Gershwin Hotel
7 East 27th St.
New York , New York 10016
212-545-8000
Rates: $89 - $139
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A trendy, fashionable and artistic hotel offering affordable rates for the budget minded traveller. Includes full hotel services, cafe, bar, entertainment, comfortable rooms, right off 5th Ave.

For visitors on a seriously tight budget, The Gershwin offers a very appealing deal. For a large private room with a comfortable, bright, richly colored decor and a pretty terrific bathroom, the prices can't be beat. With its lobby full of pop art, a funky, high-ceilinged bar and its location in the Flatiron District, near both Greenwich Village and SoHo, The Gershwin attracts a predominately young European crowd. The adjacent cafe offers snacks and light fare. Also attached is an art gallery that features changing exhibits.

You can shop for bargains a few blocks downtown at Daffy's and Filene's, visit the flea market down the Avenue of the Americas on the weekend, stroll to Union Square, Chelsea, or the Village, or head up Madison to check out Robert Redford's class pictures at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, between 30th and 31st Streets. If you're not in the mood to travel, the neighborhood around the hotel has plenty of trendy restaurants like Asia de Cuba, Jaonie's and the Globe.

Nestled to the left of the Lobby entrance, the Gershwin Hotel's Gallery features the work of a new artist about every two weeks. Work ranges from the two dimensional to interactive installations. The Gallery is also available to rent out for receptions or special occasions.