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FlyingCow
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Okay... lookin' for a little help here.

Mack and I are jonesin' for a quality place to stay in NYC on the cheap... for, um... sightseeing purposes.

Yeah.

So, anyone have any ideas? So far everything's been in the $150 range or so for anything worth staying in.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

PS - Yes, I know I live in NJ. Shh.

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mackillian
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And no, not by the hour.

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FlyingCow
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ClaudiaTherese
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FlyingCow
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CT has quite an impressive emotional range...

...but not much info on NYC hotels, it seems. [Wink]

[ March 06, 2004, 08:44 PM: Message edited by: FlyingCow ]

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mackillian
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You'd think she'd be looking up deals by now...

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ClaudiaTherese
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I could help you with Chicago, but the closest I've been to New York is eating a bagel.

(I know nothing about the safe areas)

[ March 06, 2004, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]

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ClaudiaTherese
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http://www.offsoho.com/

Downtown Manhatten, suites start at $79.00.

(I'm assuming you mean NYC, right?)

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ClaudiaTherese
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Off Soho looks nice. Airport transport service available, 24 hour exercise room, self-serve laundry room, near a bus line.

http://www.offsoho.com/amenities.html

Hardwood floors
Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with microwave, cookware, flatware and utensils.
Two private phones with voice mail and dedicated modem lines for easy internet access.
Wireless High Speed Internet Access now available at Off Soho Suites Cafe!!
Large marble baths with built-in hairdryers
Air conditioning
Satellite T.V. with movie channels

The suite for 2 is $79/night, but you may have to share a kitchen if the next room is also taken. Separate sleeping areas, though. And the kitchen helps with keeping costs down.

[ March 06, 2004, 09:11 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]

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mackillian
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You really want us to have twin beds CT?

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ClaudiaTherese
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Mack, you don't need much room, unless you are intending to sleep a large dog between you. [Roll Eyes]

Plus, there is the time-honored trick of putting the twin beds side-by-side. Round the perimeter with a long strip of duct tape, and they will stay together.

Sheesh. Way to appreciate my charity! [Wink]

[ March 06, 2004, 09:14 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]

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ClaudiaTherese
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Shoot. You can get the private room (for 4) with a queen bed for about $30 more.

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mackillian
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I'm only thinking of you, you know. After reading your matchmaker thread...

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FlyingCow
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quote:
Plus, there is the time-honored trick of putting the twin beds side-by-side.

Amen to that.

[Blushing]

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ClaudiaTherese
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Nix that $30 more, BTW. In March it would be more like $60 more.

You realize, mack, that I'm going to take credit for this? You have no idea how hard I've been working for you behing the scenes.

[Evil]

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jexx
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D'ya have to stay IN NYC?

I mean, because there are many decent hotels in areas...ahem...just a train ride away from NYC.

ahem.

Areas closer to a certain aggressively friendly dog.

ahem.

(yes, I'll be on AIM in a second, but I have to read CR a chapter before bedtime at ten p.m.)

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ClaudiaTherese
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Other discount hotel rates at http://lodging2.abnresorts.com/servlet/AvailabilitySearch?propcode=LDC;252292&remote=abnresorts .

But in-house 24-hr exercise room, cafe open til midnight, and access to a kitchen seems hard to beat.

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FlyingCow
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No credit for you, CT! You did no work that I was consciously aware of.

Olivet's stealing your thunder.

[Taunt]

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ClaudiaTherese
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Who said my work was limited to things you are consciously aware of, Horatio? [Evil Laugh]

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FlyingCow
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Um....

If I wasn't aware of it, then how did it help?

: [Confused]

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ClaudiaTherese
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I manipulated the very ether of the cosmos.

Duh.

[Roll Eyes]

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FlyingCow
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Ah. Ether. S'plains the headache.

::still gives credit to Olivet::

::well, really to Mack, herself::

::not that anything's going on::

::really::

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FlyingCow
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::yet::

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ClaudiaTherese
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Of course not.

*makes finger-spinning motions with her hands behind her back

Doo-dee-doo ... [Wink]

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John L
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What is this? Is Hatrack turning into a dating service?

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Xavier
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Yes.

And you will be jealous until it happens for you.

[Big Grin]

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Synesthesia
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Hostels are about 25 bucks.. I know of one uptown, near central park but you wouldn't get much privacy there... [Wink]

And there are bugs... [Eek!]

Small ones...
But it's better than paying 500 bucks...

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FlyingCow
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While I've had much experience in hostels... I think I might pass on this particular occasion.

No, I'll definitely pass.

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mackillian
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Me too. Ack. o_O

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sarahdipity
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Aww we're not invited. [Frown]

How.. sad.

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rivka
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*ceases holding tongue*

Thanks, guys, that was getting uncomfortable. [Big Grin]

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Xavier
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Jeez rivka, do you know all the gossip before it gets out? [Big Grin]

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Lalo
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Jesus, does she know about my affair with Nicole behind Phil's back? Does she know whose baby I'm carrying? What doesn't she know?

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rivka
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Yes, Xavier, actually I do.

And I can't tell you -- sorry. [Big Grin]

Lalo, yes. And no, I don't. The kid wouldn't talk . . . [Razz]

As for what I don't know, I'll have to get back to you on that.

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Bob_Scopatz
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The Milford Plaza is $99/night

Right in the theater district. Nice location if you walk on the correct path to the district & subway.

Or cab...

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Kama
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*pat pats John*

I can date you.

Here are a couple of links from Frisco:

http://www.newyorkmetro.com/urban/guides/nyonthecheap/travel/hotels.htm

http://www.habitat-ny.com/#

http://secondhome.citysearch.com/

http://www.jazzonthepark.com/

[ March 07, 2004, 05:15 AM: Message edited by: Kama ]

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Taalcon
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But you're still having my babies, right?

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Kama
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But of course.

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Taalcon
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In that case, you may proceed.

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mackillian
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Okay, we figured it out.

rivka: *thwap*

Jexx decided that we are not allowed to be in New York state without her feeding us. So...sarahdipity and I are driving down and she's dropping me off a hotel in West Point and FlyingCow will meet us there. Sarah will continue to drive down to her friend's at tha Bronx.

Whee! [Smile]

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twinky
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ClaudiaTherese
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so ... jexx is invited.

Well, we want pictures. [Smile]

(congrats!)

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mackillian
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Well, that was more like, jexx threatened. [Wink]

And jexx is staying in her own place.

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FlyingCow
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Well, it's not as though this were a big secret or anything.

[Razz]

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Bokonon
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Okay, me and my girlfriend stayed in NYC over Valentine's Day/Presidents' Day weekend, and we found a nice cozy hotel called Arlington Hotel. It was about 80-100 bucjs a night, It is at Broadway and 25th St., right near the Flatiron Building, and an easy walk to the Empire State Building.

Check out hotels.com.

-Bok

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sarahdipity
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ooo that means I am invited. Wheee NYC. *laughs*

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mackillian
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Yes. And I got that time off. So we can beat both rush hours. [Big Grin]

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LadyDove
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It was about 80-100 bucjs a night

That is a deal, especially considering how well the dollar is trading against the bucj. [Big Grin]

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mackillian
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*snort*

We're actually staying outside of West Point for two nights instead of one and it's STILL going to be cheaper.

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PSI Teleport
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OK so I forgot to post!

I didn't think I was invited!

(yay mack and matt, by the way)

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