Couldn’t do 7 days. Would only be two of us. Budget would be tight. Around £1200.
I know how it is. I remember going for 2 weeks probably 13 years ago now, and flight and accommodation came to 500 quid. Albeit the accommodation for a $15/night sleep with one eye open youth hostel, but hey.
If its your first time and you intend on doing all the attractions, i highly recommend a NYC Pass.
https://www.sightseeingpass.com/en/new-york?aid=13&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1YWcxNXa3AIVUFXTCh3odgljEAAYASAAEgIJ5PD_BwEThe attractions all add up and whilst the pass may seem expensive, it does save you money and also time and a lot of them allow queue jumping.
Hotel wise, if money allows, look around Times square, its pretty much smack bang in the middle of everything. The most recent time we went we stayed here
https://goo.gl/maps/hAPUfKRiDfvThere is (or atleast used to be) an amazing french bistro attached to it which did the most amazing steak, would highly recommend. Theres also an amazing diner where we went for breakfast a few doors down with amazing pancakes and french toast.
If you want something cheaper. Look a bit further south around Greenwich village or Chelsea, plenty of boutique hotels and if you really want to relive some history why not stay at The Chelsea Hotel famous for being where Nancy (girlfriend of Sid Vicious, Sex Pistols) was found stabbed to death :-)
edit: Turns out it closed down.
In terms of food, NYC is famous for its Pizza. If you can, you should check out Famous Joes. A big hit with the stars.
http://www.joespizzanyc.com/photos.phpKatz Deli is a must too. I'm sure you've seen those sandwiches filled with meat which are bigger than your head. Well this is the place to go for them.
https://www.katzsdelicatessen.com/For something a little more romantic for the two of you. This is the place i went for a meal the night i proposed to the missus. Its close to central park so nice for a little walk after dinner. It is pretty much just a steak house, but its by far THE best steak i have ever had. Its not cheap but its worth it. The food and service was a-grade.
http://www.qualitymeatsnyc.com/menus/dinner/I know the thought of it is a bit cheesy but if your in the area check out Hard Rock Cafe for something to eat. Its not overly expensive but the food was really good and for a restaurant so huge and typically busy, it was very well organised and smooth.
When it comes to food, i could go on. If you tell me what your looking for, i could probably find you something.