wolcott or the stanford new york
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wolcott or the stanford new york
which hotel is better ,heard one has lots of roaches ,any commrnts please. both aroud $ 200p/n,and central to all attractions.4 nites in september,harold.b.
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I've stayed at the Hotel Wolcott. It's right around the corner from the Empire State Building. It was acceptable. If it's a bargain it would be ok. The hotel is very old and the rooms reflect this. The bathrooms are especially tiny. Sink hanging off the wall, the little tile that's been there since the hotel was built.
I don't know anything about the Stanford.
The other times I have been there, I have used Priceline with great results. Half the price of Wolcott with twice the quality.
I don't know anything about the Stanford.
The other times I have been there, I have used Priceline with great results. Half the price of Wolcott with twice the quality.
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www.priceline.com
For Priceline you bid without knowing what hotel you will get. You bid according to star level.
For more info, check out:
www.betterbidding.com
www.biddingfortravel.net
For Priceline you bid without knowing what hotel you will get. You bid according to star level.
For more info, check out:
www.betterbidding.com
www.biddingfortravel.net
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NYC hotel prices vary tremendously by time of year - and Sept is the beginning of high season. Also - rates from several years ago are useless - since they have been increasing every year.
In September Priceline may still be a possibility. (In real high season it's pratically useless since they get only extra inventory - and NYC hotels in high season run well over 90% full. In fact - they run close to 90% full most of the year.) So - I wouldstart there.
Also - have a look at Kayak.com - but you need to eliminate New Jersey ad the airport otels -which will all comeup first.
Agreer for $85 in Sept you will finnd nothing.
For someone looking for a bargain in Sept you may check the new Pod hotel (minute rooms and shared bath - but new and clean). Or you might consider a hostel.
Finally - there is no hotel at any price close to everything. Major sights in NYC are spread out over an area 8 miles long plus islands in the harbor - and other sights are even further uptown and in the outer boroughs. So - you'll be using the subway a lot no matter where you stay. Suggest you get a good street map and subway map and familiarize yourself with both before you arrive.
In September Priceline may still be a possibility. (In real high season it's pratically useless since they get only extra inventory - and NYC hotels in high season run well over 90% full. In fact - they run close to 90% full most of the year.) So - I wouldstart there.
Also - have a look at Kayak.com - but you need to eliminate New Jersey ad the airport otels -which will all comeup first.
Agreer for $85 in Sept you will finnd nothing.
For someone looking for a bargain in Sept you may check the new Pod hotel (minute rooms and shared bath - but new and clean). Or you might consider a hostel.
Finally - there is no hotel at any price close to everything. Major sights in NYC are spread out over an area 8 miles long plus islands in the harbor - and other sights are even further uptown and in the outer boroughs. So - you'll be using the subway a lot no matter where you stay. Suggest you get a good street map and subway map and familiarize yourself with both before you arrive.
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I just looked at biddingfortravel. People have winning bids for 4 star hotels under $150/night for June and August. Someone got a 2.5 star for $90 a night in June.
A better room can be obtained through Priceline for September for cheaper than the Wolcott.
The only problem with Priceline is that you cannot take a chance on more than 2 people in a room.
A better room can be obtained through Priceline for September for cheaper than the Wolcott.
The only problem with Priceline is that you cannot take a chance on more than 2 people in a room.
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thank you all,so much good advice,we need an ensuite and are not backpackers,just budget travellers when it comes nyc,and middlr aged.will book the stanford hotel on 32nd/5th,right under empire state.ANY COMMNTS VERY WELCOME B4 I COMMIT THANKS, HARRY
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Harold, I stayed @ Wolcott last wk
for 2 nites mid-wk @ $189/nite booking
directly as I needed a confirmed twin-bedded room.
Unlike Bonise's experience, we found the hotel enjoyable w/a gorgeous old-world charming lobby, fully re-designed
hallways & room (albeit small) on 6th fl.
Don't know the Stanford. As a budget
traveler, you might appreciate the
free copious assortment of muffins, coffee & tea set up in the lobby from 6:30 to 10 a.m.
each morning
for 2 nites mid-wk @ $189/nite booking
directly as I needed a confirmed twin-bedded room.
Unlike Bonise's experience, we found the hotel enjoyable w/a gorgeous old-world charming lobby, fully re-designed
hallways & room (albeit small) on 6th fl.
Don't know the Stanford. As a budget
traveler, you might appreciate the
free copious assortment of muffins, coffee & tea set up in the lobby from 6:30 to 10 a.m.
each morning
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Harold, there's no reason you have to commit anything now other than a reservation. It's not common here to prepay or have non cancelable resrevations. Neither of the places you're considering are great. At $150/night or less they'd be "ok." At $200, despite the high prices in NYC right now, I think it's a bad deal.
What are your dates? Have you had a look on quikbook.com? I'd SERIOUSLY also try bidding on Priceline. Book something that's cancelable, then try Priceline and keep your eyes on specials on travelzoo.com
What are your dates? Have you had a look on quikbook.com? I'd SERIOUSLY also try bidding on Priceline. Book something that's cancelable, then try Priceline and keep your eyes on specials on travelzoo.com
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my dates are 26th sept to 30th sept, i dont like idea of of not knowing where im staying or being locked in on priceline or others, price qt on net $209+=$219,per nite a queen,at the stanford,a few reviews i read had roaches and one bedbagsat the wolcott.?????????
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If you don't mind not having a traditional hotel, here's a good place for $195 plus tax if they have room.
http://www.chelsealodgesuites.com/parlorsuites.html
I see an apartment at the Envoy Club for $212 plus tax on hotelbook.com (from a link on kayak.com)
But what I would do is book the Excelsior hotel on quikbook.com for $225/night plus tax. Nice hotel across from the Mus. of Natural History. The price on the hotel's website is much more $279-299. Quikbook is very reliable. It's fully cancelable should you find something else or decide to try bidding on Priceline.
http://www.chelsealodgesuites.com/parlorsuites.html
I see an apartment at the Envoy Club for $212 plus tax on hotelbook.com (from a link on kayak.com)
But what I would do is book the Excelsior hotel on quikbook.com for $225/night plus tax. Nice hotel across from the Mus. of Natural History. The price on the hotel's website is much more $279-299. Quikbook is very reliable. It's fully cancelable should you find something else or decide to try bidding on Priceline.
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Unfortunately harold you in smack in the middle of peak season.
$200 per night is going to get you a dismal hotel. $300 would be a moderate hotel.
Even the Affinia hotels are $400 per night.
I just checked www.Quikbook.com and found The Park South for $219 per night. It is a small lovely boutique hotel but the rooms are small. It is much nicer than the Wolcott or the Stanford.
I suggest you jump all over that deal.
I've stayed at The Park South and it is a nice hotel and breakfast is included. It is located on the corner of 27th and Lex in Murray Hill.
$200 per night is going to get you a dismal hotel. $300 would be a moderate hotel.
Even the Affinia hotels are $400 per night.
I just checked www.Quikbook.com and found The Park South for $219 per night. It is a small lovely boutique hotel but the rooms are small. It is much nicer than the Wolcott or the Stanford.
I suggest you jump all over that deal.
I've stayed at The Park South and it is a nice hotel and breakfast is included. It is located on the corner of 27th and Lex in Murray Hill.
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Just to back up what GoTravel said, FYI 27th and Lex is just a few blocks from your preferred(?) location at 32nd and 5th - but much quieter, less commercial neighborhood with a more local feel and some good restaurants and pretty residences in the area.
Also, as nytraveler said, things to do in NYC are so spread out that you can locate yourself just about anywhere and still experience all NYC has to offer.
Good luck!
Also, as nytraveler said, things to do in NYC are so spread out that you can locate yourself just about anywhere and still experience all NYC has to offer.
Good luck!
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All I said was that I had stayed at Wolcott and that it was ok but not worth the money.
I suggested an alternative.
I never meant that Harold would be able to get the same deal (2 years ago!) that I had.
Drop it.
All I said was that I had stayed at Wolcott and that it was ok but not worth the money.
I suggested an alternative.
I never meant that Harold would be able to get the same deal (2 years ago!) that I had.
Drop it.