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Tennis715 Jul 24th, 2006 06:09 AM

US Open Tennis Championships
 
Does anyone know of affordable hotels in the vacinity of the US Open that offer shuttle service to and from the tennis center?


nytraveler Jul 24th, 2006 02:18 PM

The Open is held very near LGA airport and the only hotels nearby are a few semi-seedy places for those taking a very early flight.

Unfortunately you really need to go to Manhattan for a decent hotel. Or - if you want to rent a car and don't mind driving in horrendous traffic you might try some of the chain hotels in the nearer parts of Long Island - the prices wil be lower but the commute will be horrenedous.

Gekko Jul 24th, 2006 02:36 PM

Stay in Manhattan and take public transportation (subway) to the Open.

HowardR Jul 24th, 2006 03:11 PM

And, you better start looking now. The Open accounts for a lot of hotel business!

LisaB Aug 7th, 2006 12:14 PM

There are several hotels close to the open and are not seedy. I know the Marriott has a property close by and I think the Wyndham also. If you are going just for the day to see tennis, staying in the city is not needed. I go to the open every year. Years I went just for the day I stayed in Queens.

mclaurie Aug 7th, 2006 02:01 PM

Yes, but the hotels near the Open in Queens will be <i>waaaay</i> overpriced. They may not be seedy, but they ain't worth what they charge. And then you're stuck in Queens to eat if you stay out there. Stay in Manhattan near the #7 train which runs along 42 st.

mclaurie Aug 7th, 2006 02:02 PM

Btw, I don't know of <i>any/i&gt; hotel that will have free shuttle service to the tennis.</i>

Dukey Aug 7th, 2006 03:06 PM

You want to stay NEAR &quot;the Open&quot; be prepared to pay (as if hotels in Manhattan are cheap!!!!).

nitajan Aug 7th, 2006 06:25 PM

I agree - take public transportation (#7 train). There's a direct path to the grounds. You might be able to find an affordable place in Flushing, one stop from the Open.


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