Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100

Pod 39 Hotel

　　In an elegant brick building in Manhattan's Murray Hill, this excellent budget option opened following the success of its sister hotel, The Pod. The rooms are called pods given their small size and may not suit everyone. But with prices among the most competitive in Manhattan, budgeters will be happy.

　　Doubles from $95, room only. Tel：212 865 5700

CitizenM New York Times Square

　　This is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain-CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen "MoodPads". There's a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.

　　Doubles from $170, room only. Tel：212 319 7000

21. Who would prefer to stay in Archer Hotel?

A. Visitors who prefer large rooms.

B. Visitors fond of the night scene of Times Square.

C. Visitors who plan to work in the Empire State Building.

D. Visitors who want to experience the life of central Manhattan.

22. Which hotel provides the cheapest rooms?

A. Pod 39 Hotel. B. Archer Hotel. C. BKLYN House Hotel.

D. CitizenM New York Times Square.

23. What is unique to CitizenM New York Times Square ?

A. It is located in Netherlands. B. It offers self check-in rooms.

C. It has the largest rooftop bar. D. It mainly attracts New Yorkers.

　　Last April, on a Sunday, we took one of our "nowhere" drives. My husband was quietly driving along a back road. I was occupied in the front passenger seat watching the scenery.

I noticed out of the corner of my eye that my husband was struggling to look out