Midtown is home to some of the ritziest hotels in the world. And even if you can’t afford to stay overnight in the Pierre, Plaza, or Ritz-Carlton, you can always stop into one of their posh bars for a cocktail, espresso, or after-theater drink. Midtown North saw asking rents rise 4.9% for the quarter and gain 22% from the same period a year earlier. Downtown saw the slowest rate of growth, a 3% gain from the previous quarter and a 15.4% increase from the first quarter of 2007. Downtown Manahttan is still a lively place for New York City singles. Midtown accommodations are within walking distance of many major sites and attractions, as well as shopping, dining and theatre. We highly recommend Midtown since it is safe and convenient.