OT- Reasonably Priced Hotels In/Near NYC?

[3princesshome]

We are thinking of heading to NYC over March Break and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on places to stay either in NYC or close by? We have 3 kids aged 12, 9 and 7.
Thanks!

 

[Brandilovesdisney]

When is your March break?

 

[minnie56]

The Hotel Bentley often has some good promos and Expedia is also worth signing up for their newsletters. I snagged the HB last Aug for $129 a night there and it was amazing! Loved the place..DD lives just up the street from there and we stayed there to help her move from one apt to here. I am sad there's no reason for me to stay there anymore

 

[disneymath]

We stayed at the Millburn (upper west side) - I think we paid $245 per night for a suite (one bedroom with a king bed, living room with a full size (queen) sofa bed and a kitchenette). Breakfast was also included - which is a rare find in NYC. The hotel was in a nice area to explore many parts of the city on foot (we actually walked to Macy's from the hotel) and not a far cab ride to most places (Statue of Liberty was the furthest).

If you go this route, make sure to ask for a renovated room. (Orignally they put us in one that had not be reno'd and had only a double bed and small pull out.)

 

[lady_bug_888]

For 2 years I live in NJ on weekends and rented an apartment in Manhatten on weekdays. I was a teacher in NYC. I have also traveled to NYC several times.

Hotels in the NYC area are really expensive. My advice to you would be to keep checking travel websites like travelocity (my preferred) expedia, orbitz. Check for areas around NYC like Orange NJ. The last time I went I stayed in Orange really close to the train. I walked to the train station from the hotel (less than a 5 minute walk) and just took the train in. Since you have three children it might be more cost effective to stay at a super 8 in Brooklyn because then you don't have to spend so much on the train.

Don't be afraid to stay in Brooklyn or Queens...just make sure that you're hotel is reasonably close to a subway station. That way you can easily get around.

Also, each state puts out a coupon book called room saver that has deals on hotels. They have a website as well so you could look up the deals in advance. I stayed in a hotel on the NJ side just outside the Holland Tunnel for about $70/night which was quite reasonable considering I was a 5 minute drive from the city!

Anyways, good luck and have fun! I love NY!