New York - NYC

Carlton Arms Hotel, East 25th Street and 3rd Avenue.

Its cheap, super friendly, (most of the staff are English, all are definately Democrats (!)

Decorated by artists ( such as Banksy) great location on the 6 subway line.

I think its www.carltonarmshotel.com, but obviously try google...

it's: http://www.carltonarms.com/
Thanks for the tip...