[New York, NY]- Commonly referred to as 'Grand Central Station', the historic Grand Central Terminal is a famous NYC landmark in midtown Manhattan and February 1st marks the 100th birthday for one of the most beautiful Beaux-Arts architectural buildings in NYC. It is located on 42nd Street and Park Avenue – walking distance from the Hotel @ Times Square and the Broadway @ Times Square – two hotel properties of the Apple Core Hotels chain in NYC.

Between February 1 and 28, 2013, room rates start from only $114.99 plus taxes per night (one queen bed, double occupancy), stay with the Hotel @ Times Square or from only $124.99 plus taxes per night at Broadway @ Times Square . 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.

Grand Central has become a major New York destination. There are five exquisite restaurants and cocktail lounges, 20 casual eateries in the lower level dining concourse, gourmet foods from Grand Central Market and 50 unique specialty shops throughout the concourses, all in addition to transportation. Beginning February 1st and throughout the year, Vanderbilt Hall, the Terminal's 12,000 square foot former main waiting room, will be the site for ongoing free promotions and entertainment including 11th annual Holiday Train Show presented by the New York Transit Museum.

For great tips and where to find value, visit www.mydayinnewyork.com – a regular blog about NYC courtesy of Apple Core Hotels.

To book your February getaway and celebrate Grand Central Station's 100th birthday, 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 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.