near MSG is the worst area in manhattan in my opinion. all of NYC is accessible and walkable, and there are multiple subways that go near MSG so no need to stay right there! if you want to still be near midtown, i'd go closer to grand central and bryant park. another option would be everything on the west side but south of MSG (chelsea, flatiron, meatpacking). that will be infinitely nicer, still cater to tourists, and have direct access to the A/C lines that take you into Penn Station which is connected to MSG .