BHOOM Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Coming to NY for a school interview and was going to experience the city... I recently booked comfort inn times square for 3 nights but it was 419 and that seems really expensive seeing as that most people are getting way better deals for nicer hotels...TIA
AaronJB Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Welcome to the site - what is the price of the CI per night?
BHOOM Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Posted January 13, 2009 Welcome to the site - what is the price of the CI per night?$139 w/o 14% tax :)so actually it would end up around $480 including the taxTIA
AaronJB Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 That should be pretty easy to beat - if not beat, at least get a nicer hotel for the same price.Let me see what I can find - be back in a few moments.
BHOOM Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Posted January 13, 2009 That should be pretty easy to beat - if not beat, at least get a nicer hotel for the same price.Let me see what I can find - be back in a few moments.thanks a lot for your help and timei checked through Orbitz, and a few others but there are just way too many hotels... almost got the tudor but it had horrible reviews
AaronJB Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Search for 2 people on HOTWIRE (please use the site's HOTWIRE link to start your purchase) and:There is a ----3* in the Empire State Building area with the amenities: breakfast, internet, restaurant, business for $66. While I still think there's at least a slight chance this could be the Clarion, there have now been two reports of this being the Hampton Inn 35th. At about half of what you're paying for the CI, this would be an excellent deal.3.5* for $139 in the Times Square/Theatre District area with the amenities: Boutique, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Business, Spa - this would appear to be the Roommate Grace.3.5* Boutique in the ESB area with the amenities: boutique, fitness, business, internet. $119. Not ID'd yet, but this may be the Vincci Avalon or Hotel 57 or possibly something else.3.5* Midtown Central fitness/business/restaurant/'net $119 - this would appear to be a match for the Hudson._____Orbitz (please use the site's Orbitz.com link)Use coupon code 20HOTEL to get an extra 20% off these prices$152 Flatotel (w/breakfast.)$112 Murray Hill East$123 Tudor Hotel (already 40% off - coupon takes an additional 20% and makes it 60% off.)If any of these appeal, then please use the site's links and let us know how it goes. If not, you can also explore the option of Priceline.Personally, if I had to recommend a choice, I say take the 3* Empire State Building on HOTWIRE for $66 - take a cheap hotel and save the money for other things. If it's the Hampton Inn 35th, that would be a fantastic deal.
AaronJB Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 The Tudor has a 3.5/5 average on tripadvisor, which is pretty common for NYC hotels - when people are paying $200-300+ for the Tudor in busier times, their expectations may not be met.When you're spending under $100 for the Tudor, you may feel differently.
BHOOM Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Posted January 13, 2009 thank you for your help!!!I have a couple of questions: On hotwire you can't tell if you get a double room/queen/king or the hotel? Does it randomly pick the hotel it can find? Does it tell you when you book the hotel you are booking or do you have to wait until after booked? sorry i'm a complete newbie to hotwireThe empire state is the best deal by far!! just wondering which one it would be...
AaronJB Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Well, the ESB has been reported to be the Hampton Inn 35th by two users in recent days.Search for 1 or 2 people on HOTWIRE and you are only guaranteed 1 bed; in terms of king or queen or double or full, etc - it depends on what the hotel has. Based on the amenities showing, you can make an educated guess (not guaranteed) as to which hotels are showing on HOTWIRE.You do not find out which hotel you're getting under after you make the purchase.In terms of the $66, it's a matter of what is the risk worth it to you - if it's the Hampton Inn (as a couple of other users have reported), that's an awfully good deal. Maybe it's not a 4*, but....with the money you save versus a 4* - or even versus the CI - you can go out for a nice dinner, etc. etc.
BHOOM Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks a lot for you help and patience. I ended up getting the Hampton via the sites hotwire!! $66/night !!! Called to confirm reservation, got a double bed nonsmoking.Thanks
AaronJB Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 That is a CRAZY good deal, especially with the addition of breakfast and that this is a new hotel.$66 for a hotel in NYC at any time of year - especially a NICE hotel - is unheard of :) Thank you for reporting your win and using the HOTWIRE link.
AaronJB Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Full price for these dates is $179 per night!
BHOOM Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Posted January 13, 2009 Full price for these dates is $179 per night!Ya I know I checked the hilton site... this is a crazy deal. I was a little hesitant after seeing the initial numbers, but then checked the amenities and they matched perfectly; good call buddy.If you don't mind updating the list of hotels with this one, it would be great! I'm sure it would give somebody else a stellar deal in the future!
AaronJB Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks for letting me know...the board moderator will hopefully update the lists within the next couple days.
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