Advices about hotels (prices, shop, garages)

[David2008]

Originally Posted by David2008

The final two options i have decide are:
Robert Treat in Newark
La quinta inn Wayne
Pros and cons??

Anybody??

[EEEPNJ]

You are definately better off in Wayne than in Newark.
I'm not familiar with this particular hotel in Wayne, so I can't give you my take on it. But the town is better over all. Did you check the reviews on Trip Advisor?

La Quinta Inn & Suites Wayne (Wayne, NJ) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor

You know, if I can recommend this hotel, Executive Inn Fairfield NJ

Best Western Fairfield Executive Inn (Fairfield, NJ) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor

It's just one town past Wayne and the reviews are good. I drove by here yesterday and honnestly, I thought of you! I had a few friends who stayed here about a year ago for a wedding and they were happy with it as well. Rates seem reasonable and reviews seem better than the other.

[diogenesNY]

Just one thought.....

If you actually want to stay _in_ NYC, I have a suggestion for a decent place that is in a pretty nice neighborhood and reasonably priced (for NYC). IMHO it is one of The City's best kept secrets:

Seafarers & International House - It is on 18th street and 3rd avenue (or so)... and I stay there whenever I travel to NYC on business.

It is essentially a Lutheran guesthouse, catering originally to Merchant Seafarers.... and if you are one and can show ID, you get very deep discounts.

The rooms are clean and nice (if not overly fancy) and are on a par with any of the better roadside motels: 1 or 2 beds, clean sheets air conditioner/heat, color TV with cable.

Rates are $86/night for a single-shared bath (lavatory and single stall shower room shared by 4 rooms)
$106/night for a single with private bath (these rooms also have small refrigerators).

2 internet connected computers in the lobby and mezzanine to check your email on.... lotta open space in same lobby/mezzanine if you want to just hang out and meet other travelers. Everyone there seemed to be particularly friendly.

I _think_ add $20 to make a single a double. Also, no hotel tax. They cater to a lot of international visitors, many students. Business Men (such as myself) also stay there, and I have never been disappointed. Despite the fact that it is a Lutheran mission, you wont be proselytized and all appear to be welcome.

Here is their website:

Seafarers & International House : Guest House

Reservations are a must; they are very helpful with any questions:
212-677-4800

diogenesNY

[clevedark]

David 2008, I would stay in Wayne if I were you. Avoid Newark if you have another choice that suits you.

It sounds like you have a wonderful trip planned. Happy shopping!!!

I hope you manage to eat some good food and don't eat in your hotel or chains. Maybe you could put out another post asking for good Jersey eating destinations near where your visiting.. I'd hate for you to visit my home state and not get any of our good food--and by that I mean local things like good italian-american, subs, hot dogs, THE CLASSICS!!!

Three of my personal favorites are Rutt's Hutt in Clifton, the home of the deep fried hot dog and gravy fries, Chatham Sub Shop in Chatham Boro, I recommend the turkey and swiss sub with everything on it and add potato chips on top for more crunch and salt--and Town Hall Deli in South Orange, where you can get a sloppy joe, a three layer deli sandwich on thin rye with butter, russian dressing, cole slaw, cheese and meat.... Mmmm. I'm sad I live in Massachusetts now!!!

Oh no, I forgot Maruca's on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. The best pizza in NJ.

[EEEPNJ]

Oh don't sent the poor man to Rutt's Hutt!!!! It's dirty, it's gross, and he'll have stomach issues for half of his trip. Seriously, I know there is a bizzare love affair with the place but NO! It's scary. LOL Trust me OP!

On another note, I'd try the Fairfield Inn in East Rutherford, NJ or The Hampton Inn, Carlstadt NJ. I spoke with the person at my company who makes arrangements for out of town guests, she said they have done well with them both price wise and in quality.

[David2008]

Thanks for the advices
I really like local food
In my trips i like to taste the local food.I do not think about goin a country to eat in a restaurant from another country.If i would like to eat chinese food,i will travel to Beijing.
During my summer trip Fron Portland to Seattle i found these wounderful restaurants,
Henry's Tavern in Portland recommended by a local cop.
restaurant astoria oregon cater dine banquet wedding caterers banquets dining weddings cater banquet breakfast lunch dinner really good breakfast
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Astoria, OR, Oregon - Local Business Information for El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Astoria, Oregon Really mexican food ,bad waitress only waiting for tips.
Anthony's Home Port - Restaurants godd crab little expensive.Waitress not so good.I found a visa on the floor under my table and retun it to manager.
Von's Grand City Cafe Do not miss it if you travel to Seattle.Nice place not so good service.
Welcome to the Crab Pot Restaurant located at the Bay Pavilion on Seattle's Waterfront Pier 57 Really good and funny
Bob`s Burger And Brew really good burger to find it on a parking mall
I tried a lot of Diner on the road and also were really good
If you know about places like these plase tell me more about.
Thanks again

[clevedark]

I can tell that David 2008 is an adventurous man. I wouldn't share my local food suggestions with just anyone.

Coming from Spain you'll probably be horrified that most restaurants don't serve past 10pm (and god only knows I haven't been out that late since I had children). We go to bed pretty early compared to the Spanish. And we go go go all day, so you can shop all afternoon, nothing closes. (Do things still close in Spain in the afternoon??)

Most of the places I mentioned are specialize in lunch. No beer or wine there, either. You'll want some finer meals, I'm sure....

You know, there is a really interesting restaurant in Manhattan called Keene's Chophouse. It's one of the oldest continuously running restaurants in the city--real Olde New York, it's all dark panelling, specializing in meat. Old school. That might be a good place to have a nighttime meal (or lunch) in NY. It's in the west 30s, near Penn Station.

[tandcookies]

Originally Posted by David2008

Thanks for the advices
I really like local food
In my trips i like to taste the local food.I do not think about goin a country to eat in a restaurant from another country.If i would like to eat chinese food,i will travel to Beijing.
During my summer trip Fron Portland to Seattle i found these wounderful restaurants,
Henry's Tavern in Portland recommended by a local cop.
restaurant astoria oregon cater dine banquet wedding caterers banquets dining weddings cater banquet breakfast lunch dinner really good breakfast
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Astoria, OR, Oregon - Local Business Information for El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Astoria, Oregon Really mexican food ,bad waitress only waiting for tips.
Anthony's Home Port - Restaurants godd crab little expensive.Waitress not so good.I found a visa on the floor under my table and retun it to manager.
Von's Grand City Cafe Do not miss it if you travel to Seattle.Nice place not so good service.
Welcome to the Crab Pot Restaurant located at the Bay Pavilion on Seattle's Waterfront Pier 57 Really good and funny
Bob`s Burger And Brew really good burger to find it on a parking mall
I tried a lot of Diner on the road and also were really good
If you know about places like these plase tell me more about.
Thanks again

Check out the menu for Benjamin's in Manhattan. It's very affordable by city prices.

Benjamin's Restaurant&Bar - Benjamin's Catering

You also don't want to miss a trip to St. Patrick's Cathedral. I especially love Our Lady's Chapel in the back of the church.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral - The Catholic Church of New York City- Catholic Store (http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/homepage/home.html - broken link)

[David2008]

Originally Posted by clevedark

I can tell that David 2008 is an adventurous man. I wouldn't share my local food suggestions with just anyone.

Coming from Spain you'll probably be horrified that most restaurants don't serve past 10pm (and god only knows I haven't been out that late since I had children). We go to bed pretty early compared to the Spanish. And we go go go all day, so you can shop all afternoon, nothing closes. (Do things still close in Spain in the afternoon??)

Most of the places I mentioned are specialize in lunch. No beer or wine there, either. You'll want some finer meals, I'm sure....

You know, there is a really interesting restaurant in Manhattan called Keene's Chophouse. It's one of the oldest continuously running restaurants in the city--real Olde New York, it's all dark panelling, specializing in meat. Old school. That might be a good place to have a nighttime meal (or lunch) in NY. It's in the west 30s, near Penn Station.

In Spain most locals ,specially family owned close from 2pm to 4pm ("Siesta Time"=spanish Typical break to rest and sleep)
I can tell you that a lot of bussines speacially on tne coast each year close earlier due to "Guiris"(Spanish wor for foreigners).
The restaurant food hours in hotels are completely adapted to "Guiris" hour.so means that Typical spanish is going to extinguish.
I can not believe if there is a town in the States that has a lot of Spanish travellers,would adapt their lunch hours to us.
This means prostitution of Sapnish way of live
There are some words on El Quijote that reads "Alla donde fueres haz lo que vieres",means that "wherever you go,do what you see people do".
I am sorry for my country.
Thanks you all for helping me.

[watamensch]

Even with the favorable exchange rate, parking in Manhattan is VERY expensive, and waiting on long lines (30 minutes or more) to pay the toll to get to Manhattan may not be the best use of your time. What are your interests? I would be happy to recommend places to see.