While on a visit to NYC last summer, we stayed right across the Hudson River at a Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, NJ. It's built out on a pier and has spectacular views of lower Manhattan. Access to NYC is a breeze. There's a PATH (subway) station just a 5-minute walk from the hotel that'll take you right to Freedom Plaza and One World Trade Cntr. in 10 minutes. It's also easy to connect to other subway lines from there that can take you all over Manhattan. You can also take a ferry across to NY if you like...the terminal is also right near the hotel. There's a great promenade along the Hudson on the NJ side which is great for walking and biking. You can rent bikes right outside the hotel.
https://jerseycity.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
While in NYC, be sure to visit the observation deck on the 102nd floor of the Freedom Tower. Incredible views...and the elevator ride alone is worth the price of admission.
View from our hotel room balcony ↓
