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becominganobsessivesaver

I've read a few tripadvisor threads on rates, but thought I'd get some views from here... We've booked the best western hospitality house in midtown east for 5 nights next July (school hols). Total cost with expedia is £1,100 (with cash back) for 2 adults 2 children and includes breakfast. I've got a cancellable rate, so if anything better comes along we can change. Do you think it's likely we'll get better for the money (or similar for less?)It's a one bed apartment, 800square ft (which I think is pretty big for Manhattan.

jonesMUFCforever

becominganobsessivesaver wrote: »

I've read a few tripadvisor threads on rates, but thought I'd get some views from here... We've booked the best western hospitality house in midtown east for 5 nights next July (school hols). Total cost with expedia is £1,100 (with cash back) for 2 adults 2 children and includes breakfast. I've got a cancellable rate, so if anything better comes along we can change. Do you think it's likely we'll get better for the money (or similar for less?)It's a one bed apartment, 800square ft (which I think is pretty big for Manhattan.

If you were happy to book that hotel at that rate - its a done deal - forget about it.
Look about what you can do whilst there - presume flights and hotel now booked - relax :cool:

Zazie

Very excited to be going to New York for the first time in November!
Have learned a lot by reading all the posts here but still have a couple of questions.
We'll be arriving at JFK airport. Our hotel is the Edison Times Square. Can anyone help with the best way to get to the city centre on public transport?
Thanks.

bleepandbooster

Depending on the number of you travelling ! But Yellow cab for first timers. Exit arrivals following Ground transportation signs and Taxi. Join the line and tell the uniformed dispatcher number travelling and destination, which will be midtown. Have the Hotel name and address Avenue and street on a piece of paper to hand. Hotel Edison
228 West 47th Street (btw. Broadway & 8th Ave)
It is a fixed rate in the cab, but expect to pay between $65 - $70 which includes tolls and tip !


Ignore anyone offering limo rides or a cheaper rate (may not be licensed and have insurance etc)


First morning you'll be up early so use the Cafe Edison for breakfast and sit at the counter if you can !!!


Enjoy NYC it's a jungle !


Cofion
David

John259

Here's the JFK page which lists the public transport options:
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-public-transportation.html

Zazie

Thanks for your answers. taxi seems pretty expensive. Has anyone used the shuttles from the airport to Manhattan? Are some better than others?

phatbear

The problem with shuttles is you could be on the bus for hours while everyone else gets dropped of at their hotels.

personally i would airtrain it and then subway

jackieblack

phatbear wrote: »

The problem with shuttles is you could be on the bus for hours while everyone else gets dropped of at their hotels.

personally i would airtrain it and then subway

I agree

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roobee13

jackieblack wrote: »

I agree

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Seconded (or thirded? Not sure )

I was a 'first timer' when I went in Jan and I loved the airtrain followed by the subway. Total cost was $15 for 2 of us as opposed to the $70 taxi fare. I think we changed at Jamaica/Queens and got the subway to the north of Midtown for our hotel

It's dead easy, honest!

ktb03

Hi All


We are lucky enough to be going to NYC in 5 weeks!!! I am so excited!! I have planned the trip and just wondered what people thought of the plan - comments welcome!




K







Day One - Thursday - Arrive 11am


Airtrain to Manhatten


Get the air train out of JFK to Sutphin Boulevard and then catch the E train to Manhattan,


Checkin to Yotel :-)


Walk to Grand Central Station - Have a look around


Walk to Rockafella Centre - go to top of the rock $29 each


Drinks in Bar @ The Rainbow Room


Dinner in Hells Kitchen/Yotel








Day Two - Friday


Subway to Ground Zero


Morning at Ground Zero


Lunch at Katz Deli


Early Afternoon Statue of Liberty


Centry 21


Subway back to 42nd Street


Evening in Times Square - Possibly show/Radio City Music Hall








Day Three - Saturday


Empire State Building when it opens - Look at day/night pass.


Possible Bus Tour


Possible Natural History Museum


Afternoon visit to Serendipity for Frozen Hot chocolate











Day Four - Sunday


Walk to Central Park - Morning in Central Park Including Ice Skating


Lunch at Shake Shack for Burgers :-)


Afternoon shopping on 5th Avenue, FAO Swartz, Tiffany's, Bloomingdales, Macy's and others


Early evening Drinks at Grand Central Station/ maybe carriage ride in Central Park








Day Five - Monday


Check out of the hotel and leave Luggage with the Luggage Bot


Last Min Shopping/Any site seeing that was missed