Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) So, a friend and I have tickets to the Syracuse v UCONN basketball game on Monday, December 5th at Madison Square Garden. We have been looking at hotels in Times Square, and the prices for anything decent are much more than we are willing to spend. Plus, the idea of staying in Times Square is not that appealing to me. I don't really know much about NYC. Are there areas, or particular hotels, within a reasonable taxi/subway ride to MSG that we should be looking at? I'd like the hotel to be in an area with decent bars/restaurants, so that we can head back after the game and go out for food/drinks. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Edited September 30, 2016 by Johnny Hammersticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Stay down in the business dristrict and cab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Stay down in the business dristrict and cab it. Can you be more specific as to the area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 You can easily get to NYC and MSG from the Hoboken/Jersey City area by train (assuming the Hoboken PATH train station is open by then). It takes about 15 minutes from Hoboken to Penn Station and it only costs a few dollars. Hoboken is a lot of fun and instead of views of NJ, you have views of Manhattan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) What's your budget? Are you open to AirBNB places? How about Jersey (assuming easy PATH train access to MSG.) I see someone else mentioned it also, I am in Jersey City and there are a ton of great restaurants and bars near Grove St PATH, also some decent but less special places near Newport PATH. From Grove st PATH it's about 20 minute trip to 33rd, maybe 30-45 minutes late night. Edited September 30, 2016 by Captain Caveman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I am in Jersey City I'm in Lyndhurst and watch the games at Duffy's. Just curious if you are part of the North Jersey Bills Backers? I never know if the posters on this board are people I've met before at various tailgates or bars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 No, most years I've had Sunday ticket, but this year I've been stuck with radio feed. I usually can't get out of the house to watch the games due to a couple of young kids (and I'm already usually out Sunday mornings for band practice.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Can you be more specific as to the area? How much is to much money? China town is another area Soho , wall St SOHO cosmopolitan hotel is like $275 comfort inn east Village $229 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) No, most years I've had Sunday ticket, but this year I've been stuck with radio feed. I usually can't get out of the house to watch the games due to a couple of young kids (and I'm already usually out Sunday mornings for band practice.) If you can ever get out for the game, you should stop out to Duffy's in Paterson. There are even a few kids that come with their parents to watch the game there. Edited September 30, 2016 by chknwing334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 If you can ever get out for the game, you should stop out to Duffy's in Paterson. There are even a few kids that come with their parents to watch the game there. I'm also hesitant to drive up there on days when Giants or Jets are playing around the same time, what roads do you take and how is traffic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) I just stayed here a couple weeks ago: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3642&language=en_US Brand new hotel. Rooms are small (it's NYC), but functional, with a location near Wall Street. Short subway or Lyft ride pretty much anywhere in Manhattan. Worked out great, and I paid $220/night during a super busy time. Edited September 30, 2016 by Chilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 I guess my budget is around 250/night max. I could spend more, but really, I'm only going to be sleeping at the place. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking into the Hoboken/Jersey City options right now, and the hotels seem to be more reasonable. When is the Hoboken PATH train station supposed to open? That would make things much easier if I chose to stay in NJ. I just stayed here a couple weeks ago: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3642&language=en_US Brand new hotel. Rooms are small (it's NYC), but functional, with a location near Wall Street. Short subway or Lyft ride pretty much anywhere in Manhattan. Worked out great, and I paid $220/night during a super busy time. The AAA rate for this place for the dates I need is 420/night includes all fees. Yikes!! You must have got a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hoboken PATH was reopened already, I think it's only the above ground train station that is closed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 You could also consider Queens and Brooklyn, close to a subway stop. These are all under the IHG brand, using Best Available rate... Holiday Inn Express Queens - Maspeth 59-40 55th Road , Maspeth, NY 11378 , United States $145/night for Sunday to Tuesday Hotel Indigo Brooklyn 229 Duffield Street , Brooklyn, NY 11201 , United States $140/night Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown 300 Schermerhorn Street , Brooklyn, NY 11217 , United States $170/night EVEN Hotels Brooklyn 46 Nevins St , Brooklyn, NY 11217 , United States $189/night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I'm also hesitant to drive up there on days when Giants or Jets are playing around the same time, what roads do you take and how is traffic? I usually hop on the train to Hawthorne and walk a quarter mile to the bar. I live right near the stadium and the traffic really doesn't get that bad during games. Nothing like the area around the Ralph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Weekends from Thanksgiving to New Years are huge tourist weekends, and hotel prices will reflect that. But for $250, yu should be able to find something decent, especially Monday night. Will PM you my hotel startegies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Stay down in the business dristrict and cab it. The only problem with staying in the financial district is those hotels are typically more during the week due to business. If cost is a consideration I'd stay in New Jersey and just travel in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) I recommend this place... It's costs almost nothing, it's super spacey, has a city view, lots of fresh air and you're right in the middle of Times Square. Oh, and the continental breakfast is to die for...likely because the current resident will stab you if he finds you in there but then you'll have your own crazy NYC story to tell! You're welcome! Edited September 30, 2016 by LBSeeBallLBGetBall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I highly recommend the Belvedere in Hell's Kitchen. 5 minute walk to Times Square. Easy walk to MSG. Nice hotel, fairly priced and surrounded by great restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 You could also consider Queens and Brooklyn, close to a subway stop. These are all under the IHG brand, using Best Available rate... Holiday Inn Express Queens - Maspeth 59-40 55th Road , Maspeth, NY 11378 , United States $145/night for Sunday to Tuesday Hotel Indigo Brooklyn 229 Duffield Street , Brooklyn, NY 11201 , United States $140/night Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown 300 Schermerhorn Street , Brooklyn, NY 11217 , United States $170/night EVEN Hotels Brooklyn 46 Nevins St , Brooklyn, NY 11217 , United States $189/night Thanks for this. I highly recommend the Belvedere in Hell's Kitchen. 5 minute walk to Times Square. Easy walk to MSG. Nice hotel, fairly priced and surrounded by great restaurants. All booked up for the dates I need, but thanks. I recommend this place... It's costs almost nothing, it's super spacey, has a city view, lots of fresh air and you're right in the middle of Times Square. Oh, and the continental breakfast is to die for...likely because the current resident will stab you if he finds you in there but then you'll have your own crazy NYC story to tell! You're welcome! Good as a last resort. Any advice as to good places in the city to get an empty refrigerator box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Good as a last resort. Any advice as to good places in the city to get an empty refrigerator box? I don't want to tell you how to live your life, but....you should try being a little more environmentally conscious. You can get a great little High Efficiency Washer box behind the Sears on Queens Blvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 I don't want to tell you how to live your life, but....you should try being a little more environmentally conscious. You can get a great little High Efficiency Washer box behind the Sears on Queens Blvd. Sage advice, my friend. I'm all about the tiny house movement. Can I poop in a bucket next to my cardboard bed mat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Times Square sucks....last place you should stay. Especially in December with the holiday crowds. Avoid midtown where all the shopping/Rockerfeller Center crowds will be as well. Lots of great neighborhoods in NYC -- Upper West Side, SoHo, West Village, Chelsea and thousands of little hotels. If you research I'd be shocked if you couldn't find a decent room for $250. Also check out mid-town South & Flatiron (in the 20s and 30s), should be some reasonable places there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Times Square sucks....last place you should stay. Especially in December with the holiday crowds. Avoid midtown where all the shopping/Rockerfeller Center crowds will be as well. Lots of great neighborhoods in NYC -- Upper West Side, SoHo, West Village, Chelsea and thousands of little hotels. If you research I'd be shocked if you couldn't find a decent room for $250. Also check out mid-town South & Flatiron (in the 20s and 30s), should be some reasonable places there. Thanks man. I'll do some research. I agree about Times Square, BTW. Cheesy tourist trap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 A friend recommend the Chelsea Savoy Hotel. Nothing fancy but clean, and I can get a room for around 210/per night. About 8-10 blocks from MSG. Anyone ever stay here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Just came back from a trip and stayed at Hotel Pennsylvania. This is an enormous hotel. The rooms are old and plain but the rates are reasonable (for NYC) and it is in a great location. Subway is there, Macy's, Bryant Park, Times Square, and Empire State Building are a few blocks away, and plenty of restaurants. Did I mention MSG is directly across the street! Edited October 1, 2016 by DDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Spend the money and have a good time. The difference for a one night stay of a hundred or 2 hundred is not much in the overall picture. If you are going to go and have a good time spend the extra money. You can't take it with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Spend the money and have a good time. The difference for a one night stay of a hundred or 2 hundred is not much in the overall picture. If you are going to go and have a good time spend the extra money. You can't take it with you. I hear ya. I have the money to spend and I'm not a tight wad. That's not the problem. If I were traveling with my wife I would spend whatever on a hotel room. Sign me up for the Waldorf Astoria if that's what she wants. The issue is I'm traveling with a buddy of mine. It's a friend who likes to drink, drink, drink some more, go to the strip joint, get something to eat, and then start drinking again. We will be in the hotel room to sleep only, and we won't be sleeping much in NYC. I just can't see spending $500 a day on something I'm not going to use. Just came back from a trip and stayed at Hotel Pennsylvania. This is an enormous hotel. The rooms are old and plain but the rates are reasonable (for NYC) and it is in a great location. Subway is there, Macy's, Bryant Park, Times Square, and Empire State Building are a few blocks away, and plenty of restaurants. Did I mention MSG is directly across the street! I've stayed at the Pennsylvania Hotel before. It's pretty skeevey, but I'm not above it. I've heard they have a huge problem with bed bugs though. Obviously you came away unscathed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Sign me up for the Waldorf Astoria if that's what she wants. You want the Parker Meridian, cheapest room when you'll be there is over $500... http://www.parkermeridien.com/why-are-you-visiting/ And while in NYC, check out The Burger Joint in their lobby.... http://untappedcities.com/2009/07/23/secret-burger/ Here's a link for the food nerds http://www.eater.com/2015/4/17/8420651/burger-joint-new-york-city-cheeseburger-interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Bringing the strippers back to the hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Bringing the strippers back to the hotel? What happens in New York City..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Try the Dumont Affinia on 34th street between Lex and 3rd. Babylon Hookah Lounge is next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) You could also consider Queens and Brooklyn, close to a subway stop.These are all under the IHG brand, using Best Available rate...Holiday Inn ExpressQueens - Maspeth59-40 55th Road , Maspeth, NY 11378 , United States$145/night for Sunday to TuesdayHotel IndigoBrooklyn229 Duffield Street , Brooklyn, NY 11201 , United States$140/nightHoliday InnBrooklyn Downtown300 Schermerhorn Street , Brooklyn, NY 11217 , United States$170/nightEVEN HotelsBrooklyn46 Nevins St , Brooklyn, NY 11217 , United States$189/nightI'd avoid the Holiday Inn Express in Maspeth. There's nothing there. No subways, and the owner has recently been heavily protested for trying to turn it ino a homeless shelter: http://pix11.com/2016/09/09/plans-for-holiday-inn-homeless-shelter-in-maspeth-queens-scrapped/ I stayed at the Skyline Hotel in Hells Kitchen last February. Nothing too fancy, rooftop pool. Clean. 10th Avenue and 49th, so we walked to a show on Broadway. Rates were reasonable. And they have parking. Edited October 1, 2016 by snafu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I guess my budget is around 250/night max. I could spend more, but really, I'm only going to be sleeping at the place. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm looking into the Hoboken/Jersey City options right now, and the hotels seem to be more reasonable. When is the Hoboken PATH train station supposed to open? That would make things much easier if I chose to stay in NJ. The AAA rate for this place for the dates I need is 420/night includes all fees. Yikes!! You must have got a great deal. Dang... I stayed there cause everywhere else in NYC was like 400+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Well, did you book a room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Well, did you book a room?Not yet. It's been a crazy weekend. Edit: My B-I-L has accumulated a zillion Marriott rewards points from work travel, and offered to book me a room for free. Well, he tried a few hotels yesterday and all of them had my dates "blacked out" for purchase with reward points. He's looking into it. Edited October 2, 2016 by Johnny Hammersticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 If he is platinum it should not matter. Don't call the hotel. Call Marriott booking center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 I don't know if he is "platinum" or not...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Stay in Coney Island and take the train. Its a ghost town in the winter, and you can find some nice, full service Turkish bath houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Why not airbandb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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