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Originally Posted by Canada 02
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looking for a hotel recomendation. A place near museums, theatres, restaurants, or easy access/close proximity via subway or taxi. if not a specific hotel, an area (Midtown west or east, upper east side etc)
suggestions on things to do while there would be welcome as well
tia
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All of those things are in pretty much every neighborhood, so the question is really where you think you'll want to spend most of your time and what kind of atmosphere you want around your hotel.
The majority of the big chain hotels are in midtown, many around times sq. Personally I wouldn't go near times sq, but anyone who lives here feels like that while tourists seem to enjoy it. It's absolute chaos and can be a bit of a pain to get to and from but there are lots of things in the immediate area. You can find B&B's and smaller hotels on the upper east and west sides, it's a generally quieter atmosphere but you're still only a couple stops or a $10 cab ride from the heart of midtown. I know there are some boutique hotels in Chelsea and the village but I don't know much about them.
As for things to do, I don't know that I could come up with anything that you aren't going to find it most guides to the city. If you're looking for local things, like bands or small shows, pick up a copy of Time Out and check the listings in the back, there are hundreds of things listed every week.