Best value for a package deal to New York

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Hi,

I've been checking various hotel breaks in NY, and am looking to take a break for 2 in late November/early December. I was just wondering does any agent do week long hotel breaks inclusive of flights, accom, airport transfer. I was looking at booking flights and hotels seperately, but bit worried bout getting from airport to hotel, as in would a package deal take out all the stresses involved in organising cabs dealing with directions etc. So in essence package deal (if it exists!) or book seperately. (my budget is reasonable and would like to stay close to city centre). Thanks in advance
 

Travel agents doing package deals to New York dont provide transport from the airport to the hotel. Aer Lingus have flights for october at 107 each way which works out at 357 return, so you could book the hotel seperately.
 
If you fly into JFK airport, you can easily catch a taxi into the city. There are flat rates, so pick up a taxi at the official rank (dont' even consider using someone who approaches you in the terminal), and you will be fine. The last time I used the taxi, there was a 5 min queue, and a despatcher gives you a note confirming the price you should pay.
Checkout www.ny.com for some up to date info.

"Taxi Cabs

Taxis into the city take anywhere from 30-60 minutes. They cost $45 "Flat Fare" to Manhattan (as of 2007-07) NOT including bridge tolls and tip. Taxis are cash only. Make sure to hail a cab in the designated areas or ask a uniformed airport employee to help you. Generally, it's polite to tip at least a dollar per bag if the taxi driver assists you"
Its well worth building your own itinerary, cost wise, I've usually saved $100-200 on each trip (4-5 days) by booking separately the hotel / flights / transfer, and thats gone a long way towards entrance fees to Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, seeing a Broadway show!
 

Very true. Don't worry about getting a cab. It really couldn't be easier. It was Christmas week when I was there and there was only a very short queue. It's no hassle at all.

If you can get cheap flights I'd do it that way. I think the packages look very dear.
 
The Travel Department offer a break on 19 November which might suit you, details as follows:
  • Direct return flights from Dublin to New York with Delta.
  • Transfer on arrival to your hotel in Manhattan with guide assistance.
  • 3 nights Superior Tourist Class hotel accommodation in midtown Manhattan on a bed and breakfast basis – Holiday Inn Midtown, situated at 440 West 57th Street [broken link removed]
  • Half day guided tour of the city.
  • Transfer from hotel to JFK airport with guide assistance for your return flight to Dublin.
  • Flight departs Dublin on Monday morning (0905hrs) and arrives to New York on Monday morning (1130hrs) Flight departs New York on Thursday evening (1910hrs) and arrives to Dublin on Friday morning (0705hrs)
Price roughly €885 all inclusive
You could give them a call and see if they intend offering a longer break at your preferred time of travel.

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Thanks for all the replies, I can relax with my taxi now! I think I'll try and go the seperate route cause theres bit more variety on offer and would like to stay for around 7 nights its my only chance of a holiday this year so at least a week is a must. Thanks again for the ideas, its all very helpful
 
I've stayed in the Mariott on 5th Avenue and they'll arrange a town car to pick and drop you to the airport, same price as a taxi. You lucky thing you'll have a ball!!
 

NOTE: this company uses Delta which has a stop-over at Shannon BOTH ways which is a major pain.
 
try continental i've flown with them to new york and found them good value
 
Thanks again we've started to narrow down our choice, can't go mad cause we want at least 7 nights and don't want cockroaches either so the one i'm leaning towards at the moment is 'the Bentley' close to 5th Avenue, central park etc, has anyone had any experience of this place? works out bout €2,200 for 7 nights 2 adults 1st week December.
http://www.hotelbentleynewyork.com
 


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Thanks for the tip foxylady, I'm waiting on them to get back to me with available times and rates, it looks really nice
 
MrMan said:
Thanks for the tip foxylady, I'm waiting on them to get back to me with available times and rates, it looks really nice
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It is indeed , the decor in bedrooms is a little bit old fashioned but very clean and lovely staff with a restaurant that always seemed to be booked out when we we were there. Also its about 8 mins from times square and is on a nice quiet street in the hells Kitchen Area.
 
Have stayed on several occasions at Fitzpatrick's Manhattan Hotel

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10-17 December 2007 - €2,337

Great location, efficient friendly staff - highly recommended
 
Have a look on www.tripadvisor.com for reviews on hotels.

Make sure to take out travel insurance.

Best to book hotels directly yourself as booking agences quite often have restricted cancellation charges.

Have a read through the many previous threads on hotel recommendations on AAM.
 
I definitely have decisions to make now the Bentley has mixed reviews, fitz and belvedere look nice so i'm gonna keep searching and try and conclude this week, so thanks again for all the tips it has been really helpful
 
moondance said:
NOTE: this company uses Delta which has a stop-over at Shannon BOTH ways which is a major pain.
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Where is this information? I have booked a flight with Delta Dub-JFK for December and have searched the tickets I received and the Delta website and cannot see any reference to a stopover in Shannon. Can someone please let me know where I can find this out as I thought most airlines had abolished the stop over in Shannon.

Thanks J
 
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