[New York, NY] April 2013 - 2013 marks the twelfth year of the Tribeca Film Festival, which has grown each year from it's beginning in 2002. It was founded by Jane Rosenthal and actor, Robert De Niro to celebrate New York City as a major film making centre and to assist with the recovery of lower Manhattan. Stay at The Hotel @ Times Square or nyma (new york manhattan hotel) – part of the Apple Core Hotels brand in midtown Manhattan.

Between April 1 and 30, 2013, room rates at these budget-friendly contemporary hotels start from only $224.99 plus taxes per night, (double occupancy, one queen bed) at the Hotel @ Times Square and nyma (new york manhattan hotel). Best of all, almost everything is FREE at these budget-friendly hotels once you check in. Included is a full continental breakfast, WiFi Internet Access, phone calls anywhere within the United States and a fitness centre. Kids 12 and under stay free in their parents room.

From April 17 to 28, there are so many things to do during the festival. It is much more than just a movies – there's the ESPN Sports Film Festival, the Tribeca Family Film Festival Street Fair and screenings at the Tribeca Drive-in! The 200 films, chosen from over 5,000 submissions come from every corner of world and almost every film is a North American, international, or even a global premiere therefore you may be the first to see the next big winner! For the top ten Tribeca Film Festival tips, visit http://gonyc.about.com/od/tribecafilmfestival/tp/tribeca_tips.htm .

For more information about the Tribeca Film Festival, visit http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival

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

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 breakfast, fitness facilities, business centers, in-room video games, 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, 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.