Adjacent to the Beacon Theatre, this family favorite offers a winning mix of attentive service, comfortable rooms and convenient location. The Beacon has 278 rooms (some of which are multibedroom suites) decorated in muted shades of Pottery Barn green. The units are well maintained and quite roomy; all come with coffeemakers and kitchenettes. Amenities include a bar, a gym, outsourced cycling classes and a self-service laundry.
Upper stories on the east side of the building have views of Central Park in the distance. It's a good deal, and steep discounts can be found off-season.