Gem out of NYC in June

We are booked for the June 2nd sailing out of NYC. Can anyone tell me exactly where the port is and possible hotels to stay at near there? We have so little time in NYC but want to do the tourist stuff to see as much as we can see. Thanks in advance!

Leslie

We are booked for the June 2nd sailing out of NYC. Can anyone tell me exactly where the port is and possible hotels to stay at near there? We have so little time in NYC but want to do the tourist stuff to see as much as we can see. Thanks in advance!

 

Leslie

https://www.nycruise.com/manhattan-terminal/

Possible hotels are Comfort Inn W48th St, Ink 48, Skyline Hotel, Travel Inn, Yotel. For my next cruise out of NY we are staying at Element on W39th.

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# of travelers (adults & child, seniors, etc.) & hotel budget/preference, airport/airline choice(s) & booked or not, mobility challenges (if any) - able to use mass transit & travel light with luggage, etc. etc. Folks coming to NYC for the first get shocked about the pre- and post-cruise costs as expenses often add up.

For example, do you wish to each pull a 22" rollerboard with sturdy wheels for 5 to 10 city blocks between hotels in the "immediate" area and the cruise terminal, or will require a taxi for that 25" or 27" spinners, carry-on bags and extras ... or, stay on the other side of the Hudson River & hop on the commuter rail or ferry and then walk a few blocks, etc.

Details shared will give local CC'ers a better idea of how, what & where to steer you. Happy & careful planning with your choices will lead to a better trip & cruise experience overall.

We are staying at Holiday Inn Express on West 48th. I believe it is near the Comfort Inn. Same cruise. We have a room for Fri night before the cruise and one for Saturday after the cruise. Taking the train home Sunday.

Decide what you want to see and then find a hotel in that location. The hotels by the port aren’t by anything else.

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# of travelers (adults & child, seniors, etc.) & hotel budget/preference, airport/airline choice(s) & booked or not, mobility challenges (if any) - able to use mass transit & travel light with luggage, etc. etc. Folks coming to NYC for the first get shocked about the pre- and post-cruise costs as expenses often add up.

 

For example, do you wish to each pull a 22" rollerboard with sturdy wheels for 5 to 10 city blocks between hotels in the "immediate" area and the cruise terminal, or will require a taxi for that 25" or 27" spinners, carry-on bags and extras ... or, stay on the other side of the Hudson River & hop on the commuter rail or ferry and then walk a few blocks, etc.

 

Details shared will give local CC'ers a better idea of how, what & where to steer you. Happy & careful planning with your choices will lead to a better trip & cruise experience overall.

You aren't offering up Villa Del MKing as an option?

You aren't offering up Villa Del MKing as an option?

Or, are you are thinking of the 2BR Garden Villa or 3BR Villa on the ship. Saw a YT video of the Joy's Garden Villa #18500 - nice looking with forward wraparound balcony.

For in-town lodging, the Hyatt Place not too far from LGA airport and us ... has a great view of Manhattan's skyline & a rooftop bar - dining option, pretty cool ... somewhat pricey but it is popular. Too far for the average tourists aiming for the middle of Times Square.

For tourist stuff, I recommend staying in Times Square. June will be great weather to get out and walk around the city or a quick cab to Central Park. Marriott Marquis is my favorite.

F.Y.I.....for those of you who are 62 yrs. old and considering a hotel stay in NYC, be advised, Hyatt will offer a 50% senior discount with a reservation for two and Marriott will offer a 15% senior discount.

FWIW, we agree with PAdams. We stay on Times Square which is within easy walking distance of many midtown sites. Yup, it cost [a lot] more money, but it is all part of vacation expenses. (We actually usually use hotel points to save on the [a lot] of money).