What is going on 12/3 - 12/5?
Nov 10, 2004, 10:38 am
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What is going on 12/3 - 12/5?
I'm going to see Conan O'Brian on Friday and wanted to stay over the weekend to do some sightseeing, but the hotel prices for this time period are crazy! Two star hotels in Manhattan are mostly sold out, and three stars begin at $400 a night. Is there something special going on in town that weekend? Any recommendations for a cheaper place to stay (preferably near mass transit)?
Nov 10, 2004, 11:27 am
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Not aware of anything in particular, may just be the lots of holiday visitors.
Alternatives: Downtown hotels, Brooklyn Marriott
or in NJ: Jersey City Hyatt (near PATH & ferry), or multiple hotels in Secaucus/Harmon Meadow (near NJTransit 320 bus service).
Alternatives: Downtown hotels, Brooklyn Marriott
or in NJ: Jersey City Hyatt (near PATH & ferry), or multiple hotels in Secaucus/Harmon Meadow (near NJTransit 320 bus service).
Nov 10, 2004, 11:55 am
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Originally Posted by GuyIncognito
I'm going to see Conan O'Brian on Friday and wanted to stay over the weekend to do some sightseeing, but the hotel prices for this time period are crazy! Two star hotels in Manhattan are mostly sold out, and three stars begin at $400 a night. Is there something special going on in town that weekend? Any recommendations for a cheaper place to stay (preferably near mass transit)?
Nov 11, 2004, 5:52 am
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Originally Posted by 767-322ETOPS
Not aware of anything in particular, may just be the lots of holiday visitors.
Alternatives: Downtown hotels, Brooklyn Marriott
or in NJ: Jersey City Hyatt (near PATH & ferry), or multiple hotels in Secaucus/Harmon Meadow (near NJTransit 320 bus service).
Alternatives: Downtown hotels, Brooklyn Marriott
or in NJ: Jersey City Hyatt (near PATH & ferry), or multiple hotels in Secaucus/Harmon Meadow (near NJTransit 320 bus service).
Nov 11, 2004, 12:47 pm
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Imagine being the old owner of the house? One year you figure it's better to get a tree you can plant after, then some dozens of years later it's THE tree.
Nov 11, 2004, 4:07 pm
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It sounds kind of silly, but I'd be super proud to raise that tree.
Even today, when they were just jamming it in its stand, it was really cool to see everybody pretty much in awe. Ultimately, it becomes "The Christmas Tree," but this morning, laying on its side in front of 30 Rock completely raw, it was much more than that somehow.
Even today, when they were just jamming it in its stand, it was really cool to see everybody pretty much in awe. Ultimately, it becomes "The Christmas Tree," but this morning, laying on its side in front of 30 Rock completely raw, it was much more than that somehow.
Nov 11, 2004, 7:51 pm
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Thanks for the suggestions!
Both the Hyatt and Marriott are offering sub-$300 rooms (probably the only time I'd call a $300 room a "deal"). NY is a great place to be around Christmas, so I can understand the demand. I was hoping to catch Avenue Q as well, but that seems to be sold out. Any opinions on the best way to catch popular shows? Tkts? Standby? Any good shows to see that might be less popular (I think I've already seen all the Disney ones)?
Both the Hyatt and Marriott are offering sub-$300 rooms (probably the only time I'd call a $300 room a "deal"). NY is a great place to be around Christmas, so I can understand the demand. I was hoping to catch Avenue Q as well, but that seems to be sold out. Any opinions on the best way to catch popular shows? Tkts? Standby? Any good shows to see that might be less popular (I think I've already seen all the Disney ones)?
Nov 11, 2004, 8:01 pm
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Holiday weekends are extremely popular - many out-of-state visitors will be booking their December 2005 stay when they check out in Dec. 2004 (and so on).
Compounding matters, there are a couple of big conventions starting the following Monday, and delegates may be taking advantage and arriving early to do shopping etc. before their trade shows.
If cost is not primary factor, try the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fund ticket service - they resell donated house seats (so the locations are usually quite good) and part of the cost is tax-deductible:
http://www.cancerresearchfund.org/btHowItWorks.html
Compounding matters, there are a couple of big conventions starting the following Monday, and delegates may be taking advantage and arriving early to do shopping etc. before their trade shows.
If cost is not primary factor, try the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fund ticket service - they resell donated house seats (so the locations are usually quite good) and part of the cost is tax-deductible:
http://www.cancerresearchfund.org/btHowItWorks.html