NYC Where to Stay?

On 24 Aug 2004 13:02:36 -0700, (tom) wrote:

Fist time visitor to NYC. Looking for suggestions on 1)best area to
stay & 2)any specific hotels would be great too. Budget is $200-$300
per night, time Frame is latter part of October.

You probably don't have the opportunity, but it is best to stay with a
friend that lives there.

On 24 Aug 2004 13:02:36 -0700, (tom) wrote:

Fist time visitor to NYC. Looking for suggestions on 1)best area to
stay & 2)any specific hotels would be great too. Budget is $200-$300
per night, time Frame is latter part of October.

You probably don't have the opportunity, but it is best to stay with a
friend that lives there.

"tom" wrote in message
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Fist time visitor to NYC. Looking for suggestions on 1)best area to
stay & 2)any specific hotels would be great too. Budget is $200-$300
per night, time Frame is latter part of October.

I would define our tastes by a recent trip to San Fran. We stayed in
a smaller boutique hotel, had an excellent Concierge/service, but we
don't require someone to turn down our bed, room service, laundry,
etc. Not to say we would rule out a large chain hotel yet if its a
"tie" we would go with the boutique. I guess you could say we want to
"experience" NYC, but will admit want to see/do all the typical
touristy things as well.

As well as location, other REALLY important consideration in a hotel
is cleanliness and safety. I've done some research on the Inn at 23rd
which seems but its in Chelsea which means I'm not sure what to me.

Thanks in advance for the help. If I can return the favor with advice
regarding travel to LA or San Fran then give a shout.

We stayed recently at the Inn on 23rd and liked it very much. See
tripadvisor.com for my, and others ,comments on this place. I wanted to stay
in the lower Manhattan area but places in Soho and the Village are a little
scarce. There are several good restaurants within easy walking distance of
this place.

Tim923 wrote in message . ..
On 24 Aug 2004 13:02:36 -0700, (tom) wrote:

Fist time visitor to NYC. Looking for suggestions on 1)best area to
stay & 2)any specific hotels would be great too. Budget is $200-$300
per night, time Frame is latter part of October.

I recently stayed at the Excelsior. It's on a side street (81st or
82nd, I think), 1/2 block from Central Park, across from the Museum of
Natural History and a subway stop. Some visitors prefer to be nearer
midtown, but I loved the Upper West Side. The room was nice, the
employees very helpful, and the price good. It was VERY quiet. They
serve breakfast (not included in room cost) but no other meals; but I
only got coffee from the breakfast room. I'd stay there again without
second thoughts.

Tim923 wrote in message . ..
On 24 Aug 2004 13:02:36 -0700, (tom) wrote:

Fist time visitor to NYC. Looking for suggestions on 1)best area to
stay & 2)any specific hotels would be great too. Budget is $200-$300
per night, time Frame is latter part of October.

I recently stayed at the Excelsior. It's on a side street (81st or
82nd, I think), 1/2 block from Central Park, across from the Museum of
Natural History and a subway stop. Some visitors prefer to be nearer
midtown, but I loved the Upper West Side. The room was nice, the
employees very helpful, and the price good. It was VERY quiet. They
serve breakfast (not included in room cost) but no other meals; but I
only got coffee from the breakfast room. I'd stay there again without
second thoughts.