Market! Help!

During my last visit to NY last Nov (06) we frequently passed a market, i%26#39;m pretty sure this is the market filmed in S拢x in the City (episode with Sarah Jessica Parker) about 42nd Street? 6/7th Avenue?

Can anyone tell me more about it??

Thank you

Market! Help!

A market at 42 st? I don%26#39;t thinkso. I think you mean Whole Foods at 14th st. Or do you mean the outdoor market at Union Square?

Market! Help!

I%26#39;m pretty sure Whole Foods 14th Street opened post-SATC.

There used to be a place on West 42nd that was broken into separate stalls of people selling jewelry, t-shirts, clothes from India, paraphernalia, etc. Camden Lock Market type stuff. Could that be what you mean?

What kind of market? There used to be some s*x markets (videos, peep shows, paraphernalia, etc) lining that stretch of 42nd street, but that may have been before SATC.

Still need lodging advice

We have narrowed our choices for president%26#39;s weekend to stay at either the Roosevelt Hotel or the Affinia Manhattan; can anyone give us advice about these hotels? Why is the Roosevelt so far down on the list? Our rate is $400 total for two nights.

Thanks

Still need lodging advice

The Roosevelt is an older hotel where many of the rooms haven%26#39;t been updated much. I prefer the location of the Roosevelt and the public areas seem grand but the rooms at the Affinia Manhattan will be newer, probably nicer and you%26#39;ll probably have a small kitchen at the Aff. Man.

On quikbook.com you can get a one bedroom suite (!) at the Shelburne Murray Hill (another Affinia hotel) for $365 plus tax for 2 nights (Sat/Sun) or $297 for a studio suite. If it%26#39;s for Fr./Sat night the prices are a bit more but I%26#39;d still prefer the Shelburne location/hotel to the Aff. Manhattan or the Roosevelt. For Fr/Sat I see a price of $398 for the Affinia Dumont which is also (imo) nicer than the original options.

There%26#39;s a special for the Millenium Broadway on travelzoo also good for your dates.

Still need lodging advice

Thanks for the quick response!! We tried the Millenium yesterday but couldn%26#39;t get that reservation. Just tried to make one at the Shelburne, but the website is down and we need to call back. The difference is that the Roosevelt would be two beds and this will be a bed and a sofa bed for the kids. We are not familiar with this location but are looking forward to exploring somewhere new. Any suggestions you have are more than welcome.

I forgot you were bringing kids. ALL the prices I quoted were for 2 people so it%26#39;ll be more. But for SURE go with a one bedroom suite if you can. Make sure to check prices between affinia.com vs. quikbook.com. I see the Affinia website is ';down'; but PHONE or do something but get the one bedroom suite. You won%26#39;t be sorry. You%26#39;ll get 2 tvs, some privacy....You could book on quikbook.com and then cancel once you get thru to Affinia. ;)

I%26#39;m a bit confused; which Affinia are you recommending here? The Shelburne or the Affinia Dumont??

You may want to try The Comfort Inn Chelsea located at 18 W. 25th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue. This is in a relatively quiet safe area adjacent to beautiful Madison Square Park and convenient to several subway stops. This is an older, small hotel that Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn`s parent company) recently bought and renovated. What you`d want is one of the family suites that are actually 2 bedrooms, 1 with king bed, the other with 2 double beds and a shared bath. On President`s weekend these are going for $233 per night with AAA discount or Internet rate (comfortinn.com or 800-228-5150). The rate does include an expanded continental breakfast which ads to the value for a family. The rooms aren`t fancy, but are compact and nicely maintained. There`s a tv in each bedroom, coffee maker, iron/ironing board. hairdryer, and refrigerator. The staff here is genial and helpful too. Check out the tripadvisor reviews.

I%26#39;m saying I like the location of both the Shelburne and the Aff. Dumont better than the Aff. Manhattan and I think any of them are better for 4 of you than the Roosevelt.

Thank you so much for your tips; we have now also booked rooms at the Shelburne Murray Hill for a great price. The only rub is that my husband still thinks that The Roosevelt is better located (closer to trains, Theatre district, etc.) We just need to plan our trip a bit more and figure this out. Neither of us are familiar with the Murray Hill neighborhood; are there some fun local eats and stores available or is it mostly residential?

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New York Hotel

We are visting New York for 5 days in April and need to find an Hotel, preferably central, with rooms near the ground. My wife is claustrophobic so will not travel in lifts. Windows must be able to be opened as well!!

5 or 4 star.

J in UK

New York Hotel

Most if not all hotels especially of 4-5* calibre will have elevators and doubt any have rooms on main level/floor...have you considered a B %26amp; B?....there are many wonderful ones located in brownstones that would be airy and a short walk-up a flight or 2 ..you can plug in B%26amp;B for a search and many will come up. After researching a few for amenities/location, you can always re-post with your choices for opinions:)

New York Hotel

I thought I%26#39;d answered this before but my post seems to have disappeared.

the Giraffe hotel is known for service. Many of their rooms have small juliet balconies so windows that open are actually doors. have a look.

tripadvisor.com/ReviewPhotos-g60763-d99762-r鈥?/a>

The other idea is to stay in a guesthouse/inn without an elevator. Wymanhouse.com

1871house.com

countryinnthecity.com

are some of the nicer ones.

Do you realize stars are about amenities (business center, fitness center, restaurant etc.) and NOT ';niceness';? Some 3* places are nicer than some 4* places. So when you ask for 4 or 5 *, it%26#39;s the bigger places with lots of bells and whistles. Most of these are big and the lower floors are used for ballrooms, conference rooms etc. since they save the upper floors for rooms (with views).

question about east village hostel and Webster Hall

HI,

I%26#39;m going to NYC soon for a gig at Webster Hall and i *think* i found a good hostel nearby the venue called ';Jazz on the town';,it%26#39;s in the East Village.

How will i get back to the hostel after the show is done late at night?Is it a safe walkable area to and from Webster Hall?

Thank You,your help is really appreciated!

question about east village hostel and Webster Hall

The distance is certainly walkable. I don%26#39;t know the area well enough to say whether it would feel ok. Do you know about the website hostelz..com for reviews?

You might want to check out Second Home on Second which I think is a bit closer.

question about east village hostel and Webster Hall

Yes it%26#39;s very safe, that area is alive and kickin at night well into the wee hours.

nywhiz,i looked into Second Home on Second Ave and it%26#39;s a much better place than the hostel but i don%26#39;t think i%26#39;d be able to afford 90+ a night,so i have to stick to the crap hostel :(

I looked at mapquest and the two places seem close but far at the same time,i don%26#39;t know.What i%26#39;m most concerned about is getting lost at night.

Thanks for your help!

Don%26#39;t worry, they are very close together.

Webster Hall is on 11th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues.

When leaving Webster Hall, take a left out of the building. You will get to 3rd Avenue where you will take another left. When you hit 14th Street, take a right and you have 1 more block until your hostel, which is located on the north side of 14th Street between 2nd and 1st Avenues. It is much closer to 2nd Avenue.

All in all, it%26#39;s a 4 block walk...5 if you count the inter-avenue stretch as 2 blocks. That%26#39;s about a quarter mile.

The neighborhood will still be very busy (notice I don%26#39;t even ask when you%26#39;ll leave). The neighborhood is always busy.

On your walk home, for another drink I recommend Beauty Bar (14th Street between 3rd and 2nd Avenues), if you want a drink and a manicure, or Crocodile Lounge (14th Street between 2nd and 1st Avenues), if you want a free pizza for each drink you order.

Don%26#39;t be concerned about getting lost. You%26#39;ll make 2 turns on the whole journey. Plus, you%26#39;ll be quite a distance from any regularly dangerous spots.

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A Steakhouse in New York - help needed

Coming over for a long weekend next month and want to go to a quality Steakhouse whilst here. Any suggestions welcomed.

There is one that I was recomended in Brooklyn, but I can%26#39;t remember what its called.

A Steakhouse in New York - help needed

That would be Peter Lugers, and that would be my recommendation.

www.peterluger.com

Cash or their own credit card only, FYI.

A Steakhouse in New York - help needed

Peter Luger serves excellent porterhouse steak and if you are all about steak this is a treat. Don%26#39;t expect much atmosphere or other steak options, it%26#39;s portherhouse and that%26#39;s it. Don%26#39;t bring vegan friends or seafood aficionados. Do bring cash. For more info visit peterluger.com. Reservations a must. If you can%26#39;t get a good dinner time, try lunch.

In Manhattan there are many fine steakhouses including but not limited to:

Keen%26#39;s (Old New York place, quality steaks)

The Strip House (Sultry bordello red, but good steak)

Del Frisco (Home of the double eagle)

Spark%26#39;s (Clubby feel but awesome steaks)

BLT Steak (The cool and hip steakhouse with great side dishes)

Porter House (In the Time Warner building, steak with a view)

Churrascaria Plataforma (Brazilian Rodizio, all you can eat prix fixe)

Been to The Strip House and BLT Steak...and I second either one, great steaks, different atmospheres.

A favourite of mine is Gallagher%26#39;s

www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com

BLT is my favorite, but Craft is excellent for steak too.

sparks steak house...great steak...and lobster/shrimp...a little pricey but worth it...my husband and i were there a couple of weeks ago and relly enjoyed it...

Peter Luger in Brooklyn is the standard by which all other steakhourses are compared and is just great. But, as above, BLT Steak is my current favorite in Manhattan because the menu selection is somewhat wider and the side dishes are superb.

Del Frisco%26#39;s gets my vote. Very consistent each time I%26#39;ve been there.

Del Frisco%26#39;s is the annual treat a friend gives me for my birthday each year, and it is a fine place to be a carnivore. However, Peter Luger is such an institution it is certainly worth the trip to Williamsburg -- I would recommend Luger, then, as much for the experience,and the unusual ambience, as for the truly fine steak.

But as noted by others (and it can%26#39;t be said enough) bring CASH -- they don%26#39;t take any credit card but their own.

I, too, recommend Peter Luger%26#39;s (www.peterluger.com). What a great steak! Also, casual dress is ok there.

New York Palace

Thanks for everyone%26#39;s advice on a honeymoon hotel! I think we have now decided on the Palace.

Does anyone know of websites which allow you to book rooms here other than the standard double?

I have had some good quotes on the double from booking sites and have also contacted the hotel who have offered me a reduced rate.

In relation to the standard/delux double however, I am still cheaper bookingt hrough another site. Should I let the hotel know this and see if they reduce rates further?

Thank you

New York Palace

Definetely! You have nothing to loose and chances are they%26#39;ll meet the rate...wouldn%26#39;t that be grand:) Enjoy!

New York Palace

Thanks. I emailed them and they offered a further reduction. It doesn%26#39;t quite meet the other quote but is fairly close.

Now I just have to decide if its worth the extra money for the other grades of room!!

Anyone any advice?

I%26#39;ve never stayed at the hotel but if you want to give more details about your choices (which rooms, diff in price-what the other website is etc.) I%26#39;d be happy to give an opinion.

I don%26#39;t see a ';standard'; room description on their website. It goes from deluxe rooms to executive club to towers. So do YOU know the diff b/w standard and deluxe? If you don%26#39;t how can you make an informed decision. Ask them. Here%26#39;s what they list

newyorkpalace.com/accommodations/deluxe.html

Sorry I think the deluxe is the most ';standard'; they have :)

So the difference b/w the deluxe and executive appears to be the floor you get (executive is higher) and use of the executive lounge where there%26#39;s breakfast etc. But it%26#39;s unclear whether the breakfast/snacks etc. are FREE in the lounge or whether you pay for them. If you don%26#39;t know, ask. Without knowing the diff. in price it%26#39;s impossible to give an opinion.

The difference in the Towers is a 100 sf. larger room which a a good size more space.

Whatever you decide, make sure they know it%26#39;s your honeymoon and hope you get an upgrade.

And within each room class I believe there is also a supplement for west vs. east facing rooms, as the western view is considered the better view.

Thanks for all your help. I think we are going to go for a Towers deluxe room. It is quite a bit more money but hopefully it will be worth it.

That%26#39;s great news. I think you will have a very special New York holiday/honeymoon and doubt you%26#39;ll be disappointed. But in the unlikely event you are, don%26#39;t forget to post it here!

Either way, no doubt I%26#39;ll bore you all with my photos, reviews and stories when I get back (if I have any money left to fly home! lol)

priceline

if i only wanted to stay in time sq area could i use this for 2/24 weekend? only want to spend about $150 for me and daughter or is there a better way?

priceline

I%26#39;ve answered you on your other thread. If you bid on Priceline, bid ONLY 4* hotels (imo) and only midtown west if TS is where you want to be.

priceline

The first thing to do is to become an educated consumer and price hotels in the Times Square area. You can do so by checking the hotels%26#39; own Web sites or check through expedia on trip advisor. This will give you an idea of what hotels you are dealing with and the rates for your stay.

Priceline does not have a Times Square desgnation, only midtown west and that includes hotels not in Times Square such as the NY Hilton which is located near Rockefeller Plaza. Is that okay?

Are you okay with the possibility of only getting one bed in the room? If so, you can give priceline bidding a whirl.

Plug your travel dates into regular priceline (not the name your own priceline feature)...this will give you an idea of what hotels are likely going to be available if you go with the name your own price option. Are they okay?

If so you can give priceline a whirl. Keep in mind once you buy it your credit card is immediately charged and there are no refunds. That%26#39;s why it is a good idea to know what prices are first before bidding so you don%26#39;t overbid. Priceline does tack on a service fee.

If you want to spend only up to $150 for midtown west you could bid as follows: (For now just try the 4* level)

Bid 4*, MTW, $120

if rejected, bid MTW and UES, $130

if rejected, bid MTW, and UES, and UWS, $140

If rejected stop and reassess.

Bidding 4* on UES and UWS is called ';free rebidding'; because there are no 4* hotels in those zones, so in effect you are getting free rebids on midtown west.

For a lot more priceline information check ou the New York board on betterbidding,com, they also have hotwire info. which could be another option for you.

Didn%26#39;t see that other thread when I responded. Can we keep the same topic on one thread, makes it easier.

thankyou ,now i understand

thankyou again,i did priceline how you told me and got sheraton 4 * for 155.. cant wait

$155 for the Sheraton is a good price! Enjoy your stay!