WISCruiser Posted July 9, 2005 #151 Share Posted July 9, 2005 This is a question for the City of New York residents. I read an article on a place that sounds like it's near the NY midtown (west) piers, called "Hells Kitchen". Is that place as bad as it sounds?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted July 9, 2005 #152 Share Posted July 9, 2005 This is a question for the City of New York residents. I read an article on a place that sounds like it's near the NY midtown (west) piers, called "Hells Kitchen". Is that place as bad as it sounds?!? Alan-- Not anymore - That's where all the good bars are! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISCruiser Posted July 10, 2005 #153 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Alan-- Not anymore - That's where all the good bars are! ;) But one thing I noticed, Brian, is that no hotels are listed near the Cruise piers (within walking distance). Coincidence?!? Just bars? Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 11, 2005 #154 Share Posted July 11, 2005 So far, we are satisfied with the reservations at the Rihga Royal Suites. Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted July 11, 2005 #155 Share Posted July 11, 2005 ... no hotels are listed near the Cruise piers (within walking distance). The area around the passenger terminals in NYC is crazy. Even if there were hotels across the street I would rather take a cab than be hit by one. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 11, 2005 #156 Share Posted July 11, 2005 We are planning on taking a cab. Probably won't cost more that $10 including tip. Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 12, 2005 #157 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Our hotel can't be more than 3 miles from the cruise docks. Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubey Posted July 12, 2005 #158 Share Posted July 12, 2005 The area around the passenger terminals in NYC is crazy. Even if there were hotels across the street I would rather take a cab than be hit by one. :eek: Gee, that makes one of us!! I never have any problem getting around in Manhattan. Convenience is a two-edged sword, no? lkt:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 13, 2005 #159 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Is February a good month to visit New York City? We won't mind temperatures in the forties and will bring appropriate clothing. Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefhef Posted July 13, 2005 #160 Share Posted July 13, 2005 You never know with February. It is usually pretty darn cold and could snow several times. But it can be mild, like around 40. You are better off not staying near the piers. There isn't much over there. A cab from the Rhiga Royal won't be much (maybe $10). Hell's Kitchen was not a great neighborhood years ago. Now, all of New York is expensive and this neighborhood, while still not great, has moved up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 13, 2005 #161 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Thanks for the info, stefhef. Visiting Hell's Kitchen is not really on the top of my list. 5 minutes in the taxi going to the docks should be enough for me. Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 14, 2005 #162 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Reverend Neal, are you an AAA member? You can get 10% off the Rihga Royal room rates. Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 14, 2005 #163 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Reverend Neal and others: You might be interested to know of the new ownership of the Rihga Royal Suites. May 4, 2005 NEW YORK--Affiliates of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors announced the acquisition of New York's Rihga Royal, a JW Marriott Hotel, and expect to assume complete management oversight of the property by early summer. Blackstone Real Estate Advisors has a history of significantly reinvesting in its assets and dramatically improving services and facilities and the same is anticipated for the Rihga Royal. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Manhattan's premier luxury all-suite hotel, the sleek 54-story Rihga is located in the heart of midtown's Theatre District and just steps from New York City?s business and shopping districts, Central Park, Carnegie Hall and Broadway Theatres. The hotel offers guests 505 spacious suites with such in-room amenities as personal training, massage services and exercise accessories. The Blackstone Group, a private investment firm with offices in New York, Boston, Atlanta, London, Hamburg and Paris, was founded in 1985. Blackstone's Real Estate Group has raised five funds, representing over $6 billion in total equity, and has a long track record of investing in hotels and other commercial properties. In addition to Real Estate, The Blackstone Group's core businesses include Private Equity, Corporate Debt Investing, Marketable Alternative Asset Management, Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory and Restructuring and Reorganization Advisory. The Blackstone Group can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.Blackstone.com. CHEERS GENERAL MAX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 14, 2005 #164 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Yes, I'm an AAA member. :) Thanks for the "heads up." As for the new ownership ... I'd noticed. Perhaps this will mean that the quality will improve? I just hope the price doesn't go up too much. :) Oh, well ... it's only money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 14, 2005 #165 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Yes, I'm an AAA member. :) Oh, well ... it's only money. Reverend Neal, it may only be money but it is better to keep it in our pockets rather than someone elses. Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 14, 2005 #166 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Reverend Neal, it may only be money but it is better to keep it in our pockets rather than someone elses. That deserves a great big AMEN!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted July 15, 2005 #167 Share Posted July 15, 2005 A tidbit for Alan..... There are a few hotels in that area. From 'fleabag' to almost bearable. But it can get rowdy at night. (It's STILL the stomping ground of hookers and drug dealers ... don't let the "Disney-fication" fool you..) The only nicer hotel in that vicinity would be the Crowne Plaza or Novotel in Times Sq (if you don't mind the activity in the area). Then there's always the Rhiga ... book now before all the "Noordammers" hog up the rooms! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WISCruiser Posted July 15, 2005 #168 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Well, since I could'nt get one of our CC New Yorkers to answer my question about "Hell's Kitchen" which is the area around which the Cruise Ships dock, I found this on-line... very interesting: Although the name Hell's Kitchen refers to a rough section on the South Side of London, the term in reference to New York first appeared in print on September 22, 1881 when a New York Times reporter went to the West 30s with a police guide to get details of a multiple murder there. He referred to a particularly infamous tenement at 39th Street and 10th Avenue as "Hell's Kitchen," and said that the entire section was "probably the lowest and filthiest in the city." According to this version, 39th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues became known as Hell's Kitchen and the name was later expanded to the surrounding streets. Another version ascribes the name's origins to a German restaurant in the area known as Heil's Kitchen, after its proprietors. But the most common version traces it to the story of Dutch Fred The Cop, a veteran policeman, who with his rookie partner, was watching a small riot on West 39th Street near 10th Avenue. The rookie is supposed to have said, "This place is hell itself," to which Fred replied, "Hell's a mild climate. This is Hell's Kitchen." Hmm... sounds interesting, Vic! FleaBag Hotels and Barely liveable! Sounds like my OLD hangouts back in the day... LOL.:D Seriously, I'm staying at the Comfort Inn Midtown for the night before the cruise... The Price Is Right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 15, 2005 #169 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Fleabag hotels? I hope we don't bring any roaches with us on the new Noordam! Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 16, 2005 #170 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Reverend Neal, I hope the Rihga Royal Suites doesn't turn out to be a Fleabag hotel. Did Vic recommend it? Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calm_seas Posted July 16, 2005 #171 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Fleabag hotels? I hope we don't bring any roaches with us on the new Noordam! Cheers General Max General Max..... Fleas? I kinda doubt it.... Most of the pets in that area of town probably make private appointments with their groomers :rolleyes: . As for the hotel itself, --- there is a "Pet-friendly policy, for dogs and cats of 15 lbs or less, with waiver" (quote from hotel website). Now for "roaches".... well, I can't vouch... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted July 17, 2005 #172 Share Posted July 17, 2005 calmseas..... Roaches are admitted in to the hotel, provided they're housebroken.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 18, 2005 #173 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Vic, was this hotel recommended by you to Reverend Neal? Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 18, 2005 #174 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Vic, was this hotel recommended by you to Reverend Neal? It was the other way around, General. :) Vic recommended it to me! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Max Posted July 18, 2005 #175 Share Posted July 18, 2005 QUOTE=General Max]Vic, was this hotel recommended by you to Reverend Neal? That's what I thought. Has Vic personnally checked it out? Or does he know some folks that have stayed there. Some of those negative comments that we saw on Trip Advisor are still bothering me. Cheers General Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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