If you're thinking of visiting New York City and looking for a reasonably priced hotel, one alternative is to stay in the larger New York Metro area. You will then have access to all the attractions of New York City, and enjoy a lower-priced stay. And you will also get a feel for the larger New York Metropolitan area.
Conveniently located 25 miles from New York City, Stamford, Conn., is a city of more than 100,000 residents. The Marriott Stamford Hotel & Spa offers easy access to New York City. Its 500 rooms and six suites offer views of Long Island Sound, downtown Stamford, and even the Manhattan skyline on a clear day. If you would like to relax after a busy day, try the hotel's Agora Spa.
Marriott Stamford Hotel & Spa
243 Tresser Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06901
203-357-9555
marriottstamford.com
This Bergen County, New Jersey, hotel offers transportation to New York City. The van service drops you off at New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal. There is also a pickup service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal. You could also take a ferry service to New York City. A New York City tour service that visits major New York City attractions, including The Statue of Liberty and Times Square, picks up and drops off passengers from the hotel lobby. The Days Inn, a 250-room hotel, lets kids stay free and also offers a free breakfast.
Days Inn
2750 Tonnelle Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
210-348-3600
www.hoteldays.com
The Hilton Newark Penn Station hotel is located in downtown Newark,New Jersey, about a 15-minute train ride away from midtown Manhattan. The hotel offers a choice of rooms as well as suites. There is a restaurant on the premises, as well as a Starbucks Coffee outlet. If you'd like to take care of business during your stay, the Hilton hotel has a business center.
Hilton Newark Penn Station
Gateway Center-Raymond Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07102
www1.hilton.com
