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Post by chiyankee on May 27, 2024 16:17:59 GMT -5
Hey guys, I need your help.
My family is planning a trip to NYC in June, so can any of you New Yorkers give me any advice to where to stay? Should we stick to Mid-Manhattan, where of course it's really expensive but closer to everything? Or go somewhere else in the city that's a better deal? Of course safety is a concern.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Post by inger on May 27, 2024 17:31:45 GMT -5
Doctor Vinny Boomnah has a nice place on Queen’s Boulevard, known as the “Boulevard of Death” for the lucky ones, or the “Boulevard of Broken Bones” for the unlucky ones…
It’s not as bad as it sounds, mostly because of the traffic accidents… $300 per night, roaches and rats extra if you want the true city “experience.”
Brave of you and the family to go there, Chi. Then again, I’m just not a city boy…
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Post by kaybli on May 27, 2024 17:32:28 GMT -5
Hey guys, I need your help. My family is planning a trip to NYC in June, so can any of you New Yorkers give me any advice to where to stay? Should we stick to Mid-Manhattan, where of course it's really expensive but closer to everything? Or go somewhere else in the city that's a better deal? Of course safety is a concern. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! So I can't give advice on specific hotels to stay at but I think the go to move is to find a hotel or Airbnb in Mid-Manhattan and then go from there. Its just safer and more convenient. You can take the subway to Yankee Stadium for example.
Edit: I searched on reddit and here are two of the hotels they recommended:
Hyatt Centric Midtown and the Grayson Hotel. Reasonably priced (for NYC). Both are right by Bryant Park, so a quick walk over to Grand Central and the 4 train.
You can also try an Airbnb. My brother is renting an airbnb for June 16 very close to MSG and our family plus his in laws families will be staying there for two days. You might be able to get more bang for your buck with an Airbnb.
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Post by azbob643 on May 27, 2024 17:47:53 GMT -5
Hey guys, I need your help. My family is planning a trip to NYC in June, so can any of you New Yorkers give me any advice to where to stay? Should we stick to Mid-Manhattan, where of course it's really expensive but closer to everything? Or go somewhere else in the city that's a better deal? Of course safety is a concern. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! So I can't give advice on specific hotels to stay at but I think the go to move is to find a hotel or Airbnb in Mid-Manhattan and then go from there. Its just safer and more convenient. You can take the subway to Yankee Stadium for example.
Edit: I searched on reddit and here are two of the hotels they recommended:
Hyatt Centric Midtown and the Grayson Hotel. Reasonably priced (for NYC). Both are right by Bryant Park, so a quick walk over to Grand Central and the 4 train.
You can also try an Airbnb. My brother is renting an airbnb for June 16 very close to MSG and our family plus his in laws families will be staying there for two days. You might be able to get more bang for your buck with an Airbnb.
I've had bad luck with Airbnbs in NYC. Have stayed with my family at the DoubleTree in Times Square...ran about $250 nt. Don't think you're gonna find anything better than that at that price. I've found that if you go to hotels.com (Expedia) to get an idea, then drill further, usually end up with something acceptable. |
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Post by chiyankee on May 27, 2024 17:51:27 GMT -5
Doctor Vinny Boomnah has a nice place on Queen’s Boulevard, known as the “Boulevard of Death” for the lucky ones, or the “Boulevard of Broken Bones” for the unlucky ones… It’s not as bad as it sounds, mostly because of the traffic accidents… $300 per night, roaches and rats extra if you want the true city “experience.” Brave of you and the family to go there, Chi. Then again, I’m just not a city boy… We like visiting the cities, we just haven't done it since COVID. |
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Post by kaybli on May 27, 2024 17:52:38 GMT -5
So I can't give advice on specific hotels to stay at but I think the go to move is to find a hotel or Airbnb in Mid-Manhattan and then go from there. Its just safer and more convenient. You can take the subway to Yankee Stadium for example.
Edit: I searched on reddit and here are two of the hotels they recommended:
Hyatt Centric Midtown and the Grayson Hotel. Reasonably priced (for NYC). Both are right by Bryant Park, so a quick walk over to Grand Central and the 4 train.
You can also try an Airbnb. My brother is renting an airbnb for June 16 very close to MSG and our family plus his in laws families will be staying there for two days. You might be able to get more bang for your buck with an Airbnb.
I've had bad luck with Airbnbs in NYC. Have stayed with my family at the DoubleTree in Times Square...ran about $250 nt. Don't think you're gonna find anything better than that at that price. I've found that if you go to hotels.com (Expedia) to get an idea, then drill further, usually end up with something acceptable. Yea you're right Airbnbs can be hit or miss. You have to look at the reviews. Its safer to get a hotel. We have 7 guests for June 16th so it is a special situation. |
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Post by chiyankee on May 27, 2024 17:54:39 GMT -5
Hey guys, I need your help. My family is planning a trip to NYC in June, so can any of you New Yorkers give me any advice to where to stay? Should we stick to Mid-Manhattan, where of course it's really expensive but closer to everything? Or go somewhere else in the city that's a better deal? Of course safety is a concern. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! So I can't give advice on specific hotels to stay at but I think the go to move is to find a hotel or Airbnb in Mid-Manhattan and then go from there. Its just safer and more convenient. You can take the subway to Yankee Stadium for example.
Edit: I searched on reddit and here are two of the hotels they recommended:
Hyatt Centric Midtown and the Grayson Hotel. Reasonably priced (for NYC). Both are right by Bryant Park, so a quick walk over to Grand Central and the 4 train.
You can also try an Airbnb. My brother is renting an airbnb for June 16 very close to MSG and our family plus his in laws families will be staying there for two days. You might be able to get more bang for your buck with an Airbnb.
Thanks Kay! I'll check out all of these, or my wife will. |
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Post by chiyankee on May 27, 2024 17:56:20 GMT -5
So I can't give advice on specific hotels to stay at but I think the go to move is to find a hotel or Airbnb in Mid-Manhattan and then go from there. Its just safer and more convenient. You can take the subway to Yankee Stadium for example.
Edit: I searched on reddit and here are two of the hotels they recommended:
Hyatt Centric Midtown and the Grayson Hotel. Reasonably priced (for NYC). Both are right by Bryant Park, so a quick walk over to Grand Central and the 4 train.
You can also try an Airbnb. My brother is renting an airbnb for June 16 very close to MSG and our family plus his in laws families will be staying there for two days. You might be able to get more bang for your buck with an Airbnb.
I've had bad luck with Airbnbs in NYC. Have stayed with my family at the DoubleTree in Times Square...ran about $250 nt. Don't think you're gonna find anything better than that at that price. I've found that if you go to hotels.com (Expedia) to get an idea, then drill further, usually end up with something acceptable. Thanks Bob! |
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Post by kaybli on May 27, 2024 17:57:08 GMT -5
So I can't give advice on specific hotels to stay at but I think the go to move is to find a hotel or Airbnb in Mid-Manhattan and then go from there. Its just safer and more convenient. You can take the subway to Yankee Stadium for example.
Edit: I searched on reddit and here are two of the hotels they recommended:
Hyatt Centric Midtown and the Grayson Hotel. Reasonably priced (for NYC). Both are right by Bryant Park, so a quick walk over to Grand Central and the 4 train.
You can also try an Airbnb. My brother is renting an airbnb for June 16 very close to MSG and our family plus his in laws families will be staying there for two days. You might be able to get more bang for your buck with an Airbnb.
Thanks Kay! I'll check out all of these, or my wife will. No problem Chi! Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I visit the city every month but I usually stay with friends in Jersey City or Hoboken so I'm not an expert on NYC hotels. Now if you need restaurant recommendations, I'm your guy so let me know! |
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Post by rizzuto on May 27, 2024 18:01:14 GMT -5
So I can't give advice on specific hotels to stay at but I think the go to move is to find a hotel or Airbnb in Mid-Manhattan and then go from there. Its just safer and more convenient. You can take the subway to Yankee Stadium for example.
Edit: I searched on reddit and here are two of the hotels they recommended:
Hyatt Centric Midtown and the Grayson Hotel. Reasonably priced (for NYC). Both are right by Bryant Park, so a quick walk over to Grand Central and the 4 train.
You can also try an Airbnb. My brother is renting an airbnb for June 16 very close to MSG and our family plus his in laws families will be staying there for two days. You might be able to get more bang for your buck with an Airbnb.
I've had bad luck with Airbnbs in NYC. Have stayed with my family at the DoubleTree in Times Square...ran about $250 nt. Don't think you're gonna find anything better than that at that price. I've found that if you go to hotels.com (Expedia) to get an idea, then drill further, usually end up with something acceptable. Sarah and I stayed there! |
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Post by azbob643 on May 27, 2024 18:09:32 GMT -5
I've had bad luck with Airbnbs in NYC. Have stayed with my family at the DoubleTree in Times Square...ran about $250 nt. Don't think you're gonna find anything better than that at that price. I've found that if you go to hotels.com (Expedia) to get an idea, then drill further, usually end up with something acceptable. Sarah and I stayed there! I'm fairly low maintenance...thought it was great. |
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Post by JEGnj on May 27, 2024 19:22:43 GMT -5
I've never had to stay in NYC. Not sure 0f the prices but the new Margaritaville NYC is new and hot.
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Post by pippsheadache on May 27, 2024 20:17:23 GMT -5
Hey guys, I need your help. My family is planning a trip to NYC in June, so can any of you New Yorkers give me any advice to where to stay? Should we stick to Mid-Manhattan, where of course it's really expensive but closer to everything? Or go somewhere else in the city that's a better deal? Of course safety is a concern. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Chi, first of all good for you for getting to NYC. My hotel info at this point would be dated, but I concur with Bob on just getting a hotel especially for a short visit. I generally like airbnb, but the ridiculous fees that get added on hardly make them worthwhile unless you are staying for more than a few days. NYC has never been a place where you can dwell too much on economizing. It just doesn't work that way, although obviously you don't have to go crazy either. Even when we lived there in the early 2000s, we used to say that anything that cost $40 or less was "free." Better to bite the bullet and enjoy the city and eat beans from a can for the next few weeks if you have to. You will have a great time and we look forward to hearing about your adventures. Lucky you! |
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Post by rizzuto on May 27, 2024 20:21:48 GMT -5
Sarah and I stayed there! I'm fairly low maintenance...thought it was great. We had no complaints. I was able to take the subway to see games at Yankee Stadium III and Citi Field. Sarah spent her time going to Broadway shows and visiting a friend from middle school. In between, we were with a couple from California for lunch and dinner and sightseeing. |
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Post by chiyankee on May 27, 2024 20:29:10 GMT -5
Hey guys, I need your help. My family is planning a trip to NYC in June, so can any of you New Yorkers give me any advice to where to stay? Should we stick to Mid-Manhattan, where of course it's really expensive but closer to everything? Or go somewhere else in the city that's a better deal? Of course safety is a concern. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Chi, first of all good for you for getting to NYC. My hotel info at this point would be dated, but I concur with Bob on just getting a hotel especially for a short visit. I generally like airbnb, but the ridiculous fees that get added on hardly make them worthwhile unless you are staying for more than a few days. NYC has never been a place where you can dwell too much on economizing. It just doesn't work that way, although obviously you don't have to go crazy either. Even when we lived there in the early 2000s, we used to say that anything that cost $40 or less was "free." Better to bite the bullet and enjoy the city and eat beans from a can for the next few weeks if you have to. You will have a great time and we look forward to hearing about your adventures. Lucky you! Thanks pipps!!! |
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