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at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10001
Toll Free: (877) 827-NYNY [827-6969]
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"International guests pulled from a Benetton ad were checking in, logging on (two computers are available for $2 per 20 minutes; also free WiFi) and vegging out in the lived-in lounge, which comes with a TV, books and hot coffee until 11 a.m. For a breath of fresh city air, an outdoor deck with umbrella-covered tables stays open year-round; the cold did not seem to deter the hardier Europeans from breakfasting alfresco."
"The 16 single and double rooms with shared bath are campily decorated, with such themes as Coney Island, Esther Williams and "The King and I." For both of our stays, we were assigned the Shakespeare room, which had a romantic sweep of curtains over the bed and etched prose on the wall."
"THE BATHROOM: The bathroom-to-guest-room ratio is about 1 to 4, and the distance between the two was close enough that we could make a mad dash in our jammies without getting busted. [...] The checked tile is very mod, the sink large enough to sail toy boats in and the overall sanitation level high enough to pass Mr. Clean's test."
Andrea Sachs
 
"From street level, the nondescript door hardly looks like a hotel entrance. But up a narrow stairway, you'll find one of bargain lodging's best-kept secrets. Two years ago, owners Ted an Claudia Howard transformed the former hot-sheets transient hotel (Madonna lived here before her big break) into a charming, funky find facing Madison Square Garden. The clientele is largely youthful and European; the flavor, decidedly arty. A small second floor lobby is painted a cheerful yellow with blue cityscapes and glass brick; sounds of a fountain echo through industrial-chic hallways of pressed tin and exposed brick."
"...artist Rob Graf designed each [room] with a unique theme. The Shakespeare Room's walls are lined with sonnets and gray velvet swags; the Orbit Room's deep blue walls and ceilings glow with fluorescent stars at night. Baths are clean and new, with gray slate and black marble; all are shared (generally one shower and two toilets per six-room floor). All the rooms have TVs.
"...light sleepers might want a room facing away from Eighth Avenue. Décor varies dramatically, so get a room list ahead of time and choose one to suit your taste."
"Suites with baths are available in the building next door..."
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel
September/October/November 2000
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Click here for January 2009!
WELCOME!
You've selected the best time to be in New York, when the city comes alive with colors and lights and the special fragrances and sounds of the holidays. We never disappoint!
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It all starts with MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, Thursday, November 27, 9am-12 Noon.
Friday and Saturday, December 26 and 27 will present amazing sales in many of the department stores-save your strength! Plan on an extra suitcase!!
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THEATRE ARTS & SHOWS
TKTS Booths, up to 50% discount FLASH! CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED! Day of Perfomance.
Times Square and at the South Street Seaport for matinees and evening. Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway performance tickets are less expensive
SOME GOOD CHOICES:
BILLY ELLIOT
Sir Elton John's receiving kudos for this new musical where dancing rules. Last-minute tickets may be available at the box office. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St. (Broadway/8th Ave)
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
And that it is-SPECTACULAR! Just being in that iconic performance hall; the huge, grand stage filled with every imaginable holiday theme. Several performances per day, so usually possible to buy last-minute tickets. 6th Ave. at 50th St.
BIG APPLE CIRCUS
Worth heading Uptown to Lincoln Center. Every seat is perfect. Ticket prices are very fair. It's fast moving, fun and funny. Lincoln Center/Damrosch Park
West 62nd St.
ICE SKATING:
- Bryant Park, FREE skating; rentals available. Music, night lighting, lots of room, till Jan. 25.
- Rockefeller Center, $$$ rentals available. Music, celebrities, till spring.
- Wollman Rink/Central Park, $$; rentals available, CASH ONLY, till spring
- Lasker Rink/Central Park North, $; rentals available. Skate with the locals till spring.
- South Street Seaport, $ to Feb. Lots happening there as well, lockers, great idea
- American Museum of Natural History. $, free rentals! Beautiful setting. Educational.
- Chelsea Piers, $$. Indoors. On the Hudson River, great in bad weather.
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY EVENTS
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL
- The AQUOS Experience Gaze at the monumental structure soaring over 20 ft.and built entirely of SHARP® AQUOS HD LCD TV screens.
- Annual Holiday Fair to Dec 29. Exceptional crafts and treasures of the highest quality. The colors and imagination leave a lasting memory, especially when you make a purchase! Indoors and cozy.
- Kaleidoscope Light Show Presented by Sharp to Jan.1
Gracing the walls of New York's most famous historic landmark. Visit the Main Concourse for one of the most astonishing displays of grandeur and fantasy. Shows run every half hour from 11AM - 9PM daily.
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DANCE:
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATRE:
December 3-January 4. City Center for the Performing Arts, West 55th St., between 6th and 7th Aves. Here is American Dance at its best, modern athleticism. Dance for non-dance people Go! Especially try to see, "Revelations." Unforgettable.
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CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN:
- Tina Turner December 1 7:30pm This will be a sell-out, so act fast!
- Michael Bublé December 5 8:00pm
- Neil Young December 15 & 16
And FOR JAZZ, check out IRIDIUM JAZZ 48 West 63 Street (opposite Lincoln Center) and The Blue Note in Greenwich Village, 131 West 3rd Street (bet 6th Ave & MacDougal St)
SOME GOOD NEWS (A BREAK FROM ALL THE BAD NEWS OUT THERE)
SHOPPING! We always have great sales in New York's department stores, but, you are in luck. DESIGNER SAMPLE SALES ARE EVERYWHERE, SOME WITH UP TO 75% DISCOUNT. These can be found in the Fashion District in Midtown; the East Village; Greenwich Village and the Lower East Side and SoHo.
www.Citylaunch.com, Time Out New York, New York Magazine, www.julib.com, DailyCandy.com,
and just search your favorite designer name on the Internet. This will all include: clothing and accessories, household items, kids stuff, designer furniture...and lots more. Our major stores will also be offering some undeniable sales right through the holiday season.
MAGIC EVENINGS:
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIES and THEEE TREEE (ROCK CENTER)
LINCOLN CENTER TREE LIGHTING & WINTER'S EVE December 1. Features free entertainment, food tastings, in-store activities and shopping around and about this colorful and vibrant neighborhood. Stores, restaurants, cultural organizations and public spaces in the district will be buzzing with activities for both children and adults. At the same time, sidewalks along Broadway from Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle to 68th Street will be alive with performers, street musicians, jugglers, stilt-walkers and more, making for a festive fun-filled stroll through. Actual tree-lighting is at 5:30pm.
ROCKEFELLER CENTER TREE LIGHTING: The 76th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on Dec 3.,7-9 p.m. The annual event features musical performances from a variety of popular artists. Typically, the Radio City Rockettes perform and there are also ice skaters performing. BE AWARE - Thousands of people come to this event, so it could be impossible to be in viewing distance until about 8pm.
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT: Nov. 28 6pm, with lots of music, entertainment and lots to see and do and eat.
BRYANT PARK:
Dec 2. 5:30pm Gorgeous, with ice skating, holiday market
TRADITIONAL OUTDOOR HOLIDAY MARKETS:
We've already mentioned GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL and BRYANT PARK. Now add these, each one so colorful and amazing:
UNION SQUARE This is one of the busiest shopping areas of the city even without the holidays. So this outdoor market can be enjoyed along with everything that is going on around it.
COLUMBUS CIRCLE/CENTRAL PARK Just across from Time-Warner Center. Wonderful food vendors join with the colorful gift booths. The park setting makes it even more special.
NEW YEAR'S EVE:The craziest and most fun night of the year-especially if the weather cooperates. The crowds start to gather at Times Square early in the day, with entertainment, favors, friends helping friends. Keep in mind: The NYC Police Dept. is very strict with the rules for everyone's safety, so listen and cooperate and have a ball. A NEW BALL THIS YEAR-IN COLOR! And the restaurants and bars are filled with people and cheer and everything you are here for! Central Park can be filled with walkers on New Year's Day, brunch is served just about everywhere.
Speaking of Central Park, the annual 5-K Run starts around 9pm, then there's music and fireworks at midnight--lots of happy New Yorkers meeting friends to welcome in the New Year. Join in!
Please check with the Front Desk to see if can help you in your planning. Additional details available online as well.
WISHING ALL OUR GUESTS AND VISITORS A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND THE VERY BEST THROUGH THE NEW YEAR
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