hi i was on holiday here for a week in july with my aunt we stayed in holiday inn express fifth avenue 45th street and i must say it was great accomdation fairly basic but clean im hoping to make my second trip next may with my boyfriend it will be his first time here just wondering can anyone recommend hotels around mid manhattan want be near time square rockfeller area etc only thing is that the price of hotel must be fairly reasonable/cheap/budget will be there for 5 nights all that matters is that its central and clean it can be very basic i want cheap and cheerful accomdation any suggestions oh yes one more thing im not keen on a hostel idea but i will welcome all suggestions