Econo Lodge

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If a clean room and a bed to sleep on is all you're seeking, then Econo Lodge fits your criteria. Problem is, the bed is pretty much all that fits in the room. The flat-screen TVs here have to be mounted overhead, and in order to walk around the bed, guests must maneuver sideways along the walls. The furniture and fixtures are rendered almost unusable in the space—the ironing board has to unfold in the hallway, and the bathtub is barely large enough to sit down in. Some of the corner rooms offer a larger square footage—at the same price—as do the doubles, though all of the 51 rooms are decorated in the same earth tones (rust-colored bedding, beige wallpaper and curtains). Ironically, the lobby is quite spacious, with benches and little tables set up along the windows for the free continental breakfast of croissants, cereal, and coffee that’s set out every morning from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — Rachel Corbett

Guests receive 20 percent off at nearby restaurant Joshua Tree, and the continental breakfast is more than enough to start the day. First-time visitors will appreciate the prime Times Square location and the proximity to Broadway shows.

Cons
Rooms are extremely small, forcing guests to do everything—sit, work, eat—on the bed.