New York hotels and motels abound, but which one offers the best accommodations for your particular business trip? If you plan to be there a day or a weekend, the accommodations you need will be different than those needed for a longer stay. If you are entertaining your clients or meeting with them for business, this can also be a factor in where you stay, especially if you are providing the meeting room.

Choose the best facilities to make your business trip a success. You may need wireless Internet, unlimited free local calls, a business center to send faxes or meeting room capabilities. On longer stays, you may prefer a suite to just a room. Look for the following when you book a motel reservation in New York:

1. Look for motels in New York for your short-term stay.

2. Pick motels in NY for your long-term business needs.

3. Choose NY hotels near local attractions for a work and fun business trip.

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Find hotels in NY offering overnight accommodations

If you are going to New York for a one day business meeting, you just need a place to park yourself overnight. Then you can catch your flight home in the morning. As long as the room is clean, comfortable and offers basics such as Internet, it should do the job for you.

I recommend: Super 8 offers clean rooms with high-speed Internet access and free continental breakfast. Rates are low, and they have locations throughout the state. Motel 6 offers wireless Internet and free morning coffee to get your day started.

Select extended stay hotels in New York for longer stays

When you will be staying for a week or longer, extended stay New York hotels and motels are your best bet for a successful business trip. These hotels offer more than one room suites; they provide full kitchens, business centers, high speed wireless Internet and meeting centers.

I recommend: Chelsmore Apartments offers fully furnished apartments located close to local transportation. They even provide cable TV for entertainment in the evening after your business day. Metro Home offers a choice of studio or 1-2-3 bedroom apartments. Just bring your suitcase because they provide linens, towels and all kitchen accessories.

Make your New York hotel reservations near the resorts for business and pleasure

New York offers the city charms, such as the statue of Liberty and Times Square, but it also has the beauty and charm of the Adirondack Mountains. Add pleasure to your business itinerary the next time you go to New York.

I recommend: The Sagamore is located in the Adirondack Mountains and offers beautiful views with beautiful rooms. Enjoy golf, spa and sailing after you complete your business. Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa offers a spa, fitness room and heated pool as some of the amenities for the weary business traveler who wants some relaxation after doing the hard work.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Many hotel chains offer their own rewards programs, so think about using the same chain for your New York lodging so you can take advantage of the free rooms and discounts their program offers.