[Prucc]

Don't stay the Hotel Penn. Crap place even though it's cheap and across the street from MSG and Penn Station.

[patcooper]

Prucc, on Apr 21 2006, 11:41 AM, said:

Don't stay the Hotel Penn. Crap place even though it's cheap and across the street from MSG and Penn Station.

The hotel penn is fine if your just gonna crash there after the show. And for whoever was looking for an internet cafe i know of one on 42nd st and 7th avenue. it's 8 blocks north from the hammerstein. there might be one closer not sure.

[tomc102968]

two questions

1- anyone know the exact address or if I get into a cab and say hammerstein ballroom Ill be ok

2- taking a bus in and get dropped off at grand central I believe not sure coming from upstate ny for the 17th show how far will that leave me?

[madison]

If a large number of people wanted to stay at the same hotel, there's a chance a cheaper rate could be negotiated with the hotel. Often times, a hotel will offer special discount rates for "groups" and "conferences" that book a block of rooms.

If there are enough people interested in this, I could check with a few major hotels. But we would likely need 100 or 200 rooms booked to get a special rate - just a guess.

[brobot]

tomc102968, on Apr 21 2006, 12:02 PM, said:

two questions

1- anyone know the exact address or if I get into a cab and say hammerstein ballroom Ill be ok

2- taking a bus in and get dropped off at grand central I believe not sure coming from upstate ny for the 17th show how far will that leave me?

1. The cab driver should know it - if not, tell them The Hammerstein Ballroom is located on 34th Street Between 8th and 9th Avenues.

2. Grand Central is around 44th Street, 10 blocks from the venue. Not a bad walk. Just go with the flow of the foot traffic and be carefull crossing the street. New Yorkers hate it when tourest poke around or stop in the middle of the sidewalk and look around. If you get confused about where you're going or where you're at, the courteous thing to do is move out of the way, towards the buildings or around a corner of a less busy street and then figure out what's going on. New Yorkers get a bad rap for being unfriendly, but that's untrue. You'll be surprised at how helpful people are, but at the same time they can be very busy so return the favor by being conscientious.

[Montrealer]

madison, on Apr 21 2006, 12:09 PM, said:

If a large number of people wanted to stay at the same hotel, there's a chance a cheaper rate could be negotiated with the hotel. Often times, a hotel will offer special discount rates for "groups" and "conferences" that book a block of rooms.

If there are enough people interested in this, I could check with a few major hotels. But we would likely need 100 or 200 rooms booked to get a special rate - just a guess.

great idea!!!
I'm also in if someone want to share a room the 15th

[brobot]

madison, on Apr 21 2006, 12:09 PM, said:

If a large number of people wanted to stay at the same hotel, there's a chance a cheaper rate could be negotiated with the hotel. Often times, a hotel will offer special discount rates for "groups" and "conferences" that book a block of rooms.

If there are enough people interested in this, I could check with a few major hotels. But we would likely need 100 or 200 rooms booked to get a special rate - just a guess.

Good idea. This will also be nice for people going alone or are unfamiliar with the area. I can see the sign in front of the Hilton reading "Welcome GNR Fans". If Axl passes that in his limo, he might show up at the hotel bar later (hey, you never know - he's all over the place in NY lately).

[patcooper]

tomc102968, on Apr 21 2006, 12:02 PM, said:

two questions

1- anyone know the exact address or if I get into a cab and say hammerstein ballroom Ill be ok

2- taking a bus in and get dropped off at grand central I believe not sure coming from upstate ny for the 17th show how far will that leave me?

the hammerstein is 311 W 34th St
and grand central station is on 42nd st. so you could walk it or take a cab.

[pilferk]

Anyone coming up to the city via Amtrak train, you can try the following public discount code:

H570

It should get you a healthy discount..though I think it's only if you're travelling along the east coast (which, if you're coming in via train, you probably are).

[Ready2CrashandBurn]

Im driving from delaware and im just going to go up the jersey turnpike. Does anybody know a good place to park in Jersey and catch a different form of transportation into the city. So I can avoid the traffic.

[patcooper]

Ready2CrashandBurn, on Apr 21 2006, 01:05 PM, said:

Im driving from delaware and im just going to go up the jersey turnpike. Does anybody know a good place to park in Jersey and catch a different form of transportation into the city. So I can avoid the traffic.

well you can drive to the newark path/nj transit trains and park there and then take to train into the city. It'll leave you in penn station right across the the street from the hammerstein.

[Tamatt27]

madison, on Apr 21 2006, 11:09 AM, said:

If a large number of people wanted to stay at the same hotel, there's a chance a cheaper rate could be negotiated with the hotel. Often times, a hotel will offer special discount rates for "groups" and "conferences" that book a block of rooms.

If there are enough people interested in this, I could check with a few major hotels. But we would likely need 100 or 200 rooms booked to get a special rate - just a guess.

That sound likes a great idea. I'm down for 2 people the 14th and 15th.

[Ashlar]

im coming down for the concert on the 10th via Greyhound from Kingston, Ontario (not far from TO)
the greyhound terminal is right on 8th ave. i need some suggestions to cut the cost of the trip. im wanting to bring my own food and a napsack however i am not carrying that around the concert. anyone know if the terminal has locker rentals or anything? also im gonna be there at like 7:45 in the morning and was wondering if there is anything to do in the area? gotta waste 12 hours.

also if anyone is going down from like toronto, ottawa etc and minds picking me up that would be fucking awesome. id be able to chip in for gas. even if it was only the way there id be a huge help.

[GunnerRose]

How bad is Hotel Penn? I booked a room three hours ago?
I am coming from NE.....what is the closest Airport to fly into?
I am pumped about seeing GnR.....but I have to meet Darkamus....
LJ

[DizzyReed63]

I'm flying in on Sunday from St. Louis, staying at the Belvedere in Times Square.
Got a really good rate on Expedia for the whole thing, under $500 for 2 nights, round trip.