Best area to stay in NY?

Hi,

I am planning a trip to NY in march 2009 with my husband.

Can anyone recommend what area to stay in and a good hotel?

I love the idea of Greenwich or Soho area and had a look at Sohotel...anyone stayed there?

I%26#39;m just not sure of what district is good for a short stay (4 nights)... do we stay in Manhatten Greenwich, Central park area???? I do not have a clue...lol

Help, please! x

Best area to stay in NY?

GG,

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Best area to stay in NY?

Just a point of information - when you mention Greenwich - I presume you mean Greenwich Village.

Greenwich is a town in Connecticut, it is a suburb of NYC - on the Metro-North commuter railroad line; many people who reside there work in the City.

Also, Greenwich Village and Central Park are both located in Manhattan.

I suggest you check out a map of NYC and its environs to get your bearings and I%26#39;m sure a good guidebook would be of help.

You can check out hotel reviews on this Forum.

Many first time tourists stay in midtown Manhattan due to its proximity to many of the attractions in the City in which they are interested.

Poppa

Benji! I%26#39;m so happy to hear you praise Murray Hill! I live here and it doesn%26#39;t get a lot of love but it%26#39;s definitely a pretty good location for a stay.

That said, GemGemP, I second Benji: It doesn%26#39;t really matter where you stay because it%26#39;s easy and inexpensive to get around - and quick! Since you%26#39;ve asked, I would go with your original thoughts and stay away from Times Square. But once that%26#39;s done, you have a lot of options. A lot will probably come down to where you can get the best deal (again, as Benji mentioned).

And, please, people - Greenwich is in Connecticut (or England!): It%26#39;s Greenwich Village or the Village, not Greenwich, for short. :D

Thanks! And now I know- Greenwich Village it is! x

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