[THREAD CLOSED - SEE PART 2] Anything & Everything New York

snoopy_and_woodstock

Also forgot to say that for those of us out there with the bladder of a nat and need regular Loo stops they are few and far between, but if your near any hotel they are required by law to let you use the Loo and don't forget that Apple shops have restrooms too and they are lovely and clean (plus you don't need to buy anything!!)

Snoops x

nanjo

Hi all, just came back from NY, stayed at Millenium Broadway Hotel, thanks for Marky's NY guide specially for the subway guide, and other MSE guide and suggestion, we have had a great time.
we took air train and subway to our hotel, very convenient. if any one fancy a Japanese seafood buffet http://www.todainyc.com/ this is the place we have visit, excellent foods and choices.

david_cougar

would apreciate any advice etc also where to eat around that area, all i have is .cafe edison,district,paramount, not to much....dollars :j

M4RKM

there are plenty of places to eat in the Whole of NYC, which are only a $2 subway ride again...

and then there are plenty of chain fast food places, if you're skint!!!! when you're there, just wander the streets, or do some searching on

menupages.com and opentable.com and you can see what proper restaurants are there, and if they are in your budget!

dannyrado

david_cougar wrote: »

would apreciate any advice etc also where to eat around that area, all i have is .cafe edison,district,paramount, not to much....dollars :j

Agree with Mark, just find your way around, loadsa places to eat and by far the best and most memorable are when you stumble across a place.
Will say though, don't go to bond's (under millenium broadway) it was thoughly disappointing.
Cafe edison is good fun though, it's in an old theatre so great character, and has a "new yorky" feel because it's not a chain.

LondonDiva

How did people get back from NY to the airport?

I'm taking a taxi in as there's a fixed price and I think the first glimpse of NY should be in a cab (if we skip the toll;)), but not sure about getting back to the airport...

M4RKM

londondiva..

you can use any other method to get back to the airport, however, for convenience, i either take a taxi, or book a car service..

with JFK airport, it is a flat fare both to and from Manhattan now (before, it was only to!)

depends which route INTO new york you go, as to whether you pay a toll or not. If you're staying at the cosmo (i'm right there ain't i!), then ask your driver to go to

"chambers and west broadway, via the brooklyn bridge"

there is no toll on the brooklyn bridge, and as the taxi passenger bill of rights says, you can go either the most direct route, or the route specified. IMO, via Brooklyn Bridge is probably the most direct route..

hope that helps..

M

M4RKM

snoopy_and_woodstock wrote: »

and don't forget that Apple shops have restrooms too and they are lovely and clean (plus you don't need to buy anything!!)

Snoops x

YES YOU MUST BUY THINGS FROM THE APPLE STORE... its a must... they're just so damn lovely items, they neeeeeeeeed to be bought...

dannyrado

Hi guys, any airlines got any special discounts on at the mo, for paying with mastercard, or phoning up whilst standing on one leg?? I know AA have 15% by paying with mastercard, but their fares are too high to start with.
I'm looking for Thurs to Tues in May, ideally 15th to 20th. From Manchester.
Noticed that air france are cheaper for the delta flight, more than willing to do something like that, and if i could get a bit of discount anywhere all the better.
All i ask is that i prefer a direct flight back. Allthough, if it were cheap enough i'd reconsider.:o

M4RKM

Probably the only way to get an indirect flight out, and a direct flight back is with either BA, or Delta. (BA - MAN - LHR - JFK / DL - MAN - ATL - JFK for the indirect legs)

What do you consider cheap / affordable anyway?

£345 is available for 1 change in AMS each way..
£371 is available direct Delta.

Personally, i'd hold fire and keep looking, something cheaper might crop up in the next 3 - 4 weeks, with it then being inside the 3 month window...