Real estate reigns supreme in New York City, and this hotel's premier address is something to be desired. The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel is offering 40% off current rates, including the week of Fourth of July, for rooms that are steps from one of the world’s most famous intersections.

Guests stay in upgraded rooms with a king bed for the following nightly rates:

• $149 ... March 6-11, 24; May 26; July 1-7
• $199 ... March 12-13; April 1-2, 8; May 19; Fridays-Saturdays May 31 - June 29; June 24-27

Guests traveling Sundays April-June or Memorial Day, May 27, can secure a room for $129 per night.

Step outside to walls of neon lights, an array of restaurants and bars, and top Broadway theaters. In fact, some of the most popular shows are within five blocks. Central Park, Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue are all within 10 blocks. Stays include complimentary Wi-Fi ($15 value).