stripeyfox Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 So the missus wants to go to New York next January for her 40th. Probably looking at a 3 night break I think. flights seem to be coming out around £800 total (£200 pp each way). Hotels seem pretty reasonable. Anyone got any travel tips, or hotel recommendations? Decent places to eat? Somewhere to watch the football? Plan to do the "tourist" stuff ("look, this is me in Times Square" etc, Any pointers much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 Tour of Madison Square Garden is decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthefox Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 Why not stay at the crowne plaza in Times Square, I did last week. things you should do whilst there are Time square Statue of Liberty Ground zero Empire state Central Park Rockerfella centre. Another tip for you. Don't eat or drink near any of these places. The prices are astronomical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 i'd like to add to that list with, grand central station, natural history museum and a broadway show, although you'll probably sleep through it because it does get a bit tiring, plus take the red route on the tour bus because the blue route around harlem is pretty boring. We stopped at The Westin, times square which was very good but i don't think it really matters as you tend to spend most of the time out of the hotel. Oh and the hard rock cafe does mega breakfasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyfox Posted 28 April 2017 Author Share Posted 28 April 2017 16 minutes ago, jonthefox said: Why not stay at the crowne plaza in Times Square, I did last week. things you should do whilst there are Time square Statue of Liberty Ground zero Empire state Central Park Rockerfella centre. Another tip for you. Don't eat or drink near any of these places. The prices are astronomical. Crowne Plaza looks good. Have also seen the Novotel Times Square which is similar price 130USD per night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyfox Posted 28 April 2017 Author Share Posted 28 April 2017 6 minutes ago, yorkie1999 said: i'd like to add to that list with, grand central station, natural history museum and a broadway show, although you'll probably sleep through it because it does get a bit tiring, plus take the red route on the tour bus because the blue route around harlem is pretty boring. We stopped at The Westin, times square which was very good but i don't think it really matters as you tend to spend most of the time out of the hotel. Oh and the hard rock cafe does mega breakfasts. I think I'll be ok at finding my way around - GTA IV taught me a lot about NYC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 Watch for city taxes when booking as well as that will drive up your price as you pay it on arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyfox Posted 28 April 2017 Author Share Posted 28 April 2017 5 minutes ago, goose2010 said: Watch for city taxes when booking as well as that will drive up your price as you pay it on arrival. suppose you have to tip everyone as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester69 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 All earlier advice is spot on...but for an alternative, cheaper, hotel try The Wolcott....it is old school, old fashioned but a fantastic building and when I stayed 2 years ago it was great value for money, one street back off 5th Avenue and 2-3 mins walk to Empire State Building...it is not the most stylish, modern hotel you will ever stay in but location was great, room was great and it was better value than the hotels on Times Square. Other tips...if you like different sports experiences go to Yankee Stadium to watch the Yankees, going out to the Bronx in itself is great and the bars pre-game are fantastic, or Citi Filed if you prefer the other baseball team The Mets, out in Queens. If it is NFL season the Giants and Jets both play on alternate weekends at Met-Life stadium, which is out towards East Rutherford, but easily accessible, and of course you have the Knicks for basketball and Rangers for Ice Hockey, both at MS Garden, or the Nets for basketball in Brooklyn, they play at the brand new Barclays Centre. For the missus...try The Ride, which is an interactive NY bus trip/experience, it is like a mini theatre on a bus...different, interactive and great fun if you're prepared to join in, you need to book though. On a similar theme try Ellen's Stardust Diner...singing waitress/waiter staff who get on the tables and get you singing and dancing whilst you have your breakfast etc...I hated it, missus loved it...you need to book as it gets rammed....food was good though, but pricey as it is on/just off Times Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 4 minutes ago, stripeyfox said: suppose you have to tip everyone as well? 10% is pretty standard some will expect higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthefox Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 16 minutes ago, stripeyfox said: Crowne Plaza looks good. Have also seen the Novotel Times Square which is similar price 130USD per night. It's everything you need bud. You're right in the thick of things there too and close to the subway. Another tip if you do stay there is go to reception and just moan about your key not working or there's no bog roll or something. Every time you do they give you two free drinks tokens for the bar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthefox Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 5 minutes ago, goose2010 said: 10% is pretty standard some will expect higher. You're given the choice now . 15 /17/or 20%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boots60 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 48 minutes ago, jonthefox said: Why not stay at the crowne plaza in Times Square, I did last week. things you should do whilst there are Time square Statue of Liberty Ground zero Empire state Central Park Rockerfella centre. Another tip for you. Don't eat or drink near any of these places. The prices are astronomical. All of the above plus Walk across Brooklyn bridge Coney island Apollo theatre, Harlem. Bronx zoo Staten Island ferry (free) Shop for Levis on Broadway (south) The high line Any Greenwich Village cafe/bar And to meet proper New Yorkers away from the tourists the Upper West side bars. If you get insomnia while in New York watch Baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyfox Posted 28 April 2017 Author Share Posted 28 April 2017 Best way to transfer from JFK to city centre? Yellow cab or train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 5 minutes ago, stripeyfox said: Best way to transfer from JFK to city centre? Yellow cab or train? coach, we did it like that drops you off near grand central (it has been about 7 years since i went though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthefox Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 11 minutes ago, stripeyfox said: Best way to transfer from JFK to city centre? Yellow cab or train? Taxi. $53 set fee plus tolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcarr21 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 I took the wife last year for her 30th. Stayed 4 nights and cost approx. £1200 for flights and hotel. I have a few pointers. We stayed in Times Square at the Paramount hotel. The hotel was a bit shit, the reception looked really nice but no light so was always dark no matter what time of day it was, our room was standard and we had a mouse so we swapped rooms to one higher up. I would suggest looking elsewhere in Times Square for a hotel. Paramount wasn't great. If you are going to do the usual tourist stuff then defo buy a new York city pass. I booked my trip through British Airways who also sell the passes. You take the voucher with you and at the first attraction you go to you swap the voucher for the booklet. Well worth it as its much cheaper than buying each attraction individually. I wouldn't waste your money on yellow cabs in New York. Just buy a weeks unlimited pass for the subway. Also if you stay in times square you can get the tube from JFK airport to times square. Much cheaper than a cab from the airport to your hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcarr21 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 Also when you get closer to the time I would do a lot of research when it comes to getting around. I made notes in my iphone of where the attractions are, what tube to take etc. Helps out as it can be quite daunting navigating your way around NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 And take a decent pair of gloves and scarf, cos it's freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Blues Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 The_77 can probably provide more details, but there's a group of NYC based foxes that get together at the football factory for Leicester games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 If you want a decent central hotel have a look at The Library, I stayed last year and loved it. Ive posted a few times about NYC in the holiday thread but for three nights everything Jon and Boots have said. Not or seen any food recommendations, The Spotted Pig, River Cafe, or do a food tour which is great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 1 hour ago, jonthefox said: You're given the choice now . 15 /17/or 20%. I went for breakfast somewhere and threw the waitress about 5pc and the cheeky bitch came back saying that's not enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 25 minutes ago, yorkie1999 said: And take a decent pair of gloves and scarf, cos it's freezing. Of course it is if you go in Winter, I went in May 2nd time and it was mid 20s and 30s some days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross-Kemp Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 Went a few years ago, jumped on a minibus type veichle from JFK, dropped us right near our hotel. Think it was about $12 a piece. Stayed at Hotel Pennsylvania, giant hotel opposite MSG (and Penn Station). Within walking distance of Times Square and was reasonably priced. Also handy as got the air train back to JFK for about $8 each. I purchased a couple of New York passes. Think they cost me between £70-110 each. This gives access to pretty much everything (Empire State, SoL, Rockefeller, studio tours, food tours & all the museums). Worked out it saved me about £300 (if I'd paid for everything separately). The Chicken kebab carts on street corners are your friend. $2/3 and it's a right tasty snack that'll keep you going for a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quick Brown Fox Posted 28 April 2017 Share Posted 28 April 2017 As above NYC pass is a must. Also if you go up the empire state building go up around midnight as it will be empty and you won't be wasting time queueing. Enjoy. Edit,. Get a large wendys meal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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