new york visit

[andyj]

where is the best place to stay in new york

[nicoladkin]

Someone told me once that the thing to do when you arrive is to take the Staten Island ferry to Manahattan, go to the Plaza hotel and have a drink in the Oak Bar. I am guessing the Plaza is quite expensive ( I must say I have never been) but it's a good way to immerse yourself in New York.

[Mallorn]

Another MUST DO is the Windows on the World Bar at the World Trade Centre. It's $13 to get to the exhibition centre at the top of the south tower... free to get to the top of the north tower and there's a bar! What would you rather spend your $13 on? Seriously, get to the WoW for sunset drinks, about 6pm, and watch the sun go down, and the lights come up. One of the great sunset drinks of the world.

[albionboy]

It depends how much you want to spend. I've just booked the Barbizon on Lexington Avenue - they have a special American Express cardholder rate - $240 for a suite per night! Their normal rate for a room is $180, but they're booked out next week for that. If you want to stay in Manhattan, then try the Hilton on 6th Avenue, the Sheraton Centre on Broadway and the Hyatt Regency on 42nd Street. There are some cheaper places on the West Side - I think there are a couple of Best Westerns, and they have a universal US booking number, but I don't know what it is. If money is no object, then the Carlisle on Madison Avenue is fantastic (and expensive) and the Pierre on the corner of 5th and Central park is in the best location imaginable. Remember, the best, best rooms are always going to cost more. If you don't ask for a best one, you'll probably be looking at a brick wall. But then, New York's not the place to stay in your hotel room.

[harpers]

a very nice and not to expensive hotel is the radisson on lexington avenue. quite central and on the bus route.

[cuse]

Ive stayed many times at Four Seasons Mid Town,... now it may not be the BEST, but its certainly way up there,... The Mandarin Oriental is more expensive but i dont think quite as modern so it depends on exactly what your looking for. The plaza etc are nice but not modern either, if your looking for quality and disregarding cost take a look at http://www.lhw.com (leading hotels of the world). These are very good and verrry classy, so take your time and look around.