Accommodations


Introduction
New York City offers a wide variety of places to stay while visiting the Big Apple. Below you will find a small selection of various possibilities, focusing in Midtown Manhattan to avoid to much travel cost to and from wedding activities. However, cheaper lodging is available, for instance at hostels with shared bath or in Jersey City, NJ which is accessible by train or ferry (remember to calculate the cost of transportation).

We have reserved blocks of rooms at these hotels
Salisbury Hotel
Ameritania Hotel
W Hotel
Le Parker Meridian, where the wedding reception is hosted.


Budget
Jazz on the Town at Habitat
57th Street, Midtown NYC

The Habitat is a superior tourist class hotel located near the upper eastside of Manhattan at Lexington and 57th Street. This is one of Manhattan's best-kept secrets; designed for the active traveler whose focus is on experiencing New York to the fullest, the Habitat is everything you need and more than you expect. It has been called the best value in Manhattan lodging. This hotel is only 2 blocks from Madison Avenue shopping and Broadway shows. The Habitat is also convenient to The Museum of Modern Art, Radio City Music Hall, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. The New York City subway is just 2 blocks away at 59th Street and Lexington.

     

Shared bath, trundle bed - from $95 + taxes / day - at Expedia.com
Twin double bed. Decorated with black-and-white photos of New York City. Dial-up Internet access and air conditioning. Shared bath, daily housekeeping service.

Standard, Private Bath - from $125 + taxes / day - at Expedia.com
Twin double beds. Decorated with black-and-white photos of New York City. Dial-up Internet access and air conditioning. Private bath, daily housekeeping service.


Ameritania Hotel
230 West 54th Street, Midtown NYC

The Ameritania Hotel is a budget class, contemporary design hotel located in midtown Manahttan. The hotel is ideally located on the corner of West 54th Street and Broadway, just steps away from The Late Show With David Letterman, at the Ed Sullivan Theatre. Central Park and Times Square are within easy walking distance, as well as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Bold, new design features are evident throughout the Ameritania's public areas and the guest rooms. All of the hotel's guest rooms are richly appointed and radiate elegance and warmth. The guest rooms are thoughtfully equipped with amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. A lounge and a coffee shop are on the premises. The hotel also offers guests a complimentary New York style breakfast. Complementing the fine location and superb accommodation, is the unparalleled service that the hotel staff provides. The Ameritania is just steps away from fine dining, shopping and entertainment venus.
Official website: www.nychotels.com/ameritania



Standard room (sleeps 2) - $ 105 + taxes / day (incl. New York breakfast)
One queen or one standard bed. Room with standard bed is 120 square feet, room with queen bed is 160 square feet. Two-line telephones with data ports, video game consoles, and CD players.

Standard room (sleeps 3) - $ 125 + taxes / day (incl. New York breakfast)

Standard room (sleeps 4) - $ 145 + taxes / day (incl. New york breakfast)
Two double beds. Room is 160 square feet (for both bed types). Two-line telephones with data ports, video game consoles, and CD players.

We have reserved 15 standard rooms (July 14 - 19). Reservation has to made with Lisa Zito at telephone number 212-247-9700, ext. 1401.
Remember to refer to Powell-Holse group number 7714.
At time of booking, you will be required to guarantee the reservation with a credit card.

Please note that reservations need to be made before June 10th.


Salisbury Hotel
123 West 57th Street, Midtown NYC

The Salisbury is a superior budget-class hotel, located in the heart of 57th Street across from Carnegie Hall. The friendly and helpful staff will make the Salisbury feel like your home away from home. Guest rooms are comfortable and spacious with traditional American furniture and fine paintings. For business travelers, newly renovated corporate rooms and suites offer such amenities as dual-line speaker phones. Standard rooms are 28% larger than typical hotel rooms since the Salisbury was designed as an apartment (residential) hotel. The hotel is minutes from fine dining, shopping and entertainment.
Official website: www.nycsalisbury.com

This hotel is across the Street from Le Parker Meridien, where the reception will take place.

     

Standard room (sleeps 2) - $125 + taxes / day
One king bed, one queen bed, or two double beds. Approximately 410 square feet. Traditional American furniture and paintings, cherry finishes. Located throughout the hotel. Many have serving pantry with coffeemaker, refrigerator, microwave.

Standard suite (sleeps 2-4) - $165 + taxes / day

We have reserved 20 standard rooms (July 14 - 19).
Reservation can be made directly to the hotel. Toll free number is (888) 692-5757. At time of booking, you will be required to guarantee the reservation with a credit card.

Please note that reservations need to be made before July 1st.


Bedford Hotel
118 East 40th Street, Midtown NYC>

The Bedford is a traditional, conservative-style hotel in a Gothic design building. Guest rooms feature kitchenette, mahogany wood furniture, cable TV, climate control, telephones with dataport, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and in-room safe.Hotel amenities include: Room service; restaurant, bar and lounge. Hotel is located two avenues from the New York Public Library and Fifth Avenue, and two streets from Grand Central Station.

    

Studio with kitchenette - from $129 + taxes / day - at Expedia.com
One queen or two twin beds. Desk with ergonomic chair. Refrigerator. Table and chairs. Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, cooking and eating utensils. Microwave available upon request.


Howard Johnson Plaza
851 Eight Ave, Midtown NYC

The Howard Johnson Plaza is a first-class hotel, located between 51st & 52nd Streets, in the heart of the theater district. Hotel features 300 spacious, comfortable and luxuriously detailed guest rooms. For those who want to spend a quiet evening at the hotel, there is a restaurant and lounge on site. The friendly and helpful staff is always there to offer a friendly smile or to assist you in any way possible. The hotel is minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment.

     

Standard room - from $ 134 + taxes / day - at Expedia.com
These well-appointed rooms have one king, one queen, or two double beds and can accommodate a maximum of four guest.

Mid-range and Splurge


W Hotel
541 Lexington Ave, Midtown NYC
The W New York is a deluxe hotel located opposite the Waldorf Astoria on the fashionable East Side. Fully renovated in 1999, the hotel offers all new rooms and baths with amenities focused on the well-being and comfort of the guests. Guest rooms are decorated with the intention of providing a sanctuary of nature, with hand-painted fabrics, feather beds and comforters. The hotel is fully handicapped accessible
Official website: www.starwood.com/whotels

    

Wonderful queen  - $ 159 + taxes / day
One queen feather bed with firm pillow-top mattress, 250-thread-count linens, goose-down comforter and pillows. 170 square feet. Designed in earth colors, leaf motifs, hand-painted fabrics. DVD/CD player, VCR (library of CDs and videos available), television Internet access (via MSN TV), and high-speed Internet access. Bathrooms have lush terry/piqué spa robes and Aveda botanical bath products.

We have reserved 10 standard rooms (July 17 - 19).
Reservations can be made directly to the hotel. Toll free numer is (888) 627-7191. Remember to refer to the Powell-Holse wedding. At time of booking, you will be required to guarantee the reservation with a credit card.

Please note that reservations need to be made before June 15th.


Le Parker Meridien
118 West 57th Street, Midtown NYC

Le Parker Meridien is a superior, deluxe located in Midtown Manhattan two blocks south of Central Park, between Sixth and Seventh Avenue. The hotel boasts comfortable, ergonomically inspired rooms that offer both deluxe and practical amenities to please the tourist as much as the business traveler. The hotel has a sleek and contemporary décor. Guest rooms are larger than the New York norm and offer far reaching views of Central Park and the Manhattan Skyline. All guest rooms are equipped with a desk, fax machine, data port, voicemail, Aeron chair, modem, call waiting, 32" flat screen TV with VCP, DVD, player, hair dryer, mini- bar, in-room safe, and an iron with ironing board. Hotel amenities include a Health Club with sauna, fitness center and the only glass enclosed, rooftop pool in Manhattan. Le Parker Meridien offers 24-hour room service, plus business services and a multilingual staff. The hotel also hosts two restaurants Survey favorite. Valet parking is available for an additional charge. The hotel is just minutes from fine dining, entertainment and upscale shopping on 57th Street.
Official website: www.leparkermeridien.com/main

This hotel is where the reception will take place.

     

Standard room - from $ 199 + taxes / day

Junior suite - from  $ 250 + taxes / day
One king bed or two double beds. View of the city skyline. 320 square feet. Scandinavian-decor in colors of slate, blue, and green with polished wood accents. Platform bed, customized lighting, and DVD and CD player in a revolving wall entertainment center. Free high-speed Internet access (T1) as well as dial-up, and a cordless phone.

We have reserved 20 standard rooms (July 14 - 19).
Reservations need to made through our wedding contact person, Karen Dreher, at telephone number 212-708-7452. The group rates cover Wednesday through Monday check-out period, but are not limited to this time frame. A Friday, Saturday or even Sunday check in is covered too! At time of booking, you will be required to guarantee the reservation with a credit card.

Please note that reservations need to be made before June 15th.

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