Last-Minute NYC Hotel Bargains: Stays From $144 per Night

Updated: August 13, 2025, 9:05am CDT

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NYC Hotels From $170 per Night This Week
How To Book
Final Thoughts

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Tourism is down in the U.S., and hotels in New York City are clearly feeling it.

As I’m going to New York this weekend, I was curious to see what hotel prices were like. I genuinely thought there might have been a bug with Hyatt’s website, as the rates were so low. I checked Hilton and Marriott’s websites, too, and couldn’t believe I found the same thing. From budget to mid-scale, and even some luxury hotels, there are some real bargains to be had.

Let’s take a look at what I found.

NYC Hotels From $170 per Night This Week

Hotels in New York are notoriously expensive. I remember last July, when I was in town for work, rates at the Hyatt Place Times Square on a Tuesday and Wednesday night were upwards of $450 per night.

Fast forward a year, and the average nightly rate for many hotels is less than $250, even during this peak August travel season. If you’ve written New York off for being too expensive, or begrudge paying hiked-up tourist prices for a stay in an average hotel, then now could be a good time to reconsider.

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As there are quite literally hundreds of hotels in New York, I limited my search to Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott properties in Manhattan. Below is a selection of the best-value options for each brand in locations that would appeal to those visiting town for a last-minute trip this coming weekend (August 15-17) to see the sights.

Most of the prices displayed don’t include the additional destination fee, unless otherwise specified.

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Hotel	Nightly Rate	Hotel Chain
Courtyard Fifth Ave	$241	Marriott
DoubleTree Midtown Fifth Ave	$240	Hilton
Dream Midtown	$234	Hyatt
Hyatt Centric Midtown	$238	Hyatt
Moxy NYC Times Square	$248 (includes $35 destination fee)	Marriott
The Draper, Tapestry Collection	$220	Hilton
Times Square EDITION	$352 (includes $40 destination fee)	Marriott
W Times Square	$293 (includes $40 destination fee)	Marriott

Nightly rates Monday through Thursday get even cheaper. The rates below are available on several week nights over the next 10 days or so:

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Hotel	Cheapest Nightly Rate	Hotel Chain
Hilton Garden Inn Times Square South	$144	Hilton
Hilton New York Fashion District	$188	Hilton
Hilton Times Square	$194	Hilton
Hyatt Regency Times Square	$260	Hyatt
Hyatt Place Times Square	$170	Hyatt
The Standard, High Line	$275	Hyatt

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How To Book

As these are cash stays, the best way to book would be using a credit card that rewards you for hotel spending.

Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott each have a selection of their own cobranded credit cards to choose from. Upgraded Points’ top picks include:

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Final Thoughts

Thanks to these incredibly rare low rates, a last-minute trip to New York has never been more tempting. Happy bargain hunting, and maybe see you there!