Hotel at a Glance: Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Chelsea

The Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Chelsea hotel is within walking distance of several subway lines, giving you easy access to Times Square and the city’s other top attractions. You can even walk to Madison Square Garden, the flagship Macy’s store, and the Empire State Building in less than 10 minutes. After a day of sightseeing, curl up on a comfy bed in your newly renovated guest room.

• In-room amenities: microwave, mini-fridge, Keurig coffeemaker, and complimentary WiFi

• Hang out in Chelsea: Have gourmet fare ranging from oysters to crepes at Chelsea Market and stroll through the High Line, a former rail line that was converted into a park.

Chelsea: Hip, Artsy Neighborhood near Times Square

Rows of independent art galleries line the blocks of 25th and 26th streets in Chelsea, located just southwest of Midtown Manhattan. Throughout the neighborhood are more than 350 such spaces—mostly in converted warehouses and factories—contributing to the area’s elite status in the contemporary art world. In addition to visual arts, prominent dance venues such as The Joyce Theater and The Kitchen showcase eclectic performances ranging from ballet to traditional Indian choreography.

From Chelsea, you can easily walk to Midtown to catch a Broadway musical or watch basketball, hockey, or big-name musical acts at Madison Square Garden. A little farther up Broadway, Times Square buzzes with sparkling billboards, giant wraparound news tickers, and nonstop neon lights. Even the MTA station here glitters. Keep an eye out for One Times Square, the site of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop. Other points of interest include the Paramount Building and the Empire State Building, where you can see the city from the King Kong–approved 86th-floor observation deck.