Priceline Hotel: NYC - LGA Sep 4 -7 help, please!

[srahman24]

Hi all,

I was hoping to get some help with getting 1 hotel room (preferably in the La Guardia area, since we're heading to the US Open) for September 4 - 7.

Not really sure what price range we should be aiming for, but we were hoping for $120-$150. Not quite sure that's possible, given the US Open rush.

Is there another area in/around NYC that's convenient for non drivers and cheaper to stay in?

Thanks!

[thereuare]

What is the minimum star rating you're willing to accept?

How many days are you heading to the Open and do you intend to visit Manhattan at all/frequently?

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Thanks.

[srahman24]

We're heading to the Open for 3 days (4th, 5th and 7th) and anytime we're not there, we expect to be in Manhattan. I assumed it would be cheaper to stay near LGA, instead of Manhattan, but definitely wouldn't mind staying in Manhattan either.

At least 3 stars, if possible.

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[thereuare]

LGA is often not that cheap, and given the proximilty of the US Open, the LGA hotel may be just as busy as Manhattan. More importantly, i do think you have a chance at something in Manhattan either at, or very near, your budget.

While downtown isn't the most ideal location, neither is LGA :) , and HOTWIRE has 3.5* for $161/nite and a 4* for $163/nite... a 3.5* Midtown for $170, a 3* Chelsea for $188, and a few others. These prices suggest, depending upon how flexible you are in location, that you have a shot at something near $150 (or perhaps a touch more).

Which you go for first depends upon what is most important to you... price, location, star rating, etc.

Let us know your thoughts and we'll take it from there.

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