Teens love Rent and the play is much better than the recent movie version.

Starrsville, I will definately check out the Chelsea/meatpacking tour.

DownSouth, DO seriously consider the Village eating tour. Starrsville is quite right. IT is a wonderful tour. And even though you don't sit down anywhere along the way, we were stuffed when it was over. Everything we had was delicious. And, yes, we learned so much about the Village. I can't say enough good things about the tour.

OK, my daughter and I will do the food tour in Greenwich Village. I'm very excited and she will love it!

What to recommend for 10 year old son and dad in this area? Blue Man group doesn't have a performance until that night. Any suggestions?

What about a Central Park Bike Tour - although that would be fun for all of you!

http://www.centralparkbiketour.com/b...htm?nyctourist

DownSouth,
When in April?
If the 15th or after, how about a tour of Yankee Stadium?
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASAp...dium_tours.jsp

If your daughter likes flea markets you should check out Hells Kitchen Flea Market(I believe its between 8th and 9th Ave. on 39th St) Sundays only but they have some great stuff!
I just came back from a trip to NY and the 3* we won on priceline for $110 was indeed the Paramount. I have to admit after reading some reviews I was scared to death to see it but much to my surprise it was very well detailed, clean, funky and different, and a fantastic location for shows. I wouldnt hesitate to stay there again but DO be forewarned...the reviews about the rooms being small are VERY true. It was indeed THE smallest room I have been in and Ive been in some pretty small ones...lol. Having said that it was a decent place to stay and considering we spent so little time in the room it didnt matter. Good luck with the trip!

My latest update.
I've just spent my Friday evening pouring over sites on the computer following up leads for a suite or hotel room. It's too bad that most of the good deals seem to end at the end of March.
I could not find a suite in our price range that would sleep 3 of us.
So, I have booked a room at the Courtyard Manhatten East on 3rd Ave. But this will only be my back up hotel. I'm still confident that I'll have good luck with Priceline. I'm so glad that mclaurie suggested getting 2 rooms. That seems to be the best bet for us. Then we won't have the three of us females sharing one bathroom!
Thank you all very very much for the help.
And I think we are going to go ahead and book tickets for RENT. So we won't have to worry about trying to get tickets once we are there.
Ahhh, we are all so excited.

Panhandle, thanks for the info. I won't be afraid to bid on Midtown West. After reading the reviews, I was nervous, but I'll go prepared to stay in a small room, if I get that hotel.

Again, thanks to all.

kodi, I've bid 4* MTW and got the Hilton on 6th every time. I really like the Hilton. Join Hilton Honors NOW and present your card upon check-in. I've been upgraded to the club level - or at least access to the club lounge - each time. It's great! Free breakfast and afternoon snacks. Pretty lobby area on a high floor with a view of Central Park a few blocks away. No guarantee that they will give you the club level access - but it's worth signing up for HH anyway.

It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to sign up for the frequent stay programs for all the 4*MTW hotels (check biddingfortravel or betterbidding for a list) in case you get another hotel. In any case, you'll get points for incidentals you may charge to the room.

My favorite meal in NYC is actually a picnic in the Hilton room in late afternoon. We come back to the room exhausted from sightseeing and it's great just to rest for a while before going out to see a Broadway show. I drop by the deli/grocery across the street on 54th and buy sandwiches, chips, sodas, cookies, etc. and bring it back to the room for our own pre-theatre meal. Even if we don't get a nap in, it's great to rest for a while (especially if folks are getting tired and cranky).

If I do eat out before a show, I love Sam's (I think on 44th).

HI Starrsville. Yes, my niece and I got the Hilton when we were there for her birthday. We were very happy with it. I won't mind at all if I get that one again. But from what I'm understanding, the prices have gone up. But I'll try!
I have joined all the 'clubs' but didn't really think they'd do me any good for priceline hotels. I'll 'flaunt' my card this time!

Thanks for the info on the deli/grocery on 54th. I don't remember it, but it will be great. We don't want to do any 'fine dining', so your idea of a pre theatre meal sounds like a great idea.
What type of place is Sam's?

Starrsville,

Thanks. We will arrive late Friday, April 14. Since my husband played baseball in college and our son LOVES baseball, Yankee Stadium is a great idea.

Any suggestions for Easter Sunday? Someone along the way in my research recommended the Easter Parade on 5th Avenue. We only have Lion King scheduled so far for that evening.

Glad the Yankee Stadium idea may work out. I would LOVE to see the Easter parade :-)

kodi, the deli/store is on 53rd near 6th (or was - I can't imagine it's not there anymore)

Sam's is at 263 W 45th - right in the midst of the theatres. Shhh...don't tell anyone. I just love this place. You walk down a couple of steps into a bricklined tavern on the left with a small restaurant to the right. Italian. Reasonable prices. Caters to the pre-theatre crowd. Food and service have always been good for me. It feels like my own little NYC hideaway. I stop by the bar to rest my feet during the day and it's where it eat IF I eat out before a show. Shhhh...don't tell anyone though. When I took family members (inclduing a teen about the same age) they really enjoyed the ambiance - as well as the food. Here's a link I found with some reviews.

http://www.menupages.com/restaurantd...taurantid=3625

Dang. Y'all are getting me in the mood to head to Manhattan! :-)

An update and a big thank to mclaurie for the suggestion of getting 2 rooms with priceline. We had made a back up reservation at the Marriott Courtyard.

I started bidding a couple of weeks ago and was getting very discouraged. I've alwasy had great luck and so wondered if it was because I wanted 2 rooms.
I went away for a week ( Sand and sea in Florida) and came back ready to dig in again.

My plan was to bid on 3* in one of the midtown areas, but just for fun I decided to throw out a couple of lowball bids for 4 *. Imagine my surprise to get the Four star Intercontinental Barclay for $110 a night for each room.
We are really thrilled.

Thanks again for the great advice.

Now on to getting thickets for RENT .

I do mean tickets for Rent! I must have been tired last night.

Hi! Glad you got your rooms, don't forget to cancel at the Marriott Courtyard! Have a wonderful time!

I'm so thrilled this worked out for you. The Barclay is just a lovely hotel. $110 is a real bargain. Now you and your friend should join their frequent guest program online for free.
https://secure.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d...mp;secure=true

It may yield nothing, but you never know.

Make sure to check broadwaybox.com for discounts for Rent. It's not a show that should require paying full price. Have a great trip!