NYC hotel suggestions

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09-17-2012, 01:22 PM
Dan Druff

NYC hotel suggestions

I am going to New York soon, and would like to stay in the right hotel.

Here is what I am looking for:

- 4-star type of property. Looking for something in the $250-$400 range. The nicest hotels are over $700, and I don't want to spend that much. I also don't want to stay in a dump or semi-dump.

- Central location. I want to stay either near Times Square or Central Park. Times Square would be preferred, provided that the hotel is quiet enough to sleep.

- Decent sized room with king bed. I know it's New York and hotel rooms are always small, but I can't stay in a tiny room because I will have both my girlfriend and Benjamin there with me.

- Clean, well-maintained, etc.

I have found a few possible candidates, but would like to hear from anyone else familiar with hotels in NYC.
09-17-2012, 01:23 PM
Dan Druff

In before someone suggests this:

http://carterhotel.com/images/hotel-carter.jpg

I might go in there just for lulz though.
09-17-2012, 01:26 PM
LLL

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

In before someone suggests this:

http://carterhotel.com/images/hotel-carter.jpg

I might go in there just for lulz though.

I was in a hotel right next to the Carter once. LOL.

The Crowne Plaza Times Square is a great location. Not sure what the bed situation is like though. Only room I was in had 2 beds.

Also, The Time is awesome but their rooms are probably smaller than you are looking for.
09-17-2012, 01:31 PM
OSA

Marriott Marquis is right off Times Square. Nice place with nice lobby bar.

Any plans in NYC?
09-17-2012, 01:33 PM
abrown83

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Originally Posted by OSA

Marriott Marquis is right off Times Square. Nice place with nice lobby bar.

Any plans in NYC?

I have stayed here twice. Both times it was excellent, and both times we had Times Square views which was awesome at night.

Nothing like people watching from 30+ stories up.
09-17-2012, 01:56 PM
Belly Buster

We stayed at the Hotel Avalon a few years ago, it fits the bill - large rooms, central location (32nd St), not too expensive.

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_R..._New_York.html
09-17-2012, 02:12 PM
GAMBLE-BOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Druff

I am going to New York soon, and would like to stay in the right hotel.

Here is what I am looking for:

- 4-star type of property. Looking for something in the $250-$400 range. The nicest hotels are over $700, and I don't want to spend that much. I also don't want to stay in a dump or semi-dump.

- Central location. I want to stay either near Times Square or Central Park. Times Square would be preferred, provided that the hotel is quiet enough to sleep.

- Decent sized room with king bed. I know it's New York and hotel rooms are always small, but I can't stay in a tiny room because I will have both my girlfriend and Benjamin there with me.

- Clean, well-maintained, etc.

I have found a few possible candidates, but would like to hear from anyone else familiar with hotels in NYC.

Rent an apartment for a couple days. Cheaper, better location, larger. Sometimes more amenities. new Yorkers are very used to renting out their rooms and flats when they are out of town. Some of them do it every time they travel the rent is so high. Plus convincing them that you are a well known person with a wiki page and NBC/ESPN interviews will lead them to trust you aren't going to trash their place and allow you to negotiate an extremely good deal. Remember these people are not going to be home anyway and their only risk/cost is possible damage or theft and little electricity.
09-17-2012, 02:29 PM
Dan Druff

Quote:

Originally Posted by abrown83

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSA

Marriott Marquis is right off Times Square. Nice place with nice lobby bar.

Any plans in NYC?

I have stayed here twice. Both times it was excellent, and both times we had Times Square views which was awesome at night.

Nothing like people watching from 30+ stories up.

I just looked it up. It has mixed reviews on Tripadvisor, though some of the bad reviews are stupid and won't apply to me (like a girl complaining that they wouldn't help her open her champagne bottle.)

However, it seems they want over $400 before tax for a Times Square view room.

:gay
09-17-2012, 02:42 PM
JUSTIFIEDhomicide

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Druff

I am going to New York soon, and would like to stay in the right hotel.

Here is what I am looking for:

- 4-star type of property. Looking for something in the $250-$400 range. The nicest hotels are over $700, and I don't want to spend that much. I also don't want to stay in a dump or semi-dump.

- Central location. I want to stay either near Times Square or Central Park. Times Square would be preferred, provided that the hotel is quiet enough to sleep.

- Decent sized room with king bed. I know it's New York and hotel rooms are always small, but I can't stay in a tiny room because I will have both my girlfriend and Benjamin there with me.

- Clean, well-maintained, etc.

I have found a few possible candidates, but would like to hear from anyone else familiar with hotels in NYC.

Marriot in Times Square. Nowhere else you should stay....
09-17-2012, 03:33 PM
GAMBLE-BOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by JUSTIFIEDhomicide

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Druff

I am going to New York soon, and would like to stay in the right hotel.

Here is what I am looking for:

- 4-star type of property. Looking for something in the $250-$400 range. The nicest hotels are over $700, and I don't want to spend that much. I also don't want to stay in a dump or semi-dump.

- Central location. I want to stay either near Times Square or Central Park. Times Square would be preferred, provided that the hotel is quiet enough to sleep.

- Decent sized room with king bed. I know it's New York and hotel rooms are always small, but I can't stay in a tiny room because I will have both my girlfriend and Benjamin there with me.

- Clean, well-maintained, etc.

I have found a few possible candidates, but would like to hear from anyone else familiar with hotels in NYC.

Marriot in Times Square. Nowhere else you should stay....

nigga thats where u told me to stay when i was there. it was like $800 a night, so obv didnt stay. If i'm too jewish for that, what chances are Druff paying that rate?
09-17-2012, 04:25 PM
Dan Druff

I'm just going to go on record right now and say that I've never paid $500 or more for a single night's hotel stay in my life.

And I think I've paid over $400 only once.

I've paid over $300 a ton of times.

I am okay spending $300+ per night.

For some reason, once it breaks $400, my Jewish side kicks in, I realize that I am paying over 4 bills for a single night of sleep, and I start to feel uncomfortable about the whole thing.
09-17-2012, 04:29 PM
Avon Barksdale

I'll be in the Brooklyn area from Sept. 27th-30th, and I'm looking for a fairly cheap room.

I was thinking of staying in a hostel the first 2 nights cause I'll be solo, but I want a nicer room on Saturday, the 29th. Looks like I'm gonna be out about 3 bills.
09-17-2012, 05:26 PM
PLOL

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

Quote:

Originally Posted by abrown83

I have stayed here twice. Both times it was excellent, and both times we had Times Square views which was awesome at night.

Nothing like people watching from 30+ stories up.

I just looked it up. It has mixed reviews on Tripadvisor, though some of the bad reviews are stupid and won't apply to me (like a girl complaining that they wouldn't help her open her champagne bottle.)

However, it seems they want over $400 before tax for a Times Square view room.

:gay

Can you do the $20 trick to get a better view in NYC?
09-17-2012, 05:29 PM
Dan Druff

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Druff

I just looked it up. It has mixed reviews on Tripadvisor, though some of the bad reviews are stupid and won't apply to me (like a girl complaining that they wouldn't help her open her champagne bottle.)

However, it seems they want over $400 before tax for a Times Square view room.

:gay

Can you do the $20 trick to get a better view in NYC?

What $20 trick?

Are you referring to the time I paid someone in NYC $20 to give me their place in line for a speedboat ride?
09-17-2012, 05:37 PM
RobbieBensonFan

you can go on priceline, 4 star a hotel at $100 and get a Hyatt or something similar in Manhattan.
09-17-2012, 05:38 PM
PLOL

Really surprised you don't know about the $20 trick. When you check in to a hotel you put a $20 bill in between your credit card and driver's license and you say "Is there anything you can do about a room upgrade".

http://thetwentydollartrick.com/
09-17-2012, 05:59 PM
Dan Druff

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLOL

Really surprised you don't know about the $20 trick. When you check in to a hotel you put a $20 bill in between your credit card and driver's license and you say "Is there anything you can do about a room upgrade".

http://thetwentydollartrick.com/

Interesting. I'll have to try this.

I actually gave some manager in Aruba $100 five years ago because he gave me a MAJOR upgrade for free (to pretty much the best room on property), and I was staying there for a week, so it made a huge difference. He had already given it to me, so I gave him the $100 just out of appreciation.
09-17-2012, 06:47 PM
DRK Star

VRBO.com

Gamble is right. You are better off renting from someone than getting a hotel.

We just got a four bedroom house with a pool 10 minutes from Disney near Celebration, FL for $650 for 6 days using that site.
09-17-2012, 06:50 PM
Dan Druff

I'm not going to be there long enough to be able to rent an apartment.

It is an interesting thing to think about for the future, but not this time.
09-17-2012, 07:04 PM
simpdog

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLOL

Can you do the $20 trick to get a better view in NYC?

That or tell them it's your anniversary. Did pay ~299/night, but upgraded to a nice suite.
09-17-2012, 08:00 PM
DRK Star

you dont need to rent it for a week. look into it. Some people let you rent their homes for a day. Its worth it.
09-17-2012, 08:06 PM
simpdog

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRK Star

you dont need to rent it for a week. look into it. Some people let you rent their homes for a day. Its worth it.

https://www.airbnb.com/
09-17-2012, 08:16 PM
GAMBLE-BOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRK Star

VRBO.com

Gamble is right. You are better off renting from someone than getting a hotel.

We just got a four bedroom house with a pool 10 minutes from Disney near Celebration, FL for $650 for 6 days using that site.

when
09-17-2012, 08:37 PM
DRK Star

when?

Oh, we used it last month, before my kids went back to school. Hit up Disney's Magic Kingdom, both parks at Universal, and got an airboat tour through the rivers looking for gators.
09-17-2012, 09:04 PM
GambleBotsChafedPenis

The W hotels are pretty decent, but bump up against your $400/night limit...

There's one on Lex...
09-17-2012, 10:26 PM
OSA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avon Barksdale

I'll be in the Brooklyn area from Sept. 27th-30th, and I'm looking for a fairly cheap room.

I was thinking of staying in a hostel the first 2 nights cause I'll be solo, but I want a nicer room on Saturday, the 29th. Looks like I'm gonna be out about 3 bills.

Yo B. Who got the blunts?
09-18-2012, 09:53 AM
FrenchJew

My suggestion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSpqav9Xjwk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU2RZCz6mvs
09-18-2012, 10:47 AM
Charham

Prices are crazy thanks to 3 years of all new hotel construction being converted to rentals. I had to go to San Fran last week, minimum $400 for a decent hotel room.

I have to go to NY in a month, so let me know what you get please. I have been staying with family for a while so have not had to look for hotels. In the past I used a Courtyard Marriott somewhere in mid town when in a pinch. The Mandarin used to give me a rate of $400 with breakfast after a lot of negotiating. They are probably in the $800 range these days. I keep my AMEX platinum card, as they usually get the best rates for luxury hotels and negotiate the breakfast with the room, etc. Saves all the negotiating yourself.

I will take a red eye even to avoid a hotel now, as $400 plus out of pocket seems like such a waste.
09-18-2012, 11:07 AM
NaturalBornHustler

Druff if you want a room to meet your requirements, $400 isn't happening. You have to get out of "Vegas or some other location I can find a deal" mode, and get into "new York is going to anally rape me minute by minute" mindset.

A tiny complete dump with an alley view us going to cost you $250, prime location/size will be double that easy.

Honestly I would just cancel, this whole cheap Jew goes to new York has disaster written all over it. You won't be there for 3 minutes before something sets you off, guaranteed. I mean it would be great material for the forum, but just know what you are getting into.

You might resort to sleeping under a bridge and digging through trash instead of paying what "these people" charge for even the most basic of needs.

Just my 2 cents.
09-18-2012, 02:03 PM
unchainedghost

If my gf wasn't so tight with her hotel discount id definitely hook you up druff, despite your Jewishness.

My only suggestion would be the doubletree in jersey city. It's basically on top of the tolls as you exit the Lincoln tunnel. I only suggest it for the $$ saving and its fairly new and nice. Looking forward to a tr since its no mystery locale.
09-18-2012, 02:18 PM
Yebsite

the pierre...

http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/Gran.../Overview.html
09-18-2012, 02:21 PM
Avon Barksdale

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avon Barksdale

I'll be in the Brooklyn area from Sept. 27th-30th, and I'm looking for a fairly cheap room.

I was thinking of staying in a hostel the first 2 nights cause I'll be solo, but I want a nicer room on Saturday, the 29th. Looks like I'm gonna be out about 3 bills.

Yo B. Who got the blunts?

I was thinking about bringing a couple zips with me. I figure it's legal for me in AZ, and that's the only place I really have to be worried about getting searched. I imagine once I land I'm in the clear as long as I'm not an asshole about it. Shit, I could probably pay for most of my hotel stay with the proceeds.
09-18-2012, 02:27 PM
TheXFactor

Regardless on how much you spend on your room, there is a 80% to 90% chance that the Hotel you stay at has Bed Bugs.

At night look into the restaurants and stores(after closing) and you will see big fucking rats.

Careful if you visit Central Park, people get beaten and robbed there all the time. Also, avoid the subway.

New Yorkers are fucking crazy and NYPD will shoot and kill anyone who looks remotely suspicious.

Have a pleasant journey!!!

:lol2
09-18-2012, 03:28 PM
LLL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yebsite

the pierre...

http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/Gran.../Overview.html

He can't afford.

I had sex there once.
09-18-2012, 04:21 PM
SixToedPete

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yebsite

the pierre...

http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/Gran.../Overview.html

Great hotel. I've stayed there as well as the Ritz Carlton (right on Central Park) and the Waldorf.

A bit pricey but first class all the way.

Another great hotel is Smyth Tribeca.

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