Have you always wanted to see the New York skyline, take in a musical and visit the Waldorf? If so you should definitely make the effort to go on a New York city vacation at some point in your life, even if you live on the west coast of the country.
When I went on my New York City vacation it was winter and I had a great time despite the fact that it was absolutely freezing. I loved the ambience and buzz of the city. If I were to go on another New York City vacation I would choose to visit at Christmas or New Year, since I imagine the place feels extra spectacular during the festive period.
Unfortunately many of the hotels in New York are rather expensive. Cheap hotels in New York mean less than $150.00 per night. If you would like to visit the city, I advise you to look for vacation deals at various travel sites as this could save you some money so that you can stay at a better class of hotel than you thought you could afford.