Vacation Stop in NYC

DesertDevil · Jan 29, 2011

Never been to New York City.

Taking the family on a cross country road trip this summer. Plan to stay 3 nights in or around NYC. Would appreciate some good advice.

We will be driving and have a car. Should we stay outside the city and take public transport in to view the sites? Or is it a must to stay in the city? If so, what is the parking situation?

This trip is going to cost a pretty penny for us as it is. I was thinking of staying in an outlying area to save a few bucks. Then take public transport. Is this a good idea? Any advice? Thanks in advance.

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

No, you are better off staying in the City it self, Find a Hotel that has parking .. but at a small min $$ per day.
Then use Mass transit to get around.

cocktailsnlongshots+ · Jan 29, 2011

bring snowboots n x-country ski's to get around...the snow will still be here waiting for ya

DesertDevil · Jan 29, 2011

Betallsports said:
No, you are better off staying in the City it self, Find a Hotel that has parking .. but at a small min $$ per day.
Then use Mass transit to get around.

Thanks BAS. Looking into hotels that offer parking as I type...

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

maybe worst case , you come out to long Island ( might be cheaper hotels ) and Drive to the City or take the LIRR to the City

DesertDevil · Jan 29, 2011

cocktailsnlongshots said:
bring snowboots n x-country ski's to get around...the snow will still be here waiting for ya

Staying in June. Hopefully the snow is melted by then....

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

Wildcat Coach said:
Thanks BAS. Looking into hotels that offer parking as I type...

Also, what day of the week do you get in ?? and at what time of the day ?
You Can park on the streets in some areas, but you need to watch signs...

Nah, think you are better finding a Hotel that offers parking.

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

Also check out this site http://nyc.centralparking.com/New-York.html

They have deals and coupons ......These places are like Almost Everywhere in the City.
Tons of Locations.....

I use them when i go in to see a Broadway show, cost me like $15-20 for like 12 hours or more.
Which believe me, is Cheap

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

Wildcat Coach said:
Staying in June. Hopefully the snow is melted by then....

Good luck, as we get another storm this week

hno:

DesertDevil · Jan 29, 2011

Betallsports said:
Also, what day of the week do you get in ?? and at what time of the day ?
You Can park on the streets in some areas, but you need to watch signs...

Nah, think you are better finding a Hotel that offers parking.

I can get the Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island for under $200 a night. Coming in June 9 for 3 nights. Thoughts?

billhill999 · Jan 29, 2011

Betallsports said:
maybe worst case , you come out to long Island ( might be cheaper hotels ) and Drive to the City or take the LIRR to the City

Or North Begen, Jersey City, something like that and take the 10 minute Path train over.

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

Wildcat Coach said:
I can get the Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island for under $200 a night. Coming in June 9 for 3 nights. Thoughts?

NO ! Too far.... unless the hotel was right next to the SI Ferry

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

billhill999 said:
Or North Begen, Jersey City, something like that and take the 10 minute Path train over.

^^^ this too

DesertDevil · Jan 29, 2011

East Rutherford close enough? How about Clifton, NJ?

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

Wildcat Coach said:
East Rutherford close enough? How about Clifton, NJ?

Yes, East Rutherford. By the Meadowlands

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

little over $200 a night. http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/new-york-city/nycup/hoteldetail/hotel-room-rates

My buddy , poster Soriano12 stayed there..... but i think he got a much better price.
Maybe from a priceline type of place ??

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

$152 a night http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us...en=1&ratePreference=6CBARC&checkOutDate=5null

DesertDevil · Jan 29, 2011

Looking at Homewood Suites East Rutherford/Meadowlands. King Suite. $200 a night.

Homewood Suites by Hilton® East Rutherford - Meadowlands, NJ
125 Route 17 South
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073

Thoughts?

Betallsports · Jan 29, 2011

Wildcat Coach said:
Looking at Homewood Suites East Rutherford/Meadowlands. King Suite. $200 a night.

Homewood Suites by Hilton® East Rutherford - Meadowlands, NJ
125 Route 17 South
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073

Thoughts?

Must be semi New, but looks nice... a little further away than the Holiday Inn

sean1 · Jan 29, 2011

Try Il Mulino's on w4th - best italian.

Park Ave Autumn or Park Ave Winter is excellent

Stone Lotus on 4th floor of the mandarin has a great view and tons of hot chicks.

Little Branch on 7th ave has the best drinks you'll ever have