New York

Tartan Heed · 22nd July 2011, 03:30 AM

Ok, so i just got here today and i hate to say it but being spontaneous isnt really working out. ive wasted so much time and have an awful hostel! is there any locals out here who can advise me wheres cheapish to stay and is also decent - ie have air con in this unbearable heat!!

also, was thinking about going to the bulls game tomorrow evening, does anyone know how best to get there using public transport?

cheers!

Andy™ · 22nd July 2011, 03:36 AM

I have no help on this topic,I am however immensely jealous of you.

sunderland4life · 22nd July 2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tartan Heed

Ok, so i just got here today and i hate to say it but being spontaneous isnt really working out. ive wasted so much time and have an awful hostel! is there any locals out here who can advise me wheres cheapish to stay and is also decent - ie have air con in this unbearable heat!!

also, was thinking about going to the bulls game tomorrow evening, does anyone know how best to get there using public transport?

cheers!

last week we stayed at the salisbury on west 57th street and its good value for money. we're in virginia at the moment but going back to the salisbury in NYC on saturday for 4 more days and we're going to yankees game on monday.

japs · 22nd July 2011, 04:55 AM

Where are you staying out on interest?

ghost of shinton · 22nd July 2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sunderland4life

last week we stayed at the salisbury on west 57th street and its good value for money. we're in virginia at the moment but going back to the salisbury in NYC on saturday for 4 more days and we're going to yankees game on monday.

+1 stayed here as well

does what it says on the tin, had a breakfast buffet all you can trough/steal for a snack later for $1

sunderland4life · 22nd July 2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ghost of shinton

+1 stayed here as well

does what it says on the tin, had a breakfast buffet all you can trough/steal for a snack later for $1

not sure when you stayed there but breakfast is $6 now!!

Wood Green Mackem · 22nd July 2011, 03:18 PM

dont stay at the chocolat hostel

absol;ute sh*thole

dont panic, search online and all will be ok

dirty bristow · 22nd July 2011, 03:19 PM

We are planning on gannin next year, then a train up to Boston as the wifes brother lives near there.
Recommendations welcome

5limJim · 22nd July 2011, 03:53 PM

the pod hotel

AndrewP · 22nd July 2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tartan Heed

Ok, so i just got here today and i hate to say it but being spontaneous isnt really working out. ive wasted so much time and have an awful hostel! is there any locals out here who can advise me wheres cheapish to stay and is also decent - ie have air con in this unbearable heat!!

also, was thinking about going to the bulls game tomorrow evening, does anyone know how best to get there using public transport?

cheers!

http://www.countryinns.com/long-isla...11101/nynyquee

Nice hotel, decent location, cheap.

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Originally Posted by dirty bristow

We are planning on gannin next year, then a train up to Boston as the wifes brother lives near there.
Recommendations welcome

I'd recommend the bus isntead of the train, leaves from Penn and costs $1 if you get in early.