Thread: NYC in Dec - 5 people - 3 nights

Ann, that looked like a really nice hotel. It wouldn't be too late to change our plans, but that special rate wasn't available our weekend (the weekend before Christmas). Thanks for thinking of us-- Kathy

Hi Colleen, We were there 2 years ago and I've looked back at our trip report (which is on our web) and the only relevant comment was "The Radio City Apartments are great. We have a bedroom with two double beds and a large living area. Well appointed with air-conditioners in both rooms. The location couldn’t be better as we are in an area with a lot of Italian restaurants and cafes two blocks from Broadway and Time Square, right...

Kathy, Is it too late to change your plans should you wish to do so? I just got this information from my weekly Travelzoo list . The location may not be as convenient, but it's not bad. Ann

Hi Kathy, All subways go to the Financial District, so getting around will not be a problem, even after at night. The only problem with the area is the lack of restaurants, but that is balanced with the close proximity with Century 21 for shopping. Regards, sheryl

If all the sights and activities that interest you are 42nd street and north, doesn't make sense to stay way downtown, whatever its own attractions.

I honestly don't know of any hotels that will have a suite that sleeps 5 for that price. There are suite hotels in midtown but they are all much higher prices. YOu may want to consider two rooms. I don't think the Embassy downtown is terrible, frankly. You are a subway ride away from everything and the financial savings will make up for the subway ride. And you don't necessarily eat near the hotel no matter where you stay, so...

We stayed at that Embassy Suites last December. The girls were on the pull out couch and Chris and I in the bedroom. You would need another cot/bed brought in for the fifth person though. It had a little kitchen area, dining table and two TVs and we thought it pretty good. The closest subway though was a few blocks away, and up and down a raised walkway towards ground zero. I just remember that b/c I got terribly winded (two treatments in at...

Kaydee - I am not sure if they have two room suites, but you might check out the no frills but amazingly conveniently hotel where we stayed on a visit to NYC in 2006 - the Red Roof Inn at 6 W. 32nd St., between Broadway and 5th Ave. We were very comfortable there, and it was an easy walk to almost everywhere we wanted to go... just a couple of blocks to the Empire State Building, a short walk to Grand Central Station, an easy bus ride up...

The Financial District is close to the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, South Street Seaport and Chinatown. I did a Google search for "budget hotels in Times Square NYC" and lots came up that are close to, but not at, your price range, but some didn't have all the amenities you wanted (such as The Edison). Perhaps if you have AAA or other discounts you can get a lower price. I saw some low rates for Soho, which would be between...

The Financial district would be OK during the week but it is spooky dead on the weekend, that's why the good deal. I also wasn't real impressed by the shopping at 21st Century. The La Quinta on 32nd might be a reasonable compromise. This is a popular weekend in the City so you'll want to make reservations fast. They still have rooms left for $125 so you could get 2. It is not the best location or really much of a hotel but it is...