Costs of hotel accommodation fluctuate by the season in the New York Hotels and the winter season from January to March, is the best time to find bargains on lodging. Guests and tourists from all over the world celebrate the holiday season in New York and despite expensive lodging; Christmas season is a great time to visit the city. There are ways to save on the rates of the New York Hotels, if you are flexible with your location, though many tourists prefer to stay midtown without considering other locations and lose opportunities to save money. Listed below are general tips to consider before choosing the right New York Hotel.

• Select your season carefully- Choose the season you would prefer to visit New York, as the room rates can vary dramatically depending upon what time of the year you visit the city. The winter season is ideal for bargains, with summer second best. The most expensive and busiest season after Christmas is of fall, though the month of November is quiet and affordable.

• Inquire about discounts or special rates- Before finally selecting a room, always ask whether any special rates apply to you, or a cheaper room than the first one quoted is available. At times, you may qualify for military, student, corporate, senior citizen or other discounts. Ask about the policy on children, whether they can stay free or there are special rates for them. All hotels are subject to a 13.25% tax, plus $2 per night.

• Avoid hidden costs and extra charges- You can save a great deal by taking care to use your own mobile, prepaid phone cards or pay phones rather than using the hotel phones, which normally have exorbitant rates. Inquire whether the hotel charges its customers for parking, water, soda and snacks. Ask about the service charges and local taxes that can increase the room cost by 15%.

• Opting between uptown or downtown- Advantages of a Midtown location are overestimated, specially when you want to save money, where the subway can whisk you anywhere you want to go in minutes. Staying outside the Theatre District, where real New Yorkers live in the residential neighborhood, like Chelsea, Upper west Side, Greenwich Village and Murray Hill is the best value for your money.

• Travel on a weekend- You might be able to save a great deal if your trip includes a weekend, as most business hotels tend to empty out and the rooms that cost $300 or more Monday to Thursday, generally drop as low as $150 or less, once the executives leave. Such deals are mainly present in the Financial District, but often available in the Midtown as well. Sunday nights are the cheapest, and it is best to call or check the hotels website for weekend specials.

• Book online- New York Hotels often save you the hassle of relying on a reservation agent by advertising the available deals on their websites. They offer 'Internet only' deals that can save you 10%-20% or more as compared to what you would pay if you booked over the phone. You can book online at some of the discount reservation agencies sites. If you have special needs like a quiet room or a room with a view, call the hotel directly and let them know your needs, after you have booked online.

• Call Direct- You will often get a better deal by calling the hotel's reservation desk rather than the chain's number, while booking a room in a chain hotel.

Amongst the various New York Hotels, you can try the hotel along Cooperstown's Otsego Lake for a quiet and peaceful stay near the water, or stay in a luxurious hotel in Manhattan like the Benjamin Hotel that boasts of a wellness spa offering massage and other rejuvenating services. Each room in this hotel is a suite and includes a sitting area, kitchen, and a balcony.