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Need advice for a visitor to midtown

Jane2

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#1
Posted: 2/27/17 at 11:55am

I know I live here in Manhattan, but I'm faced with a situation I need help with.

My cousin, in her late twenties, must attend a geological study course in Manhattan for 1-2 weeks. She's looking for a hotel - doesn't have to be in midtown although the school is on 47th st.

Has anyone here found a decent place to stay for that long on a visit to the city?

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AC126748

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#2
Posted: 2/27/17 at 11:57am

What's her budget?

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Jane2

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#3
Posted: 2/27/17 at 12:26pm

She's totally clueless as to the cost of a hotel in NY. I figured that if anyone here knows of a decent place, she'd accept the rates you paid.

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#4
Posted: 2/27/17 at 1:22pm

The dates are very important because the same room on different days of the week or weeks of the year and even the number of days staying vary alot. She should try Travelocity. I use them alot and they are very good

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#5
Posted: 2/27/17 at 1:54pm

thank you. It seems the dates are flexible. I'll pass on the info.

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#6
Posted: 2/27/17 at 2:05pm

I would suggest that she not book online. Instead pick several hotels and call the hotel reservations number and explain her situation. Many hotels offer "short term stay" rates that are very often cheaper than posted rates. I was the general manager of a hotel and we wanted "heads in the beds" during mid-week and offered a different rate for short and long term stays. Weekend rates could be higher depending on date and demand.

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Updated On: 2/27/17 at 02:05 PM

Jane2

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#7
Posted: 2/27/17 at 2:54pm

great idea, SOMMS!

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#8
Posted: 2/27/17 at 4:45pm

A lot of people use hotels.com, including me. But I've never found dealing direct with the hotels to ever be cheaper. Sonof's idea is new to me and I'll definitely try it.

PS Alot of people don't know "a lot" is two words.

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Posted: 2/27/17 at 5:04pm

2 week should still be ok w most "transient" hotels. Usually upper limit is 30 days.

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#10
Posted: 2/27/17 at 5:15pm

Jane2, have her look into the Holiday Inns around 38th-40th sts. I think they're called Candlewood? I'll look it up and link later. They are almost little apartments, with fridges, microwaves, etc.

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#11
Posted: 2/27/17 at 5:18pm

Radio City Apartments on 49th. Also have kitchenettes - coffee maker, fridge, stove, sink, microwave. And eating table.

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Need advice for a visitor to midtown#12
Posted: 2/27/17 at 6:01pm

Thanks Ghostlight and Mar, I'm passing the info on to her.

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