Thread: NEW YORK ACCOMMODATION

are you interested in staying in the city?
there are some really decent apts--one I used to like alot if you can find it is in chelsea--w 24th street--loft rooms. former owner is no longer there for me to contact, but if you come across an agent, I'd recommend any of the apts
there La Quinta is ok hotel in manhattan. if you want to do the commute--try five towns 516-321-2600 and see what they offer for qantas employees--the other burb hotel is sunrise/executive inn in long island--airline friendly, too and across from major grocery and train station--pretty easy trip into the city.
ck the Wolcott at 31st--good location nr times square--www.wolcott.com/2360 or call for airline disc 212-268-2900. mother's day and a major accessories/fashion wk is second week in may--hope it's not when you want to go. good luck--some lNY ocals will prob be better help...

If that rate for Chelsea includes taxes, it's a good buy--nice apt pics! great neighborhood, too.Considering any hotel rate adds on 10% + tourist/occupancy fee/bed Our brownstone was 24th @ 8th next to the Krisha center. Yours must be a new bldg--not one I know, but could be rehabbed. Bus runs north at that corner on 8th and subway is both directions right there, too. Ask owner if they'll waive cleaning fee or half it for referrals thru your airline connections.

You might want to get transit/tourist card/pass too if you're 3 going everywhere. word of advice on Empire State Bldg--go early!! it can take hours to get up there. ck out rockefeller observatory instead maybe?? The circle line boat tour pre-sunset is good.

I couldn't find the wsnyc info to compare for you. I spent 15 yrs working the fashion mkts in NYC--paid my own expenses so it had to be reasonable--not sure if I would want to do it again!!

Hope that helps a little. Good luck and keep us posted!!
PS--the train for Long Island/Sunrise Exec Inn Hotels is about $15/day for 3 RT's and the room rate there is around $150 tax incl--laundry facilities, JFK shuttle is free.
About the same for Five Towns Motel but not as nice by any means--they have free shuttle for JFK and LGA but I've never taken the train into the city.

had to add that tripadvisor.com has some red flags about wsnyc as well as other apt rental agencies.

I'm not sure I'd do the apt thing unless I really knew what I was doing--there are city hotels in every price range with promos etc that can take a triple booking. At least I would NEVER give CC details via email w/out knowing address (confirmed--there are scams regarding apt bldgs that don't exist) and phone (not just cel) etc.

Vicki,
Try emaling the New Yorker hotel ( www.newyorkerhotel.com ) and see what travel industry rate they will offer you. Good location and on the E-line from JFK.

Vicki,
I've stayed there several times before ... It's not the poshest in the world but very acceptable and in a great location. The E-line from JFK has a station just across the road ( its far faster and cheaper than a cab ) and you just come out of the subway, cross the road and you are at the hotel. There are several restuarants nearby ( of all price ranges ) for food and the subway is 2 minutes away. You can get an unlimited day ride pass on the subway and bus for USD 7.50 and if you get it at the airport it will pay for the subway journey in from JFK.
The tour might well be OK but remember that traffic moves VERY slowly in New York and you could easily spend most of your time sitting on the bus in traffic. If the family can cope with it I'd get the day pass on the subway/bus and plan your own sightseeing ( thats what we did ... but then that was with no kids in tow ). Its also quite easy to walk between some of the sights and you get to see some of the real city.