Hotel in NYC

[Connorsmom0]

Hi. I am thinking of planning an overnight trip to NYC in the spring with the kids. I was wondering if anyone knew of a nice hotel that I could get at a good price. Any experience. We would like to stay in the time square area (which I'm sure isn't a cheap decision). We live pretty close (2- 2 1/2 hrs away) but would like to make it a 2 day trip. It would be the 4 of us (Me, DH, kids age 3 and almost 7.

Thanks!!

 

[HeatherC]

Our favorite is the Marriott Courtyard Manhattan Midtown East. It is not in Times Square, but is withing walking distance. I believe it is on 3rd Ave or something.

Anyway...we have stayed here several times as a family of five and have always found very reasonable rates. The rooms are huge by NYC standards.

Last June we paid $140 a night and this coming April I'm paying $160 a night with a AAA rate. If you are a Rewards member, you can also try code M11 for lower rates. To join is free.

The rooms have 2 queens and a double sofa bed. They also gave us a mini-fridge for no charge.

Check out the reviews for this on tripadvisor.

Hope this helps!

Have a great time!

 

[SharonLowe]

Doubletree Guest Suites is a nice hotel and being a suite would give you extra space for the 2 kids. Right in Times Square. Not sure of rate though; check around.

 

[iluvjus]

I second doubletree guest suites...look online sometimes you can get great deals.

 

[scoochie75]

I second the Marriott Courtyard Manhattan Midtown East. We stayed there in October with our 3 kids (7,5,2) and the rooms were so much bigger than I ever expected. I think we paid $179/night in advance on Hotels.com and then stayed an extra night once we were there and I think that ran us somewhere around $279-$329 range (can't remember exactly).
Except for our 2yo - our kids walked everywhere both days - to Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, etc and had no problem whatsoever. It was my 5 yo dd favorite trip to date - and that includes numerous trips to Disney and the beach - she absolutely loved it. Have a great time!!!

 

[Connorsmom0]

THanks for all the ideas... any others?

 

[Bowen9475]

How do you book the Marriott Courtyard Manhattan Midtown East for 5 people?
Every time I have checked out the website it tells me there are no rooms available for 5.
Do you call to make a reservation? Thanks for any help!

 

[scoochie75]

Our 5th person was a 2 yo so he doesn't count on the reservation. That is how we had 5 people in our room.

 

[rockundergirl]

Our favorite is the Marriott Courtyard Manhattan Midtown East. It is not in Times Square, but is withing walking distance. I believe it is on 3rd Ave or something.

Anyway...we have stayed here several times as a family of five and have always found very reasonable rates. The rooms are huge by NYC standards.

Last June we paid $140 a night and this coming April I'm paying $160 a night with a AAA rate. If you are a Rewards member, you can also try code M11 for lower rates. To join is free.

The rooms have 2 queens and a double sofa bed. They also gave us a mini-fridge for no charge.

Check out the reviews for this on tripadvisor.

Hope this helps!

Have a great time!

I second this , thats where i stay on work travel, nice place. Very big rooms for NYC.

 

[thop529]

I have stayed in the Holiday Inn Midtown I believe it was on 57th. It's been a few years ago. It was a nice hotel with a pool on the 10th floor and parking. It was a nice hotel. Just down the street from Hard Rock and a block and a half from Central Park.

 

[debsays]

We enjoy and always stay at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers which is a few blocks up from Times Square. They accept one night reservations as well. Some you must stay at least two nights. We go twice a year. Once in June mid to end and week before Thanksgiving. Enjoy your stay where ever it may be.

 

[chabs]

I also recommend the Doubletree in Times Square. We just stayed there for 2 nights after Christmas and it was very clean and nice. There is a separate bedroom with 2 queen beds and a small living room with a pull out couch.

 

[5terre]

Priceline!! I always use it for NYC and, as a budget traveler who is not used to frills, I have always been thrilled to stay in a 4* in midtown for a little over $100. Check out betterbidding.com, awesome site.

 

[singitalto]

I just booked a night for my daughter and I. We are going to a concert Feb 12th and wanted to say the night. I got the Hilton Garden Inn on West 35 St. for $157 total for 2 double beds. Trip advisor gave it great reviews. (#22 of over 400 hotels)
It is near the Empire State building.
I'll let you know how it is!

 

[JOLAROCHE]

We stay at the Hampton Inn NORTH AT 8TH AND 51ST. iT had a free buffet breakfast. That alone savedmoney. It was a short walk to Radio city music hall. It also had queen size beds.

 

[MonkersMama]

I'm a business traveler to NYC - so I've stayed in at least 1/3 of the hotels in midtown (going back Wed!). In terms of larger, family sized rooms, the person who posted about the Holiday Inn on 57th had a good suggestion - the rooms are very large in NYC standards, and generally...pretty inexpensive. For instance, right now on hotels.com it was running about $89/night for that hotel.

 

[momofrrr]

I have stayed at the NY Helmsley several times. It is on 42 about three blocks from Grand Central Station and 10 minute walk to Time Square. Have a great time. My daughter and I are going to be in NYC for two weeks this summer, she is attending a Joffrey Ballet workshop.

 

[clj1410]

We stay at the Hampton Inn NORTH AT 8TH AND 51ST. iT had a free buffet breakfast. That alone savedmoney. It was a short walk to Radio city music hall. It also had queen size beds.

I was looking at this hotel for my DH birthday, how did you like the hotel? Was it close to everything?

 

[RyJMom]

We are staying at the Hampton Inn Times Square North for Spring Break. It has really great reviews on Trip Advisor. 2 Queen beds and free breakfast sold me. I had our 5 nights booked at $189-$229 a night and was willing to pay that. I kept checking back and caught it for $129 a night for each of the 5 nights. (Just on the Hampton site) Keep checking rates on whatever you decide.

 

[bamor]

We love Radio City Apartments. Steps to Rockefeller Ctr, Times Sq, and the subway. These are apartments, two beds, living room with sleep sofa, full kitchen and a nice bathroom. Very clean, very highly rated on Trip Advisor.