The iconic Grand Central Terminal, a New York destination for shopping, dining and events. Photo credits: (C) Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Barbie S. wrote this guest post on affordable business hotels in New York.

Heading to New York on business with your company?  If you’re looking for an affordable business hotel in New York, take a look at this list of 5 best valued business hotels.

This list of New York hotels are all within the 3-3.5 star rating and more than sufficient to accommodate the professional business traveler throughout their stay.

The Belvedere

This Midtown hotel utilizes a 3.5 star rating and is located in close proximity to all major attractions, facilities and transport. Your corporate traveller will never be late for a business meeting as they are conveniently located within central Manhattan. Situated within the New York theatre district, there are ample entertainment and sightseeing options available. The hotel itself features many amenities for the business traveler including laundry and dry cleaning services to restaurants.

Affinia 50. Video courtesy of AffiniaHotels.

Affinia 50

Here’s the chance for you or your employees to escape busy Midtown Manhattan. The hotel is located in the vicinity of the Rockefeller Centre within a short distance of central Manhattan and tourist attractions. Affordable yet vibrant, Affinia 50 offers every necessity to accommodate business travelers, from club rooms and Wi-Fi to secretarial services.

Best Western President

A completely renovated classic situated in Times Square, this modern hotel boasts numerous features designed for the business traveler.  Its busy midtown location offers excellent access to all modes of transport. A variety of budget, business and luxury style rooms provide opportunities for stays in exotic suites. The hotel’s facilities and services offer convenient comfort throughout your stay.

Renaissance New York Hotel 57. Video courtesy of MarriottEastern.

Renaissance New York Hotel 57

A more modern style hotel located in east Midtown Manhattan, this stylish hotel delivers the visitor experience sought after by most business and leisure travelers. Providing a variety of different suite options and an array of services and facilities, Renaissance Hotel 57 is sure to accommodate your every need at affordable rates. Situated in an quieter area away from the busy nightlife and clubs, it’s ideal for the more peaceful business travelers.

The Gershwin

This unique hotel features a selection of amenities suitable for a business trip. Its artistic style provides a warm and inviting feeling to guests. Incorporating art galleries on each floor and traditional New York dwelling features in each suite, The Gershwin delivers the modern New York era experience that is hard to inherit from modern hotel facilities. Also conveniently located in Midtown, the hotel offers access to all major attractions and transportation.

Guestroom + bathroom at EAST, Beijing. Photo credit: EAST, Beijing.

The Beijing hotel scene is expanding, with one of its newest hotels, EAST, Beijing, a lifestyle + business hotel opening in fall 2012.

This new city hotel will open at INDIGO in Chaoyang District, Beijing. Located in Jiangtai in the city’s Chaoyang District, EAST, Beijing is between the 4th and 5th Ring Roads. EAST, Beijing is Swire Hotels’ second hotel in the city following The Opposite House.

Connected to the INDIGO shopping mall, the hotel is adjacent to ONE INDIGO, a Grade A office tower.  There are future plans to connect the hotel to the Beijing Subway Line 14.

EAST, Beijing. Photo credit: EAST, Beijing.

For international business travelers, the hotel is just 15 minutes from the Beijing International Capital Airport and close to city business districts CBD and Wangjing, and 798 Art District and Chaochangdi Art Zone.

Designed for business travelers, the hotel aims at creating a relaxing, contemporary atmosphere with services including a paperless check-in and check-out and a one-stop front-desk Guest Experience.

EAST, Beijing. Photo credit: EAST, Beijing.

EAST, Beijing has 369 rooms with Urban Views (Beijing’s downtown) and Park Views (17-hectare park). Each room features international power-points, iPod touch technology, free WiFi broadband Internet access throughout the hotel.  Some of the hotel’s facilities include Beast (Body by EAST) which has a fully-equipped gym, a swimming pool and an outdoor splash pool.

The hotel also offers its guest dining at two restaurants – Feast (international menu) and Hagaki, (Californian-inspired Japanese) and entertainment at Zian, a multi-element bar, lounge and music venue.