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Bwa ha ha! that is hilarious!

B, that kind of shower is a larger than usual stall with three sides and a shower curtain that you can roll your wheelchair into. Then you transfer to a little fold- down seat and the controls are within reach. They are quite roomy and nicer than the usual stall. There probably isn't a bathtub with it unless it's a faboo place and they have a stall AND a tub.

Betty, you are not so far off...the first time I went to England, when we got to London at the end of the trip, we stayed at a big 20 story tourist hotel at Picadilly Circus. I was shocked that they had two bathrooms on the floor! We had a sink in our room, but there were common bathrooms with several stalls on either end of the floor, one with a shower and one with a tub! Needless to say I enjoyed sponge baths every day! It was kinda comical though to traipse down the hall in the middle of the night and pass others in their pj's coming back from a trip to the bathroom.

The last several times I've gone, I've flown in to LaGuardia and that's worked well. Did you say you and your neice are likely to go Thursday and return Sunday? I think that's my plan. Knoxville seldom has direct flights. I usually have to go thru Atlanta, Charlotte, or Washington. The nice thing about Washington is that they have hourly flights to NYC, so lots of choices. Then I usually take the Super Shuttle into the city, delivered to your hotel. If you guys make your reservations, let me know and I'll see if I can match up a flight to go thru Charlotte, if it's best cost wise and time wise.

Sending you a pm also.
SOJ

Ok, I was going to attach a document, but evidently, I can't.

HOTELS

Hotels for 2/27 NY Trip

I looked for 2 and up star hotels with a ten block radius of the theatre, with at least double/ queen beds and no smoking under $200/night. Subway stop is at 42nd and 7th, ½ block from theatre-we can go anywhere! Prices are per room per night. Assume the prices do not include the 21% NY hotel tax unless noted. I used Kayak.com. Here are my findings: (I like 1, 4 and 7)

1. Hampton Inn Times Square North: 4.7 out of 5 traveler recommendations
851 8th Ave @51st 9 short blocks and ½ long block of theatre
New York, NY 10019
(212) 581-4100
This New York City hotel offers a prime location in the Theater District, one block from Broadway and three blocks from Times Square entertainment, shopping, and nightlife.
Guests can fuel up for the day with the Hampton Inn’s complimentary hot breakfast. Menu items rotate and include such offerings as sausage patties, eggs, and French toast sticks.
NYC Sightseeing Promotion: book with them and get $5-$30 off on various attractions.
Check-in: 3:00PM
Check-out: 12:00PM

2/25-2/28 2010 2 rooms 1 guest each (I couldn’t make it take 2 people/room!)
King bed $129/night inc. full breakfast
King with NYC Sightseeing Package $139/night
2 doubles $129/night inc. full breakfastRoom tour/ hotel info:
http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll/qscr=...0!4$FF

2. The Belvedere 4.3 out of 5
319 W 48th St 6 short and 1 long blocks from theatre
New York, NY 10036, United States
212 245 7000
Complimentary fitness center ; Wireless Internet access for a fee throughout the hotel ; Gift shop; Guestrooms - Kitchenettes with microwave ovens and refrigerators; Coffeemakers; ;Complimentary laptop compatible in room safes.
The Belvedere's 400 Boutique Style guest rooms and suites provide charm and understated elegance. Lovingly resorted in 2000, the Belvedere features a deco marble lobby, cozy seating areas, lavish floral arrangements and artwork. Style and Exceptional Service is the Belvedere's Hallmark, and our reputation is a tradition of warm hospitality to all guests.
Thu Feb 25 2010 – Sun Feb 28 2010 4 guests in 2 rooms
Check-in time - 4:00p
Check-out time - 12:00p
Thru hotels.com $164/night
Thru gtahotels.com $183/nightHotel info:
http://www.kayak.com/New_York-Hotels.The_B...d&page=overview

3. Hilton Garden Inn NY 35th St 4.7 out of 5 a little east of 6th Ave on 35th
7 short and 2 long or walk straight up B’way

Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street features a restaurant, serving breakfast only. The property has 1 dining venues. The property provides room service during limited hours. Business-related amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and a 24-hour business center. Meeting and conference facilities measuring 391 square feet include meeting rooms for small groups. Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street also offers a bar/lounge, a fitness facility, and a concierge desk. The property has a 24-hour front desk.
Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street is a smoke-free property

2/25-2/28 2010 2 adults per room
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon
2 double beds $139/nightHotel info:
http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll/qscr=...tel-information


4. The Edison Towers 3.3 out of 5228 W 47th St 4.5 short and 1 long from theatre
New York, NY 10036
212 840 5000
The Edison Hotel is located in New York, N. Y. situated in one of the most dynamic sections of New York City. The lights literally shine on Broadway. That means you can walk a few steps in either direction and enjoy the great theaters and restaurants for which New York City is traditionally known. Business people also appreciate great location. The Rockefeller Center Complex, major financial, insurance, broadcast and entertainment organizations all but a few minutes walk away.
One block from the Diamond District , Two blocks from the Theater District, . Hotel Features. Restaurants and bar , Business center features six workstations, . Guestrooms. Televisions featuring movie channels , Wireless Internet access, Complimentary toiletries , . Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in at this property.

Check-in time - 3:00p
Check-out time - 1:00p

2/25-2/28 2010 2 adults per room
Thru easytoclick.com $113/nightHotel info:
http://www.kayak.com/h/hotel/details.vtl?s...-358-660&idx=14

http://www.edisonhotelnyc.com


5. The Millennium Hotel 3.7 out of 5145 W 44th St
212 768 4400 1 long and 2 short blocks fro theatre
Located in the heart of Times Square, Broadway theatre district, Fifth Avenue shopping and Restaurant Row. Enjoy the accommodation of a 4 star deluxe hotel while staying close to everything that New York has to offer. Offering the best views in the world's greatest city, the Millennium UN Plaza welcomes business travelers, foreign dignitaries and sightseers from around the world to experience the hotel’s signature ambiance and prime location on midtown Manhattan’s trendy East Side
• 427 spacious guest rooms and suites
• Incredible skyline views from every window
• Full-service health club and indoor swimming pool

Check-in time - 4:00p
Check-out time - 12:00p
2/25-2/28 2010 2 adults per room
Thru easytobook.com $164/night
Hotel info:
http://www.kayak.com/New_York-Hotels.Mille...ed&page=details

6. Holiday Inn Express 4.6 out of 5
343 W. 39th St. 3 short and 1 long blocks to theatre
New York City, NY 10018

With Laguardia (LGA) And Jfk International (JFK) both less than 15 minutes away you'll find it easy getting to and from your destinations. Within walking distance of this Manhattan hotel you can find a wealth of attractions. Just a block from our New York City hotel is Times Square and the Port Authority.
Other well-known New York attractions such as the Empire State Building, Broadway and Central Park are within a few blocks of our hotel in Manhattan. Located near 42nd Street our hotel is close to the main subway lines so you can get around the city easily.
 Courtesy Breakfast  Non-Smoking
 Fitness Facility
 Business Center
 Executive Floor
 Interior Corridors
 Wheelchair Accessible

Check-in 3:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
2/25-2/28 2010 2 adults per room
Standard room with 2 double beds $180/nightHotel info:
http://www.expedia.com/Hotels?eapid=38820&.../2010&ad=2&pg=0



7. Travel Inn Hotel 4.2 out of 5
515 W 42nd St 3 long blocks from hotel, on 42nd
New York, NY 10036
(212) 695-7171

The Travel Inn Hotel provides an outdoor pool (oh boy!), a fitness center, and complimentary parking. Built in 1963 in preparation for the World’s Fair, this quaint New York City hotel has maintained its sense of charm and warmth. In addition, the hotel’s prime location on 42nd Street immerses visitors in the heart of New York City.
Broadway Coffee Shop - American and New York-style cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on premises
2/25-2/28 2010 2 adults per room (might be able to have 4, I think. Site not clear)
Standard room with 2 double beds $88/night W00T
http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=dspv
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Info:
http://www.thetravelinnhotel.com/
http://www.thetravelinnhotel.com/default.a...oubledoubleroom pix of 4 occupancy room-nice!

Good grief! Would everybody please get off of the bathroom thing? I'm sorry I brought it up.

Anyway, Spying On Jack, unfortunately, my niece, and I will only be staying 2 nights. I'd rather arrive on Thurs., but she only agreed to Fri.-Sat., depart on Sunday. It will be another short-rushed trip, just like I felt the Boston trip was. But we will make the most of our time, I hope.

She also, now, is saying that she had rather fly out of Greensboro, for convenience, (close to her home). It will be a little more expensive. I leave the best pricing up to her.

About the hotels, didn't someone post earlier another Holiday Inn Express that was at 15 West 45th Street? I prefer as early a check-in time, as possible. Especially, since my stay will be so short. They may not allow early check-in.
Do ya'll usually ask for 2 seperate rooms when booking 3-4 persons?

It's not a must, but I would surely love a room with a small fridge, to keep a cold drink. But the price to have one, or to have one rolled in, would probably be out of the question in NYC.

You could fill the sink with ice from the ice machine, if the ice bucket doesn't keep the drinks cold overnight. Be imaginative: if the waste basket is plastic, it can hold a lot of ice too.

Thanks SIO, on the helpful tips about the ice. But, praytell, what would I do if I had to get up in the middle of the night, (to use the "chamber pot")? I would still have to wash my hands over the sink. :lol:

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist that. But we will come up with something, if we don't have an icebox. The maid will probably wonder, "What in the Sam Hill are these people trying to do?" BUt I'm sure she has seen it all before.

I might bring my own plastic bag, if I can fit one into, what I'm sure will already be, an overstuffed carry on.

Betty, regarding early check in... If you can't get into your room and you want to explore the city, all you have to do is leave your bags with the bell captain.

And.. if the scenario came up that you had a sink full of ice, and needed to wash your hands, you could wash them in the tub. :lol:

You seem to have a fixation. :ponder: :lol:

As Toria surmised, you could wash your hands in the bathtub if you are using the sink as your ice bucket. A plastic bag wouldn't be good for holding ice, since it could be leaky or get punctured easily.

UPDATE: I've found a guy who posted on the internet about using a hotel sink as an overnight refrigerator. He suggests folding one of the spare bath towels two or three times over the top of the sink to insulate the ice. The guy says the ice water will probably leak out of the drain overnight, so fill it to the top with ice. Having your ice in a plastic bag sealed with a twist-tie in the sink will solve that leaking problem. http://onemansblog.com/2007/07/17/travel-t...t-hotel-cooler/

I think all these look like possibilities but also agree with 1,4, and 7 to narrow it down.

Comments, and reviews, of The Edison seemed to be mixed. Some say clean, spacious rooms, others say small rooms, tiny bathrooms, really old, in need of a makeover. Most do agree that it is a great location.

The Travel Inn is on 42nd, which is on the same street as the American Airlines Theatre. What does that WOOT mean after the price that Seier listed?

To SIO, and Toria, I will just wipe my hands on my clothes!!! :lol:

"WOOT" is the 'woop' sound of approval in written form. Toma is showing her approval of the price.

I could have said that it was the acronym for "Without Option Of Toilet", but that would be bad of me to do. :angel_not:

;SIO;

"W00T!" is more of a computer joke than anything else..

I just meant $88 a night was amazing. If I was by myself, I'd jump on it, but most of the time, you get what you pay for. ;devil;

"WOOT" is the 'woop' sound of approval in written form. Toma is showing her approval of the price.

I could have said that it was the acronym for "Without Option Of Toilet", but that would be bad of me to do. :angel_not:

;SIO;

Quit pestering bflynn--she's going to think you're anally retentive...












since you don't seem to care about a bathroom. :lol:

I'm open to any of those hotels. The closer to the theatre, the better.

Now if I was going by myself, I would book through Priceline. I booked two rooms through Priceline for excellent prices.

The Milford Hotel we stated at in January was very nice and in a good location.

As long as there are no bugs crawling around, I'm open to anything. I've stayed at some not so nice hotels, and survived the experience. It's not like we spend a lot of time in the rooms.

Me too, Toria. I would also like something convenient to the theatre location. And, naturally, I do want a clean, non-smoking room. After seeing several news stories on the upswing of bedbugs, I will forever look for them under my mattress, no matter how nice a hotel seems. And yes, I realize that I am responsible for opening up this can of worms. Now, SIO will surely give us the origination, the demise, and the present re-infestation of the dreaded bedbug.

I figured that WOOT meant pretty much what you explained. Is that one of them thar Yankee words? :lol:

I'll pass along the scientific tip that bedbugs don't live in waterbeds and air mattresses unlike upholstery and stuffed mattresses. That's useful for travelers to know.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedbug

You should all know by now, I don't care where we stay. I'm only focused on one thing :lol: I trust you ladies to pick a nice hotel.

I do want to take a trip to the Paley Media Center in New York when I am in town, because there is a video of a pilot that Hugh Laurie co wrote and starred in that was never picked up by the networks. So, I may end up coming into town a day early.

Thank you, SIO. I knew that we could count on you for the icky, bedbug details.

And Filmlover, I haven't the vaguest idea, as to the one thing that you might be focused on. :lol:

I am so :yes: happy!!! My niece agreed to leave on Thurs., instead of Friday, so we will have a little more time in NYC. This makes me feel soooo good!
Hot dog, yippee, and all that other stuff!