Going to NY...

[bwaymyway]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 11:54am

I'm planning a trip to NY this Thanksgiving- Could you guys maybe give me some hotels right in the theatre district that aren't extremly pricy?

[freelancer]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 11:56am

They're all pretty pricy. Not to mention it's annoyingly loud in the Theatre District. You can count on paying around $200 a night, unless you catch a sale, or you come at some time other than a holiday.

[ghostlight2]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 12:04pm

Look under features (top left of your screen) and select "hotel finder". It's a bit of a morass, but there's lots of choices and info.

Personally, I've found The Mayfair on w 49th st to be one of the most consistantly inexpensive places in Times Sq, but it's old, small, and no frills. Clean and great location, though...

Posted: 1/3/06 at 12:48pm

If you want a hotel that's spitting distance from Times Square and theater but might want to avoid the noise and potential Thanksgiving parade throngs, try places like:

Washington Jefferson Hotel, 51st and 8th
Radisson Lexington, 48th and Lexington
Hilton, 55th and 6th Ave.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 2:11pm

Unfortunately, Thanksgiving is primetime for hotels in NYC and they can jack up their prices. (You're more likely to get a deal in August when nobody wants to come to the city).

You might want to make a reservation, then when your date gets closer, put out some bids on Priceline.com and see if you can get a cheaper price for a hotel. (See biddingfortravel.com for some hints).

Furthermore, hotels in the theater district are usually the most expensive because they are near everything. You might get a cheaper price at a hotel on the East Side away from Times Square.

[Roninjoey]

Posted: 1/3/06 at 2:13pm

Stay at a hostel. There's a hotel in Times Square I stayed at over New Years last year that was 100 bucks a night, but I don't remmeber the name of it. Just google cheap hotels NYC.

[bwaymyway]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 7:53pm

Thanks for the info guys! I have one more question right now, and I'm sure I'll have more later-
How long, walking distance, is 69 w and 38 from times square?
Thanks!

[CaTheatreGirl]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 9:24pm

If you're going to be traveling by air to get to NY, you should look for an air/hotel package deal on Expedia. If you're traveling with another person or two, you can save a lot. Prices vary depending on the flight and hotel you choose.

[bwaymyway]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:24am

Yeah, I did the hotel finder on here, and that gave me a really good price of the hotel I actually wanted!

How far walking distance is 39 w and 60 from times square?

[pab]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 7:49am

These threads might also help:

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=off&thread=879970https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=off&thread=879970

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=880114

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=off&thread=879970https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=off&thread=879970

[kimmie103]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 12:23pm

I am not sure of your request.. 39 west 60th street?

[Fantabulous428]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 12:27pm

yea, 39 w and 60 doesn't make sense to me.

[timote316]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 12:31pm

West 39th and 60th maybe?

[rebels]

Posted: 1/6/06 at 4:02pm

Like everyone said, they may jack up prices during Thanksgiving, but during this past mid-November, I got a good deal at the Comfort Inn Midtown (129 West 46th Street). It was right around $200 a night w/an okay breakfast in the morning.

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