Best Hotels near CUNY--John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Where 1920s glamour meets modern art deco design, the WestHouse New York is adorned with crystal chandeliers, eucalyptus wood accents and detailed handrails. This midtown Manhattan hotel is located at the corner of West 55th Street and Seventh Avenue. And the hotel offers guests a major perk for navigating the high-action neighborhood: Luxury concierge service WestHouse Attaché will design your New York itinerary, taking day-to-day activity planning off your hands. All that extra time should give you a chance to focus on enjoying the personal trainers, butlers, in-room spa treatments and overnight shoe shines all available upon request (and for a fee). Or simply fall into the Sferra luxury linens inside each of the 172 guest rooms and suites, where you can customize the temperature and music in your room with your Intelity Bedside Touchscreen Controls, or peruse the internet. Though keep in mind, there's a $45 per adult per night "residents fee;" this includes breakfast, afternoon treats and hors d'oeuvres, drinks on the terrace and the high-speed Wi-Fi. While some guests appreciated those extra offerings, guests who couldn't take advantage were not pleased they still had to pay the fee. Another point of contention among recent travelers was inconsistencies with the staff.

Part of the AccorHotels group, the Novotel New York Times Square is situated in the heart of bustling New York City. Each room (there are no suites at this property) features a 46-inch LCD TV, a sofa bed, free Wi-Fi access and a minifridge. And if you want your pet to join you in your quarters, Novotel welcomes one small animal (dogs and cats that weigh up to 50 pounds) per room at no extra cost. One big draw, according to guests, is the view of midtown Manhattan and Times Square visible from some of the rooms. But why focus on the looks of it when you can take in the real thing? With its locale on West 52nd Street at Broadway, this Novotel outpost may be every first-time New Yorker's dream (although the incessant lights and monstrous crowds may drive more experienced city slickers crazy). Take in the eclectic New York scene with a visit to Supernova, the on-site restaurant and bar is set in a swanky corner of the hotel, which dishes out cuisine inspired by food truck culture from around the country. Plus, members of Le Club AccorHotels can pay for rooms with accrued points.

This boutique hotel in Columbus Circle sits within walking distance of Central Park, providing guests with easy access to the Big Apple's most-loved sites. But that's not all this chic hotel has going for it. Inside, guests are greeted with retro 1960s-inspired decor that extends from the trendy hotel lobby to the stylish guest rooms. Accommodations feature blue accents, mod furnishings and 400-thread-count Sferra linens, REN amenities, flat-screen TVs and even a minibar stocked with Dean & DeLuca gourmet goods. While some previous visitors do caution the rooms are compact, most say that the spacious bathrooms and comforters compensate for the drawback. Plus, after a long day (or night) spent roaming along the streets of Manhattan, you can unwind in the hotel's trendy Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, or pick up some grub at one of the award-winning restaurants located just steps away at the Time Warner Center.

This trendy hotel waves the luxury flag with trendy designs throughout the lobby and guest rooms, drinks served at the two hip on-site lounges and sweeping views overlooking the Hudson River and the glimmering New York City skyline. And the extravagance extends to the hotel's whimsical accommodations, decorated elaborate canopy-style headboards and 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens as well as bathrooms with Carrara marble and stainless steel fixtures. Despite the stylish rooms, some previous visitors do note that the accommodations are slightly compact considering the high nightly rate. Most recent guests, though, can't stop raving about the sophisticated rooftop bar, PHD Terrace, along with the hotel's enviable location, which places visitors within steps of beloved Manhattan attractions, like Central Park and Fifth Avenue. Guests do warn that rooms near the bar and on-site lounge, The Rickey, experience noise into the late hours. 

Many recent guests praise this boutique hotel (renovated in 2013) for its prime location, outstanding service and most importantly, its reasonable nightly rates. Here, you'll have easy access to legendary city attractions, such as Times Square and Central Park. Once you've strolled Manhattan's bustling streets, you can cozy up in the hotel's Central Market before retreating to your spacious digs adorned with HD TVs, pillow-top mattresses and iPod docking stations. The hotel also has the Park Lounge (which hosts a weekday happy hour special), and a 24-hour fitness center. And if you're in search of event space, Park Central offers expansive, well-equipped banquet and meeting rooms.

Visitors love The Manhattan Club's ideal spot on West 56th Street between Seventh Avenue and Broadway (just a few blocks southwest of Central Park, practically on top of Carnegie Hall and within walking distance of several subway stops). That proximity is even more valuable when you have the on-site concierge help you make reservations, transportation arrangements and more. Stick to your digs, though, and you'll find suites adorned with ornate decor. Each suite offers a coffee maker, a marble bathroom and a kitchenette with a minifridge and microwave. If you prefer to dine outside of your suite, the exclusive Club Lounge serves up continental breakfast and cocktails in the evenings. And travelers have plenty of praise for the staff, saying the kind and helpful employees helped make their stays memorable.