Times Square Hotel
Oct 21st, 2003, 04:04 PM
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Times Square Hotel
Need a few opinions on a nice hotel @ Times Square or very near11/28---11/30 for myself, my daughter and 14 yo granddaughter. I would love to stay @ marriott Marquis but "no room at the inn". Tried Crown Plaza but 300.00 is not in my budget. I would like to keep around 200 to 225 if possible. Please if you can help post your message. Thsnks in advance
Oct 21st, 2003, 04:29 PM
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This will likely be a formidable challenge, as Thanksgiving weekend is one of the most popular for visiting NYC.
My recommendation would be to shop like the dickens and book the most suitable place you can find forthwith that has a generous cancellation policy.
Then, keep shopping. Often rates are based upon anticipated fill rates and may go down between now and your arrival date.
You may want to consider Hotwire or Priceline, though they guarantee rooms for two people only. Folks report, however, that if you stick for 4*'s or more, no problem getting a room with two beds.
My recommendation would be to shop like the dickens and book the most suitable place you can find forthwith that has a generous cancellation policy.
Then, keep shopping. Often rates are based upon anticipated fill rates and may go down between now and your arrival date.
You may want to consider Hotwire or Priceline, though they guarantee rooms for two people only. Folks report, however, that if you stick for 4*'s or more, no problem getting a room with two beds.
Oct 21st, 2003, 04:31 PM
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At that price, for a "nice" hotel you may need to try Priceline and bid on a four star Midtown West. I got the Times Square Hilton for $152 on a very busy night (make that $184 with taxes, etc.). It wasn't great, but fine, except for the horrible bath in the "handicapped room" they gave me.
Renaissance, Millenium, and Doubletree are all good options also, but I assume you've either tried them or they will also be beyond your budget.
Renaissance, Millenium, and Doubletree are all good options also, but I assume you've either tried them or they will also be beyond your budget.
Oct 21st, 2003, 05:25 PM
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No matter what your * level, it's a risk to bid on Priceline for a room for 3 people.
Another possible strategy is to bid for TWO rooms at a more modest level. There have been lots of reports of people bidding $75 and winning the Courtyard by Marriott Midtown East, which is rated only 2.5*, apparently because it lacks the in-house restaurant services that are required to earn PL's 3* rating.
When I stayed there last summer, on a PL res, I was offered my choice of a room with two beds or a room with one bed and a sofabed. The room was spacious, clean, well-appointed, and the staff were all capable and pleasant.
If you're thinking of bidding on Priceline, sdo check out hte guidelines and other resources at www.biddingfortarvel.com.
Another possible strategy is to bid for TWO rooms at a more modest level. There have been lots of reports of people bidding $75 and winning the Courtyard by Marriott Midtown East, which is rated only 2.5*, apparently because it lacks the in-house restaurant services that are required to earn PL's 3* rating.
When I stayed there last summer, on a PL res, I was offered my choice of a room with two beds or a room with one bed and a sofabed. The room was spacious, clean, well-appointed, and the staff were all capable and pleasant.
If you're thinking of bidding on Priceline, sdo check out hte guidelines and other resources at www.biddingfortarvel.com.
