How Axel worksUpdated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Wednesday to Saturday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 5 of the 11 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks
Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.
Midtown East and Grand Central: the easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards: choose your street carefully: neighborhood nightlife and corporate towers feel different. Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Times Square and Theater District: stay for Broadway and convenience, not peace or neighborhood charm.
Marriott hotels in Manhattan, New Year’s Eve, Dec 30 to Jan 2
Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.
Compound search: hotels in the Marriott family, located in Manhattan (the island); check-in 2026-12-30, check-out 2027-01-02, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Midtown East & Grand Central; Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards; Herald Square & Penn Station; Times Square & Theater District. Order: cheapest first.
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Where Axel beats the public price (5 of 11 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)
Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, cheapest first (6)
1. Moxy NYC Downtown — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
2. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection — 4-star, Autograph Collection
3. Element by Marriott New York Times Square West — 3-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
4. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel — 4-star, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
5. The Westin New York Grand Central — 4-star, Westin
6. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square — 3-star, Residence Inn by Marriott
More hotels in the area (5)
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Midtown East and Grand Central · from about $493
Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards · from about $493
Herald Square and Penn Station · from about $542
Times Square and Theater District · from about $472
Social spaces, games and strong downtown subway access for short stays. You accept compact rooms without conventional closets, refrigerators or coffeemakers. Nine minutes' walk to the 9/11 Memorial, 25 minutes' walk to SoHo.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,251 all in for 3 nights, of which $103 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
4-star · Autograph Collection
Historic Midtown character and comfortable beds near Grand Central. You accept compact rooms, dated bathrooms and uneven condition. Seven minutes' walk to Grand Central, 20 minutes' walk to Times Square.
Axel $834 vs $1,031 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,524 all in for 3 nights, of which $121 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Equipped kitchens, included breakfast and laundry for longer Midtown stays. You accept slow elevators, breakfast crowds and renovation disruption. Nine minutes' walk to Times Square, 15 minutes' walk to the Empire State Building.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,666 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
4-star · Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
A practical theater-and-subway address between Times Square and Central Park. You accept worn rooms, check-in queues and uneven service. Ten minutes' walk to Times Square, ten minutes' walk to Central Park.
Axel $729 vs $963 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,676 all in for 3 nights, of which $121 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
More room near Grand Central without the neighborhood's luxury-hotel premium. You accept some dated bathrooms and a mandatory destination fee. Seven minutes' walk to Grand Central, 20 minutes' walk to Times Square.
Axel $859 vs $1,149 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,736 all in for 3 nights, of which $120 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
3-star · Residence Inn by Marriott
Kitchen-equipped accommodation and included breakfast near Bryant Park. You accept elevator queues, crowded breakfasts and tired interiors. Nine minutes' walk to Times Square, nine minutes' walk to the Empire State Building.
Dec 30 to Jan 2, two adults: $1,939 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Axel $859 vs $1,149 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
Axel $729 vs $963 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
Axel $834 vs $1,031 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
Axel $879 vs $992 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
Axel $859 vs $893 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 2
Neighborhood research dated 2026-10-15. Walking times are estimates from distance until measured times replace them.
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