NYC hotel recommendations/Early December

[GApeachy]

I'm to meet a friend there.  She's left it up to me to find our room(s). I hope it's not too late already. Edit to add:  I'm not finding rooms, booked.

Ideas, suggestions?

[coldfusion]

Well, that was quick.

Will this be your 1st time in NYC?

[GApeachy]

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@coldfusion wrote:

Well, that was quick.

Will this be your 1st time in NYC?

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Yes, first time. First time flying too.

My friend is looking also, she was going to leave it up to me but then checked on some that she's been too and txt saying those are already booked for those dates.

I found one near Times Square with a kitchenette and now I can't remember the name.  Just want something near Times Square, I'd like to walk around, sightsee, ppl watch; that's about it.  But, is that asking too much?  My friend just kinda snickered.  Since it will be for 3 or 4 nights I don't mind paying between 200-300/night cuz it will probably be the only time I'll ever get to go.  

(EDIT to add) The price would be mine plus my friend would match that price. So 400-600/nightly rate.

[Anonymous]

You may need to double your price range to find a decent hotel in Manhattan that time of year.

In January and February you can stay all sorts of good places for $125-$150.

[GApeachy]

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@Anonymous wrote:

You may need to double your price range to find a decent hotel in Manhattan that time of year.

In January and February you can stay all sorts of good places for $125-$150.

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Sorry, I forgot to mention that my friend would pay her half.  So it would be between 400-600/night.  Glad you mentioned that.

So that's doable, right?

Would love suggestions from anyone that's stayed near Time's Square and enjoyed the ease of walking instead of trying to take a taxi or whatever.

[Anonymous]

@GApeachy... it just hit me (in the head) you left everyone at home without supervision or a designated leader? On my gosh the h**l you will pay?

As to flying, the Smithsonian Channel's the show "Air Disasters" should about do it?!

[GApeachy]

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@Anonymous wrote:
@GApeachy... it just hit me (in the head) you left everyone at home without supervision or a designated leader? On my gosh the h**l you will pay?

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hahaha, not gone yet.....December.  Dh will be here, hmmmmm that might NOT be good.  Glad you brought that up; I'll call a Nursing Home and make arrangements for a sitter for the ol' ball-n-chain.

[GApeachy]

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@Anonymous wrote:

@GApeachy... it just hit me (in the head) you left everyone at home without supervision or a designated leader? On my gosh the h**l you will pay?

As to flying, the Smithsonian Channel's the show "Air Disasters" should about do it?!

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I already watched them all....that's why I don't fly! But thanks for reminding me  What's the drug they gave Mr. T?

[Anonymous]

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@GApeachy wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

You may need to double your price range to find a decent hotel in Manhattan that time of year.

In January and February you can stay all sorts of good places for $125-$150.

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Sorry, I forgot to mention that my friend would pay her half.  So it would be between 400-600/night.  Glad you mentioned that.

So that's doable, right?

Would love suggestions from anyone that's stayed near Time's Square and enjoyed the ease of walking instead of trying to take a taxi or whatever.

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Now you're in the range!

New Yorkers hate Times Square, but I understand visitors wanting to by nearby. I'd still recommend going 10-20 blocks either north or south, though. It's a 10-20 minute walk if the weather is cooperating OR a 3 minute cab if you don't want to deal. 

I've stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn - Chelsea on W. 28th Street numerous times . . the location lets you travel 10 blocks north for the hustle and bustle of Times Square or 10-15 blocks south for the quieter parts of Chelsea and Greenwich Village. 

I think their prices are generally a deal for the area as well. I threw some random dates in for a long weekend in early December, and they had availabilty in the high $300s per night.

[GApeachy]

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@Anonymous wrote:

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I've stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn - Chelsea on W. 28th Street numerous times . . the location lets you travel 10 blocks north for the hustle and bustle of Times Square or 10-15 blocks south for the quieter parts of Chelsea and Greenwich Village. 

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Thank you very much!