SpeedRacer 1 #1 September 17, 2008 Hi, I'm planning a trip to NYC in October. Any advice about where to stay, or where to find not-too-expensive hotel rooms? any other travel advice would be cool too. Cool art galleries, pubs, museums, restaurants. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 September 17, 2008 Maybe see if any local skydivers has a couch available?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunge 0 #3 September 17, 2008 pub, http://www.mcsorleysnewyork.com/home.html oldest in NYC a must visit if a pub is on your list. bar with good food, Bar6 on 6th ave between 12th and 13th has good food and drink African/Moroccan, French foods. here is one review http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/bar-6/ museums, cant beat the Met. MOMA, and museum of natural history. places to stay.......dont know i just take the train up. sorry! just my 2 cents... BUNGE I don't hate them, I just like us better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwln 0 #4 September 17, 2008 Someone told me to put my ID in my shoe. I said that wouldn't do any good if they took my shoes. I stayed in NJ and took the boat across the river, then walked everywhere I wanted to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #5 September 17, 2008 I always suggest checking out Upright Citizen's Brigade on a Sunday night when they are doing Asscat 3000, their sketch improv show. There are good nights and bad nights, but even the bad nights are good for a hell of a laugh. http://www.uprightcitizens.org/ http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/shows/12Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #6 September 17, 2008 The Fatty Crab - Malaysian-ish food (Pork and watermelon rind salad is great) The Spotted Pig - Different sort of I dont know what to call it food (known for hamburgers, but they have an eclectic menu) Tomoe - Sushi (south of the corner of Bleeker and Thompson) Fantastic...go every time I'm there._____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #7 September 17, 2008 QuoteHi, I'm planning a trip to NYC in October. Any advice about where to stay, or where to find not-too-expensive hotel rooms? any other travel advice would be cool too. Cool art galleries, pubs, museums, restaurants. You can find some descent deals on line or rent a room in Hostel for dirt cheap. Asking anyone about NY and what to do is a loaded question. Its an amazing city with everything you could ever need in a four block radius of where ever you are. Subway system is great and easy. I know its already on your list but Ellis Island is a great learning experience. The photos and history there will make you stop and give thanks. Any and every kind of food you can imagine. HHHHMMMMMM, think i'll have Indian tonight. EnjoySo i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 September 17, 2008 I don't need to go the Hostel route. Just a not-too-ridiculously-pricey hotel would be good. I've been surfing some of the travel websites about hotels. Problem is: the customer reviews about any given hotel are often all over the map, so I don't know what to expect. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #9 September 17, 2008 Not sure how big a risk you are willing to take, but I used to have people visit me at the last minute all the time and they could almost always find airfare and hotel for the cost of airfare alone on those last minute deal sites like site59.com. Not sure if Site 59 even exists any longer, but you get the picture.Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #10 September 17, 2008 Quote I don't need to go the Hostel route. Just a not-too-ridiculously-pricey hotel would be good. I've been surfing some of the travel websites about hotels. Problem is: the customer reviews about any given hotel are often all over the map, so I don't know what to expect. I just remembered the last time i was in NY about 2 months ago, i stayed at the ST.James Hotel one block from Times Square an only paid $85 per night. Dont know if it was a special or what , called them direct after looking through NY yellow pages. Not much in the way of ammenities but clean and secure. Great Irish pub next door to. I think it was 42nd street. anyway it was 40 something street for sure.So i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #11 September 17, 2008 I stay at the Hudson hotel everytime I go to NY. Price is reasonable & night time is fun with lounge live band! Check it out! http://www.hudsonhotel.com"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #12 September 17, 2008 QuotePrice is reasonable hmmm. Price is $489 per night. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,123 #13 September 17, 2008 Try the Sheraton. There are two right across from eachother. Sheraton Manhattan and Sheraton New York Towers on the east side of 7th Ave around 53rd street. I stayed at the Manhattan a couple of weeks ago at $280 a night. Meatpackers District is great for night time entertainment. Buddha Bar certainly recommended. For food, I love Tao, but bring your credit cards, two maritnis run around $38. (Oh and make a reservation now if you want to get in) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #14 September 17, 2008 Quote Price is $489 per night. Wow.....I stayed there a few weeks ago & it was $189!"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #15 September 17, 2008 QuoteQuote Price is $489 per night. Wow.....I stayed there a few weeks ago & it was $189! You just have to call them. I used to work around the corner and we would people up there once in a while. Booking far in advance you are usually stuck with the higher prices. $180 to $200 is much more common if you are booking pretty close to the date you are staying and there aren't any big events happening.Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #16 September 17, 2008 Quote Wow.....I stayed there a few weeks ago & it was $189! You just have to call them. $180 to $200 is much more common if you are booking pretty close to the date you are staying and there aren't any big events happening. This is true, comes to think of it....I usually book my room w/in the week that I'm traveling! It's rare that I would know in advance when my next NY trip will be....but I love everything about NY.Thanks for the tip!"Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #17 September 17, 2008 PM Peter (ntrprnr) !! He is great as far as excellent recommendations. You probably don't want to be staying where I stayed, but I was spoiling my mom... so the price was worth it to me. (and for the record... the W is VERY NICE! ) Things to do... DAMN... that's a long list Central park Times Square Broadway show Statue of Liberty Guggenheim Museum of Sex (NO. I did not take my mom there... I went with a friend of mine ) Empire State Bldg (don't try to BASE it though ) Sing Sing AND A THOUSAND MORE THINGS!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #18 September 18, 2008 Ground Zero is amazing Rockefeller Center is cool: "Top of The Rock" way worth it, cheaper and less crowded than Empire State. FAO Schwartz Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #19 September 18, 2008 OOOOHH, OOOOh, i forgot about Lombardis pizza (if you like pizza) on Spring St, Between Mott and Mulberry. Best frickin pizza in the NY, Yes better than the 2000 freakin Rays Pizza Joints. Another thing is all the Flea markets that are there, there is a listing of most in the paper. I love 5th avenue and Soho for shopping but you can find some really cool stuff and meet some very unique people, which is always fun.So i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #20 September 18, 2008 Check out the Cloisters take the A train to 192 then the elavator up, and walk through the park there and enjoyDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #21 September 18, 2008 Fuck the city, come out to the Ranch! There will be a free couch too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #22 September 18, 2008 Quote http://nelsonblue.com/ Owned an operated by one of the coolest of NY/Ranch skydivers. Say hi to Paulie for me!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k_marr08 0 #23 September 18, 2008 quite possibly the best food ever created, I make weekly trips to manhattan for it from Long Island (bout 30 min. drive)...It's called "Chicken and Rice" -- it's a cart on 53rd st. and 6th ave., kinda close to times square. it has halal food, and it's open from 7:30pm-5am. it's friggin awesome. you have to get the "combination" and they'll know exactly what you're talking about (chicken and lamb, but even if you don't think you'll like it you have to give it a chance!!). the cart that's there at other times ISN'T them. ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS. guaranteed there will be a line of at least 15 or so people. none of the other carts will have that. they also wear yellow shirts. pm me if you want me to get you there one night -- I'm always down for some chicken and rice Wish I could help you with hotel stuff but I never stayed in the city. have fun on your trip!!!!"I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #24 September 18, 2008 Drive like the natives do...you'll be alright. Don't let them think you are a timid visitor.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #25 September 18, 2008 Quote Quote Wow.....I stayed there a few weeks ago & it was $189! You just have to call them. $180 to $200 is much more common if you are booking pretty close to the date you are staying and there aren't any big events happening. This is true, comes to think of it....I usually book my room w/in the week that I'm traveling! It's rare that I would know in advance when my next NY trip will be....but I love everything about NY.Thanks for the tip!Hmmm. Not sure what I should do. I was planning on staying in NYC for a week, so if I wait til the last minute there's a risk that I won't be able to find a place for the whole week. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
