~Melanie~

Hi I purchased through PRICELINE EXPRESS (using the link from this site). Amenities: Free Breakfast Free Internet (in Room) Pet Friendly Non-Smoking Gym Handicap Accessible Business Center Just an extra tip - gives you a pretty good idea when you get to the booking screen and you get to select room type (the way the room types are worded and the options - gave me a pretty good idea what I was booking, and it turned out correct!). Thanks again for your help

Hi Thanks again for all of your help. Just to let you know, I booked using the links from this site - I ended up going for a 3 1/2 star in Times Square that offered free wireless and breakfast. I got the Staybridge Suites Times Square - I'm really happy with this outcome, as it also includes a refrigerator, microwave etc, which will come in handy over the 5 nights to keep drinks cold. Thanks so much for your help - this site is fantastic, and we're really excited about our trip to NY!

Hi Sorry, have been away for a few days and now back and hoping to book this weekend. I've opened up my areas a bit, and have decided I need to increase my budget. I've found the following on Hotwire, and hoping for some suggestions and identification of what these ones are: Times Square North. 4 Star. $177 USD per night FULL AMENITIES: Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Business center, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower Theater District - Midtown West. 3 star. $205 USD per night FULL AMENITIES: Free breakfast, Free Internet, Fitness center, Business center, Internet access Times Square South. 4 Star. $216 USD per night FULL AMENITIES: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Fitness center, Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower Thanks very much!

Just thought I'd post an update. Went to book, but I hadn't accounted for the taxes etc, which brought it up to about $1700 AUS (and I really didn't want to go over $1500 AUS). My own fault there - I'm used to Australian prices with everything included, and so I didn't even think that it would be separate here! I'm not too bothered about the star ratings - just whatever is going to give us the best value for $$ for our budget. More important is that there are good reviews, and free wifi would be great. Any other ideas? Or... maybe I just have to accept that my budget is too low for anywhere decent in NY and increase it? I did look at the 'name your price' as an option - any thoughts on what would typically be accepted for the Times Square/Rockefeller Centre areas in October? (I've tried a few but obviously way off the mark as nothing has been accepted). Thanks for all of your help - this site and the advice has been fantastic!

Thank you! First preference is: Club Quarters Midtown. Thanks again for your help,

Well that's where I was going wrong, thank you! Thanks also for the tip re the links becoming invalid. I don't know whether its because a few hours have passed (now morning in Australia), but even when I go into Priceline Express, I can't find any of the options you've mentioned - so if you would be able to please supply me with valid links to purchase, that would be fantastic. Thanks so much!

Hi, thanks very much for your reply. Any of the ones you've found would be fantastic! I didn't have a star rating required - it was more the best that I could get with my budget range. I don't know whether I am just an idiot, or whether its newbie error, but I can't get the same prices as you do. I clicked on the HOTWIRE link at the bottom of your reply above, and then entered in Manhattan and my dates. The closest ones I have found are shown below: <dead links removed> Are these any of the ones you mentioned? If not, what am I doing wrong?! Thanks so much for your help

Hi I'm hoping to get some advice for booking in Manhattan, around the Times Square area (there are two of us travelling). Details are: Dates: 5 nights (26 October - 31 October). Budget: looking at under $300 per night Australian, which I think equates to about $220US. Locations: Times Square South, Times Square North, Central Park South, and would also look at Rockefeller and Grand Central (these locations all look close together and central, but please set me straight if thats not the case or if there is another area I should be looking at! Its my second time to NY but my fiance's first, and last time I was here I was miles away from everything! So I thought if I tried to find somewhere around the Times Square area we would be relatively central - with the ability to walk everyone, or close to subways etc. We'll be doing all the normal touristy things). Hotel Rating / Amenities: My only requirement is to have my own bathroom (not shared), and a queen or king bed. Free wifi would be great, as would breakfast included, but not mandatory I've had a bit of a look at the hotrate mystery hotels, but reluctant to book as I don't feel like I know what I'm doing just yet, and if I'll be selecting the best option for my dates. So any advice and thoughts on whats there for the above dates and requirements, I would be very grateful! Thanks!