Recommended hotels in New York

I'm planning a shopping trip to New York with my 17-year old daughter. Would like to find a well situated hotel - not too expensive in downtown New York. Can anyone recommend anything ?

Try the Pioneer, can't remember the street but it's near the Italian Quarter! Cheap, cheerful. weird!

I don't know their rates but they really great: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/prop...ropertyID=97502

Chelsea Lodge - good location, cheap rates by NYC standards, fantastic owners

I second Marie-Claire's opinion regarding the W. They often do special rates, especially on weekends--I think I stayed last summer for $150/night plus the exorbitant NYC taxes...

Hotel Metro, is in a fantastic location, just next to Macy's (perfect for girlie shopping) and Madison Square Gardens. I took my 18yr old niece for her birthday there and we had a ball ... Enjoy !!

http://www.hotelmetronyc.com/
Hotel Metro 45 West 35th Street New York

search a bit. topic has been covered and some good recommendations were listed, including one i made too.

Many thanks for recommendations - will see what I can book.

Diagonal from the Waldorf Astoria is The Benjamin - very nice indeed... A current offer from their site:
B.C. Weekend with Breakfast Deluxe Studio or One Bedrooms suite. Retreat to one of New York's premier luxury hotels - The Benjamin, where our sleep concierge will help you select from 10 types of pillows for the ultimate night's sleep. BREAKFAST OR PARKING Choose between full American breakfast for two or complimentary valet parking. LUXURY SPA Enjoy 20% off any spa treatment at The Benjamin's Affinia Wellness Spa. www.thebenjamin.com Have fun & good luck -- ML