There are, against all standards of decency, occasionally reasons that one has to attend events in the Times Square neighborhood of New York.   There also are, sadly, a dearth of decent hotels in the area.   The W there sucks, and I hope you wouldn’t even consider the Marriott.  The best option, if you must be near, is the Bryant Park Hotel.  And this might be your soundtrack:

Thievery Corporation’s Le Monde, in the lobby:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb8lPWvVMBk[/youtube]

Alizee’s Youpidou, on the dance floor:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeycewNFrtE[/youtube]

And a good late night cover of My Funny Valentine at last call:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fhp9r1B–U[/youtube]