New York Hotels

[Maritime Q-Scout]

I'm toying with the idea of a trip to NYC. I might have time the first week of November, which also coincides with the Flames being in New Jersey.

I've never been to New York and am fantasy booking hotels at this point.

I'm curious about reccomendations, location, etc. I dont want to pay $500/night for a hotel room that I'm basically just going to sleep in, but also don't want to pay for a room that's God awful, or has paper thin walls.

Willing to go off Manhattan if transportation is reasonable. So not opposed to Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey. I'm also not super familiar with AirBNB.

The old travel threats are, well... old.

Any reccomendation and advice is appreciated, as always.

[Mull]

Few/many years ago we did the Priceline option and got a great hotel right off Time Square.

I haven't used Priceline in ages, is it still a good way to get minimum star hotels for steal of deals in good locations? Using their blind bid option and selecting like 3 or 4 stars plus? Like you don't know the hotel you commit to but you know the area and minimum star, once the credit card deal gets approved and accepted by the hotel you're on the hook, no cancellations, but you know the hotel.



OP if you have time before booking, just low ball them and try daily (they won't let you keep trying the same day with low balls), I think that is how it works. But note if they accept your offer, you have to take it.


Or is Priceline no good anymore?

[underGRADFlame]

Pretty sure we did price line as well when we went a few years ago, got a 4 star in lower Manhattan for $200/night.

[Jiri Hrdina]

At times NY has had bed bug issues so that's something to check into as well, in terms of reviews.

[topfiverecords]

We’ve stayed at quite a few and in all the different areas over the years. Probably one of the best was a few years ago at the Hilton Garden Inn on W 35th St in Midtown. Newer hotel and about as central to everything as you can get while also having a ton of restaurants and amenities near the hotel.

[Iggy_12]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

We’ve stayed at quite a few and in all the different areas over the years. Probably one of the best was a few years ago at the Hilton Garden Inn on W 35th St in Midtown. Newer hotel and about as central to everything as you can get while also having a ton of restaurants and amenities near the hotel.

We stayed here in May, they have a parking garage across the street, $35 a day if youre driving. Also the hotel is as mentioned new clean and super affordable, think we got it for 130 a night CAD. we walked everywhere including times square, its really a great location for all the touristy stuff, Highly recommend

[tvp2003]

Flames don't play the Rangers that week, only NJ and NYI so staying right in Manhattan may not be ideal (at least for the entire trip). I also wouldn't rent a car or drive -- there are plenty of transportation options that will get you in an and around quickly and cheaply.

When we went (10+ years ago) we stayed by Newark airport (for other reasons) and took the express bus into Manhattan. Can't provide any recommendations though as it's been too long...

[looooob]

especially when traveling as a family of 4 in large cities we often stay at Hampton Inns (or similar) where a free breakfast is included- at any rate around a decade ago (so this is an old recommendation) we stayed at a Hampton Inn in Chelsea- which at time was 'affordable' and also for us at least- was well enough situated that we could walk (mostly) or subway as necessary

[Shazam]

The Standard, High Line.

[FFR]

We stayed at the Springhill Suites New York Manhattan/Chelsea in April and it was great. New hotel, centrally located (very close to the arena). Rooms were small but well designed (though everything is small in NYC). I think we paid $275CAD. They had just opened when we went to maybe prices are higher now but it was great. Breakfast was included also. Only downside was the elevators were slow at breakfast.

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotel...lsea/overview/

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Mull

Few/many years ago we did the Priceline option and got a great hotel right off Time Square.

I haven't used Priceline in ages, is it still a good way to get minimum star hotels for steal of deals in good locations? Using their blind bid option and selecting like 3 or 4 stars plus? Like you don't know the hotel you commit to but you know the area and minimum star, once the credit card deal gets approved and accepted by the hotel you're on the hook, no cancellations, but you know the hotel.



OP if you have time before booking, just low ball them and try daily (they won't let you keep trying the same day with low balls), I think that is how it works. But note if they accept your offer, you have to take it.


Or is Priceline no good anymore?

Originally Posted by underGRADFlame

Pretty sure we did price line as well when we went a few years ago, got a 4 star in lower Manhattan for $200/night.

I don't like the song and dance of Priceline bidding, but in terms of "blind booking" sites, I've had good success with Hotwire. I've used them all around Germany, Czechia, Austria, as well as in the States.

My one word of warning is that they tend to over-rate their hotels, so I wouldn't book anything below a 3.5-4 star level because a 3 might be closer to a 2 in reality.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Thanks folks, I completely forgot about Priceline/Hotwire.

A brief look at Hotwire they basically tell you what hotel it is with a mystery price.

Someone recenrly booked the Ramada using this festure.

It will be either the Ramada or Holiday Inn

*refresh*

It will be either the Ramada or Sheraton

*refresh*

It will be either the Ramada or Hampton Inn

... gee ... I wonder if it will be the Ramada?

[Locke]

I hear the Ritz-Carlton is alright if you dont mind rubbing shoulders with the local riff-raff.

[butterfly]

Westin Jersey City Newport was super convenient last time I was there. You can walk to the PATH which takes you to NYC in a few minutes.

A few years ago it was ~$175 but now it seems like it's closer to ~$400.

[Mull]

Originally Posted by Maritime Q-Scout

Thanks folks, I completely forgot about Priceline/Hotwire.

A brief look at Hotwire they basically tell you what hotel it is with a mystery price.



*refresh*



*refresh*



... gee ... I wonder if it will be the Ramada?

Try the price line route, just ultra low ball since you have time and pick high star ratings.


Just remember if it goes through you are committed.

[MRCboicgy]

So I used to have to travel to midtown for work, and often stayed a stone's throw from MSG.


I can attest that most of the Hiltons and Marriott properties between W 35th and W 38th are decent. The Hilton Garden Inn at Herald Square or the Springhill Suites were particularly quiet, with small rooms and thick windows. They ran (pre-pandemic) around $225 a night, but sometimes I got a better rate than the corporate booking.

Again, just a place to sleep, get some work done, that's it. Super convenient for walking anywhere. Lots of food.


Edit - dammit, just noticed you said the Devils..not the Rangers. D'oh!

[La Flames Fan]

I was there in May - loved staying in Soho. A bit removed from the crazy of Times Square, but easy to walk or take the subway.

I took the Subway by myself from Brooklyn back to Soho at 3:00am one night and never really felt unsafe - though it was a little eerie.

If you can find a sweet deal, I really loved Soho.

[RW99]

I've been twice and used the Pod Hotels both times. A good option if you truly don't spend time in the room.

[JBR]

The Jewel near Rockefeller is our go-to. Close to everything, usually reasonably priced, clean.

[Vox]

Just returned last Saturday from a week at the Lotte Palace Hotel on 50th St between Madison Ave and 5th Ave. 5-10 minute walk from both Central Park and Time Square, and 10 minutes from the United Nations building. It's a beautiful hotel, looking down on St. Pat's Cathedral, and is one of the old character hotels of New York like the Plaza and Waldorf. Somehow my wife managed to get incredible deals through costco of all places, $6K all in for flights for 4 people and 7 nights at the Lotte. Normally a room runs about $750 per night, so it's worth checking out if the deals are still available. Awesome location and beautiful hotel. Red Sox and Padres were at the hotel when we were there.