NYC in August

Thx, I will check them out. The Y's site says guests have access to
the pools and other amenities!

On 24 Feb 2006 17:34:19 -0800, "Larry" <finches RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:

>
>Carole Allen wrote:
>> I am looking at spending 5 nights in NY, arriving Aug 27 by plane,
>> leaving via Penn Station on Sept 11. (I know, runs into a holiday
>> weekend, but I need to be in Ohio on Sept 2.) I am interested in
>> seeing some shows, hitting MOMA. What area is good to stay given my
>> interests? What is a realistic rate for a single room? (2 star
>> level is more than adequate.) I don't want to cook - want to explore
>> NYC dining. Something like the Y or a B&B would be ok...doesn't have
>> to be a hotel, but not interested in an apartment rental. I'm 58,
>> traveling alone, used to independent travel, and I travel light.
>>
>> I know nothing about NYC geography ... am finding it more challenging
>> than planning trips to Europe!
>
>The public transportation is excellent, so any hotel in Manhattan would
>fit your requirements. Pickwick Arms (East 50's) or Portland Square
>(west 40's) are both inexpensive and clean, but basic. A small step
>above a Y. Both are walking distance of MOMA and theatres. They both
>have web sites.
>
>Larry
>
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In article <43ff7ba0.4991827 RemoveThis @news.individual.net>,
carolea7 RemoveThis @comcast.net (Carole Allen) wrote:

> I am looking at spending 5 nights in NY, arriving Aug 27 by plane,
> leaving via Penn Station on Sept 11. (I know, runs into a holiday
> weekend, but I need to be in Ohio on Sept 2.) I am interested in
> seeing some shows, hitting MOMA. What area is good to stay given my
> interests? What is a realistic rate for a single room? (2 star
> level is more than adequate.) I don't want to cook - want to explore
> NYC dining. Something like the Y or a B&B would be ok...doesn't have
> to be a hotel, but not interested in an apartment rental. I'm 58,
> traveling alone, used to independent travel, and I travel light.
>
> I know nothing about NYC geography ... am finding it more challenging
> than planning trips to Europe!

Your best bet is probably to stay near Penn Station or Times Square. As
for hotel rates, just check any of the travel web site such as
hotels.com, Expedia, travelocity, etc. to see what's available at a rate
you can afford.
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On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:41:52 GMT, carolea7.RemoveThis@comcast.net (Carole Allen)
wrote:

>I am looking at spending 5 nights in NY, arriving Aug 27 by plane,
>leaving via Penn Station on Sept 11. (I know, runs into a holiday
>weekend, but I need to be in Ohio on Sept 2.) I am interested in
>seeing some shows, hitting MOMA. What area is good to stay given my
>interests? What is a realistic rate for a single room? (2 star
>level is more than adequate.) I don't want to cook - want to explore
>NYC dining. Something like the Y or a B&B would be ok...doesn't have
>to be a hotel, but not interested in an apartment rental. I'm 58,
>traveling alone, used to independent travel, and I travel light.
>
>I know nothing about NYC geography ... am finding it more challenging
>than planning trips to Europe!

Manhattan is easy to navigate once you learn it's laid out according
to the compass - N-E-S-W. Penn Station, theatre, and MOMA are on the
west side, so best to stay on the west side, as crossing east-west can
be time consuming. I'd recommend the Chelsea area(streets from W14 -
W29) - not as crowded or sleazy as the midtown (streets numbered
30's-50's); more breathing room, great restaurants, and walking
distance (or very short subway ride) to theatres in Theatre district
or Greenwich Village. Also, loads of art galleries. This area is
home to many New Yorkers as it has nice residential streets, as
opposed to the midtown area that is mostly commericial.

You can check out the Sloan YMCA - W 34st between 10-11th Ave. Not in
Chelsea , but good facility with reasonable rates.

Also, the Leo House, 323 W. 23 St., tel: 212-929-1010 isn't well
known but a great find. It's a retreat that also rents to tourists.
I've heard very good things from people who stayed there. This is in
the heart of Chelsea, with movies, a theatre for modern dance, many
restaurants, etc right nearby.

Good luck!
Cheers,
Ann

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On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:41:52 GMT, carolea7.TakeThisOut@comcast.net (Carole Allen)
wrote:

>I am looking at spending 5 nights in NY, arriving Aug 27 by plane,
>leaving via Penn Station on Sept 11. (I know, runs into a holiday
>weekend, but I need to be in Ohio on Sept 2.) I am interested in
>seeing some shows, hitting MOMA. What area is good to stay given my
>interests?

Do you need to walk to those things? If not, you should use other
criteria to determine where to stay, because you'll be able to take
public transportation to get there, just like New Yorkers do.

> What is a realistic rate for a single room? (2 star
>level is more than adequate.) I don't want to cook - want to explore
>NYC dining.

Good reason to stay out of the Times Square District, or if you do
stay there, to walk to 9th Av.

> Something like the Y or a B&B would be ok...doesn't have
>to be a hotel, but not interested in an apartment rental.

I mildly agree with AB's recommendation for you to stay on the West
Side, given your interests, though I'd note that MOMA is between 5th
and 6th Avs. and, therefore, only barely on the West Side. You should
look into the Y at 63 St. and also at 23 St. The Y at 34th St between
10-11th Avs. is too far west to be optimal, as the nearest subway is
on 8th Av., and you may end up taking the 34th St. crosstown bus,
whereupon you sort of might as well be on the East Side. I'm not so
sure that W. 34th St. east of 6th Av. is such a pleasant neighborhood,
either.

[snip]
>I know nothing about NYC geography ... am finding it more challenging
>than planning trips to Europe!

Why? (That's a serious question.) Manhattan north of Houston St. on
the East Side and 14th St. operates on a pretty strict grid, with the
partial exception of Broadway (and, yeah, St. Nicholas Av. in Harlem,
but we'll leave that aside for now). All the streets are numbered in
order. Starting with Union Square North, just below 8th St., Fifth Av.
divides the East Side from the West Side. And if you want to
understand the public transit system, look at maps of the subway
system and the Manhattan bus system on www.mta.info. Feel free to come
back and ask questions if there are things that aren't clear on those
maps.

Michael

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On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:03:13 -0500, Shawn Hirn <srhi.DeleteThis@comcast.net>
wrote:

>Your best bet is probably to stay near Penn Station or Times Square.
[snip]

The area around Penn Station is unpleasant and sometimes dicey at
night.

My opinion of Times Square may not bear repeating, but if it's
important for Carole to actually walk to Broadway shows, it may make
sense for her to stay in that area -- or perhaps at the Skyline Hotel
further west.

Michael

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On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 06:33:53 GMT, Pan <panNOTRASH RemoveThis @musician.org> wrote:
>My opinion of Times Square may not bear repeating, but if it's
>important for Carole to actually walk to Broadway shows, it may make
>sense for her to stay in that area -- or perhaps at the Skyline Hotel
>further west.
>

I don't need to walk, but would find it more convenient to be closer
to the theater district. I am pre-booking 2 shows, and am taking my
chances with Hot Tix and walk-up requests as box offices open on
others. I expect to be doing plenty of walking exploring outside of
the immediate area. I have been known to easily cover 10 miles or
more over the course of a day while in Euirope.

I am looking at Radio City Apts at 142 W. 49th and Hotel Edison at 228
W. 47th. I think Edison is a large hotel, Radio City an older place
with some character. Both have decent reviews on Trip Advisor. A
friend will be in NY next week and is going to scout out those and
some other places as well.

Skyline looks pricey ($225+) and the reviews on tripadvisor were hit
and miss.
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On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 08:03:48 GMT, Brian K
<brianblog1951.DeleteThis@earthlink.net> wrote:
>The last two weeks of August are ideal for beach swimming. Pack a
>bathing suit and take an early bus out to the Hamptons. There are
>closer beaches but they tend to be really crowded. There is a ferry
>that's supposed to run from lower Manhattan to Sandy Hook State Park in
>NJ. Water temperatures are 68 - 72F at that time of the year. Maybe
>beaches aren't your thing but if they are this is an ideal time to
>discover NY and NJ beaches. (Actually the first week in September is
>best when vacationers have left and it's just us locals.)
>
Actually, it looks like I will be leaving NYC Aug 31... (probably
arriving somewhere about Aug 23-25). I need to be in Ohio for a
function on Sept 2, so will miss early Sept in the Hamptons.
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On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:06:35 GMT, carolea7 RemoveThis @comcast.net
(Carole Allen) wrote:

>I am pre-booking 2 shows, and am taking my
>chances with Hot Tix and walk-up requests as box offices open on
>others.

Do you have any recommendations for web-sites for
pre-booking broadway Theatres?

Cheers, Alan, Australia
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>On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:06:35 GMT, carolea7 DeleteThis @comcast.net
>(Carole Allen) wrote:
>
>>I am pre-booking 2 shows, and am taking my
>>chances with Hot Tix and walk-up requests as box offices open on
>>others.
>
On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:23:08 +1100, Alan S <nothere DeleteThis @there.com> wrote:
>Do you have any recommendations for web-sites for
>pre-booking broadway Theatres?
>
I looked at an official NYC tourism site that linked to ticket sales
and one other I googled...prices were about the same - maybe $10 less
at the NYC link. I am still poking around on the net.

I have a friend in NY who used to be in NY theater (and on TV) and I
am going to email/call him and get his advice (and see if he still has
any connections!). I have another friend who travels there frequently
on business and says he is often able to get tickets by approaching
the box office of a theater when it opens and just asking what is
available, although he says those are full price.
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Carole Allen wrote:
I have another friend who travels there frequently
> on business and says he is often able to get tickets by approaching
> the box office of a theater when it opens and just asking what is
> available, although he says those are full price.
>
Broadway Box.com and Playbill.com offer discount coupons (though usually
not for
the most popular shows.) You don't have to buy the tickets in advance
as you can print the coupons and take them to the theater box office(s)
once you're in town.
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On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:06:35 GMT, carolea7 DeleteThis @comcast.net (Carole Allen)
wrote:

>On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 06:33:53 GMT, Pan <panNOTRASH DeleteThis @musician.org> wrote:
>>My opinion of Times Square may not bear repeating, but if it's
>>important for Carole to actually walk to Broadway shows, it may make
>>sense for her to stay in that area -- or perhaps at the Skyline Hotel
>>further west.
>>
>
>I don't need to walk, but would find it more convenient to be closer
>to the theater district. I am pre-booking 2 shows, and am taking my
>chances with Hot Tix and walk-up requests as box offices open on
>others. I expect to be doing plenty of walking exploring outside of
>the immediate area. I have been known to easily cover 10 miles or
>more over the course of a day while in Euirope.

From 96 St., it takes about 20 minutes to get to Times Square by
express train (2 or 3); allow a half hour. From 14th St., it takes 15
minutes.

>I am looking at Radio City Apts at 142 W. 49th and Hotel Edison at 228
>W. 47th. I think Edison is a large hotel, Radio City an older place
>with some character.

My aunt stayed at Hotel Edison and found it depressing, mainly because
she considered it expensive for tiny rooms and she doesn't like the
neighborhood.

[snip]
>Skyline looks pricey ($225+) and the reviews on tripadvisor were hit
>and miss.

Too bad about the prices; it used to be one of the inexpensive hotels.

Michael

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azzure.TakeThisOut@olypen.com wrote:

> Broadway Box.com and Playbill.com offer discount coupons (though usually
> not for
> the most popular shows.) You don't have to buy the tickets in advance
> as you can print the coupons and take them to the theater box office(s)
> once you're in town.
>

Not sure what's considered the most popular, but we got Phantom tickets
with a coupon code through Broadway Box, and other shows we were looking
at going to, i.e. Sweeney Todd, had coupons for the mid-week
performances. There were some coupons only for certain credit card types.
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On Wed, 01 Mar 2006 07:14:47 GMT, Pan <panNOTRASH RemoveThis @musician.org> wrote:

>My aunt stayed at Hotel Edison and found it depressing, mainly because
>she considered it expensive for tiny rooms and she doesn't like the
>neighborhood.
>
I am booked for 6 nights at Radio City Apts at $130...
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