Places to Stay in NYC

I figure many people on this board either live near the city or travel there frequently so you would be the experts. A group of us (4 women) are coming in October from Florida. There's a lot we want to do and see, but one of our priorities is seeing shows. Any recommendations for hotels that are fabulous and convenient or neighborhoods we should look for airbnb's in? Thank you in advance!

I usually stay at the Tryp Hotel on W 35th Street, because I always travel with two other people and it has rooms that are large enough to comfortably accommodate the three of us but are reasonably priced, and because it's convenient to the theater district.

Updated On: 6/14/16 at 05:58 PM

No....Would prefer not expensive. Lol. The two are not synonymous!

Thank you for the info and suggestions!

Row NYC is a great old hotel that has been fixed up, right on 8th ave in theater district. you can walk to any theater and many restaurants

mar6411 said: "When I go with my sisters (a group of 4) we always stay at Radio City Apartments. On 49th between 6th & 7th. In addition to the bedroom(s) it has a living room and a kitchenette. The nice thing is the refrigerator. We buy stuff for breakfast and bring any leftovers home and can store them in the fridge for snacking. Also for bottles of wine. There is also a coffee maker.

For whatever reason, there website is frequently wonky on making online reservations. If it doesn't give you choices, email them and tell them your dates and how many and they'll tell you what's available and the price. They typically get back to you right away and are great to deal with.

I've always had a good experience staying there and I found out about them from a similar thread on this site.

Have a great time wherever you decide to stay."



I LOVE the RCA. Been using it for years. Converted apt building. I usually do a grocery shop on 8th ave and stock several items particularly breakfast and a few dinners. Get to eat a relaxed breakfast in my jimjams while I wait for places to open. The kitchenettes ( the full ones) have gas stoves so you can cook and have pots pans cutlery etc. Also Hale and Hearty soups right across the road- a meal in themselves ( pretty delish too!) Great location on 49th st just down from (duh!) Radio City Music Hall and Rock Center

In the summer tho they use individual AC units and i'm told they can be noisy and not always effective.

I'm afraid you've left it too late tho- It's very popular w families and Europeans and books up quickly.



I'd recommend trying booking .com and some people have reported good luck w Priceline too. It's high season, tho pickings might be a mite slim. Good Luck!

I would suggest Hostels, but in NYC they are expensive as hotels in other cities. 100$ for a bunk bed in a room with 9 other people

Two of our favorites are both on W42nd St and 10th Ave:

YOTEL. Small but cleverly designed rooms with a Japanese robot aesthetic. Great breakfast lounge and terrace. Great views. Very tech-savvy. Rooms from $159 right now.

THE OUT HOTEL. Our favorite gay hotel in NYC. Most rooms face sunny astroturfed public courtyard spaces. Very chic outdoor cabana/ hot-tub area. Rooms from $174 but there are often deals even lower.

I also recommend Row NYC. Great location and recently renovated.

I stayed at the Row for a week a few months ago. It's cheap, we paid $110 a night I think and that wasn't even with a discount. However, the rooms are microscopically small, and the bathrooms are even smaller. We also had some issues with noise. Just be aware that you get what you pay for.

On the other hand, you can sometimes luck into a really good deal using Priceline or Expedia. Not long ago, we got a fabulous room at the Hilton on 42nd Street for $150/night (about 50% less than usual).