New York City

photogal · Post by **photogal** » January 8, 2005 6:43 pm

I went back a few pages and couldnt find a thread for NYC so hear goes. My girlfriend wants to go for her 40th birthday. Need suggestions for hotels in Manhatten, near Times Sq ish is good, dont want to spend more than $200 a night. Any help would be great! Thanks!

The Lost Manatee · Post by **The Lost Manatee** » January 12, 2005 3:41 pm

Good hotels near Times Square for under $200.00 a night are tough to come by, especially during the week. Of course it does depend on your expectation and what you deem to be a good hotel. If you are a member of AAA or AARP you can sometimes get fairly decent deals ($220.00 to $250.00) at the Renaissance. Also I have seen the "W" Hotel at Time Squares run some $199.99 specials on their website. Those are about the only places that I would call good and are close to your price range.

RAGTOP · Post by **RAGTOP** » January 12, 2005 3:47 pm

The Mansfield is 2 blocks away from Time Square but that usually runs about $250 a night

PirateJeff · Post by **PirateJeff** » January 12, 2005 4:16 pm

Best advice www.priceline.com Capt. Kirk can't be wrong. I paid $75 a night in boston for jimmy's fenway show at $300 a night hotel. If you know exactly the dates you are going use priceline you tell them the area you want to be in and they'll find something. Most 3-4 star hotels can be had for $75 - $100 in major cities barring holidays, etc.
Compliments of the friendly travelling pirate!!

PirateJeff · Post by **PirateJeff** » January 12, 2005 4:17 pm

P.S.

Let me know if you succeed!!

tequilatom · Post by **tequilatom** » January 13, 2005 7:23 pm

STAY AT THE CROWN PLAZA IT'S NEXT TO THE MARQUIS.I STAY THERE FOR THE BIG EAST TOURNEMENT EVERY YEAR.PRETTY REASONABLE FOR NY.IT'S IN THE HEART OF TIME SQUARE.I RECOMMENDED IT TO MY BROTHER AND FAMILY AROUND THANKSGIVING.THEY LOVED IT AND KEPT CALLING FROM THE BAR OF COURSE THANKING ME.

conched · Post by **conched** » January 14, 2005 2:43 am

Isn't there a Comfort Inn Manhattan that is reasonable? I think my friend stays there when she visits her daughter.

AParrottlooksat40 · Post by **AParrottlooksat40** » January 23, 2005 6:05 pm

I have stayed at the Marriot Marquis and had a positive experience. I do not know your dates, but when I selected dates (on expedia) at random--weekends and weekdays, the rate at the MM were more than $200--however, there were hotels that seemed to have decent ratings on the Midtown/Times Square area for $200 or less. For some reason I could not access hotelkingdom--but that would be another good resource for you. I have booked hotels through both and have had good experiences.

Have a blast!

mexcooker12 · Post by **mexcooker12** » January 24, 2005 11:46 am

On Priceline I got a room for Feb 11-14 for 100 a night at the Park Central which is a couple blocks up from Times Square, I would give Priceline a shot.

photogal · Post by **photogal** » January 24, 2005 5:08 pm

Thanks for all the tips. What if you dont like the hotel Priceline gives you? Can you narrow it down to 3 star ans a certain location?

CrznDnUS1 · Post by **CrznDnUS1** » April 26, 2005 8:43 pm

the New York Helmsley is a great hotel , 42nd and 2 ave, not a far walk to time square, grand central station , the UN and the NY Public Library. The hotel will be right around $200 and for about $229 you can get a really great breakfast buffet package in the hotel restaurant.