Everything & Anything New York City

M4RKM · 18 January 2011 at 10:23AM

GreenSaints wrote: »

Hi

Only me again....

How about the Howard Johnson in Long Island? It's further away, but is only a couple of stops in the subway. Expedia have a room for £531

Ok, I've found you a bargain

There is a brand new microtel (mini hotel, the rooms are small, but it's brand new, and kinda nice!), opening in Brooklyn on the 15th April, so just in time for your stay.

Bookit.com have king rooms available for only $108 per night, and you get a free metrocard for each day you stay, saving you $29 each. (woohoo!)

So, at $915.72, that works out to be £590 for 7 nights (i've got that right yes?) including all taxes, and your transportation for the week. That free transportation is worth £37.40...

http://bookit.com/us/new-york/new-york-all-airports/hotels/union-hotel/

GreenSaints · 18 January 2011 at 11:27AM

Hi M4RKM,

Thank you SO much for your help. We both really appreciate it.

I'll send you a mini Statue of Liberty.... but yyou may have a few of those

)

beeza · 18 January 2011 at 2:00PM

johnnyroper wrote: »

i allowed an hour to pick up tickets do security and then get over to liberty island,i had about 15 minutes to spare before going up the crown.

there are loads of small steps to get up to crown so make sure you have a decent brekkie.

So a 10am ticket for 10am at the Crown or getting the ferry from Battery Park at 10am?

It's just that there's a 9am ticket option but the first ferry isn't until half 9 so I don't see how you could get to S o L by 9 :???
Back in my box, question answered:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k3319310-Statue_of_Liberty_Crown_Access_tickets_and_audio_guide-New_York_City_New_York.html

My_Fathers_Daughter · 18 January 2011 at 2:10PM

Another daft question from me!!

Is La Guardia much closer into NYC than Newark or JFK.

On my internal flights I have a choice between the 3, at pretty much the same price. I know there is nothing really in it between Newark and JFK bit not sure about La Guardia...

M4RKM · 18 January 2011 at 6:36PM

My_Fathers_Daughter wrote: »

Another daft question from me!!

Is La Guardia much closer into NYC than Newark or JFK.

On my internal flights I have a choice between the 3, at pretty much the same price. I know there is nothing really in it between Newark and JFK bit not sure about La Guardia...

Newark is the most expensive to get to and from, and if you're doing internal flights to get to New York, I'd look at either JFK or LGA.

If you're going to get a car or taxi from the airport, then LGA wins, as it is the closest to Manhattan. If you're going to do public transport, then JFK will win out, as it has the AirTrain.

M4RKM · 18 January 2011 at 6:37PM

GreenSaints wrote: »

Hi M4RKM,

Thank you SO much for your help. We both really appreciate it.

I'll send you a mini Statue of Liberty.... but yyou may have a few of those )

Actually, no, I don't own one at all..

Bear in mind with that Brooklyn hotel, is its BRAND NEW, is it going to open on time? Hopefully. Also, the rooms are small, but perfectly formed. This will encourage you to get out and about, and if you want, I can give you a good list of bars all within walking distance from that hotel too. I even know one that does free popcorn while you're drinking!

M

M4RKM · 18 January 2011 at 6:50PM

OK, time for a run down of the bargain hotels that are available for upcoming stays. So, if you've booked a rate that is cancellable, it might be worth changing!!

Wyndham Garden Hotel - Times Square South - $109 - 10th Feb / $129 - Feb 17th - March 16th - Call Wyndham Garden Times Square South at 866-344-9748 Mention corporate code 44530299.

Hilton New York - Select Dates from $169 til March 31st
https://secure.hilton.com/en/hi/res/choose_dates.jhtml;?spec_plan=QO&spec_plan_desc=WINTER&hotel=NYCNHHH

And also, the one I've mentioned already, the new Microtel in Brooklyn (Gowanus/Park Slope area), is from $129 from April - May as their opening offer.

More next week, or as they crop up!

M

GreenSaints · 18 January 2011 at 9:10PM

M4RKM wrote: »

Actually, no, I don't own one at all..

Bear in mind with that Brooklyn hotel, is its BRAND NEW, is it going to open on time? Hopefully. Also, the rooms are small, but perfectly formed. This will encourage you to get out and about, and if you want, I can give you a good list of bars all within walking distance from that hotel too. I even know one that does free popcorn while you're drinking!

M

You had me at 'free popcorn'

I work for a construction company, so I have total faith they'll finish on time...........maybe..............

When I get back, I'll have a mini Statue of Liberty for you - for putting up with all my silly questions and generally just being annoying! :rotfl:

GreenSaints · 18 January 2011 at 9:20PM

If anyone is interested in that brand new hotel M4RKM mentioned, I found the website of the actual hotel rather than the Bookit.com website

http://www.unionhotelnyc.com/home/

Vikki_74 · 18 January 2011 at 9:25PM

Never seen these before but noticed when having a browse around tonight that bookit.com has a number of 'mystery hotels' on offer for New York at the moment for really reasonable looking prices:

http://bookit.com/us/new-york/new-york-city/?promoId=5531954&adid=Tp_4324

Has anyone ever tried these? I'm guessing there's no handy database set up like there is for Hotwire etc identifying what they might be?

3* All Suites Mystery Hotel - newly renovated one bedroom suites in Midtown Manhattan
$119/night for various dates in Jan/Feb including free WiFi and deluxe breakfast, regular price $275/night

3.5* Upper East Side Mystery Hotel
$90/night in January , regular price $499/night, also various dates in Feb-March for $129/night

4* Gramercy Park Mystery Hotel - newly renovated
$90/night in January, regular price $429/night

4* Central Park Area Mystery Hotel - elegant modern boutique hotel located adjacent to Central Park, chic bar & lounge with great view
$136/night in January, February from $158/night, regular price $459/night

3.5* Brooklyn Mystery Hotel - Brooklyn hotspot
$109/night in Jan/Feb including free WiFi & breakfast, regular price $359/night

3* Times Square Area Mystery Hotel
$107/night selected dates in January, from $129 in Feb/March, regular price $364/night

Loads of other decent deals on there for named hotels too if you're off in the next couple of months.

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