Hotels and places to stay in the United States

FaceTraveler lists 674 places to stay in the United States, spread between New York and Los Angeles. They are on opposite coasts of the country, so you will normally fly between them. Here is which area to choose in each, how to get there and which types of accommodation there are.

Where to stay in the United States

New York, in New York State. This is where we have the most places. The city is divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Manhattan, on the island of the same name, suits you if you want most of the sights on foot or a few subway stops away. Brooklyn and Queens are an alternative if you prefer a more residential area and do not mind crossing the river every day.

Los Angeles, in California. It is a very spread-out city: about 71 km from north to south and 47 km from east to west, and the car is the main way of getting about. That is why it pays to choose your area according to what you plan to do: Downtown, Hollywood, Wilshire or Westwood, among others. If you are going to hire a car, check on the listing whether the accommodation has parking.

Getting around

JFK Airport is in Queens, 26 km from central New York. The AirTrain connects it with the subway and commuter trains. The New York subway has been running since 1904 and reaches almost every borough.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is in the Westchester neighbourhood, in the south-west of the city, about 27 km from the centre.

When to go

The climates are very different. New York has cold winters, with a January average of 1 °C, and hot summers, with a July average of 25 °C. Los Angeles has a mild climate all year: the average is around 14 °C in January and 23 °C in July. Spring and autumn are good times to walk around New York.

Types of accommodation in the United States

• 284 4-star hotels, the largest group, and 97 5-star hotels.
• 161 3-star hotels and 28 2-star hotels.
• 36 guesthouses and 38 hostels, if you want to keep costs down or are happy to share a room.

There are also 30 other places to stay.