NYC Drafts

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 5:46 am

I don't know NYC geography AT ALL... but I went to Hotwire and did a search including these areas:

Search Includes:
Midtown Central
Times Square - Theatre District
Upper West Side

It turns up a 3 star hotel in Midtown for $133 per night and a 4 start hotel in Midton for $150 a night.

The way Hotwire works is they describe the hotel, give you a list of it's amenities.. you buy it for that price and THEN they tell you which Hotel it is. You can pick the location, though.

I've gotten fantastic deals with hotel rooms in this fashion... it's perfect when you want to stay in an area, but give or take a block doesn't matter. It's not very good if you need it to be within 2 blocks of a specific area.

Good luck if it helps.

Dave

khandy29 · Post by **khandy29** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 5:46 am

park on 9th Ave., its free...

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 6:09 am

DYV, I saw those Hotels you were mentioning. They are about 20 city blocks away from the Hilton. Hilton is considered Upper West Side...So figure about 4-5 miles away from the Hilton. For the price of a cab to those Hotels, and then back again the following day, you may be better off staying at the Hilton. Even the hotel for $133 per night comes to about $175 after tax and those other BS little fees. Add on about $15-$20 total for cab fees and you're about at the Hilton's rates.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 6:11 am

Originally posted by Black Reign:
park on 9th Ave., its free... Although Manhattan, and New York in general is 10000000 times safer than it was about 15 years ago, I still don't want to rely on my vehicle being out on 9th ave for a day and a half.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 6:14 am

P.S...The guys in Vegas look like they're having all of the fun. Playboy's NewYork headquarters is on 5th ave. and 57 street. Maybe Greg or Tom can get someone from over there to be our spokesperson to get this party started...lol

hammer · Post by **hammer** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 6:54 am

i may have a line on a nice hotel at a reasonable price... let me call a friend and get back to you

[ August 19, 2004, 01:02 PM: Message edited by: hammer ]

JerseyPaul · Post by **JerseyPaul** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:06 am

From Penn Sta. about a 20 minute fast walk (33rd to 52nd) or a very short subway ride. Take the E Train (towards Queens) 3 stops to the "7th Avenue" stop which is 7th and 53rd.

[ August 19, 2004, 09:32 PM: Message edited by: JerseyPaul ]

khandy29 · Post by **khandy29** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:23 am

i can understand your fear Diesel(especially if you have a honda accord) but for the most part Manhattan is much safer like you said and especailly around midtown b/c that is where the tourists are. Now if you are pushing a Benz you cant be cheap and not put it in a garage....

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:51 am

Grand Cherokee..garage...lol

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:55 am

Originally posted by Diesel:
P.S...The guys in Vegas look like they're having all of the fun. Playboy's NewYork headquarters is on 5th ave. and 57 street. Maybe Greg or Tom can get someone from over there to be our spokesperson to get this party started...lol Come join us in Vegas - for the price of a decent Hotel in NYC you can get your airfare covered

lol

Dave