The Search for a Downtown Bargain

New article: In this expensive season, there are multiple reports of hotel room "sticker shock." In Manhattan, it is said an average room in a good location can easily set you back $300 USD/night. Is it possible to find a centrally located place to stay for $100 or less? The following experiment shows that in many cases, the answer is still affirmative for budget travelers willing to put in a little work with a search engine.