December, 2012 – The Christmas season is a wonderful time for families to visit New York City. From the tree at Rockefeller Center to the holiday window displays at New York City department stores, NYC is a festive and fun place to visit during the holiday season.

Between December 24-26, room rates start from only $179.99 plus taxes per night (one queen bed, double occupancy), for a location within a strolling distance of Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Centre, Times Square and Central Park. These budget-friendly chic properties offer a long list of free amenities even when you're in one of the most expensive cities in the world. Unlike at other hotels, you'll receive free full continental breakfast, WiFi Internet Access, phone calls within the United States and a 24/7 fitness and business centre.

Every winter, Rock Center Cafe hosts Breakfast with Santa on weekends from Thanksgiving to Christmas, as well as during the week immediately before Christmas. Participants will enjoy a family-style breakfast, small gifts from Santa's elves, and a visit with Santa, all while overlooking the ice rink at Rockefeller Centre. Speaking of ice skating - whether it's Central Park, Rockefeller Center or the American Museum of Natural History, these are all fantastic opportunities to strap on the skates with family and enjoy New York City's beautiful winter sights. Your visit wouldn't be complete without checking the holiday window displays at some of New York City's department stores such as the classic Macy's Department Store or the hip and stylish Barney's. Whether you're interested in seeing the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the “Rocketettes”, the Nutcracker Ballet or something more off-beat, New York City has many options for Christmas-themed entertainment. For great tips and where to find value, visitwww.mydayinnewyork.com – a regular blog about NYC courtesy of Apple Core Hotels.

To book your Christmas getaway in the centre of it all, call (800) 567-7720 or visit www.applecorehotels.com

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  About Apple Core Hotels 

  Apple Core Hotels is a group of five, centrally-located, midtown Manhattan hotels that offers the most comprehensive list of complimentary amenities of all independent and small chain properties located in NYC. All five properties feature: free Wi-Fi Internet access in all rooms and public spaces, free nationwide and toll-free calling, complimentary daily continental breakfast, fitness facilities, business centers, movies on-demand, and an iPhone docking station. The properties are located within walking distance to must-see New York attractions such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park, and Macy's. Apple Core Hotels properties include nyma, the new york manhattan hotel, on 32nd Street west of Fifth Avenue; the smoke-free Broadway @ Times Square Hotel, west of Sixth Avenue on 46th Street; The Hotel @ Times Square, on 46th Street off Sixth Avenue; the landmark La Quinta Manhattan, on 32nd Street west of Fifth Avenue; and the Ramada Eastside, at 30th Street and Lexington Avenue.