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06-05-2007, 08:28 PM
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If you don't mind travelling a bit, try the Harmon Meadow area of Secausus, NJ. Hubby and I have stayed in a few hotels there. They're near a big shopping center (which was great when we got snowed in). A NJ transit bus goes by every 15 minutes, and it gets you to Port Authority in 20 minutes.
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07-12-2007, 02:25 PM
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New York City doesn't want anyone to visit anymore unless they are very
wealthy!! The City slaps a huge tax on hotel and food that eliminates many
"middle class" families and others who would like to visit. As a kid growing up
(25 years ago), my family vacationed there every summer. It was affordable to my parents, kid friendly and to this day, I am also very fond of the City.
Unfortunately, the high prices no longer allow me to visit. Oh well, I'm glad
I had those memories of this once great City.
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07-13-2007, 04:49 PM
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I would try priceline, you usually get to choose an area and you might get something nicer than a 1 or 2*.
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07-13-2007, 07:21 PM
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Lifelong NJ, Winter in SC...Hometown NEPA
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Location: Native of New Jersey, Now in SC, Home in NEPA
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There is a Red Roof Inn in the area of the Empire State building. Pretty updated and refurbished. It sometimes is reasonable. But, the taxes bring the price up.....watch for that.
I always liked to stay in the city, so I could go in and out when I'd like and walk in the early AM to the News Shows that are filming.
There is a certain feeling to be in and involved with the nightlife and action.
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07-14-2007, 01:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by floridadreamer
I would try priceline, you usually get to choose an area and you might get something nicer than a 1 or 2*.
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Although this really does depend on when you go. We went the first weekend in december and paid $235 for a whole in the wall, but it did have private bath |
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07-14-2007, 02:10 PM
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Some friends and I stayed @ the Ramada New Yorker a few weeks ago, which has been mentioned here... It was small, clean, old, but fine and convenient to stuff...
I think it was $189 for 2 doubles that weekend, not sure abt a single queen...
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07-14-2007, 07:10 PM
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You might want to try the Hotel Chelsea on 23rd (they are doing some crazy promo offer lately) and the Gershwin on 29th I believe.
Other than that, Try the Courtyard and Double Tree in Jersey City. They are right across the street from the PATH train and you are in Manhattan in literally 3 minutes.
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07-17-2007, 11:03 AM
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Just wanted to say thanks for all the replies and good suggestions.
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