compubit Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Right now I'm planning on going to NYC September 15-17 (Wed & Thurs night). I know it's "higher" season than August - so I'm having a trip "struggle"...Do I:a) Spend the $300 per night for NYC?:) Spend $159 per night at a hotel I'm familiar with, but has a shared bath?c) Spend $275 per night in Hoboken/Jersey City?d) Spend $90 per night in Newark? e) Go someplace else like Pittsburgh or Cleveland? (Catch some baseball...)I've been to New York many times, so it's not like I'd "miss" it if I didn't go. I'd want to catch a Mets game in NY, so Newark wouldn't be preferred, since it'd be a very late night...I'll be in Philly the 17-19 for the marathon and have some flexibility right now with booking airfare on Southwest... Baltimore/DC is out - Been there/do that annually; Red Sox are out of town, so that takes Boston out of the mix...Of course, I'll search and book through the HOTWIRE link (like I have been doing for my last few trips - Boy do I like Hotwire!)Thoughts?Jim Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Most of the above questions are really of a personal choice regarding budget, destination, etc. but i'll give my thoughts if i were in your shoes...$300 is a LOT of money for a hotel room... as you've been to NYC before i would return during a lower priced season, use this opportunity to try some place new where the weather would be nice this time of year: Boston, Pittsburgh and Cleveland are probably fine too, especially if you have a desire to see these two cities (since you mentioned them specifically). Vegas might not be too hot by mid-September (doublecheck average temperatures) and i know Southwest flies there.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board for your bidding, searches and purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
blee3939 Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 If you want to catch a Mets game, why not stay in Queens? If you're feeling crazy, take the bus to Toronto! Link to comment
compubit Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Well, I bit the bullet, and saw some drops and figured now was the best time to go ahead and set everything (see previous post on September NY Travel Philosophy).While $219 is more that I had wanted to spend, based on the site, I figured out which hotel it was, and based on the time of year, I can't see it going much lower (except maybe 1-2 days out...). The hotel has access to 3 sets of subway lines within 1-2 blocks (N-Q-R-W, 6, J-M-Z).Amenities:Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access And of course, I used the HOTWIRE link to get the room.Only have Vegas and Denver left to book this year!Jim Link to comment
yellowdog Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 compubitCongratulations on your success!Thank you for sharing your result with the board and using our HOTWIRE link to book this :) We hope you're satisfied with the outcome and will like the hotel.Enjoy your stay.Yellowdog. Link to comment
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