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LewisCouch · 01-25-2004, 10:05 PM

I'm finally taking my wife to NY as she has never been. The last time I was there I had an absolute blast and can hardly wait to get back. Anyway, I'm looking for any suggestions for *quiet* hotels in the midtown area. I would like to keep the rate around $300 per night. Thanks in advance for any help.

Cynthetiq · 01-26-2004, 11:21 AM

quiet hotels?

The Library Hotel
Address: 299 Madison Ave
Phone: (212) 983-4500
Rates: $195 - $375
books on every floor separated by the dewey decimal system.

1871 House
East 60s just off Park Ave
212-756-8823
Rates: $139 - $249
B&B but GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS!!! Very quiet back rooms

two suggestions that I would recommend to anyone...

LewisCouch · 01-26-2004, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cynthetiq
quiet hotels?

Thanks for the reply. Both my wife and I are very light sleepers. I know it's an odd request, but I'll never get any sleep otherwise.

Thanks again.

Cynthetiq · 01-27-2004, 11:34 AM

NYC isn't known for it's quiet hotels. I can suggest though something like the 1871 House since there is a BACK room that does not face the street and it faces the backyard and another guest room. Great for pairs of couples.

I lived on Carmine Street in the Village and since it was a back apartment it was very quiet.

good luck!

acostello · 01-29-2004, 06:31 AM

Get the higher floor in Marriott or Hyatt in Midtown.

Glad-I-Ate-Her · 01-30-2004, 09:37 AM

My friend was in town recently and stayed at the Hilton on 6th Ave and it was quiet in his room. The room was located in one of the top floors.

Enjoy,
Glad

LewisCouch · 01-30-2004, 11:05 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I rented a room on the 23rd floor of the Hilton. I figured if it's far enough away from the street that that would work.

Another question arises though. Does anyone who lives in New York have some insider suggestions for great restaurants? There are so many to choose from, it's difficult to decide.

Cynthetiq · 01-30-2004, 01:43 PM

if you are staying at the Hilton in Times Square it's actually pretty noisy, because there is LOTS of traffic on 8th and 42nd street, even though you are on the 23rd floor it's still not going to be the quiet you are thinking about.

Sometime in the AM I don't remember when but the garbage trucks do their pickups... and that sound carrries too.

restaurants... www.nycvisit.com

restaurant week is this week and next week, anything listed in that group of restaurants are quite notable.

since you'll be not to far from me... there's lots of places I could recommend....

McHales, little bar on 8th Ave and 46th has some of the best wings and burgers. They do NOT take credit cards CASH ONLY!

Edison Cafe in the Edison hotel, inexpensive eatery. It's also known as the Polish Tea Room, dunno why but it's like eating on the inside of a wedding cake.

what kind of food or restricted diets do you have?

LewisCouch · 01-30-2004, 04:23 PM

Wow, small world. Thanks for the info on the Hilton, I'm sure it will do just fine. Besides, I'm there for fun, don't wanna keep my eyes closed too much!

I have no food restrictions whatsoever as I'm one of those lucky people who never gains weight no matter what, and how much I eat.

Glad-I-Ate-Her · 01-31-2004, 06:57 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by LewisCouch
[B] Wow, small world. Thanks for the info on the Hilton, I'm sure it will do just fine. Besides, I'm there for fun, don't wanna keep my eyes closed too much!

Which Hilton did you reserve in? The one I'm talking about is 2 blocks away from Radio City Music Hall on 6th ave. I think its called the New York Hilton.

Restaurants? What kind and where? You have to narrow the field a little!!

Glad

LewisCouch · 01-31-2004, 08:14 PM

Sorry...Italian, French, Spanish (not Mexican) and Moroccan. I've heard nice things about a place named San Domenico, other than that, I have no idea. There are FAR too many choices.

Thanks for any and all help.

Cynthetiq · 02-03-2004, 10:15 AM

Glad, yeah that area gets quiet since it's mostly a business district during the day and nothing during the nights.

in Greenwhich village
El Faro - spanish
Chumley's - old speakeasy where literaries hung out
Pink Teacup - soul food

Harlem
Sylvia's - soul food

Little Italy
ilpalazzo
http://www.littleitalynyc.com/ilpalazzo/

Chinatown
Chinese Ice Cream Factory - exotic Ice Creams

01-25-2004, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
LewisCouch Insane Location: Pacific NW	Returning to Manhattan I'm finally taking my wife to NY as she has never been. The last time I was there I had an absolute blast and can hardly wait to get back. Anyway, I'm looking for any suggestions for quiet hotels in the midtown area. I would like to keep the rate around $300 per night. Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ "The gift of liberty is like that of a horse, handsome, strong, and high-spirited. In some it arouses a wish to ride; in many others, on the contrary, it increases the desire to walk." -- Massimo d'Azeglio

01-26-2004, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	quiet hotels? The Library Hotel Address: 299 Madison Ave Phone: (212) 983-4500 Rates: $195 - $375 books on every floor separated by the dewey decimal system. 1871 House East 60s just off Park Ave 212-756-8823 Rates: $139 - $249 B&B but GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS!!! Very quiet back rooms two suggestions that I would recommend to anyone... __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

01-30-2004, 09:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Glad-I-Ate-Her Junkie Location: 1 mile from Ground Zero	My friend was in town recently and stayed at the Hilton on 6th Ave and it was quiet in his room. The room was located in one of the top floors. Enjoy, Glad __________________ I'm "Glad I Ate Her" because the payback was worth it!!

01-30-2004, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
LewisCouch Insane Location: Pacific NW	Thanks for all the replies. I rented a room on the 23rd floor of the Hilton. I figured if it's far enough away from the street that that would work. Another question arises though. Does anyone who lives in New York have some insider suggestions for great restaurants? There are so many to choose from, it's difficult to decide. __________________ "The gift of liberty is like that of a horse, handsome, strong, and high-spirited. In some it arouses a wish to ride; in many others, on the contrary, it increases the desire to walk." -- Massimo d'Azeglio

01-30-2004, 01:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	if you are staying at the Hilton in Times Square it's actually pretty noisy, because there is LOTS of traffic on 8th and 42nd street, even though you are on the 23rd floor it's still not going to be the quiet you are thinking about. Sometime in the AM I don't remember when but the garbage trucks do their pickups... and that sound carrries too. restaurants... www.nycvisit.com restaurant week is this week and next week, anything listed in that group of restaurants are quite notable. since you'll be not to far from me... there's lots of places I could recommend.... McHales, little bar on 8th Ave and 46th has some of the best wings and burgers. They do NOT take credit cards CASH ONLY! Edison Cafe in the Edison hotel, inexpensive eatery. It's also known as the Polish Tea Room, dunno why but it's like eating on the inside of a wedding cake. what kind of food or restricted diets do you have? __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

01-27-2004, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	NYC isn't known for it's quiet hotels. I can suggest though something like the 1871 House since there is a BACK room that does not face the street and it faces the backyard and another guest room. Great for pairs of couples. I lived on Carmine Street in the Village and since it was a back apartment it was very quiet. good luck!

01-29-2004, 06:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
acostello Crazy	Get the higher floor in Marriott or Hyatt in Midtown.

01-30-2004, 04:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
LewisCouch Insane Location: Pacific NW	Wow, small world. Thanks for the info on the Hilton, I'm sure it will do just fine. Besides, I'm there for fun, don't wanna keep my eyes closed too much! I have no food restrictions whatsoever as I'm one of those lucky people who never gains weight no matter what, and how much I eat. __________________ "The gift of liberty is like that of a horse, handsome, strong, and high-spirited. In some it arouses a wish to ride; in many others, on the contrary, it increases the desire to walk." -- Massimo d'Azeglio

01-31-2004, 06:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Glad-I-Ate-Her Junkie Location: 1 mile from Ground Zero	[QUOTE]Originally posted by LewisCouch [B] Wow, small world. Thanks for the info on the Hilton, I'm sure it will do just fine. Besides, I'm there for fun, don't wanna keep my eyes closed too much! Which Hilton did you reserve in? The one I'm talking about is 2 blocks away from Radio City Music Hall on 6th ave. I think its called the New York Hilton. Restaurants? What kind and where? You have to narrow the field a little!! Glad __________________ I'm "Glad I Ate Her" because the payback was worth it!!

01-31-2004, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
LewisCouch Insane Location: Pacific NW	Sorry...Italian, French, Spanish (not Mexican) and Moroccan. I've heard nice things about a place named San Domenico, other than that, I have no idea. There are FAR too many choices. Thanks for any and all help. __________________ "The gift of liberty is like that of a horse, handsome, strong, and high-spirited. In some it arouses a wish to ride; in many others, on the contrary, it increases the desire to walk." -- Massimo d'Azeglio

02-03-2004, 10:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Glad, yeah that area gets quiet since it's mostly a business district during the day and nothing during the nights. in Greenwhich village El Faro - spanish Chumley's - old speakeasy where literaries hung out Pink Teacup - soul food Harlem Sylvia's - soul food Little Italy ilpalazzo http://www.littleitalynyc.com/ilpalazzo/ Chinatown Chinese Ice Cream Factory - exotic Ice Creams __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!