Wyndham New Yorker Hotel

What could be better than staying in a hotel with a massive red glowing NEW YORKER sign atop it if you're visiting New York? Perhaps one that is also an Art Deco treasure famous enough to have a nickname (the "Grand Old Lady") and is conveniently located next to Penn Station. There will be plenty of space with 912 rooms spread across several dozen floors (it is, after all, an entire skyscraper).

Its official name is the Wyndham. It has an old-school chandeliered lobby and a storied history. It first opened in 1930 with much glitz and glam (many politicians and celebrities spent nights in The Terrace Room), and was then purchased in 1975 by Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his Unification Church. Along with being right next to the station, this spot is also just three blocks from the Empire State Building, meaning you get a stunning up-close-and-personal view of the iconic skyscraper whenever you want. Inside, the rooms are simple and elegant.

Google ratings: 4.0/5.0

Address: 481 8th AveNew York10001

Contact: 212-971-0101

Website: newyorkerhotel.com