The Belnord Hotel in Manhattan

Set 2 blocks from Central Park, this 5-story budget hotel in a residential neighborhood is a 12-minute walk from the Natural Museum of History and an 8-minute drive from the Javitz Convention Center.Straightforward rooms have free Wi-Fi, cable TV and hardwood floors. Suites provide additional living space.Perks include a business center with Internet kiosks (fee), and discounted parking.