NY Hotel Recommendation Needed

[OUgal]

Hi all,

 

My family and I (3 of us) will be cruising out of Manhattan from Pier 88 in May 2016. We will most likely be flying in to LaGuardia Airport the day before. I would like to stay fairly close to Pier 88.

 

Any recommendations for hotels that are fairly priced (under $300/night if possible), clean and have an elevator?

 

Thanks!

-- Nicole

[138east]

Hi all,

 

My family and I (3 of us) will be cruising out of Manhattan from Pier 88 in May 2016. We will most likely be flying in to LaGuardia Airport the day before. I would like to stay fairly close to Pier 88.

 

Any recommendations for hotels that are fairly priced (under $300/night if possible), clean and have an elevator?

 

Thanks!

-- Nicole

 

What is your exact date? What time does your flight arrive? Being close to the pier is not essential - anywhere in midtown NY on the west side (west of 5th Ave) will suit and will be a short cab ride to the pier on a Sunday morning. Hotwire (at least a 3* hotel) could be your friend closer to your sail date because weekend hotel occupancy is less and they have to sell the rooms. Meanwhile you want to try to find a hotel within your budget and book a cancellable room.

 

From what I'm seeing of current offerings, $300 is going to be a tight budget. IMO it's way too early to make a commitment, but if you do find a good deal, you may have to prepay to get it.

 

I was curious about your elevator comment until I found the HotelFive44 which apparently has no elevator. No wonder it's priced so cheaply!

Edited November 1, 2015 by 138east

[George C]

Hi all,

 

My family and I (3 of us) will be cruising out of Manhattan from Pier 88 in May 2016. We will most likely be flying in to LaGuardia Airport the day before. I would like to stay fairly close to Pier 88.

 

Any recommendations for hotels that are fairly priced (under $300/night if possible), clean and have an elevator?

 

Thanks!

-- Nicole

 

We did NYC last several Memorial days and found rates reasonable for NYC, Michelangelo our favorite my be more than budget , but Hilton on 6th and 53rd is nice.

[138east]

Completely missed the Memorial Day date. That will be an excellent weekend to find a hotel for one night. Let's see what deals we can find.

 

I'm seeing the Westin Grand Central on aa.com (American Airlines) for $217.11 + $35.66 tax for $252.77 total, which is a fantastic price. It looks cancellable - if so, check it out and book immediately as a starter hotel. Trip Advisor reviews are excellent - particularly liked by families. Airport bus from LaGuardia would be an option for this hotel because of its Grand Central location.

[OUgal]

Completely missed the Memorial Day date. That will be an excellent weekend to find a hotel for one night. Let's see what deals we can find.

 

 

 

I'm seeing the Westin Grand Central on aa.com (American Airlines) for $217.11 + $35.66 tax for $252.77 total, which is a fantastic price. It looks cancellable - if so, check it out and book immediately as a starter hotel. Trip Advisor reviews are excellent - particularly liked by families. Airport bus from LaGuardia would be an option for this hotel because of its Grand Central location.

 

 

138east -- thanks so much for the tips and looking up this hotel. The Westin Hotel looks great and it's close to some sights.

 

I've never been to NYC before, so I have some questions:

 

You mentioned there is a bus from LaGuardia to Grand Central Station. Do you know how much it costs? I'm guessing that from Grand Central, we would get a taxi to the Westin?

 

After our cruise, we are looking to spend 2 nights in NYC and do more sightseeing. Any recommendations on areas/neighborhoods to stay that would have decent prices, but close to some of the sites?

 

Thanks again for your help!

 

 

 

 

 

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[OUgal]

We did NYC last several Memorial days and found rates reasonable for NYC, Michelangelo our favorite my be more than budget , but Hilton on 6th and 53rd is nice.

 

 

Thanks, GeorgeC! I'll check out those hotel too.

 

 

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[138east]

138east -- thanks so much for the tips and looking up this hotel. The Westin Hotel looks great and it's close to some sights.

 

I've never been to NYC before, so I have some questions:

 

You mentioned there is a bus from LaGuardia to Grand Central Station. Do you know how much it costs? I'm guessing that from Grand Central, we would get a taxi to the Westin?

 

After our cruise, we are looking to spend 2 nights in NYC and do more sightseeing. Any recommendations on areas/neighborhoods to stay that would have decent prices, but close to some of the sites?

 

Thanks again for your help!

 

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Airport bus is $14/pp. http://www.nycairporter.com. It will drop you one street and one avenue from the Westin. For 3 people a cab from LGA to your hotel would be only a few dollars more.

 

If you arrive mid day Sat, you have all of Sat afternoon, Sat night, and Sun morning to sightsee in midtown - Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Empire State, etc. Post cruise you will run into much more expensive hotel prices on a Sun and Mon night. On aa.com I'm seeing the Holiday Inn Financial District in lower Manhattan for under $300/ night tax included. This would be an excellent location to do the Statue of Liberty and the 911 Memorial area.

 

Any "Exclusive Deal" on aa.com is going to be a good deal well below the hotel rack rate.

[Nitemare]

Just a heads up about the Westin Grand Central, I hang out on another board that has detailed hotel reviews, and the WGC is known for very small rooms and not great service.