Originally Posted by GBOAC
Off to NY in a couple of weeks on my first ever MFU for a little shopping, sight-seeing, etc. over a long weekend. Unfortunately, so is the rest of the world, I guess

No decent hotel availability at all.
Have you tried
www.priceline.co.uk As a hotelier myself, I know when I am sold out priceline sometimes still has thier allotment left- as do others as expedia and hotels.com-- worth a shot!