CHEAP hotels in NYC near theater?

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 4:23pm

I'm going to be in the city on the 23rd and wanted to stay over for a night. The problem is that the hotel has to have a room with 2 double beds bc there are 4 people in my family. I wanted to find a room in the theater district for like under $250 a night. Where can I find one? My mom doesn't want to stay in a hostel so those are out of the question.


Thanks for your help (and yes I searched but all the threads were from a while back)

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 4:25pm

Bwahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 4:26pm

http://www.hotels-rates.com/hotels/locations/New_York/NY/usa/1892/#trafficLogID=509155942&visited=true

[acrocksyo]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 4:26pm

coolkid, ever heard of fantastic sites such as google.com or hotels.com or travelocity.com or priceline.com or expedia.com. They are so amazing! And have hotels actually listed on them! It's a pretty new concept so you know I can see where you wouldn't know about it!

Good Luck!

[bertandrew2]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 4:32pm

Go to www.quikbook.com --I found great rooms for $185 a night
recently. Of course you can also try www.hotels.com. Also, its not in the theatre district, but look up the Pod Hotel. They have rooms with two double beds (and even four bunkbeds!). The rooms a cool--modern--clean and the prices are very low (note that some rooms only have shared bath) Best of luck.

Posted: 4/1/08 at 4:40pm

The cast of ReNt offers people the chance to stay with them in their apartments, but I see it's all booked up that weekend. Pity, it's only $50 a night and includes 2 tickets to see the show.

[acrocksyo]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 4:47pm

Awwwww, Joe now you tell me!

[Hank]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 4:52pm

I'm assuming you've already checked hotels.com expedia and all those others, so I know what you're going through. Not too many years ago I was able to book The Edison or The BW President for around $99 to $119 (plus tax), but that seems like ancient history now. Any how, The Ed and The Pres should be around the $250 level now, rooms are tiny but nice, and you can't beat location.
Also, be sure to check the coffee shop at the Edison.

[philcrosby]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 4:56pm

Check the Hotel St James. It ain't the Ritz, but it's clean, quirky and under $200 per night.

[hockeynut2]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 5:03pm

Radio City Apartments 49th Between 6th and 7th Aves. The best deal in town, and you get your own kitchen.
212 730 0728
http://radiocityapts.com/

RADIO CITY APARTMENTS Updated On: 4/2/08 at 05:03 PM

[staticradar]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 5:46pm

I always use pricelines name your own price option since i never have a preference and everytime we've gotten decent places...some of the times the rooms are the size of closets but they are clean with their own bathrooms and the only thing we do is shower and sleep there so that's all we need.


good luck

[Steve2]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 5:54pm

Don't forget www.travelzoo.com

Usually some good deals there.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 6:01pm

I just called Hotel St. James and its $220 plus tax which comes to like $250, which is the best I've found but still my dad says its too much I'll keep looking if anyone finds a better deal let me know.

Thanks for all your help

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 6:01pm

I just called Hotel St. James and its $220 plus tax which comes to like $250, which is the best I've found but still my dad says its too much I'll keep looking if anyone finds a better deal let me know.

Thanks for all your help

[jordangirl]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 6:03pm

Never mind. Hotwire has really nothing. $249 is the cheapest.

Updated On: 4/1/08 at 06:03 PM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 6:04pm

So just you know.! there's always the dependable.....






J*
Updated On: 4/1/08 at 06:04 PM

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 6:48pm

http://www.sleepinginairports.net/

[circusliz]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 7:04pm

Try the Herald Square Hotel. Not right in the theater district, but pretty close. You can sometimes get double rooms for $99/night.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 7:11pm

Just checked Herald square they are $269 plus tax.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 7:28pm

I like to use aaa.com to search for rooms. Under their triptik option you can plug in a particular address and it'll show you hotels that are in the area and what their price ranges are.

You can also search by address using expedia, hotels.com. etc. I prefer to check aaa.com because it's an actual map and you can physically see the distances. On expedia et al they just give you distances that aren't always accurate.

For example, I used expedia.com to get a hotel in SF. I plugged in the address of AT&T Park and found a hotel that said it was two miles away. Then using Choice Hotels Sports travel option I got a room for $77/night. While the price was good but it was further away than expedia had claimed. As was the hotel in SD that we booked using expedia.

When I was planning a trip to Cleveland I used aaa.com and ended up right across the street from the ballpark.

Now, not all the hotels in the area will be listed on aaa.com because not every hotel is affiliated with aaa. If I find a hotel on expedia that I like but can't find on aaa I'll just plug in the address and see how far away it is from whatever it is I want to be near.

Also, I like to check the hotels site because expedia et al are not always the cheapest option. They add on their own fees while the hotel doesn't have those extra fees.

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 9:00pm

"I wanted to find a room in the theater district for like under $250 a night. Where can I find one?"

"I just called Hotel St. James and its $220 plus tax which comes to like $250, which is the best I've found but still my dad says its too much"


Why don't you stay home, then ??? But AWAY FROM A KEYBOARD !!!!
Updated On: 4/1/08 at 09:00 PM

[Baiseur82]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 9:02pm

Try the Super 8 in times square they are usually around 180 a night the place is really clean and surprisingly nice for a Super 8. You could also try the Econolodge it is right next to the theatre that Forbidden Broadway plays at (sorry I am drawing a blank on the theatre name and street) They are both usually reasonable and right in the heart of Broadway! Enjoy your trip!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 9:12pm

wow! is that what hotel cost in NYC? cheapest $180...that's why I take day-trips or stay at my sister in Queens. too expensive!!!

J*

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 10:11pm

...with or without bedbugs?
No, seriously, check TRIPADVISOR.com, for current "real" people reviews of hotels.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 4/1/08 at 10:12pm

Bump
How much is Econolodge per night? Whats there website

I checked AAA & didn't find anything