Places to Stay in NYC

[Saralou]

Posted: 6/14/16 at 5:26pm

I figure many people on this board either live near the city or travel there frequently so you would be the experts. A group of us (4 women) are coming in October from Florida. There's a lot we want to do and see, but one of our priorities is seeing shows. Any recommendations for hotels that are fabulous and convenient or neighborhoods we should look for airbnb's in? Thank you in advance!

[madbrian]

Posted: 6/14/16 at 5:39pm

I love the Lower East Side. Vibrant neighborhood, street parking, great food. Hotel prices vary, but deals can be found. 

[hork]

Posted: 6/14/16 at 5:58pm

I usually stay at the Tryp Hotel on W 35th Street, because I always travel with two other people and it has rooms that are large enough to comfortably accommodate the three of us but are reasonably priced, and because it's convenient to the theater district.

Updated On: 6/14/16 at 05:58 PM

[sabrelady]

Posted: 6/14/16 at 8:02pm

hotels that are fabulous

 

So I'm guessing u mean expensive?

[Saralou]

Posted: 6/14/16 at 10:07pm

No....Would prefer not expensive. Lol. The two are not synonymous!

Thank you for the info and suggestions! 

[Jane2]

Posted: 6/14/16 at 11:42pm

"The two are not synonymous!"
I'm afraid they are.

[Petralicious]

Posted: 6/15/16 at 11:22am

Row NYC is a great old hotel that has been fixed up, right on 8th ave in theater district. you can walk to any theater and many restaurants

[mar6411]

Posted: 6/15/16 at 6:50pm

When I go with my sisters (a group of 4) we always stay at Radio City Apartments.  On 49th between 6th & 7th.  In addition to the bedroom(s) it has a living room and a kitchenette.  The nice thing is the refrigerator.  We buy stuff for breakfast and bring any leftovers home and can store them in the fridge for snacking.  Also for bottles of wine.  There is also a coffee maker.

For whatever reason, there website is frequently wonky on making online reservations.  If it doesn't give you choices, email them and tell them your dates and how many and they'll tell you what's available and the price.  They typically get back to you right away and are great to deal with.  

I've always had a good experience staying there and I found out about them from a similar thread on this site.  

Have a great time wherever you decide to stay.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 6/15/16 at 7:24pm

mar6411 said: "When I go with my sisters (a group of 4) we always stay at Radio City Apartments.  On 49th between 6th & 7th.  In addition to the bedroom(s) it has a living room and a kitchenette.  The nice thing is the refrigerator.  We buy stuff for breakfast and bring any leftovers home and can store them in the fridge for snacking.  Also for bottles of wine.  There is also a coffee maker.

For whatever reason, there website is frequently wonky on making online reservations.  If it doesn't give you choices, email them and tell them your dates and how many and they'll tell you what's available and the price.  They typically get back to you right away and are great to deal with.  

I've always had a good experience staying there and I found out about them from a similar thread on this site.  

Have a great time wherever you decide to stay."

 

I LOVE the RCA. Been using it for years. Converted apt building.  I usually do a grocery shop on 8th ave and stock several items particularly breakfast and a few dinners. Get to eat a relaxed breakfast in my jimjams while I wait for places to open.  The kitchenettes ( the full ones) have gas stoves so you can cook and have pots pans cutlery etc.  Also Hale and Hearty soups right across the road- a meal in themselves ( pretty delish too!) Great location on 49th st just down from (duh!) Radio City Music Hall and Rock Center 

In the summer tho they use individual AC units and i'm told they can be noisy and not always effective.

I'm afraid you've left it too late tho- It's very popular w families and Europeans and books up quickly.

 

I'd recommend trying booking .com  and some people have reported good luck w Priceline too. It's high season, tho pickings might be a mite slim. Good Luck!

 

[MichelleCraig]

Posted: 6/15/16 at 9:49pm

Thanks for the info on the RCA. Looks like it books up fast...

[Petralicious]

Posted: 6/16/16 at 10:31am

I would suggest Hostels, but in NYC they are expensive as hotels in other cities. 100$ for a bunk bed in a room with 9 other people 

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 6/16/16 at 12:11pm

Hi Sarahlou, New York is great in October. I sent you a private message.

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 6/17/16 at 4:32pm

Two of our favorites are both on W42nd St and 10th Ave:

YOTEL. Small but cleverly designed rooms with a Japanese robot aesthetic. Great breakfast lounge and terrace. Great views. Very tech-savvy. Rooms from $159 right now.

THE OUT HOTEL. Our favorite gay hotel in NYC. Most rooms face sunny astroturfed public courtyard spaces. Very chic outdoor cabana/ hot-tub area. Rooms from $174 but there are often deals even lower.

 

 

[xxdrewboy85xx]

Posted: 6/17/16 at 5:59pm

I think my favorite hotel I've ever stayed at is The Roxy in TriBeCa. An amazing staff, the nicest I've ever encountered in a NYC hotel, with great restaurants and night life and 24 hour room service. Plus I love the location, and it's an easy train ride on the A or C to Time Square. I've never not stayed there at a discounted price. 

 

If I ever need a hotel in NYC and don't use rewards points or union discount, I almost always use Hotwire. I feel of all the discounted hotel sites, that one always has the best rates for NYC. Like I love the Hotel Tonight app, and that is great for Vegas, or Anywhere but NYC. 

 

I know a lot of people don't like Hotwire because you don't know what hotel you will get until you already purchase it, but I have found that if I filter only 4 and 5 star hotels and only pick Boutique Hotels in neighborhoods I'd want to stay, I've always been very satisfied. $100 a night on average (plus the fees) for rooms that would be $500 give or take directly from the Hotels website. Through Hotwire, I've gotten The Ganesvoort in the MP district, The Roxy, The Roger, The James, and Crosby Street. 

 

But, I also don't have a problem hopping from hotel night to night to get the best deals on my lodging. I also will wait to the last minute to book a stay for the best deal. I know a lot of people prefer to plan everything in advance.... But I've actually gone to NYC and not even booked my room until already in the city, knowing I'll get a good deal last minute and watching as prices kept falling. 

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 6/17/16 at 9:48pm

I also recommend Row NYC. Great location and recently renovated.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 6/17/16 at 11:28pm

I use priceline, and have always got a four star for around 110.00 per night

[AC126748]

Posted: 6/18/16 at 10:50am

I stayed at the Row for a week a few months ago. It's cheap, we paid $110 a night I think and that wasn't even with a discount. However, the rooms are microscopically small, and the bathrooms are even smaller. We also had some issues with noise. Just be aware that you get what you pay for.

On the other hand, you can sometimes luck into a really good deal using Priceline or Expedia. Not long ago, we got a fabulous room at the Hilton on 42nd Street for $150/night (about 50% less than usual).