Comfort Inn Midtown
129 W. 46th St., nr. Sixth Ave.
212-221-2600
La Quinta Manhattan
17 W. 32nd St., nr. Fifth Ave.
212-736-1600
Ramada Inn Eastside
161 Lexington Ave., at 30th St.
212-545-1800
Red Roof Inn Manhattan
6 W. 32nd St., nr. Fifth Ave.
212-643-7100
Super-8 Hotel Times Square
59 W. 46th St., nr. Sixth Ave.
212-719-2300
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The laudable goal of these five Apple Core hotels is to provide inexpensive accommodations in central locations. The rooms are generally charmless but clean and well appointed, and come with complimentary Continental breakfast. All locations have fitness and business centers. Rates start at $99 year-round; group discounts are available.

Days Hotel Broadway
215 W. 94th St., at Broadway
212-866-6400
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There�s not much going on this far north on the West Side, but the 250-room hotel is a clean, inexpensive place for your less-picky relatives to rest their heads. Rates from $119; group discounts negotiable for ten or more.

Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan
160 W. 25th St., nr. Seventh Ave.
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The relatively new Four Points by Sheraton will cater mostly to business travelers, but if you’re looking for a well-priced hotel in the heart of Chelsea, you’ll want to consider it: It’s brand-new, with 158 guest rooms and a decent fitness center. Group rates from $219.

Howard Johnson Express Inn
135 E. Houston St., at Forsyth St.
212-358-8844
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Perfect for budget-conscious guests who don’t plan to spend much time inside, this East Village newcomer has cookie-cutter accommodations at just the right price. Rates from $109; group discounts are available.

The Mayfair New York Hotel
242 W. 49th St., nr. Broadway
212-586-0300
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Mayfair has all the basics covered. There’s no bar, but the small rooms offer comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Note: All guest rooms have one bed, king- or queen-size. Rates from around $150; group discounts upon request.