For those of you staying in the Big Apple for a few days, we've put together a list of accommodations close to our offices.

Local Accommodations

Boutique/Luxury:

Tribeca Grand

2 Avenue of the Americas Phone: (212) 519-6600 The 203 guest rooms and seven suites have such technological features as high-speed Internet access with wireless remote, Bose CD players and multifunction fax/copier/scanners. Luxurious touches are added with Frette linens and towels and Kiehl's beauty and bath products. The Church Lounge serves all types of meals continuously into the wee hours to accommodate weary travelers. Directions A, C, E at Canal St

60 Thompson

60 Thompson St Phone: (212) 431-0400 Fax: (212) 431-0200 All 100 crisp, airy rooms and suites feature Frette linens and robes,cordless phones, marble-andmosaic bathrooms, Fresh bath products,high-speed Internet access and DVD/VCRs.

Soho Grand

310 W Broadway Phone: (212) 965-3000 The 363 rooms are smallish, as are their retro gray-and-white-tiled bathrooms with pedestal sinks and little space to put toiletries. The Gallery restaurant serves contemporary regional American fare, while the Grand Bar is an inviting place for evening cocktails and light meals. If you can't bring your own pet, they'll provide goldfish in your room.

Boutique/Luxury:

Mercer Hotel

147 Mercer St Phone: (212) 966-6060 Built in 1890 as an office building for John Jacob Astor II, this landmark location was, until recently, home to shabby lofts for Soho artists. Then it was totally renovated into this impressive luxury boutique hotel. High ceilings and large windows add to the grandeur of each room. The

Mercer Hotel is near all of the Soho galleries, and it is not far from Greenwich Village, Little Italy and Chinatown. The super chic restaurant The Mercer Kitchen is located in the basement.

Mid-Range:

Four Points - Sheraton

66 Charlton Street Phone: (212) 229-9988 Situated in the heart of the trendy, bustling lifestyle of SoHo, Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village is surrounded by lots of great shops, eateries, clubs, and more. It is located within minutes of the Holland Tunnel, subway, financial center, Chinatown, and Little Italy.

Downtown/Financial Center:

New York Marriot Financial Center

85 West St Phone: (870) 701-4444 This hotel is perfectly located for downtown wheeling and dealing. It's not a surprise that the guests who stay here don't come to gawk at the Statue of Liberty---they come to try and buy it. The elegantly designed and Asian-inspired lobby boasts black and red pillars and a breathtaking stained-glass ceiling. The 500 rooms and suites recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation. Spectacular views of downtown Manhattan, that come with all the expected upscale amenities, including high-speed Internet access and mini bars.