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Going in Jan but I've heard that there is a rip off tax charge on some hotels - anyone experienced this?
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We stayed at the Madison Towers Hotel, in the Garment District in mid town Manhattan, which was ideal, with the ESB, MSG, Times Square/Broadway, and Grand Central Station, just a few short blocks away.We stayed in The Shelburne - Lexington Avenue / E 37th - you can see the Empire State Building from the rooftop bar (only a few blocks away) - also close to Central Station, The Chrysler Building, etc. We walked pretty much everywhere.
Cheers. It’s on the to-do list.FAO Schwarz, is a HUGE toy store, on the way to Central Park.
It's a kids (and some grown ups) paradise, and worth a visit.
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Some hotels include it in the price, some show it as an extra charge - either way you pay it .. about 15% IIRCGoing in Jan but I've heard that there is a rip off tax charge on some hotels - anyone experienced this?
Going in Jan but I've heard that there is a rip off tax charge on some hotels - anyone experienced this?
Yes. Stayed in the James Hotel in SoHo in April. There was a $40 surcharge on the room for mini-bar use (whether you used it or not) and drinks in reception. Very sneaky and one worth checking out with your hotel before you stayGoing in Jan but I've heard that there is a rip off tax charge on some hotels - anyone experienced this?
We stayed at the Madison Towers Hotel, in the Garment District in mid town Manhattan, which was ideal, with the ESB, MSG, Times Square/Broadway, and Grand Central Station, just a few short blocks away.
The bronx for us. InterestingWtf?
Last time I went well got an Airbnb in Brooklyn and it was spot on, dead easy to get into Manhattan
It's very compact, but distances between points, can be deceiving.I loved it - it's surprising how compact Manhattan actually is.
Resort fees they call them - it's an American thing rather than a New York thing. Two trips to three American cities this year and I'm still yet to work out what the frig they're for or how they're worked out.Going in Jan but I've heard that there is a rip off tax charge on some hotels - anyone experienced this?
Hottest October days on record when I was there - fuckin' lathered riding me bike ower Brooklyn Bridge hew.if its not snowing its raining and windy and f***ing cold. means all the hobos keep loitering around indoor public spaces like Port Authority and Penn Station.
The subway's great like. It's about $30 for a week's pass or summit - pays for itsell.It's very compact, but distances between points, can be deceiving.
We walked all over, and we'd been to The Windows on the World in the World Trade Center, and then on to Little Italy & Chinatown, for a look around, and decided to walk back to our hotel.
We used the ESB, in the distance, as our guide, and kept walking towards it. . .
We were still walking, an hour later, and were absolutely knackered, so flagged a taxi down, to take us back to the hotel.
Yep, I got really sick of stopping to cross the road every two minutes as well. Standing waiting for traffic lights probably accounts for half the walking time.It's very compact, but distances between points, can be deceiving.
We walked all over, and we'd been to The Windows on the World in the World Trade Center, and then on to Little Italy & Chinatown, for a look around, and decided to walk back to our hotel.
We used the ESB, in the distance, as our guide, and kept walking towards it. . .
We were still walking, an hour later, and were absolutely knackered, so flagged a taxi down, to take us back to the hotel.
Quick question on the New York Pass mate. Is there a time limit on it? I’m looking at going in September and there’s currently a sale on on the passes (although it appears to be like the DFS sale). I could have sworn I read it had a 12 month expiry but can’t find it now. There is a 12 month insurance protection you can buy which suggests a 12 month expiry date. When it asks you to select the date you’ll first use it, you can select a date which is more than 12 months away though.Pure Thai Cookhouse in Hell's Kitchen - get the beef steamed buns for a starter. Absolutely class. Jasper's Taphouse ower the road's a canny bar whilst ya there.
Have ya got a New York Pass sorted? Well worth the coin if you're doing the sights.
You buy it for the days you're there marra. We bought a five day one and you activate it when you visit your first attraction. I can't remember if we entered the dates of our trip on purchase but I'd assume it's valid for the 12 months after purchase.Quick question on the New York Pass mate. Is there a time limit on it? I’m looking at going in September and there’s currently a sale on on the passes (although it appears to be like the DFS sale). I could have sworn I read it had a 12 month expiry but can’t find it now. There is a 12 month insurance protection you can buy which suggests a 12 month expiry date. When it asks you to select the date you’ll first use it, you can select a date which is more than 12 months away though.
I get that. But if I was to buy now can I use it in September? I could have sworn I read there was an expiration date from the day you purchase but I can’t find it now. Like I said, there’s a sale on so was gonna buy it to save a few quid but there’s no point if it expires in, say, 6 months.You buy it for the days you're there marra. We bought a five day one and you activate it when you visit your first attraction.
Quick question on the New York Pass mate. Is there a time limit on it? I’m looking at going in September and there’s currently a sale on on the passes (although it appears to be like the DFS sale). I could have sworn I read it had a 12 month expiry but can’t find it now. There is a 12 month insurance protection you can buy which suggests a 12 month expiry date. When it asks you to select the date you’ll first use it, you can select a date which is more than 12 months away though.
Well I could have sworn I read it the other day but can’t find it now. @chriswallace85 has answered above but his link doesn’t work.Really don't know mate. Best bet is to email the company selling it- I assume their website doesn't tell you?