Finding a Budget New York Hotel Room

Is a visit to the Big Apple in your immediate future? New York makes a great getaway when gasoline prices are high, simply because you don't want to drive in Manhattan no matter the pump price. So buy some subway passes and enjoy. It is true hotel costs are as high as you'll find anywhere in North America, but real estate here is expensive, so it stands to reason hotels must charge higher rates to survive. And yet there are plenty of budget hotel options for every income and taste. Here are some examples at three different levels of comfort.