Hotwire Hotel: New York: Recommended area to stay

[nsrao98]

Hi,

I am planning to viist NY for sightseeing from 2nd Nov to 5th Nov. I will be travelling with my wife and son aged 14. Priceline is ruledout. I will be arrivivg at JFK by about 4:00PM on 2nd, after 12hrs non-stop flight. I will leave for Houston from LaGardia on 5th about 13:00hrs. This is my first visit to NY. My budget is $100-150/night. My questions are:

1. What is the best area to stay in the above budget and having decent rooms?

2. Is it possible to enjoy NY despite staying in airport areas? In otherwords what will be the logistic issues for commuting. Since I do not have any other commitments I do not mind commuting if there is not much of hassel is involved.

3. Any other suggetsion welcome.

Based on the suggetsed areas I will narrow my search and comeback.

Thanks in advance.

NS

[thereuare]

I would try to see if EasyClickTravel or QUIKBOOK are offering anything interesting for your dates... although i suspect your budget will not likely be enough.

Unfortunately i do NOT recommend staying by the airports, the airport areas are not nice and not typically very easy for a daily commute to/from Manhattan.

Will you have a rental car?

[nsrao98]

Thanks for your advise. I do not intend to rent a car. I see under New Jesrey posts that commuting from Jerser city is not difficult. How would yor rate this option. I shall have a look at the sitessuggested by you.

NS

[nsrao98]

Hi,

I was reading your post regarding option of staying at NJ-Excahnge Place. I can as well take flight from Newyork, NJ to Houston in this case. Hyatt is soldout but, DoubleTree is aviable for about US$200.

1. Would you advise to stay in this part of the NY-NJ area for sightseeing in NY?

2. How difficlut is it to reach this area from JFK with baggage etc? can I get a cab ect?

3. Is it posible to narrow the search/identify for DoubleTree through Hotwire?

Any help in this regards is highly appreciated.

Regards,

NS

[thereuare]

This area is fine for a NYC alternative, but $200 is a lot for a hotel room in this area (at least relatively speaking).

A taxi from JFK to Jersey City will cost you close to $100 after fare, toll, and tip. (you can do it a little cheaper if you're willing to take the PATH train part of the way or much cheaper if you are willing to use mass transit the entire way, but both of these could get ugly if you are traveling with a lot of luggage)

The Doubleteree has not yet ever been reported thru Hotwire so they may not even participate.

If you do book this please use our DOUBLETREE link to do so. I would also look at the local COURTYARD in the area which is also nice and conveniently located.

[nsrao98]

Hi,

Could any one identify follwing properties:

Date of travel: Nov 2 - Nov5

1. Area: Fort Lee, - Hackenasck US$ 98 3star: Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness centre

2. Secaucus, MedowlandsUS$139, 3Star, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness centre, Golf Nearby, Business centre, Laundry Facility (self service)

Are these hotels convenient locations for sightseeing in NYC. (easy commute to NYC through PATH etc)

Thnak you very much.

NS

[thereuare]

Before looking at the above hotels, the PATH train does not go to either area.

Ft. Lee is not a good commutable location into Manhattan.

Secaucus/Meadowlands is commutable by bus, but not nearly as convenient at the Jersey City area.

[nsrao98]

Hi,

Thanks for the warning. Kindly sugget the area I should choose for getting hotels near PATH.

Regards,

NS

[thereuare]

Jersey City, for which there are four hotels:

Candlewood Suites (not an option for you since their rooms only accomodate two people)

Courtyard by Marriott

Doubletree

Hyatt

[nsrao98]

Hi,

Finally I stayed at Hotel Park South and booked it directly from the Hotel. I think I paid about US$280 or so and the room was just superb.

Thnaks for all the help.

NS