If you haven't booked your hotel, I suggest you check out the numerous traveler hostels in NYC. Last year my daughter stayed at the Contiental Hostel on 65th street a few times and enjoyed her time there. I just checked tripadvisor and it didn't get great reviews, but there are a number of hostels that have high marks on that site.

If you've never stayed at a hostel it is a different experience than a hotel. You meet people from all over the world who are traveling on a budget. I prefer staying in hostel's because the people are more interesting, they're cheap [[around $35 a night) and if you take an adventurous attitude you'll have fun.

Of course, take your own sleeping bag, don't use their pillows and wear flip flops at all times.