New York

[J70]

Why in the name of Jesus would you want to be anywhere near Times Square on New Years Eve?!

They are a little older and want the walking convenience, wouldnt find me there  too many People.

Well I would stay out of the immediate Times Square area.

The likes of Fitzpatricks, over by Grand Central, would be only a ten minute walk from Times Square.

[Carmen Stateside]

Yes i would also say get somewhere by Grand Central.  It can be used as a base for taxis, tour buses and trains.  As above its only a few blocks away to times sq taking you past fifth avenue shops and the ice rink at Bryant Park which is beautiful in winter.

[gallsman]

I had over in six weeks. What's the verdict on the best "all in one pass" like the New York Card? Have heard a few different recommendations so far.

Also, any recommendation on where to buy whiskey?

[DrinkingHarp]

Yes i would also say get somewhere by Grand Central.  It can be used as a base for taxis, tour buses and trains.  As above its only a few blocks away to times sq taking you past fifth avenue shops and the ice rink at Bryant Park which is beautiful in winter.

Thanks for the info, would Executive Hotel Le Soliel New York meet that area?

[Norf Tyrone]

Yes i would also say get somewhere by Grand Central.  It can be used as a base for taxis, tour buses and trains.  As above its only a few blocks away to times sq taking you past fifth avenue shops and the ice rink at Bryant Park which is beautiful in winter.

Thanks for the info, would Executive Hotel Le Soliel New York meet that area?

I literally stayed around the block from there last year.

Perfect location. So much of New York is walkable from there. I doubt you'd hand pick a handier spot.

[whitey]

Rudys in Hells Kitchen is a great spot

http://nymag.com/listings/bar/rudys_bar_and_grill/

[J70]

I had over in six weeks. What's the verdict on the best "all in one pass" like the New York Card? Have heard a few different recommendations so far.

Also, any recommendation on where to buy whiskey?

1. Depends what you want to do. Here's Trip Advisor's analysis. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g60763-c140362/New-York-City:New-York:Attraction.Passes.An.Analysis.html

2. On whiskey - again, depends on what you're after. The craft whiskey thing is really taking off over here now.

[J70]

Yes i would also say get somewhere by Grand Central.  It can be used as a base for taxis, tour buses and trains.  As above its only a few blocks away to times sq taking you past fifth avenue shops and the ice rink at Bryant Park which is beautiful in winter.

Thanks for the info, would Executive Hotel Le Soliel New York meet that area?

Its a wee bit further south than Grand Central, but again, very convenient to Times Square. Just a couple of minutes from the Empire State Building, MSG, Macy's etc too.

[manfromdelmonte]

going over on Friday for a week
should be fun

[nrico2006]

Anybody able to recommend somewhere decent quality and price to stay in New York that's in a decent location too?

Roughly, how much would you class as being a good price for return flights to New York for 2 adults and 2 children. Thinking about maybe going in February or October. To take in the standard sights, how many days stay would be recommended? Thanks in advance for any help.

[armaghniac]

Skyscanner is a good resource for flights, you can see all the alternatives.

[Milltown Row2]

Anybody able to recommend somewhere decent quality and price to stay in New York that's in a decent location too?

Roughly, how much would you class as being a good price for return flights to New York for 2 adults and 2 children. Thinking about maybe going in February or October. To take in the standard sights, how many days stay would be recommended? Thanks in advance for any help.

Be interesting to hear what you do nrico, as we didn't get round to doing ours due to covid and looking to get that trip back on

[Newbridge Exile]

Anybody able to recommend somewhere decent quality and price to stay in New York that's in a decent location too?

Roughly, how much would you class as being a good price for return flights to New York for 2 adults and 2 children. Thinking about maybe going in February or October. To take in the standard sights, how many days stay would be recommended? Thanks in advance for any help.

We were there in April this year for four nights / five days with our son and stayed in the Belvedere Hotel  a really good location about 5 mins walk from time square ( West 48th between 8th and 9th Avenue), , Key thing is definitely planning ahead , we had our City Pass bought and had all our attractions ( Empire State / Top of the  Rock / AMNH / Ground Zero all booked well in advance of arriving.

[J70]

Anybody able to recommend somewhere decent quality and price to stay in New York that's in a decent location too?

Roughly, how much would you class as being a good price for return flights to New York for 2 adults and 2 children. Thinking about maybe going in February or October. To take in the standard sights, how many days stay would be recommended? Thanks in advance for any help.

Depending on your interests, you could fill two weeks (but who wants to be trekking around tourist sights for that long?).

I'd say a week should easily cover the essentials.

Aer Lingus is doing deals covering February at the moment. Play (Icelandic airline) is cheaper, but you have to stop in Reyjavik, and you'll be flying in and out of Stewart, which is about 1.5 hours up the Hudson (on a good traffic day).

We got $850 apiece from JFK-SNN for the middle of next summer on Aer Lingus.

[balladmaker]

Spent 6 nights in April this year, stayed in Hyatt Place, 39th St and 8th Ave, it was the best value we could find for a family room. Was an expensive week between flights and spending money, but everyone had a brill time.  Did The Edge, Central Park, Times Square, the High line walk, the Village, Staten Island, Sunset cruise around the bay, plus a good few bars and restaurants along the way, some city.