Holiday Inn Manhattan Financial District  

In Manhattan’s Financial District, steps from the 9/11 Memorial Museum and a short stroll to Wall Street, Battery Park and the Statue of Liberty ferries. Address: 99 Washington Street — nearest subway: Rector Street.

Perched across 50 floors with 492 rooms, this is the world’s tallest Holiday Inn with sweeping NYC skyline views. Rooms are cozy and well-appointed with luxurious bedding, flat-screen TVs, in-room coffeemakers and a handy in-room desk for quick work or planning.

24-hour reception, lobby area, fitness centre, cocktail lounge and an on-site restaurant keep city rhythms easy. Practical touches include A/C, TVs, irons, hairdryers, safes (extra charge), limited room service and laundry — family-friendly with Kids Eat Free.

State-of-the-art business centre plus event and meeting facilities. Fast in-room high-speed internet and desks make it a smart pick for business travel.

St. George’s Restaurant serves fine-dining fare and a kid-friendly menu where Kids Eat Free. A cocktail lounge on-site keeps evenings easy after full days exploring the city.