Budget, Style preferences, location needs etc. Even though big chains have more foot traffic to blend in with, I would stick to mid-sized properties. Most of the smaller trendy boutique places do require keys, so if you're considering specific options, I would call ahead as suggested.
Recommendation: decide on your location first and narrow down from there. Midtown is the most popular. (Midtown is roughly from 35th st - 55th st. Try to stay between Lexington and 8th ave. Too much further East or West becomes a schlepp.) Have a great time and feel free to PM with questions about specific hotel recs. xoxoSar
To go up the floors..any chance anyone can private message me?
None of the hotels specify this and not wanting to ask the hotel for obvious reasons
wondered if anyone knew of any ,especially a chain that starts with "M"
...have teenage children who lose keys often, and what is their policy. Works every time!
Hugs,
Kelly
I have zero idea of the type of hotel to choose that would be visitor friendly since I have never been there
always best to do research before taking the plunge
Hugs,
Kelly
Simply inquire about hotel security. It not unusual for Manhattan hotels to get those kind of questions.
I always call ahead too, and with a reasonable excuse the front desk won't think twice about it. I tell them my mother is going to be staying in NYC alone and I'm concerned about how safe their hotel is for an elderly woman traveling alone. (Ha, I'm sure my mother would kill me if she knew I was calling her elderly!)
Radisson on Lexington is a good choice. Nice and clean yet anonymous.
Hugs,
Kelly
Budget, Style preferences, location needs etc. Even though big chains have more foot traffic to blend in with, I would stick to mid-sized properties. Most of the smaller trendy boutique places do require keys, so if you're considering specific options, I would call ahead as suggested.
Recommendation: decide on your location first and narrow down from there. Midtown is the most popular. (Midtown is roughly from 35th st - 55th st. Try to stay between Lexington and 8th ave. Too much further East or West becomes a schlepp.)
Have a great time and feel free to PM with questions about specific hotel recs.
xoxo
Sar
Meet her at the elevator, and be as incognito as needed...
and incognito is impossible for the way I look…going down to the bar every couple of hours or so to meet men is never something I would consider lo
Most still don't have that system. Just avoid the very new, "glass tower" types. Stick with central Midtown Manhattan and 90% are walk-right-in access.
Hi everyone
I'm visiting New York soon and was wondering the same thing.
If you guys have some good recommendations for hotels that do not require a key card, please PM for details. I appreciate, really. 
Thank you !
Eva