Families visiting New York City and looking to avoid some of the pitfalls seen in National Lampoon movies � questionable accommodations in perilous neighborhoods � can find safe, inexpensive, family-friendly accommodations year-round at all five Apple Core Hotels properties. Centrally located and near major landmarks, all five hotels offer rates starting at $89 per night including Continental breakfast and children under 13 stay free.

In addition to moderately priced accommodations, Apple Core Hotels� properties offer an array of modern, in-room amenities such as cable television with pay-per-view movies; wireless Web TV and video games, an especially entertaining in-room activity for children of all ages; complimentary Wi-Fi (wireless Internet access); telephones with data port and voice mail; coffee makers; and irons and ironing boards. For larger families, all five hotels, including the smoke-free Comfort Inn Midtown, offer rooms that accommodate up to four comfortably, and the Super 8 Hotel Times Square offers spacious family suites that feature two separate rooms.

Unlike other inexpensive hotels, Apple Core Hotels� properties are conveniently located in midtown Manhattan, within walking distance to New York City landmarks including Madison Square Garden, The Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Macy�s and the Fifth Avenue shops, placing families close to must-see attractions.

Apple Core Hotels� properties include the new La Quinta Inn Manhattan (17 West 32nd Street), Red Roof Inn Manhattan (6 West 32nd Street), the smoke-free Comfort Inn Midtown (129 West 46th Street), Super 8 Hotel Times Square (59 West 46th Street), and the Ramada Inn East Side (161 Lexington Avenue). All rates are exclusive of tax and subject to availability. For information or reservations, contact Apple Core Hotels at (800) 567-7720 or (212) 790-2710. For real-time reservations, log on to Apple Core Hotels� interactive Web site, www.applecorehotels.com.

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