Going 3 days to NYC with 2 young children (3 and 5), would like to stay Upper West Side or just south of Central Park. Budget is $400 max. We have looked at Affinia 50, The Lucerne, On the Ave, Salisbury (sold out) and the Milburn (would appreciate any reviews on this one)

What are your dates?

kellyrow:

I answered on your other thread but I agree with poster claire_bluesky your dates will make a difference as to cost.

What are your expectations for the hotel? Your $'s do not go far when it comes to NYC hotels.

Sandy

I'm considering the Milburn for a trip in late August, and the reviews on tripadvisor appear to be pretty good. The typical comments are that you get lots of space, it's clean and comfortable, and the furniture/decor is a bit dated. We have a 2 year old, so it's all sounding good so far! For my dates, I'm finding a queen suite for $224.00 a night. I'm very happy with that!

I'd try the Blakely Hotel. I put in a random August weekend and I see rooms with 2 doubles for $305 and suites for $395 (which with tax I realize will exceed your budget). It's a nice location, quiet, a small hotel.

A few years ago we stayed at the Hotel Beacon with our two kids and two of their cousins - so 4 kids total (although they were older than yours - in the 10 - 12 year old range). Fodor's (yes, this site right here) review calls it "the Upper West Side's best buy for the price".

We were extremely happy with it. Great location. We had a sort of two-room suite as I recall since there were 6 of us. It even had a kitchen and is right across the street from Zabar's, a huge grocery/prepared foods store - which is great if you feel like skipping the restaurant scene with young kids on a night or two. I just looked at their website and a double room with kitchenette and two double beds is $235 - $325. One bedroom suites start at $295 and go up to $550.

Did you check with the Embassy Suites? They have a free hot breakfast, pullout couch, 2 tvs, and a playground.

A minor correction:

The Beacon Hotel is across the street (Broadway) from The Fairway, not Zabars. Fairway is more of a supermarket w/ prepared foods. Zabars is mostly prepared foods with some supermarket items.
Zabars is at Broadway and 80th Street.
Fairway is at Broadway and 75th Street.
The Beacon Hotel is at Broadway and 75th Street

Fairway is more of a supermarket w/ prepared foods.

But a supermarket the likes of which you've probably never seen! Go on a Sunday morning and be amazed.

We stayed at the Milburn several years ago with our two kids. We were happy with the place, felt it was clean and safe, and a good location for us. It was nice to have them in another room, and be able to shut the door.

In the mornings, we went to Zabar's or H&H Bagels to pick up food for breakfast, went to Fairway for miscellaneous items like milk. And don't forget BeardPapa's, on Broadway between 76th and 77th, for a special treat!

Whn we went to NYC with DD when she was very young, we had a suite at the Marriott Marquis and it worked out really well.

People also posted here about hotels in NYC for families with young children:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=35138755