We were having trouble finding a not-so-expensive hotel in the NY area in december, so, after a lot of googling, we found the Quality Inn Brooklyn.
Some of the reviews seemed positive, so we decided to give it a try, for 179.99 USD per night.

The hotel itself is not bad, with a small lobby, but when we saw that the concierge was behind a very thick glass, and locked inside, we started questioning about the safety of the area.
The room was the best part of the deal, spacious, very clean, big LCD widescreen, with all the amenities and free wi-fi, while breakfast was the usual DIY fare, in a very small room (only two tables).
There are two very big drawbacks: the hotel is right next to a huge train bypass, meaning that you have to sleep with earplugs, and the area is quite scary, with piles of rubbish and abandoned cars.
The walk to the subway station (just two blocks away) was not the most pleasant experience, and we never dared to do it at night.
Overall, a good hotel, really spoiled by its location.

the hotel is still brand new but rather small. Air con and heating worked marvelously and free internet , the staff where brilliant and very helpful. But rooms where quiet small u would think you were in a hotel room in England rather than America. Great big plasma screen for veiwing in each room with not too bad amount of channels. it is a good place to book if you are going to be very busy holiday and u are constantly out. There are so many train stations near the hotel so tranportation for the clubbers is not a problem. So any differant eateries nearby for variety. JFK airport is just a short taxi ride away that doesnt cost much, its much more comfortable than taking a shuttle bus.

The worst experience ever in my life! Not recommend to anyone here. First there is the subway track hovering the hotel, you can hear the big noises all the time, very hard to fall in sleep. No central air condition or heating, so extra noise for you. The rooms are so tiny that you would always bump your butt to something when you turn around anywhere in the room. The staffs are the worst part. They lie to you without a blink. We had to check out late and they told us to pay 10 bucks per extra hour after 11am. Then they were trying to drive us out, and told us we would be charged 25 bucks per hour if we don't check out by 11am. With a half year old baby, my husband was desperate. Just terrible. By the way it is an Indian run hotel.

Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Ammenities were new, rooms newly redone, comfy beds and pillows; Located 1/2 a block away from Broadway Junction Subway station- about 20min train ride to Manhatten- not bad at all! Great wireless connection. Only downfall would be train tracks right outside hotel- but just bring earplugs. Neighborhood is not attractive but we certainly did not feel unsafe at any time. This was way better than paying the sky high prices for a place in Manhatten- perfect for 2 or 3 nights!