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

Dijoy

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Diane

myk_2

Hello,
I have been accepted for this race :j:T. Its on the 2nd November.

I want to go for about week, and my dates are flexible but I would like at least 3 days in the city AFTER the race so I can do some proper eating/drinking without worrying about spoiling the race.
The best I found was £345 return from Manchester (preffer a northern departure) with US Airways via Philly from 30/10 to 6/11.

Any better prices folks?
cheers

blindman

myk wrote: »

Hello,
I have been accepted for this race :j:T. Its on the 2nd November.

I want to go for about week, and my dates are flexible but I would like at least 3 days in the city AFTER the race so I can do some proper eating/drinking without worrying about spoiling the race.
The best I found was £345 return from Manchester (preffer a northern departure) with US Airways via Philly from 30/10 to 6/11.

Any better prices folks?
cheers

Have you got your accommodation sorted, as no surprise that weekend the hotel rates are sky high.

£345 is a little high (maybe get one for £300?) BUT if you HAVE to be in NYC for the marathon then it's the price you may have to pay.

I did the NYC Marathon in 2000 and then went on from there for a 10 day holiday Vegas and Canyon land.

Enjoy

myk_2

not got acc sorted yet, am looking at that today.
anywhere recommended? (midrange/cheap)
whats a good rate for a week?

blindman

myk wrote: »

not got acc sorted yet, am looking at that today.
anywhere recommended? (midrange/cheap)
whats a good rate for a week?

I'd read this (huge) thread to figure out where you want to stay and at what price.

Cheap options could be in New Jersey or even Secaucus (do a search to find these).

Is this your first Marathon?

myk_2

thanks.

no did london in 2003 and am doing the windermere marathon (lake district)this sunday.

M4RKM

ok... £307 for the same flights, on cheaptickets.com

as for a hotel... how about the cosmopolitan hotel, they still have rooms available through hotelconxions.com and for the whole stay it works out at .. $1673.90 including all taxes.... (about £871)

Hope that helps...

myk_2

is that a good price for a weeks acc?
where is the cosmopolitan hotel situated? (sorry I'm sure its been asked before)

M4RKM

Cosmopolitan Hotel
95 West Broadway (Corner of Chambers)
New York
NY, 10007

Damn.. i know that address from the top of my head..
Tribeca,

Chambers Street Subway, for the 1,2,3 line is outside the hotel, A, C Lines are 1 Block East, And City Hall Station, N, R Lines are about 2 blocks away.
It isn't midtown, but it is a lovely area, watch out for my tribeca guide coming hopefully this weekend!

IMO it is a good price for Manhattan, staying in NJ, or Brooklyn will reduce costs though...

myk_2

thanks, have you ever stayed in a bed and breakfast in NYC?
I have found a few with good reviews (in manhattan) that are available for less than £600 for the week.
Also is there a best airline thread for new york?