Start Spreading the News - NYC Bound Needs Your Help!
16 Comments Published by Carrie M on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 1:34 AM.
Get this. I already have plans for my 32nd birthday. I'm going to New York City with my BFF and we're going to see Equus. Yes, the one where Harry Potter gets naked. He's 18 - get off my back! Granted, I'll be heading home from NYC on my birthday proper, but it's the birthday weekend. And, actually this is a celebration for both my friend and I, since I'll miss her bday this year thanks to work commitments.I love New York, just like the shirts and bags and hats and stuffed bears tell me to. I don't love New York hotel prices. Co and I usually stay with friends, but it's just not going to work out this time. I've heard that you can rent people's apartments in different cities, as a hotel alternative. I have done some preliminary searches and have found a big site, Vacation Rentals By Owners. While the places seem great, the prices are...well, pricey.
I'm hoping that you, dear readers and travelers, may have heard about this phenomenon and can point me in the right direction. Or know of a non-hostel alternative for two nights in Manhattan, early January. And I don't mean Cloisters Manhattan, I mean Midtown, the Village, Chelsea, and the like.
Anyone have any tips? Thanks in advance, kids!
He is 18 and has an INSANE boy. it is ok to look.
I love NYC as well, getting ready to be up there for 3 weeks starting Sunday.
If you work for the govt you can get the govt rate - however thats 330 a night - very expensive. I will ask my best friend that lives up there what she recommends for lodging.
I came across this and seriously contemplated it for the next time I visit NYC...
http://www.staywithjon.com/
I came across it here (for a referral): http://girlwithaonetrackmind.blogspot.com/
(Her August 3rd post.)
Well, you can stay in a hostel with a private room...
http://www.chelseahostel.com/rates.html
But something cheap in NYC? Yeah, no way... Unless you decide to stay in NJ, right across the river (there is bus service that runs all night...)
I think if you do good research you can find affordable/cheap/whatever you want to label it in NYC. I know I have. I would try the Let's Go series.
I can't wait to hear about the Harry Potter show. I think it's going to be outstanding!
I'll be in New York City in December - just for the day though - looking forward to it!
I have had good luck using the housing swap section of craigslist.
ummm i'm not going to hate on you for your choice in plays for sure... its totally legit.. he's legal.
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Thanks and enjoy the show!
Priceline. Seriously. Stick to 4* or 3* levels when you bid in the Manhattan area. Earlier this year I stayed at the Holiday Inn (the new one that was very nice and included a free breakfast and free Internet), 3 blocks from Times Square, for $75 a night.
craigslist for sure.
Soo... how was it??
Hi Carrie! We miss you. Are you ever coming back?
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Did you see his magic wand? Was there a "Petronus?" Sorry, couldn't resist.
Hotel 31 is pretty decent. In Midtown. 31st and Lexington basically. RIGHT by the train. Shared bathrooms but they are cleaner than mine at home...which is sad. Pretty neat creepy elevator. I hear there is a Hotel 17 somewhere in SoHo so you should check that out too. Same concept I believe.