Which hotel is the best hotel to get near the ball drop in New York City?

[Mitali A]

Are there any hotels where I would be able to see the ball drop from the hotel itself? Any cheap ones?

[Tony S]

The New York Marriott Marquis is right on Times Square (45th Street and Broadway).

Though like the other poster said...this year FORGET IT! Though if you want to book now for New Years 2009, do it now.

[WilmaF]

You can forget about it this year. The hotels in Times Square get booked about a year in advance for New Year's eve. AND they are ridiculously expensive. I just met someone who stayed in Times Square 2 weeks ago and one night cost $250. I'm sure they hike up the price for January 31st.