Murray Hill Inn

In a renovated five-story walk-up in a quiet residential neighborhood, the Murray Hill Inn is shoestring basic -- but there's no arguing with its cleanliness. Rooms are tiny and outfitted with not much more than either one or two beds with motel-standard bedspread and furnishings, a wall rack, a phone, and a small TV; most rooms with shared bathroom also have private sinks (request one when booking). These Euro-style rooms share the in-hall bathrooms that are new and spotless. Some of the doubles have alcoves that can accommodate third travelers on cots if you're on an extra-tight budget. Rooms with private bathrooms are the nicest; most also have pullout sofas that can accommodate an extra traveler or two. Don't expect much in terms of facilities beyond a pleasant (if tiny) lobby, plus a downstairs sitting area with a vending machine, an ATM, and a luggage-storage area.

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