<p>Looking for some suggestions for a hotel in New York City. The fine print is we need the room to fit 3 adult women. We will be together 4 or 5 nights</p>
<p>Just saw a tip in the Washington Post travel section about a hotel near the UN on East 42nd St. They have changed the name back to the Tudor Hotel (it was formerly a Crowne Plaza), and are celebrating the fact that it was built in 1931 with that name. If you stay on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday between July 7 and Aug. 26 they are offering a rate of $19.31 a night (plus tax)</p>
<p>To get the $19.31 rate, go to <a href=“http://www.tudorhotelny.com%5B/url%5D”>www.tudorhotelny.com</a>, click “make a reservation”, then click “group, company or special rates” and enter 1931 in the promotion code box. Availability is limited–hope you can still get it. When the Post publishes tips like these people really jump on them!</p>
<p>That is amazing. Unfortunately we are going in mid Sept when the rates all seem high. One of the women has business so our dates aren’t flexible.</p>
<p>We’ve stayed at the Doubletree in Times Square. It is a true suite hotel - with a separate bedroom and living room. One would have to sleep on a pull out couch. If you can bear being in the middle of Times Square it’s a good option.</p>
<p>I also love the Blakely Hotel. It’s a small, mellow place and they also have some nice suites. Like the Doubletree it is very expensive now though.</p>
<p>This is a common question on the Fodors travel forum. You might head over there for some more options.</p>
<p>We have stayed at the Doubletree several times with two teens and really like - it is right across from the Tix booth and very busy area - or lively -
but another option is Priceline - we have twice stayed at the NY Hilton, 4 stars , great location, but boring but clean room - for $100 by bidding on priceline - you don’t get to pick your hotel but you pick your location and your quality level - 4 stars and bid low…</p>
<p>Try checking Quikbook.com I was looking for a room for 3 of us when we drop off my daughter at school over labor day weekend and was able to get a pretty good price for a room with 2 double beds through that service. A nice feature on that website is the “book now pay later” option–but be careful to make sure the hotel you select offers that. When I booked our room I didn’t notice that it was with a hotel that required upfront payment. Even those, however, can be cancelled or changed for a very small fee ($10)</p>
<p>Just beware that with Priceline, you have no say in what sort of bed configuration you might end up with (and it is not uncommon in NYC to end up with one double bed in a room).</p>
<p>A mid price in the middle of everything hotel is the Edison…has a charming coffee shop, and most reviews I have read are positive. I have stayed at the Doubletree…it’s nice but we were charged a $100.00 fee for checking out a day early…(determined to get back to California before the airports were closed due to bad weather)…We have also stayed at the Crowne Plaza, actually liked its location better, but did not have the coffee shop. We are going in October, and this time we are renting an apt, through Craig’s list.</p>
<p>I like the W hotel-Tuscany-close to Times Sq-Train Station-</p>
<p>This is a bit of a long shot, but is there any chance you know someone who is a member of a private club that has reciprocity with a private club in Manhattan. There are quite a few private clubs in New York that have sleeping accomodations and they are usually quite a bit less expensive than the hotels.</p>
<p>For instance, do you know someone with a Yale connection that is a member of the Yale Club? Their rooms are quite nice and not outrageously priced. The location is fabulous!</p>
<p>My suggestion would be the Embassy Suites on North End Ave. located right on the Hudson River in the Financial area. Their suites are larger than the ones at the Doubletree, and they have packages with free parking and free breakfast (which is included, anyway). Taxis are plentiful, and I believe that there is also bus service along with the subway being several blocks away. Also, they have the nightly manager’s reception along with nice restaurants in the building, along with a movie theatre. Also, the exercise facility is amazing!</p>
<p>^ I like that suggestion, and I just looked at their rates and they are lower than comparable hotels. (Although still in the $300+ range.) If you don’t mind not being right in the thick of tourist areas, and I don’t really want to be anyway.</p>
<p>Thanks, weenie - we’ve actually been guests of the Embassy Suites on many occasions, and have been very pleased with the service and the rates- although they can go up and down depending on the occupancy rate - overall, however, we like it because it’s away from the hustle and bustle of the city - it’s fairly quiet, and the rooms facing the Hudson have a beautiful view - it really is an upscale hotel. I usually try to get the Parking/Breakfast package whenever possible.</p>
<p>Thanks for the embassy suites. Unfortunately when we need to go the rates are book ahead non refund rate is over $570.
I think one of the woman has booked the Kimberly. It has 2 doubles in one bedroom and a pull out couch in a separate living room. The rates varied on the different days of the week but average out to about 450 for the suite. The rates were great for sat, sun. and monday but go up about 300 a night for wed and thurs.
How we have to fight over who gets stuck with the sofa bed.</p>
<p>mom60 , the Kimberly is a beautiful hotel. Many, if not all, of the suites have a lovely terrace with great views of the city. I haven’t been there in a while because we like to stay closer to the hub of midtown activity but I’m sure it’s still an excellent place to stay. Have fun!</p>