Well, they�re �slightly� economical with the truth. The Empire State building is at 32nd and 5th. But it isn�t �that� far off. The hotel was once a resident hotel that had fallen into a rather tragic state of repair. It has had a slap-up renovation�which means they just want to sell the property. Personally, I�d prefer you to be at one of the Courtyards over a comfort inn. They�re all independently owned and the management styles can be diverse.
Interesting note about being part of a show: On different days, just outside of Rockefeller Centre (on the 5th avenue side), well-scrubbed happy face youths�who have the friendliness of the Latter Day Saints approach people, inviting them to participate in live shows. It�s absolutely free. Additionally, on the south west corner of the ice skating ring at Rockefeller Centre is the NBC Today Show news centre. Visitors often queue up there with cards that they hold up to say hi to friends at home. It�s all part of the �visit New York free concept.� For further information, go to:
http://bigworldsmallboat.blogspot.com/2006/06/ have-i-told-you-lately-that-i-love-you.html
Have a great trip!
Fr Bill