as the most affordable as well as trendy. And I always wanted to stay here to see why on earth it is priced so moderately. So our ninth anniversary was the perfect opportunity to stay overnight. Here are some things to know and to do in the area, besides enjoying the uniqueness and charm of the futuristic hotel itself.
1) The hotel is located on 42nd and 10th Avenue, just two avenues away from Times Square and the Theater District. For those who love Broadway, this is a nice way to catch a late show with the kids and stay overnight and not drain your pockets.
2) Request for a north facing room on a high floor and preferably a corner. And if you go in the summer months and have money to spare, definitely book a room with an outdoor hot tub (there are only a few and they look super sexy for an anniversary or date night!). If you have kids and come across a great deal like I did ($110 per night), it may even be worth it to get two adjacent rooms and make sure one has a bunk bed because it is just that cool! Beware the rooms are very small but are still worth the price! And the showers are fantastic! As is the lounge in the lobby!
3) There are loads of dining options in the area. But I couldn't find anything super trendy. So we settled on a place called Sushi Seki Times Square which was ranked high on all the "best sushi in Manhattan" lists. But neither my husband nor I were impressed. Perhaps we didn't order the right thing. But this wasn't worth our time.
4) My husband and I were torn between going to a show (way too expensive and neither of us are particularly into plays or musicals) and a spa. After navigating Groupon for an hour, my husband just decided to google spas close to us. We found the best option within one block of our hotel. Located on 42nd right between 10th and 11th Avenues was a spa that met our needs. Spa Envy had heated beds, offered tea and refreshments and snacks, and was able to give us a last minute appointment for two (in one room). A lot of "spas" in Manhattan are holes in the wall so be careful before you book. We had made that mistake in the past. We preferred a nicer spa experience this time and we were more than pleased with our massages and the place.
5) For some reason, February of 2018 was unusually warm. We decided to walk down a couple of Avenues to Pier 81 in Hudson River Park right on the river. This is right next to the Intrepid Museum (great for kids) and has spectacular sunsets. And is super romantic. Consider perhaps renting a bike in the warmer months and riding down the path.
6) Just walk around all of midtown holding hands. There are landmarks at every turn (Times Square, Central Park, 5th Avenue, Saks, Rockefeller Center, etc. etc)! And of course stop by Bryant Park and have a hot chocolate and a warm waffle with a scoop of ice cream! It''s just 4 avenues away!
7) We were so unsatisfied with dinner that we were adamant on having a fantastic breakfast. And that is exactly what we found one block away located on 42nd Street between 10th and 11th Avenue. Rustic Table is an Israeli owned bakery/breakfast restaurant that has a great menu and a great vibe. We fell in love with the owner Edan who had a great spirit. Just literally order anything here and you'll be more than satisfied!
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