Need NYC Help

buckeyechik

Tell me about hotels you've stayed in in NYC.  We're looking in Times Square and will be going with my parents (will be getting two separate rooms).  We don't want to scrimp too much but definitely aren't going ALL out...just something that's pretty nice, a decent size, comfy...

Suggestions would be SO helpful!  Thanks!

mrsjennosu

Hi Allison!

We've stayed at the Super 8 in Times Square. It's actually pretty nice for a Super 8. The rooms are decently sized, especially for an old NYC building.
http://www.applecorehotels.com/super-8-hotel-times-square/

We've also stayed at The Roosevelt. It's so super nice. Large rooms, gorgeous architecture, and decently priced.  It's not in Times Square, but it is still in Midtown. 
http://www.theroosevelthotel.com/

Have fun planning, and enjoy NYC. I haven't been there for 5 years, and I LOVE to visit. I'm craving another trip soon.

BuksFan

Hi Allison! The last time DH and I went to NYC we stayed at The Radisson at Lexington & 48th. Its not right in Times Square, but only a few blocks away and doesn't have the craziness you encounter in Times Square. I think we paid $160/night and the room was decent sized for NYC. We were very comfortable there and the rooms were nice. Good luck and have fun!

lisaoct20

Hi, I was just there last week and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Midtown on W. 57th....it was okay, clean and for the amount of time we were in the room it was good.  I booked through travelocity.com and got two nights and round trip airfare for under $330....not sure how much a room is on its own.  Have fun!!  We had a blast!  It was our first time there, I went with my mom and sister.  We had tickets to the View, that is what inspired the trip.

YourSong

My brother has been several times and stayed in a few AAA discount hotels near Times Square.  He said all have been nice, but small rooms.

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Honestly, Chris and I are going to NYC at the end of July and I am pretty sure we are going to use Priceline for a hotel. www.betterbidding.com has really good tips and you can see "winning bids" and the dates people are traveling, so you have an idea of what the going rate is. Plus, better bidding has a list of areas of town and what hotels fall under the specific star level. 

Personally I would avoid staying in Times Square as it is chaotic and one giant tourist trap. Everything will be more expensive because it's Times Square. 

RhiannonF

I have stayed at:  Crowne Plaza, Both Sheratons, Doubletree, Wellington, Park Central, and Comfort Inn.

I would reccommend any of them except the Wellington.  It is old, smelly, and not very clean. The best ones by far are Crowne Plaza,  and Sheraton Towers.  They are also the most expensive. 

Just an FYI you will be lucky if you find a room that is a decent size.  It just really doesn't happen in NYC, but it's okay since you won't be in your room much. 

Have fun!   

RhiannonF

In response to Melissa's post, I feel the opposite.  I reccommend staying in Times Square, especially if it is your first time to the city.  I have gone at least twice a year for the past 5 years, and I wouldn't stay anywhere else.  It is expesnive everywhere in NYC, but so worth it!

I do reccommend venturing out and eating at places other than TS. 

Don't leave without eating in Little Italy!  YUM!

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Definitely venture outside of NYC! I have an aversion to Times Square, but I was raised by two New York natives and was raised in NY until I was 10

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oops, that should say, definitely venture outside of Times Square! Damn two glasses of wine and half a beer