Going to New York with the wife to sight see, shop etc. Anybody have an opinion on nicest hotel close to attractions mid to upper end in price. Looking at hotel reviews and not knowing city at all we are leaning towards Sofitel Hotel or The Michelangelo. Any opinions would be appreciated
Nice Hotels, but i think you can just as good for cheaper here http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/NYCTSHF-Hilton-Times-Square-New-York/index.do
can we ask about budget? the nice places are really pricey ($300 - $600 per night weekdays)
weekends can be cheaper, especially in the financial district
a hotel I like is across the Hudson in Hoboken. The W, brand new and on the river with a majestic view of the city, great rooms and restaurants/bars. Right near the Path, which is essentially a subway into the city that goes under the river
weekends can be cheaper, especially in the financial district
a hotel I like is across the Hudson in Hoboken. The W, brand new and on the river with a majestic view of the city, great rooms and restaurants/bars. Right near the Path, which is essentially a subway into the city that goes under the river
i went to NYC in Sept 2009 for my honeymoon....it was super awesome.
My advice is to go on Priceline (do they still have that?) select a quality hotel you want (ie 4 star, etc) and your district (I suggest Times Square district).
This isn't like vegas where you want a specific hotel because of a casino or something.....all quality hotels in a certain area shouldn't disappoint
My advice is to go on Priceline (do they still have that?) select a quality hotel you want (ie 4 star, etc) and your district (I suggest Times Square district).
This isn't like vegas where you want a specific hotel because of a casino or something.....all quality hotels in a certain area shouldn't disappoint
just watch out for the Moonies around there. lol
the building is mostly owned by a church . but guess the Hotel is on it's own
Since you are by there, you can check out the Macy's flagship store, think you might be a little early for the Holiday windows
but then again they might be on display already. Must See if opened for display......Big Shopping area
Go to the top of the Freedom Tower, go see a musical on Broadway, maybe a river cruise from South St Seaport.
I would NOT recommend going to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island, too time consuming. And you can see them both from the Freedom Tower.
You can do the Empire State Building if you don't do the Freedom Tower. If you do that, do their virtual ride through Manhattan too, I thought that was pretty cool.
On the west side of the river, the Chart House is a pretty good restaurant on a pier sticking out into the Hudson with majestic view of the city at night
And yes, I'm a professional tour guide, for a bunch of Italians whenever family comes to the states.
