For my NYU interview I just booked a spot at the Bowery House. Completely sketchy cause it appears to be partially a hostel. Price was amazing though for $190 for two night, which is by far the cheapest in the area. I managed to get a single room so I don't have to sleep around a bunch of strangers, but its basically a closet with a bed. It's 1.1 miles away from NYU which was the big selling point. If worst comes to worst, I could literally walk to the interview. And if you guys come together, a whole bunch of interviewees could get the larger rooms to split (Bunk Bed style...seriously). I couldn't care less though, the closer I am to the school the better.