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This is pretty much an impossible topic to give solid advice on. The one thing that a few people got right:

Why Midtown? It's so tacky and touristy. If you must stay in Midtown, maybe try to find a hotel on the east side, away from Times Square and everything.

As far as restaurants and lounges/bars: The possibilities are almost endless in Manhattan. What would be much more valuable to you is if you were to do your own research, come back with a few ideas, and people can tell you if they're horrible.

But on the restaurant tip, I recommend Kurio. But it's not in Midtown. It's on 92nd and 1st, I think, and it's a really small and elegant spot. Look it up...