chrislee

Thanks, that's just the kind of info I was needing. I think I'll go with the MetroPark idea as it seems to be the best option that I was looking for b/c I do not want to drive in the city if I can prevent it. Thanks again for your prompt assistance. Have a great day! chris

yep...as long as the wheels are still on the car :)

I should have clarified the Stony Brook part. We're just there for a few days (driving up from North Carolina). After Stony Brook, we plan to spend a few days in the jungle known as New York City :) Thus, that is the basis for my questions regarding parking garages vs. airport parking (safety, price and hassle).

Oops..forgot about the amenities. This hotel features the following amenities: Restaurant(s) At least one restaurant is located on the hotel premises. Business Center Hotel offers guests access to business equipment/services. As for directions to NYC, I'll be coming from Stony Brook (part of a eductional course for the wife).

Howdy, After countless attempts with Priceline, I was unable to get even a 2.5* in the Midtown area for $155. However, I was able to get a room at the Belvedere (2.5*) for $126 through Hotwire. I happen to be one of the "lucky" folks who happen to be in NYC at the same time of the Republican convention and I believe that most of the available spots have been gobbled up. So, good luck to everyone else in their quest. Since I'm driving into New York, I'm looking for the safest & cheapest way to stow my car while in town and wonder which is better (garages in the city -- meaning I'd have to drive in the city :) or parking at a nearby airport (hopefully bypassing a majority of city traffic) and using it's parking spaces there. Any ideas? Have a great day! chris