All Things New York & £150 Flight Deals MERGED

nico28

Hi

I went to New York for the first time just at the end of April there for a week. I used https://www.findnewyorkrooms.com and stayed at the Pennsylvania for £115 (£330 per couple) and I must admit when i went onto trip advisor I nearly cancelled and booked somewhere else as it was horror story after horror story but I decided just to try it and see. I can tell you I will stay here again when I go back, dont get me wrong the rooms could do with a lick of paint and a bit of a revamp but apart from that they were clean, maid service every day with fresh towels. It is the most central hotel for everything espec since it was my fist time there.

You are literally 5 minutes walk from Times Square and the Empire State Building, ther subway and Penn Station is across the road and is so cheap to use to get about.

I also booked my flights through ebookers.com and got a great deal with KLM.

Like I said dont expect luxury accommodation, just put the money you save staying here to take advantage of the dollar being so good!

cheers

Nico

sheep_3

I stayed in the Ramada Hotel, it belongs to Applecore chain if you do a search on the net. It was reasonable and very central, the Empire State building was 5 mins away, Times Square also within walking distance

Lags

Enjoy New York, it's fantastic and you won't be disappointed.

Right some good money saving tips. Visit https://www.newyorkpass.com this allows you to pre book and pay for a pass that gets you into lots of the attractions free on production. It comes with a good guide too.

Which airport are you flying into? JFK, La Guardia or newark. Taxis from the airport cost in the region of $50 plus a 15% tip which is very very customary, one way. Another option and cheaper is to use the Shuttle bus service, this operates from outside the airports and buses you into Manhattan, Grand Central station. From there they use smaller vehicles to bus you to the hotel. This costs about $50 return. You contact the shuttle service the day before departure to arrange collection for return journey. Even cheaper still, outside the airports operate bus services (various depends on airport) $2 per person (exact coinage only, no notes or a metrocard) these will bus you into Manhattan where you can then use the subway to where ever, again the subway is $2 per person.

All subway journeys are $2 per person. Metrocards are very useful and can be bought in all subway stations. A ten Dollar metrocard gets you 5 journeys plus an extra one free (6 in all) A good street map is essential

Another good tip if you expect to go along to the Statue of Liberty. (New york pass gets you the ferry and enterance free) This gets you onto the Island and you'll be able to walk around the Statue. However to actually go inside the Statue you need to obtain a promenade Tour pass. These are free but must be obtained prior to going on the day (not available on the Island itself) heres the website you need https://www.statuereservations.com Only so many per day are handed out and have a time zone during the day they must be used.

Century 21 store (opposite ground zero) is a good store. Lots of designer clothes at reduced bargain prices. (New Yorkers use this alot)

Lastly, the hotel we stayed in was 'The Avalon' absolutely first class. 16 East 32nd Street. Which is just around the corner from the Empire State Building (also on the pass free) on 5th Ave. You get a continental Breakfast thrown in which save $$$$$, not many hotels in New York offer this. The location of the hotel is ideal with the nearest subway on 33rd street, which is not 5 mins from the hotel (Subway train 4, 5, 6. line) rate around $160 per night. The smallest room is larger than most UK hotels, so go for that.

Enjoy!

PS: EDIT, The Staten Island Ferry is absolutely free to travel on (this gets you great views of lower Manhattan skyline and The Statue of Liberty) This goes from Battery Park, Lower Manhattan

sarahjw

Hi

Can anyone please tell me whether it might be possible to have a 4/5 day break in New York next Easter (2007, during school holidays) for around £1000 for flight/accommodation. Ideally min 4* hotel, flying from South West, London or Birmingham.

Although I have some experience getting good deals on city breaks in Europe I have never been outside Europe and am a bit overwhelmed by the amount of stuff on New York. Wanna get best deal for the money as it is a bit more special than usual (husbands 40th), just don't know where to start so any advice/info hugely welcomed. Thanks

hammy_the_hammer

how many travelling and for how long ?

sarahjw

2 adults, 4/5 days, bit of flexibility upwards over the price but obviously keen to get best deal I can. Thanks for your interest

nelly_2

I seriously doubt your gonna get 4/5 days in a four star AND flights in NYC for £1000 especially at easter. It'll probably cost that for flights alone I hope I get proved wrong but doubt it mate.

sarahjw

Thanks for that Nelly - useful information cos it means I won't waste months and months trying to get something which doesn't exist. May have to look at going somewhere else - have done several European cities so would be good to find something a bit different - any suggestions welcome!

Louisa_Jane_2

My husband and I went for 5 nights over Easter this year for around £1000. I booked flights with British Airways when they had their World offers on at Xmas and booked 4* Millenium Broadway through an offer on Travelzoo. If you read through posts on https://www.tripadvisor.com ( follow links to NY), they will give you lots of american sites where you can bid for rooms etc.

hammy_the_hammer

cheapest flights with BA (from heathrow ) at anytime in that period are £396 each return all taxes etc included....so flights min. £792 + 4*hotel will be in excess of £100 a night i'm sure depending on exact dates etc