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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Aug 24, 9:25*pm, (Steven M. O'Neill) wrote:
Peter T. Daniels wrote: [PATH fares] And no, you don't need to buy a SmartCard. The machines still sell non- reuseable cards. My son and I rode the PATH train 2 weekends ago. *I was chagrined to learn that you can no longer just plunk your spare change in the turnstile machines, but rather have to first go to the card machine and then get a single-use paper card which instantly becomes garbage. That's been like three years now ... Doesn't the machine keep the card? It did when a 10-ride card was used up (I have a SmartCard because they gave them away free as part of the centennial observation in Jan 08). |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Aug 24, 9:26*pm, Slim wrote:
On 2009-08-24 17:23:01 -0400, "Peter T. Daniels" said: I made a trip from Newark to 33rd while the WTC station was closed, direct with no transfer. *It took 50 minutes. So that means they would have to burn two hours a day getting to/fro m the hotel. Thats no bargain. So who is suggesting they stay in Newark There are many fancy hotels in "the new downtown" Jersey City, one stop, 5 minutes, from WTC. That is the time for the ride, but the trip has to be considered "door-to-door". You make it sound like its 5 minutes from the hotel (which could cost just as much as one in the city) to WTC. I guess you've never walked out the main entrance of the Hyatt and crossed the street to the Exchange Place PATH entrance. Thats right. I never have. It it still takes longer than 5 minutes from the Hyatt to WTC. ;-) Only if you include the time you wait on the platform for the train to come. Not exactly. What about the time getting down to and back up from the train? Negligible. And that time isn't counted in journey time anyway. |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Aug 24, 9:30*pm, (Steven M. O'Neill) wrote:
ATM wrote: "Peter T. Daniels" wrote in message There's now a W hotel in Hoboken (the only hotel in Hoboken), on the river, a few blocks from the NJT/PATH station. Presumably they're competitive with all the other classy chains you're talking about. Travelocity rate for W Hotel on Oct 26 is $355 per night cheapest room. May be for business, but unable to afford for vacation. LOL. In Hoboken? *Sheesh! No direct competition! Remember, Hoboken ain't the *On the Waterfront* town any more. |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
ARL wrote:
We are mature couple from San Francisco. We are taking our vacation in New York City on October 26 to Nov 1. Please recommend 3 star hotel that is near the subway stations in Queens or Brooklyn or NJ that is reasonably priced? We are considering to stay at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel in Weehawken, NJ on the Hudson. But there is no MTA subway to that area, correct? Everyday, we have to take the Waterway Ferry from the Lincoln Harbor terminal to West 39th Street Midtown at $7.75 per person? How can we get from this 39th Street Ferry Terminal to the MTA subway? Thank you for your help. Very bad idea what you're trying to do. Between the cost of the transit, and the amount of time it takes, you won't save much, if any, money. Also, when visiting Manhattan, it's often the case that you want to go back to the hotel in the middle of the day, take a rest, then go back out at night. If you have to travel back to Queens or NJ, you won't do that. Check out "http://www.quikbook.com/special_market.asp?city=10009" and "http://www.venere.com/new-york/new-york/". Also check out where we stayed last time (April 2009), Best Western Seaport Inn, which is in Manhattan, near the Brooklyn Bridge, the old Seaport, Chinatown, and Battery Park, "http://www.seaportinn.com/rates.php". For your dates it's 209.00 x 3 Nights + $ 319.00 x 2 Nights + $ 229.00 x 1 Night. For some reason their own site has space, but through the Best Western site, and Quikbook, there is no space for those dates. It's gone up a bit (it was $199/night in April, through Quikbook) but you're going at a peak time. Very large rooms for NYC, including a refrigerator, breakfast included, free wireless access, and free fresh cookies in the afternoon if you're around. About a seven minute walk to two different subway stations. I am not easily impressed, and I was impressed. The hotel is in part of an old industrial building, but once you're inside you don't realize it. I also was happy that a few steps from the hotel was _Jack's Stir Brew_ coffee, which had about the best coffee I've ever had, and I'm a real coffee snob. If you're going to the S.O.L. you can walk to Battery Park from the hotel. A quick walk to Chinatown for good cheap food. Keep walking and go to other interesting neighborhoods in the Lower East Side, on to Katz's deli, the Village, and Union Square (there is a restroom inside Walgreen's, but none in Trader Joe's). Don't stay outside Manhattan if your trip is primarily to visit Manhattan. It's not a good use of time or money. |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
ATM wrote:
We like your idea of booking something now in Manhattan and try to get better deal as time gets closer. But we do not know how? All these internet hotel booking sites requires you to PAY now when booked, and almost impossible to cancel or changes, once you make the purchase. Quikbook and Venere generally do not require pre-payment (though it is required for some hotels). Last trip to Manhattan I used Quikbook, and it saved quite a bit. But that was in April, not peak time (though it was Spring break for many schools so it was still crowded). You're going a a peak period when the weather is good. Remember, there are other parts of Manhattan than the Times Square area, with more character, and cheaper hotels. |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
Peter T. Daniels wrote:
On Aug 24, 9:25*pm, (Steven M. O'Neill) wrote: Peter T. Daniels wrote: [PATH fares] And no, you don't need to buy a SmartCard. The machines still sell non- reuseable cards. My son and I rode the PATH train 2 weekends ago. *I was chagrined to learn that you can no longer just plunk your spare change in the turnstile machines, but rather have to first go to the card machine and then get a single-use paper card which instantly becomes garbage. That's been like three years now ... Doesn't the machine keep the card? It did when a 10-ride card was used up (I have a SmartCard because they gave them away free as part of the centennial observation in Jan 08). It did keep the card. Yup. Maybe they do reuse them? -- Steven O'Neill Brooklyn, NY http://www.panix.com/~steveo |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
Peter T. Daniels wrote:
On Aug 24, 6:54*pm, "Joseph D. Korman" wrote: However, I'm not sure how you can get a reduced fare Metrocard from out of town. *The walk in center is *near Wall St. *So if you're planning to visit there, perhaps that could be your first stop. *They are open M-F 9a-5p. *Web sitehttp://www.mta.info/nyct/fare/rfcenter.htm In Chicago 15 years ago when I got my mother a discount CTA card, it took about a month for the request to be processed (she didn't need to be there to get it done), but it was good forever after. It probably works similarly here, so you probably have time to do the paperwork before your visit. Good guess, but too bad you didn't follow that link there you quoted. Sign Up for Reduced-Fare MetroCard If you are 65 or older * Bring proof of age - driver's license, Medicare card or * birth certificate (one must have a photo) * We'll help you complete your application, and take your * photograph. * Notary not necessary * Leave with your new Reduced-Fare MetroCard -- Steven O'Neill Brooklyn, NY http://www.panix.com/~steveo |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Aug 24, 5:26*pm, "Peter T. Daniels" wrote:
For a visitor it may be easier to pay a la carte one-way fares rather than try and figure out multi-ride discounts which may not even be a very big saving. *A lot depends on their plans. If they're here for five days, then they need 10 one-way fares each. Why should each spend the extra $4.50 on a la carte fares -- for which, moreover, they'd have to wait in line at a machine for every time? As mentioned, it depends on the plans. Buying an unlimited-ride card would be a waste of money if only a few trips would be taken on it. Further, to an outsider and one-time visitor, the multitude of fare options, which vary by system, can be confusing and lead to buying a more expensive ticket than necessary. For example, it seems PATH charges an extra $5 fee for its 'smart card', which might be wasteful for a single week's commute. I believe someone said not to use Metrocard for PATH fares for discount purposes. IMHO, the PATH website is a little confusing for occasional riders. All the PATH fare website says is as follows. "One-Way Fares The full one-way fare is $1.75. For seniors (65 and older), the one- way fare is $1, payable with the PATH Senior SmartLink Card. Children ages 5 and under ride PATH free. SmartLink is the primary fare card of the PATH system. PATH also accepts the QuickCard, PATH Single Ride Ticket and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard." It implies someone buys a SmartLink card for $1.75 to ride the train; and that's not correct. |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Aug 25, 10:01*am, wrote:
On Aug 24, 5:26*pm, "Peter T. Daniels" wrote: For a visitor it may be easier to pay a la carte one-way fares rather than try and figure out multi-ride discounts which may not even be a very big saving. *A lot depends on their plans. If they're here for five days, then they need 10 one-way fares each. Why should each spend the extra $4.50 on a la carte fares -- for which, moreover, they'd have to wait in line at a machine for every time? As mentioned, it depends on the plans. *Buying an unlimited-ride card would be a waste of money if only a few trips would be taken on it. And no one suggested an unlimited PATH card. Further, to an outsider and one-time visitor, the multitude of fare options, which vary by system, can be confusing and lead to buying a more expensive ticket than necessary. *For example, it seems PATH charges an extra $5 fee for its 'smart card', which might be wasteful for a single week's commute. *I believe someone said not to use Metrocard for PATH fares for discount purposes. IMHO, the PATH website is a little confusing for occasional riders. All the PATH fare website says is as follows. "One-Way Fares The full one-way fare is $1.75. For seniors (65 and older), the one- way fare is $1, payable with the PATH Senior SmartLink Card. Children ages 5 and under ride PATH free. SmartLink is the primary fare card of the PATH system. PATH also accepts the QuickCard, PATH Single Ride Ticket and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard." It implies someone buys a SmartLink card for $1.75 to ride the train; and that's not correct. I really don't care what the website "implies." You can get a 20-ride QuickCard for $26. |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Aug 25, 9:00*am, (Steven M. O'Neill) wrote:
Peter T. Daniels wrote: On Aug 24, 9:25*pm, (Steven M. O'Neill) wrote: Peter T. Daniels wrote: [PATH fares] And no, you don't need to buy a SmartCard. The machines still sell non- reuseable cards. My son and I rode the PATH train 2 weekends ago. *I was chagrined to learn that you can no longer just plunk your spare change in the turnstile machines, but rather have to first go to the card machine and then get a single-use paper card which instantly becomes garbage. That's been like three years now ... Doesn't the machine keep the card? It did when a 10-ride card was used up (I have a SmartCard because they gave them away free as part of the centennial observation in Jan 08). It did keep the card. *Yup. *Maybe they do reuse them? That doesn't seem sanitary. Recycled plastic soda bottles aren't reused, they're ground up and presumably turned into the next-grade-down plastic items. |
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