Hotels for New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks

A Sunday evening on the NBA calendar, with the early tip-off giving the day a different rhythm to a midweek fixture. Families and out-of-towners mix with regulars who know the arena's quirks, and a weekend crowd tends to arrive earlier and settle in for the full night. Thanksgiving weekend puts this one right in the middle of a busy travel window, so the concourses and surrounding streets carry extra energy before the doors even open. Eastern Conference matchups like this rarely stay quiet for long, especially with a holiday-weekend crowd looking for a reason to shout.

The world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden sits atop Penn Station in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, home to the Knicks and Rangers and a legendary stage for the biggest concerts. Times Square, Broadway and countless restaurants are all within a short walk, making it one of the most central venues anywhere.

Penn Station's subway and rail lines are directly below. Booking a room in Midtown lets you walk to the show through the city's buzz and back to your bed within minutes.