NYC Hotel suggestions for Union Square?

[AnthonyMI]

I stayed at the Washington Square Hotel in Nov 08. It was priced right, clean and comfortable. It is not new, but well maintained and the rooms have a 1920's feel that is Art Deco. Close to public trans and walking distance to Union Square. The room I stayed in is not listed on the site, a single occupant twin bed. If I recall it was around $150 a night.

I found it after purchasing a cheaper hotel I found on Trip Advisor. When I got to the other hotel it SMELLED, had scary people hanging in the lobby and was just GROSS. I am sure it had BedBugs. haha. However be aware bedbugs do NOT discriminate and NYC is just loaded with them, even if you stay in a NICE hotel.

Washington Square Hotel is about as cheap as it gets without being crap.

http://www.washingtonsquarehotel.com/