Monday, November 9, 2009
Best Budget Hotels in New York
Pennsylvania Hotel
Hotel is in a great location, next to Macys, opposite Maddison square gardens, and to blocks from The Empire State building. Hotel is clean and friendly. Great diner in the lobby, Lindys. Shopping is right downstairs with Macy's, Old navy and the Manhattan mall with a 5 minute walk.
Beekman Tower Hotel
The Beekman Tower is ideal for a shopping, site-seeing holiday in New York. Visitors can to walk everywhere from this location as it's only 10 minutes brisk walk from 5th Avenue! . Would recommend this highly to anyone who plans a trip to New York as a good hotel in New York.
Novotel Hotel New York
Novotel Hotel is more close to Times Square and many other attractions in New York city and best place for budget travelers with value for money and the location
Affinia Fifty
Those on business will find New York`s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center only 2 miles away from the Affinia 50 hotel, while other close by places of interest include the Empire State Building , the Time Warner Center , the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History Carlton On Madison Hotel. Affinia Fifty Hotel New York is ideal for both business and leisure travelers.
Paramount Hotel
Paramount hotel is in a great location, only a 2 minute walk from Times Square and popular among travelers as very clean Hotel. Rooms in Paramount hotel is little small , If you are spending more time in hotel room, this may not be the best place, but the Paramount hotel is recommended as a budget Hotel in New York
Skyline Hotel
The Skyline Hotels rooms were comfortable and clean, staff is very accomodating to any guest to Skyline Hotel New York and always professional and very helpful. A lot of information was available in the hotel lobby. Hotel is just a short walk away from the many attractions which New York has to offer
Fitzpatrick Grand Central
Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel in New York is located just one block from Grand Central Terminal. LaGuardia Airport is based within a distance of 8 miles
Pod Hotel
The Pod Hotel offer spacious and comfortable accommodations for all the budget travelers coming to New York. The hotel is highly stylish with high tech facilities for visitors.
These are some of the best Budget hotels in New York City.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Chelsea Pines Inn - New York
Over the summer I made plans to spend four fall days in New York City. True to my hopes the weather was absolutely perfect this October weekend. Booking a flight was the easy part. Finding a place to stay was not. I have a few friends in NYC, but like many New Yorkers their places are small and or shared. I didn't want to impose and preferred to be independent without worry of disturbing people when returning from jaunts around town or coming in late at night.
Recommended budget hotels like the Pod were all booked. I checked out a few sites like New York 50- a site devoted to hotels and rentals for around $50 a night. Needless to say the reviews were atrocious. I found various lists of top rated budget hotels including this About.com collection, but they were booked too. I checked out a condo rental site with attractive rates, but balked when I learned they wanted a 50% deposit forked over via wire transfer. Yeah right. Take a credit card already - This isn't 1950. For a month I occasionally read reviews and prices. Holiday Inns, Hampton Inns and the other chains run north of $300 a night in Manhattan. The nicer hostels were booked. Tripadvisor's reviews of budget hotels were actually amusing to read - if not frightening. When finding a place for under $140 I would pull up the Tripadvisor review and read horrifying tales of bugs, mold, surly staff, and even beetles crawling over people as they slept. I wish I had bookmarked some of the reviews as they're hilarious. I'm far from high maintenance, but I do require my room beetle free.
Someone on Lonely Planet mentioned the Chelsea Pines Inn to another poster looking for accommodations. It was the neighborhood I wanted to be in, for a very good price, and they had availability. Tired or searching and comparing I immediately booked it.
Chelsea Pines sits on 14th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Typical to the area its a narrow building with five floors, with about four to five guest rooms per floor. Giving the rooms a distinct style and character, each is dedicated to a former actor or actress from Hollywood's golden years. There's a sunroom and patio for socializing and meeting fellow visitors, and breakfast is served every morning until 11am. Even though I always travel with earplugs just in case I wind up above a noisy street, the sounds below on 14th Street didn't wake me at all. It was fairly quiet at night, and central airconditioning helps too. (Above photo of 14th Street taken from room.)
Something else makes this place special though: The variety and diversity in their rooms and rates. The deluxe, modern rooms on the lower floors are decked out in granite, have iPod docks, flat screen TVs and modern fixtures. Standard rooms reside in the middle floors, and the fourth and fifth floor house smaller economy rooms with a partial shared bath - (not uncommon in NYC hotels.) My room wasn't as modern as the updated ones, but that was ok by me because the rate was below average for a place of it's overall superb quality. When I return I may opt for fancier accommodations, but this time my needs were simple. There are plenty of economy rooms dotting the city, but being able to find an economy room that's also in a well hosted and well kept building is rare. I'm appreciative of proprietor Jay and the staff for offering their guests a variety of economic options, which results in a nice blend of guests too.
Although there were a few faces manning the front desk I didn't meet, I chatted with the owner Jay a few times and met a small group visiting from Scotland. Chelsea Pines is clean, comfortable, and more than spacious enough for myself traveling solo - and I'd recommend it as a "second home" to anyone staying in the city.
They're at 317 West 14th Street in Chelsea, and about 30 steps from the subway too. Check out Chelsea Pines Inn .com for rate details and their history. And any other hotel should be so fortunate to have their Tripadvisor ranking.
If you find them booked when visiting NYC check out this article in New York Magazine listing other highly rated budget hotels.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Hourly Rate Hotels New York City
New York is a beautiful city and is on of the best holiday destinations in this world. Its elegance and sophistication is truly world class. Many leisure travelers as well as business travelers come to this city; therefore New York has a large number of hotels which vary from discounted ones to luxurious ones. Hourly hotels are usually those hotels which charge by the hour, they are very suitable for people with tight budgets.
So, now let me tell you about some of the hourly rate hotels located in New York City.
1. The Windjammer Motel Inn
This is one of the cheapest hourly hotel located in Sheepshead Bay, New York City. But this is not the best option that you can consider because the rooms are small and messy. On weekdays the rates are $40 for four hours and on weekends the rates are $40 before 4 p.m. and $50 after it.
2. Portland Square Hotel
Portland Square Hotel is a good option if you are looking for an hourly hotel because it has well maintained rooms with soft beddings and leather couches. The Portland does not give you the facility of rent by hour but it does have a day rate. The rate for a day stay varies from $99 to $179, and the night stay rate is $180 to $290.
3. Airway Inn
The Airway Inn is located next to LaGuardia, and the airport location makes it very suitable for tired air travelers. The Airway Inn Authorities not only provide accommodations for prostitutes or lovers but it is also a very good option for travelers tired after long flights. The rates are $61 for four hours and after 9pm it is $70 for four hours.
4. La Semana
La Semana is another hourly hotel located in the New York City, it is not very suitable for weekend trips but it is perfect for an afternoon stay. It is conveniently located in West 24th Street near Madison Square Park. Here you can get a deluxe room as well as a room with a Jacuzzi. The rates are $85 for a room with a Jacuzzi and $73 for a deluxe room for three hours.
5. Manhattan Hotel
This hotel is the best hourly hotel located near the Times Square; it is located right in the midtown hence very suitable for a large number of people. The hotel has a shabby structure and the rooms are very dirty including the bed and the sheets. The rate is $65 for three hours.
So, these are some of the hourly hotels which you can easily locate in the New York City.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Hourly Rates and Hotels in New York City
Hourly rate hotels are a dime a dozen and is usually associated with prostitution or sexual escapades of young teenagers. However, a person may also look out for an hourly rate hotel, for other reasons as well. As it is, you may need a hotel, in case your flight is delayed by a few hours, or, if you arrive at a city and you only have a few hours of work there.
So, if you are looking for such an accommodation option, then the following are some of the options that you can choose from:
1. Airway Inn
Located near LaGuardia, this cheap price hotel does not give much of an impression. So, do not expect much in terms of quality or service. However, since it is located near the airport this gives a perfect breather for those who have their flight delayed for quite a few hours. You may also want to catch a nap. Offered at $61 for four hours, plus $13 for each additional hour and $70 for four hours after 9 p.m. with $13 for each additional hour, this property is a relatively better option in this area.
2. Days Inn, Brooklyn
Do not expect much in terms of quality. But as we say, quality never comes cheap; you should not have any regrets. So, although it is not much in terms of aesthetics, but you can sure have the advantage of cost effectiveness. The charges are around $49 for three hours.
3. Manhattan Hotel
Located near the Times Square region, this hotel offers accommodation at $65 for three hours; and although you shall find a number of such hotels around this place, this is one of the best options that you have. The property too does not seem to be too dirty, making it a viable option.
4. St Mark's Hotel
The property does not offer much in terms of quality and so; do not look out for it as well. Located at this place since the 1960s, this property offers accommodation at $50 for a minimum of two hours, plus $25 for each additional hour.
5. La Semana
The West 24th Street location near Madison Square Park, the hotel charges $73 for three hours in a deluxe room, or $85 for a room with a Jacuzzi.
The above hotels are not recommended for stay with your family, but definitely provide respite from troubles of a delayed flight, an interview call visit and so on.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Is the New York Pass Worth the Money?
People visiting New York City for the first time are always shocked by the shear cost. The get a sense that most of the major events that everybody wants to see, from the Empire State Building, to visiting a museum is going to set you back twenty dollars on average. This is per person, per event. Sure, children are typically less but two adults and two kids will leave still leave you paying $60 for one attraction.
When people come to New York they always have the dream of seeing everything there is to say. The truth is though, they're only going to get to about four or five attractions in a day, depending on when you start and when you decide to pack it in. Part of the reason is due to the lines to get in to certain places, e.g., the Empire State Building, could have you waiting in lines in excess of two hours. This is no joke. I have personal experience in this.
If you want to reduce your cost when visiting New York City then you should consider picking up a New York Pass. As I stated before you may only get four or five attractions in for a day. If you take the average of $20 per person, that's $80 to $100 that you would have shelled out to visit those attractions. The New York Pass costs $75 for a one-day pass and $110 for a two-day pass, $140 for a three-day pass and $180 for a seven-day pass. So you can see how you can really save if you in the city for multiple days.
Now there are a few things to think about when considering whether to buy a New York Pass. There are a lot of things to do for free, like going into Central Park or window shopping on 5th Avenue or visiting FAO Swartz or the Sony Plaza. You could spend a considerable amount of time doing these things so a New York Pass would be a waste of money in that situation. Also, make sure that you call all of the places that you are planning on visiting as there is a fair amount of these attractions that are being renovated. Some of them, like Lincoln Center at the time of this writing, is not doing any tours because of renovations.
My wife and I met up with some of our college friends in the city about a month ago. I convinced the group to get a New York Pass for each person (it cost less for children). We save money after the first three events (the Empire State Building cost $20 followed by the New York Skyride which would have been $35 and then Madame Taussaud's which would have cost $29. That's $84 and we didn't even get to lunch yet. My wife and I also had the two-day tickets so the savings were really spectacular. If you are planning on hitting all the major attractions on your visit to New York City the New York Pass will definitely save you a lot of money!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
New York City Hotels With a Balcony
The city draws a large number of visitors every year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in America. The city is home to a number of attractive locales that you can enjoy, during your visit to this place. The influx of such a large number of tourists has prompted the set up of several hotels and lodges, to accommodate them as well.
This place offers a number of accommodation options that you can choose from. Now, in many cases, people tend to prefer rooms with access to a balcony. A balcony is one of the most desired features, as you can get a view of the surroundings, plus you get fresh air and sunlight as well.
It is the popularity of such rooms that their tariffs are also generally higher than that of normal rooms. As it is, if you are looking forward to a stay in such a room, then in that case, the following are some of the options that you can choose from:
1. The Muse Hotel
This magnificent property offers a number of facilities to its visitors, such as WIFI and High-speed Internet access, home stereo with Ipod/mp3 docking station, Complimentary morning newspaper, a magnificent Spa with in-room spa services, In room dining, Frette linens, pillow top mattresses, goose down feather beds & pillows, plush towels, Complimentary morning coffee with tea in the living room, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, 37" and 42" LCD HDTV featuring over 150 channels, Fully stocked honor bar with Schott Zwiesel glassware, in room safe sized for a laptop, 24-hour complimentary onsite fitness center, ADA compliant rooms, as well as cordless phones with voicemail and speakerphone; and of course, you have a beautiful balcony at your disposal.
2. 60 Thompson
This magnificent hotel provides you, a number of facilities, such as Tour Desk, Self Parking, Secretarial Services, Safe Deposit Box - Front Desk, Restaurant / Café and Porters; and most important of all, you also get your own balcony, where you can enjoy the beautiful sky, the cool breeze and the cool NY skyline. You are majestically treated by the warm and friendly staff and you get a hotel experience that you cherish for a very long time. The place also offers easy access to a number of transport facilities, which means travelling would not be really tough.
3. Bryant Park
This is another magnificent hotel, where you are offered balcony-rooms. The balcony offers an opportunity, to enjoy time with your family and view the beautiful sunset, while enjoying your coffee. The property offers a number of facilities, such as Self Parking, Secretarial Services, Sauna, Safe Deposit Box, Room Service, Restaurant and a number of other amenities. You are also offered easy access to a number of transport facile ties, thereby helping you to explore this magnificent city.
The above hotels are definitely worth a visit for a true hotel experience; and of course the balcony adds to the charm.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
New York at a Glance
There are almost 300 places of interest in the area of interest, they range from the bustling New York Stock Exchange, and from historic synagogues to dazzling skyscrapers.
The following content will provide a time-saving guide to New York's most interesting sights.
Museums and architecture each have a section, and there are guides to the people and cultures that have given the city it's unique character. Each sight is cross-referenced to its own full entry. Below are the top ten tourist attractions to start you off.
New York's Top Ten:
1. Ellis Island
2. Empire State Building
3. South Street Seaport
4. Rockefeller Centre
5. Museum of Modern Art
6. Central Park
7. Metropolitan Park
8. Statue of Liberty
9. Brooklyn Bridge
10. China Town
More details about this top 10 attractions:
Ellis Island:
Half of America's population can trace it's roots to Ellis Island, which served as the country's immigration depot from 1892 until 1954. Nearly 12 million people passed through its gates and dispersed across the country in the greatest wave of migration the world has ever known.
Centred on great hall or Registry Room, the site today houses the three story Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Much of this story is told with photos and the voices of actual immigrants, and an electronic database traces ancestors. Outside, the American Immigrant Wall of Honor is the largest wall of names in the world. No other place explains so well the "melting point" that formed the character of the nation.
Visit early to avoid the crowds.
Visitor's Checklist:
Departure every 30 minutes.
Timings: 9.30am - 3.30pm summer (winter hours vary).
Empire State Building:
The Empire State Building is the tallest skyscraper in New York. Construction began in March 1930, not long after the Wall Street Crash, and by the time it opened in 1931, space was so difficult to rent that it was nicknamed "the Empire State Building." Only the immediate popularity of the observatories saved the building from bankruptcy - to date, they have attracted more than 120 million visitors - and soon became a symbol of the city the world over.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
New York Limousine Service
A limousine is a stretched car and is one of the most favored, when it comes to the conveyance of political dignitaries from one place to another. But they are also used for special occasions especially for wedding purposes. It is a very famous car in America where people just love to travel on such sedan cars. The history of limousine is more than hundred years old. It is more than hundred years back when the first limousine hit the road. Nowadays it is quite readily used. It is a status symbol these days and is often used for flaunting one's wealth and influence.
When a wedding couple has to go to the church, they usually use a limousine for that purpose. The wedding limo New York as they are commonly called as well as the NYC limo service is simply great. If you want to feel as if you are "on the top of the world," then you do not need a Titanic for traveling; a limo would do just as fine. If you make a visit to New York, then you can always make use of this service. Either you want to enjoy the ride from New Jersey airport or you want to take a note of sky scrapers of New York; Limousine is always up to the task.
Actually this is a luxury car. The manufacturer of the car body just stretches the cars length. This can be done up to will. There are some very long limousines available. The one which is used by the US president Obama is one of the longest limousines available.
The New York Limousine service is one of the best services which are available. They provide the service 15 minutes early of the scheduled departure. They even do not take the extra charge for this service.
Below are some of the best limousine which is in market:
1. 2009 Range Rover Jet Limousine
It is the latest limousine in New York. There is no limousine in New York which will impress your family and friends more than this brand. It has a king jet door, Screen Plasma TV, a loud sound system, lasers for club like experience, as well as a smoke machine. It also features an I-pod connection with it. This is the latest entry in the world of limos.
2. 2009 Cadillac Escalade Limousine
This is yet another limousine which is quite beautiful from both inside and outside. The laser inside the car looks so beautiful that you will be mesmerized. If you want to enjoy some beautiful moments with your family and friends then this is the best for you.
3. 2009 Hummer H2 limousine
This is yet another one which is quite popular. It is definitely in great demand all over New York.
The US president uses the Cadillac DTS presidential Limousine. This is one of the safest limousines around.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Affina Hotels in New York
Affina hotels are specially designed to suit modern lifestyle and all kinds of travel preferences. All these hotels in New York are conveniently located and are easily accessible for all. These hotels provide contemporary business facilities with comforts and luxuries of home.
Some of the best Affina hotels in New York are:
1. Affina Manhattan Hotel
This hotel is located near the Ex-Southgate tower opposite Penn station. This hotel is just a few minutes away from Madison Square Garden on the west side of Midtown Manhattan. It provides incomparable access to transportation, famous city attractions, shopping centers and Broadway Theaters. This hotel offers several world class services including a fitness center, a business center and meeting facilities. They provide you with spacious rooms furnished with some of the finest conveniences and the custom designed beds to provide you with absolute comfort and relaxation. Normal services include air conditioning, hair dryer and cable TV.
2. Affina Dumont hotel
It is located in New York City. This is like a heaven for those who have ever dreamed to live in a paradise apartment. This is a posh New York apartment. Staying in this hotel is like a homely experience for all. They have large suites to accommodate five people. They have best of products in their washrooms. The hotel is absolutely super clean without any sort of trash items. If you love the local cuisine then the on-site restaurant is a great choice for you and your family to have the all three meals of the day. Everything they offer you is for an affordable price. The hotel is nearby empire state building which is a famous place for all the tourists.
3. Affina 50 hotel
The hotel is centrally located and close to a number of famous attractions of New York. The famous attractions located nearby are 5th Avenue Building and United Nations Building. The hotel provides a great link for all kinds of transportation facilities and is easily accessible to famous bars and restaurants. All the guestrooms are relaxing and comfortable with an endless list of free services. A custom designed bed is one of the best features of the luxury suit in this hotel. This paradise hotel is an ideal destination for both vacation and business travelers.
If you are in the New York City don't forget to check out the Affina hotels which can really enhance your fun and comfort level!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Some of the Top Restaurants in New York City
New York has some of the finest restaurants which are famous across the globe. The wide range of cuisines that these restaurants have to offer is simply huge. The restaurants are also open throughout the day and night as well which make them a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a sumptuous meal together. New York is a place where the life starts at night only, so just planning a night out and having a meal late at night is seriously a great endeavour.
Many big personalities and celebrities visit these restaurants quite often as these restaurants often great food and also are considered to be the best place to freak out.
Some of the famous restaurants of NYC include:
Buddha Bar: the moment one enters this place, one will feel pleased and really feel relaxed with
extremely good interiors, services, facilities and great food thus making it one of the famous hangouts with friends.
Gramercy Tavern: It is again one of the great places to roam at night and have quality food with great services. The best food served by this restaurant includes mouth-watering pork with parsley sauce.
Lattanzi: It is among the most fantastic and classy restaurants in city of New York which serves some of the most astonishing food. The food offered here are very similar to the home prepared food. This restaurant always experiences a state of explosion with people. Due to this reason the people usually book a table well in advance in order to avoid the last minute commotion. The interior embellishment is truly breath-taking and they also give high quality services and a huge array of cuisines.
Sapa: It is one of the many places where one can hang out with friends who like noise and fun. All the dining rooms here are packed full of fresh flowers and the cuisines are mouth-watering too.
The city is blessed with many restaurants and each of them serves and prepares food in their own distinct style. The interiors of the restaurants are also quite different from one another.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Hotels in New York Centre
New York City is the largest city of the state of New York and is the most populous city in the United States. It is one of the best places in the world to visit. Every year a number of tourists visit New York to experience the luxury and class of this city. There are some of the best hotel accommodations in New York City. You can experience a lavish stay here!
Some of the best New York City hotels located in the city centre are:
1. Park Central New York Hotel
This hotel is simply home away from home. It is located just a few steps away from central park. Times Square and Rockefeller center are also situated nearby. It is a spacious hotel located nearby classic attractions like museums, shopping centers and Big Apple. If you are looking for something huge for your vacations then you got to check out this hotel.
2. Hilton New York Hotel
It is a simply urbane hotel situated in Manhattan. The hotel is furnished with exceptional style and comfort to suit your needs. You have an access to high speed internet, multiple-line phones and alarm clock radio. It has guestrooms with stylish interiors and special facilities to simply impress you. You have direct access to two telephones and a coffeemaker in your guestroom.
3. Hudson Hotel New York
It features urban design and daredevil adventure. Located just a few steps away from central park this hotel has sleek interiors with fully equipped guestrooms. It offers unbelievable space to its guests and you can enjoy a luxury stay in New York City. If you are looking for a comfortable stay in New York, then this is a must visit hotel for you as it is a perfect blend of comfort and style.
4. The Muse Hotel
The hotel is located just a few miles away from the Rockefeller center. It offers 200 spacious guestrooms. Lobby is beautifully built and has over stuffed sofas and rolled lounge chairs. Pets are allowed in the hotel and free newspaper facility is also given to the guests. Downtown and shopping district are just a few minutes of walk away from the hotel.
These are some of the best hotels located in the New York City centre and if you are looking to plan your vacations in New York, then these hotels are a few good options for your accommodation in New York. Have fun!
Friday, July 3, 2009
New York Hotels With Free Night
New York is place which has something for everyone. If you want to take an overseas trip, then New York is the best option that you must consider. The place is excellent for holiday vacations, honeymoons, camping trips as well as adventurous holidays. The weather of this place is fine which makes it even more suitable for traveling. So, visit this destination with your family and friends and enjoy the best vacations of your life. So, now let me tell you about some New York Hotels which provides free nights to the guests.
1. Crowne Plaza, New York
The hotel is located near the Times Square and offers some of the most luxurious and world class facilities to the visitors. There are over all 770 well equipped guest rooms with brilliant decorations and excellent furnishings. The hotel gives you a chance to admire the mesmerizing view of the Times Square and the Hudson River and attractive places to visit. Some of the facilities available here are a sleek lobby lounge, an attractive cocktail evening bar, an indoor lap swimming pool, a sports club, 32 meeting rooms, spacious suites, a fitness center and a conference and business center.
2. The Best Western President Hotel
This is a modern hotel which provides accommodations to the guests at very reasonable rates. Some of the famous landmarks positioned nearby are the Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Madison Square Garden and the Rockefeller Center. The rooms of this hotel are very beautifully furnished with free high-speed Internet access, double beds and spacious bathrooms. Suites with select services are also provided. The Western President hotel also features two elegant restaurants which offer delicious meals to the guests. You can also get free night stays, discount parking, concierge service and complimentary newspaper if you book the rooms in advance.
3. The Comfort Inn Hotel
This hotel is very suitably located in Manhattan, New York City. You can book a room in this enchanting hotel and can get free deluxe continental breakfast and free coffee and tea facility. The rooms are very spacious and well decorated with high speed internet facility, copy and fax machines. Some of the nearby attractions that you can visit from here are Metropolitan Museum of Art, Chinatown, Broadway Theater District, Little Italy and Chinatown.
These are some of the most alluring hotels in New York which provides free night stays to the guests.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
New York Manhattan Hotels
Manhattan is one of the five regions of New York City. It is situated in Manhattan Island at the mouth of Hudson River. It is also one of the major commercial centres of United States of America. Manhattan has some of the best hotels in the world. If you are looking to plan your holidays in Manhattan, then there are a number of luxury hotels that can make your memories last for a life time.
Some of the best hotels in Manhattan are:
1. The Carlton hotel
The hotel is expertly renovated by a famous and renowned architect, David Rockwell. The hotel offers some of the great services to not only the leisure travelers but business travelers as well. If you are planning a romantic getaway or business meetings then it is a perfect place for you to visit. They offer 317 beautiful guestrooms that are spaciously and stylishly designed to meet one's desires. The hotel even has a 6000 sq. feet meeting space.
2. New York Marriott east side
If you are visiting the Big Apple then there is no better place for you to stay but Marriott hotel. The hotel has 629 guestrooms and 17 luxury suites. The hotel is ideally located nearby New York's most famous attractions. You can enjoy watching movies in flat panel HD TV in the guestrooms. High speed internet and fax facilities are a common features offered to business travelers.
3. The Iroquois New York
It is one of the most classy 4-star New York hotels and located just a few steps away from the famous Broadway theatres. All the 114 guestrooms offer spacious styling to their guests. Complimentary high speed internet and HDTV are provided in each of the guestrooms. This is a perfect place for you to enjoy comfort and relaxation.
4. Broadway Hotel And Hostel Manhattan
It gives you a simply unique hotel experience and features a friendly dormitory style atmosphere for the guests. It has 300 guestrooms in a perfectly non-smoking atmosphere. You would surely enjoy the warm hospitality of the hotel staff. They offer private as well shared washrooms. You would love the 24-hour desk and room facilities in the hotel.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Discount New York City Hotels
New York City is one of the best metropolitan cities of the world. The lifestyle of the people of New York is very stylish and contemporary. Tourists from all over the world visit New York just to experience luxury and elegance of this city.
Are you planning your vacations in New York City? If so, then there are a number of discount hotels that can provide you luxury accommodation at cheap rates.
Some of the best discount hotels in New York City are:
1. The Hotel Wolcott
This is one of the best bargain hotels in New York. The hotel is located in the heart of city on 31st street, just a few minutes away from the famous Empire State Building. There are many other hotels that may charge more than Wolcott and give you less amenities. All the guestrooms are equipped with all the basic necessities. The guestrooms are also available with certain exclusive features including clock radio, in room safe, color TV with pay movies, Nintendo video games and Wi-Fi internet access. Other famous attractions of the city are not too far away as well.
2. The Colonial House Inn
The hotel is surrounded by various shopping markets, restaurants and New York's other famous attractions. They offer 20 guestrooms and 2 luxury suites including complimentary breakfast every morning. The hotel is 10 years old and has received several awards for setting new standards for quality and service. Enjoy the hospitality and charm of this hotel!
3. The Pod Hotel
The hotel is situated on the east side of Midtown Manhattan. The hotel offers 347 guestrooms with stylish furniture and contemporary bath fittings. Wi-Fi facilities and LCD TV's are some of the common features of the guestrooms. You can enjoy a number of famous award winning restaurants within a walking distance. The hotel has 12 storey contemporary building offering every possible luxury in New York.
4. The New Yorker Hotel
The hotel offers 912 newly renovated rooms with latest equipments and all the rooms are Art Deco inspired. Every guestroom comes with a HDTV and views of city's stunning skyline. You can work out in the fitness center and even head through Midtown for jogging. The hotel is air-conditioned and equipped with smoke alarm. 24 hour room service is available in the hotel.
These are some of the best Discount New York City hotels that provide you best accommodation facilities at cheap rates. Check out these hotels on your next trip to New York.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Touring Around New York City in Luxury Limousines
Limousine tours are very common in and around New York City. Tourists visiting New York City for tourism purposes always prefer renting a limousine for city rides or touring around the New York City. Luxurious and affordable limousine tours are another attraction of visiting New York. NY Limo rental companies provide the best services to its customers and provide experienced, customer focused and courteous chauffeurs to make their journey more pleasant.
New York City Attractions
New York City has many things to offer to its tourists. This City is full of all types of tourist attractions. The city offers some kind of attractions to every type of tourists. From Manhattan Skyline and Nightlife, to Station Island's natural beauty and historic heritage, magnificent beaches, and memorials like 9/11 memorial and Statue of Liberty, attracts tourists from all over the world.
Visiting NY City Attractions
If you are visiting New York only for touring purposes, then you should plan your visit properly. You need to utilize each day during your New York stay and capture the city glimpses in your memory and cameras. There are several ways of visiting tourist attractions of New York. You can contact sightseeing tour operators who organize sightseeing tours for New York City. However, the best way of touring around New York will be through luxurious and comfortable limousines.
You can find several well-known and experienced Limo rental companies in Tri-State Area, operating limo rental services for sightseeing purposes. They also provide experienced chauffeurs with several years of experience of such rides. These chauffeurs will act as a guide too, explaining you the details of the points of interests. Believe me such sightseeing tours are unforgettable. You can book a limousine for you in advance to avoid any hassles at last moments. Almost every NY limo rental company has a website with online limo booking facility. You can hire your limousine online for airport transfers as well as guided city tours. They will pick you from the Airport itself, you just need to confirm them Airport. Limo rental companies track flight timings of all three airports in New York and you will never have to wait for your limousine to arrive.
Limousines add extra pleasure to your sightseeing tours. The New York metropolitan area is spread over 17,400 square kilometers. It takes time in reaching from one place to another but luxury interiors and comfortable sitting of Limousines make your journey pleasant.
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Charter a Jet to New York-Your Ultimate Guide
As commercial flying is becoming more of a hassle because of added baggage charges, inconvenient flying schedules, and long lines, many businesses and businessmen are now considering chartering a jet so as to fulfill their flying needs. Those who wish to fly from the West Coast to New York can now easily charter a jet to New York. If you are considering charter a jet to New York, you should consider the following as well.
Determine the flexibility of your schedule
Commercial jets normally take off at specific frequencies every day. As flights are reduced, some schedules might prove to be very inconvenient for business travelers.
Determine your space and comfort needs
Commercial jets cannot offer certain comforts which are offered by private jets. This includes sitting areas, tables for business meetings etc. If you wish to charter a jet to New York you should determine that whether you need the extra comforts or not.
Can you bear the extra costs?
The cost of the services provided by private jets is more than normal commercial flights. It might prove to be economic for those who are traveling with a lot of baggage, cargo or equipment. But those who do not have luggage which is more than usual will thus have to pay more for the extra comfort and luxury. It can however prove to be the most economic way of flying employees who have a lot of cargo and baggage.
You can choose the best way to charter a jet to New York by keeping in mind the above mentioned information.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Marriot Hotels in New York
New York City is a beautiful city in New York State, United States of America. This city is the most populated urban area in America and is located on a large natural harbor on the Atlantic coast of the Northeastern United States, and it consist five distinct regions known as Staten Island, Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Due to the large popularity of this city thousands of tourists visit it every year. So, now let me tell you about Marriot hotels located in New York.
1. New York Marriot Downtown
This beautiful classy hotel is located in 85 West Street at Albany Street, New York City. It is centrally situated hotel in Manhattan and is very near to the New York Stock Exchange, World Financial Center and The Wall Street. There are 497 rooms in this hotel including seven luxurious suites and all of them have king sized double beds with 300 thread-count linens, marble bathrooms and down comforters. There is a coffee house, a restaurant and a bar in this hotel providing excellent services to the guests.
2. New York Marriott Marquis Hotel
New York Marriott Marquis Hotel is located in 1535 Broadway, Manhattan. It is centrally positioned Times Square and the Broadway theater district and is the perfect place for leisure as well as business travelers. Some of the amenities available in this hotel include recently renovated hotel rooms, six hotel restaurants and lounges, high-speed elevators and large ballrooms. The rooms have spacious beds with marble bathrooms, high-speed Internet access. At this place you can also find a well equipped fitness center. Nearby attractions include Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden.
3. Marriott Midtown East Hotel
The hotel is located on the famous side of midtown and is very near to the Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue shopping. Some of the excellent facilities that this luxurious hotel provides include à la carte and buffet breakfasts offered by the restaurant, a modern fitness room, well equipped laundry room and sight seeing vehicles are also available here. All the guest rooms at this place are well maintained and comfortable and they include high speed internet facility, large desks, and cozy beds with 300-thread-count sheets.
4. Marriott NYC Brooklyn Bridge
If you stand on the Brooklyn Bridge's ramp, you will see that Marriott is 1 block from the Borough Hall subway stop. Nearby to this place you can also locate Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Manhattan. Some of the facilities available here are a fitness center, an indoor lap pool, a health club, aerobics classes, a restaurant known as the Archives and a spa tub.
These are some of the best Marriott hotels located in New York.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
10 Family Fun Things to Do in New York City For FREE
1. Central Park: It is 8000 acres of greenery in the middle of a bustling city. This is my favorite place in NYC, if I happen to be in New York for my Birthday, this is where I always spend the day. There is plenty to see and do at Central Park. You can just stroll, which can be so romantic, almost any season of the year. If you are with the kids, during summer, you can sit at any of the grassy area and have a picnic, or play ball. There are benches all around the park underneath big oak trees, where you can sit and enjoy music from the local musicians, watch people dance on their roller blades, or just simply people watch. There are 2 children's zoos: Tisch Children's Zoo, and Central Park Zoo -which is free for kids under 3. If you don't want t to go inside you can still enjoy watching the Seals and the Sea lions for free, who are visible from the outside. If your kids like to sail toy boats, there is a small pond just for this. For kids 6 and up, who like to bird watch, if you go by the Belvedere Castle they'll loan you Binoculars, guidebook, map, and sketching pads. In the summer time, if you want to cool off by a fountain, there is a beautiful one. During winter, there are 2 ice skating rinks in the park.
2. Staten Island Ferry: It's a great way to see the wonderful view of New York Harbor across a 5 mile stretch, in this 25 minute ride, as it goes from Manhattan to Staten Island back and forth. It's free, you can't beat that! This is one of the main means of transportation used by Staten Islanders to get to Manhattan, so try to avoid rush hours.
3. Times Square: Yes it is very touristy, but I'm still in awe with all the lights and building high advertising boards every time I see it. If you want to take a break from the glittering lights and go window shopping, you want to visit the multi-story Virgin Store, Toys R Us, Hershey's, MTV etc. If you wish to go see a Broadway, the tickets can be purchased at a discounted price, up to 50% off, at the ticket booths with big TKTS signs on 42nd Street, on the day of the Show.
4. Rockefeller Center: If you can wake up early enough, the Today Show on NBC is hosted from the Rockefeller Plaza. We went there once with 3 month old Seth, even though it was pretty chilly that morning, I guess it was worth it being on TV for 2 seconds!! To see the view of New York from the observation deck at Top of The Rock, buy the Sunrise Sunset ticket, this allows you to visit the deck twice in the same day. If you still don't want to spend that money taking the NBC Studio Tour or the Radio City Tour there is plenty to do in and around Rockefeller Center. My favorite thing to do is sit by the food court near a window overlooking the ice skating rink. Or, rather than pay the full $10 to $14 ice skating ticket price, go during lunchtime Monday - Thursday (excluding Holidays) between 11:30am to 1:00pm, and you can get in for just $5! The subway stop is right at Rockefeller Center, few levels down. The St. Patrick's Cathedral Church is right across the street.
5. St. Patrick's Cathedral: This 125 year old gothic style Catholic Cathedral built of white Marble has the most amazing architecture, stained glass windows, and marble sculptures. It is very peaceful, and gives you a sense of calm from the hustle and bustle right outside its door. After 9/11 a lot of people took solace visiting this tranquil cathedral.
6. Brooklyn Bridge: You can get an up and close look at one of the oldest suspension bridges in the country. It spans the East River connecting Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan. There is a water taxi you can take from here to Manhattan. You get a spectacular view of Manhattan from this side of the east River. It's also nice to walk around Brooklyn Heights and look at all the beautiful Brownstone Homes.
7. South Street Seaport: Most recently, the evacuation scene for the Will Smith movie, I am Legend was filmed here. We just happened to be there while the filming was going on with thousands of extras. See, you never know what you will run into in New York! At Pier 17 Pavilion there is plenty of places to Shop and eat. It's nice to sit by the window in one of the restaurants overlooking the river and Brooklyn. Or you can get this view from one of the decks. You might see and enjoy some street performer's or live music during summer time. The South Street Seaport Museum comprises of 12 blocks of artifacts and collection of historic fleets. It shows the history of NYC as a port city. It's quite a sight to see the skyscrapers, tall ships, and the Brooklyn Bridge, all in the same view.
8. Grand Central Station: The inside of the main concourse with high beautiful painted ceiling, tall arched windows, marble floors, is just as impressive as the outside design, with great sculpture of Hercules among others surrounding a 13 foot clock, and large Corinthian columns. It's amazing how this hub connects all forms of transportation; it is the world's busiest train station, with 150,000 commuters every day. On Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 12:30pm there is a free tour of the station.
9. Metropolitan Museum of Art: If you love art, and it's never too early to start exposing your little one to this. The museum is free on 1st weekend of every month if you are a Bank of America customer, and have BOA debit, ATM, or credit card, under the Bank of America, Museum on Us program. We have visited and enjoyed more museums now than ever before, once our son was born.
10. Window Shop: As long as you are willing and enjoy walking, there are plenty of places to window shop in NYC. Take along your husband or boyfriend to 49th street Diamond district, walk on Fifth Avenue, or Upper West Side - By Columbus Avenue and Broadway. Sometimes just being there amongst all that, makes you feel like a million bucks!! Of course during the Christmas season, you want to take Window tour, with beautiful holiday themed displays at stores like Bloomindales, Barney's, and Saks Fifth Avenue etc.
How has your experience been at some of the places mentioned above?
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I'm Shreejana Hickman, and I began the blog, Travel Bargain Mama to assist moms, families, and any travel enthusiasts, find the ultimate travel bargains available, family and or kid friendly activities throughout the US, around the world, or in your local area. Despite these tough economic times, we can still enjoy traveling to new and exciting places, or to a favorite city. Travel Bargain Mama was started on the premises of value, hard-to-find bargains, and getting more with less.
I currently live in Atlanta with my husband Scott, and our 2 year old son Seth. All of us love traveling, and take every opportunity to do so. Before having Seth, I worked in consumer and small business banking for 6 years, and I have a degree in finance from Kennesaw State University. Throughout college projects, and my career in banking, I've always been focused on saving money for my clients and businesses. Now I intend to do the same for my readers through this blog.
I was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, which is in Southeast Asia. Nepal is the beautiful land of Himalayas, and where Mt. Everest stands, the tallest mountain in the world. We take a 25 plus hour flight, with 3 connections, to Nepal, once every 2 to 3 years. This blog includes writing about this and other trips, New York City, San Francisco, Orlando, Miami, Montreal, Los Angeles, India, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Bahamas, Chicago, Washington, D.C., London, Bangkok, Tibet, and many more domestic and international destinations. We live in Atlanta, but New York City is almost a second home to us as we visit family and friends about 4 to 6 times per year.
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Friday, April 24, 2009
New York Tourist Attractions
New York City, sometimes popularly known as "The Big Apple" or "The City That Never Sleeps" is not only the most populous city in the United States of America, but has also earned the reputation as one of the most exciting US cities to visit. Of course, New York is an important center of commerce and finance, so many people visit for business reasons, but if you are able to visit on vacation, you will have a lot more time to enjoy the sights and attractions of this amazing city.
Some places that you are sure to want to visit in New York include:
* The Empire State Building - Since the 9/11 attacks (which of course destroyed the World Trade Center's twin towers), this has been the tallest building in the city, and the second tallest in the United States (it was also the tallest building in the world from 1931 until 1972). There is an outdoor observatory on the 86th floor, and an observation deck on the 102nd.
* Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum - The is a museum that includes the retired aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (with many aircraft on deck), a submarine (USS Growler), an a Concorde airliner.
* Statue of Liberty - This world famous statue was given to the United States by France, and stands on island near the mouth of the Hudson River.
* Theater - There are numerous theaters in New York, especially around Broadway - so why not try to catch a show?
* Times Square - Most people have heard of Times Square (even if you never visited, you have probably seen it in a number of movies) - it's one of the most famous locations in New York, and is of course known for the many animated neon and television signs that surround it.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
New York City Attractions and Information For a Budget Traveler
Welcome to New York City! Have wonderful days in New York City which is widely known as the most alluring tourist place of the United States. People from all over the world keep coming to see its breathtaking sightseeing and high raised skyscrapers. Further, the city represents as the center of trades and commerce. Many interesting things are there to experience till dawn to awe hours of night. Ultra modern life style is another specialty of New York City and enormous exiting and interesting things will keep you engaged that you will never feel like alone or bore, even your homesickness will fade naturally. The eye catching tourist attractions like Empire State building, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Grand central Terminal etc. are worth to mention. But before you start your trip to New York it is advisable to choose the hotels accommodation where you wish to stay. However, online booking of cheap and budget hotels are the easiest way to book a hotel in New York.
Economic travelers opt for budget hotels in New York and they are available in wide array. Such types of motels are budget friendly and on the same time comfortable to stay. The intelligent travelers who wish to expense money on other interests of the city never spoil much money on lodging accommodations. Even choosing New York cheap hotels is good for the travelers who are going to stay for many days in New York. There are varied many websites which are relevant to New York cheap hotels booking. Make a research work of the hotels and its rates along accommodation facilities. But please make sure that you are booking from an authentic website. Also you can do one thing and that is making your hotel booking from the hotels site. Rather it will prove more convenient and reliable. Check out the hotel location and the pictures of the rooms which most of the website of budget hotels in New York contains.
No doubt about the facilities and arrangements for such hotels. Though the hotels are cheap, yet they provide clean accommodations with impeccable service. The hotel staffs are friendly and always offer helping hand. The budget hotels like Bed of Roses Hotel, American Dream Hotel, etc. are the alluring example of cheap hotels in New York. Make your stay in one of its boroughs and select the location from where you can have an easy access of conveyance to your destinations.
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