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snowydogh

Tonight I will be booking flights to New York from Dublin through United Airlines - works out at $510 - so about £330 or so....going on 9th December - return on 14th December

I'm just a bit worried about hotels - is it better to book closer to the time of going - say middle of november - I know prices are high because it's Christmas - but any advice that ANYONe can offer, would be great - even if its just your experience of a hotel etc....last time I went we stayed at Affinia Manhattan - got a room upgrade to a suite (4 of us - 2 bedroom suite) as we weren't happy with our small pokey rooms which were on separate floors (specifically asked for on same floor).....the upgrade was brilliant - amazing views of all over manhattan...

Thanks

thatsfabulous

I'd say that was a good price on the flights being December and not that far off.

Have you started looking at hotels/ hotel prices yet?
If I was in your situation I would try and book something soon if you know your dates which you do. As you know December prices can be very expensive so If it was me knowing this I would think prices in this month would only go up not down so would try and book a hotel asap.

snowydogh

thatsfabulous wrote: »

I'd say that was a good price on the flights being December and not that far off.

Have you started looking at hotels/ hotel prices yet?
If I was in your situation I would try and book something soon if you know your dates which you do. As you know December prices can be very expensive so If it was me knowing this I would think prices in this month would only go up not down so would try and book a hotel asap.

Thanks - it's good to get other's views on it....know my dates et al... so basically it is the hotels - they are averaging just over about £200 a night....expensive - suppose if I have got the good deal on the flights, then now is the best time to be paying high for hotels....

I've only stayed at the one hotel in manhattan - affinia manhattan (lovely, and great location).....

can you suggest any other hotels? I was looking at Hotel Pennyslyvania as it is one of the cheapest, but I know that it's gotten very bad reviews, and its not exactly the nicest of placest to stay, even at its price..

thatsfabulous

snowydogh wrote: »

Thanks - it's good to get other's views on it....know my dates et al... so basically it is the hotels - they are averaging just over about £200 a night....expensive - suppose if I have got the good deal on the flights, then now is the best time to be paying high for hotels....

I've only stayed at the one hotel in manhattan - affinia manhattan (lovely, and great location).....

can you suggest any other hotels? I was looking at Hotel Pennyslyvania as it is one of the cheapest, but I know that it's gotten very bad reviews, and its not exactly the nicest of placest to stay, even at its price..

I will have a quick look for you see if I can find any hotels which work out any cheaper.

I have stayed at the Pennyslyvania last December and it was actually ok I was expecting alot worse from the reviews but it was clean and the location is central near Macys.

snowydogh

thatsfabulous wrote: »

I will have a quick look for you see if I can find any hotels which work out any cheaper.

I have stayed at the Pennyslyvania last December and it was actually ok I was expecting alot worse from the reviews but it was clean and the location is central near Macys.

Thanks

Nice to hear it wasn't too bad.

thatsfabulous

Not sure what price you found Pennyslyvania? but its £147.69 per night for your dates on Travel Republic.

Just done a quick search on travelsupermarket. Only one I found was The Sohotel 3* Venere and booking.com have it for £732 for your dates.
Havent had a proper look at reviews however they look very mixed like the Pennyslyvania not the best.

Found these on booking.com have not checked any of there reviews so will need to research:
Mayor Hotel £444.59 for 5 nights or £476.58 for Superior queen room.
Herald square hotel £796.43 queen room for 5 nights

These may be worth looking into maybe even get a better price? these prices taken from booking.com:
Holiday Inn Wall Street, king room £807 for 5 nights
Holiday inn Sixth Avenue, king room £863.44 for 5 nights

thatsfabulous

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claire80

northwest1965 wrote: »

I suppose it depends on what card you will be using? Its probably a bit late now but Santander have the Zero card, the PO do 1 and then there is the Caxton Card than you preload which carries no charges. If you are using your normal Visa they will charge you.

hi , will prob be american express .

also another question , do you pay a premium for taxis after midnight like you do here ? we land at jfk at 11pm so will be after midnight when we get out so wondering how much to expect a cab to be

phatbear

Cabs from JFK to anywhere in manhattan are a fixed price regardless of time etc.

The flat fee is $45 however with tolls and tip this it's going to be $60-$65

snowydogh

Thatsfabulous thank you very much for your help - some decent hotels....

Has anyone on here used priceline/hotwire? What's your thoughts? I seen a guy got The roosevelt (where I want to stay) for $110 per night from 13th - 16th december - absolute bargain in my eyes!! Another got it for around $140 (can't remember exact price) ...over new years eve this year....all through bidding...