Christmas in NYC -- Radio City Apts

[Robinrs]

I'm planning a trip to my home town around Christmastime and have NO CLUE about the accommodations because we usually stay with friends and family.

This time I want to go the whole tourist route (minus the looking up at the TALL buildings ) and remember someone posting about the Radio City Apts on 49th street. I'm looking for a suite type hotel in midtown.

Any suggestions??? TIA!

 

[Robinrs]

Anyone?

 

[smschex]

We are staying at the Doubletree in Times Square in a couple of weeks. It is at Broadway and 47th, I think. This will be our first time at this hotel, but with Hilton points, the price was right. And it is close to the theaters where we are going. I can give you an opinion when we get home.

http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US...-Times-Square-New-York-City-New-York/index.do

We have also stayed at the Hilton on Avenue of the Americas, not suites, but very nice and convenient.

 

[krcit]

I haven't stayed at the Doubletree but it looks nice. It's a great location if you're doing the whole 'touristy' thing. My kids love staying in Times Square.

 

[DisneyBlonde]

We recently stayed at the Millennium Hotel on 43rd and Broadway. It was a great location. The room that I would get the next time had a fabulous view of Times Square, but it was not a suite.

 

[Robinrs]

Thanks, everyone. I'm really looking for an apt not a hotel, just for another option. I kind of want to make believe I still LIVE there...

 

[Doe]

Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.radiocityapts.com/

 

[Robinrs]

Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.radiocityapts.com/

Yes, I found the website and the reviews on tripadvisor but was looking for a personal review from a DISer. I first heard about it here on this board.

 

[Caradana]

Hi Robin!
I bet you'd like the Abington Guest Suites @ the West Village - it's not midtown but it's right off the A/C/E/L in the West Village, and it's just absolutely beautiful, very apartment-inn like, much loved
http://www.abingdonguesthouse.com/
D

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

My parents stayed at the Affinia Dumont a couple years ago. I believe it's on 34th near Lex, so not the heart of Midtown but not too far out of the way. It had a kitchenette and a living room with a sleeper sofa and desk and a separate bedroom. I think the rate was in the high $200s/night.

I think Affinia has more than just that hotel, so maybe there is something closer to Times Square if that's what you're looking for.

 

[Robinrs]

Hi Robin!
I bet you'd like the Abington Guest Suites @ the West Village - it's not midtown but it's right off the A/C/E/L in the West Village, and it's just absolutely beautiful, very apartment-inn like, much loved
http://www.abingdonguesthouse.com/
D

My parents stayed at the Affinia Dumont a couple years ago. I believe it's on 34th near Lex, so not the heart of Midtown but not too far out of the way. It had a kitchenette and a living room with a sleeper sofa and desk and a separate bedroom. I think the rate was in the high $200s/night.

I think Affinia has more than just that hotel, so maybe there is something closer to Times Square if that's what you're looking for.

Both sound awesome. I had no idea that there were so many of these types of places! The only reason I prefer midtown is because I know that area so well but also know the 34th Street area and LOVE the Village. Okay, thanks for totally confusing me, guys!!

 

[disykat]

You may be too late for those apartments. I started looking for an opening a year out and kept checking back when we went. They were booked solid.

 

[Robinrs]

You may be too late for those apartments. I started looking for an opening a year out and kept checking back when we went. They were booked solid.

They actually did have availability for the dates I wanted!!! A two bed studio, no stove but that's fine. I'm soooooo excited!!!

 

[missypie]

Go to Fodors.com and go to the US Board and do a search. You will find a lot of reviews of Radio City apartments. I was tempted to book there due to the good reviews on fodors, but when I looked at online pictures, they looked kind of ratty. Post when you come back and let me know.

 

[bettyann29]

We are staying at the Doubletree in Times Square in a couple of weeks. It is at Broadway and 47th, I think. This will be our first time at this hotel, but with Hilton points, the price was right. And it is close to the theaters where we are going. I can give you an opinion when we get home.

http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US...-Times-Square-New-York-City-New-York/index.do

We have also stayed at the Hilton on Avenue of the Americas, not suites, but very nice and convenient.

We stayed at Doubletree last July.. It was nice.. a little pricey, but we got some off by using our AAA discount.. but still around $400 a night if I remember correctly..

I cant believe I didnt take any pictures of our room, but I did take a picture from the bedroom window.. the view was an alley but there was a man I kept seeing shirtless when I happened to look out several times..

Heres one from the front:

The best part is that you are right in the middle of all the hoopla:

and there is a pizza place right across the street.. if you come out of the doors of the hotel and take a right, cross the street and there is the pizza place.. if you come out of the hotel doors and take a right and take a right and cross the street and then as soon as you take cross on the other side walk to your right and just down the street there is a little convenience store that has a little deli in there and they have the BEST subs!! and they are only like $6 and are HUGE!!

I plan on returning one day soon and I think I will stay here again.. being right in the middle of everything was wonderful!