TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square South

Set in lower Midtown, this funky modern hotel is 4 blocks from both Penn Station and Madison Square Garden. Bright modern rooms sleep up to 8 guests, and have reclaimed wood floors, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Some rooms have game consoles, bunk beds, or fitness rooms with workout equipment. An airy lobby bistro serves breakfast, tapas and cocktails. There's a 24-hour fitness center, along with 5 meeting rooms, including a seasonal rooftop terrace.