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Shannon_mcg Feb 5th, 2003 10:43 AM

Hotel Near Rockefeller Center
 
Does anyone know of a good hotel located near Rockefeller Center, within a few blocks or safe walking distance? Also how big, on average are city blocks in New York?<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR>Shannon

hotel Feb 5th, 2003 11:07 AM

On average, 20 city blocks= 1 mile<BR><BR>Avenues are about twice on long, so on average, 10 avenues= 1 mile

hotel Feb 5th, 2003 11:09 AM

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HowardR Feb 5th, 2003 11:11 AM

To clarify the previous posting, 20 north-south blocks equal one mile. About 10 east-west blocks equal one mile.<BR>As for hotels, you don't mention a price range. There are a lot of hotels within walking distance of Rockefeller Center.

Shannon_mcg Feb 5th, 2003 11:16 AM

Thanks for the info. I'm actually going to be booking through expedia.ca (I'm in Canada). There are tons of options for hotels at great savings, just trying to decide which one to pick<BR><BR>Shannon

Shannon_mcg Feb 5th, 2003 11:16 AM

p.s<BR><BR>I'm currently considering the Algonquin. Any thoughts? I'm looking for a place thats not too stuffy and formal.<BR><BR>Shannon

EdnaB Feb 5th, 2003 11:26 AM

The Algonquin is a lovely old hotel, but it is about as formal and as stuffy as you can find!

Shannon_mcg Feb 5th, 2003 11:34 AM

Haha..thank you Edna. I have heard good things about the Sofitel across the street. Anyone know anything about it? Or perhaps make a suggestion for a hotel.

bmw732002 Feb 5th, 2003 12:10 PM

Shannon:<BR><BR>Does your list have the &quot;Hotel MUSE&quot; listed? It is a wonderful, small, euro-style hotel 46th between 6th and Bdwy. Great location, close to Rock. Center<BR>JOHN

al Feb 5th, 2003 01:39 PM

How about the Hilton, on 6th Avenue between 53rd and 54th?

itswoody Feb 5th, 2003 04:22 PM

I would look at www.quikbook.com for hotels in that area.


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