Location: Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City.
Inn Size: 14 rooms. The rooms are all on in a five-story townhouse and each has a private bath. All have queen- or king-size beds. Each room is themed (e.g. 1940s Room, Victorian Room, Cabin Room).
Price Range: The inn's web page now says "call property for best available rate." However, queen-size rooms recently started at $219; king-size rooms started at $259.
Breakfast: A continental breakfast is served each morning in the library. Cereals, fruit, juice and coffee are among the offerings.
Special Features: The family-owned Inn on 23rd was completely renovated in 1998.
Web Site: The Inn on 23rd
More About The Inn on 23rd: All the rooms have high-speed Internet access; wireless access is available in the breakfast room. Rooms also have air conditioning and "pillowtop" mattresses.
Personal Recommendation: My husband and I have stayed at the Inn on 23rd several times and always had a terrific experience. The hospitality is absolutely top-notch, and the inn provides a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city despite being so conveniently located in the middle of Manhattan.

