Finding an inexpensive New York accommodation can be quite a challenge, especially if you’re looking only in Manhattan. Brooklyn, on the other hand, will provide you with a different experience of the city, – it’s a lot more alternative and residential than Times Square, that’s for sure- It can also be a lot less expensive. Here…
All the way up until the late 19th century, the area of Brooklyn was considered a separate city. Now, it is a borough of the Big Apple, slowly merging with the commercial and financial centers near Wall Street and Lower Manhattan. Nevertheless, Brooklyn retains a distinct feel, especially since the renaissance it has experience since…
New York, New York, it’s a helluva town! But for visitors to the Big Apple, hotel rates can cause a helluva sticker shock, too. Thankfully, with a few simple tips, it is possible to get an affordable night’s sleep even if the city doesn’t. Here are some Cheapo-tested tips for finding and booking a budget-friendly…
I recently stayed at the Jewel Hotel (aka The Jewel Facing Rockefeller Center) during one of the busiest times of the year in the Big Apple – Christmas! Yes normally I avoid at all costs going anywhere near a tourist trap in my city, however I am a sucker for Christmas and actually enjoy the…
When I had heard that there were plans to open a new hotel in the shadows of Ground Zero I was intrigued. I mean it has been nearly nine years since the tragic events of 9/11 and barely anything has been built where the World Trade Center once stood. I was given a complimentary stay…
I recently was offered a complimentary night at the Affinia Dumont Hotel located in the Murray Hill/Midtown East section of Manhattan. I have to admit that as a hotel nerd I was looking forward to finally checking out an Affinia Hotel. With locations throughout New York City, Chicago and Washington DC, this collection of boutique…
On my most recent visit to England’s capital city, I was fortunate enough to spend a few nights at a new hotel that just opened its doors a few weeks ago called The Arch London. As part of a press trip with VisitBritain, I was privy to check into this quaint 82 room collection of…
I am not much of a gambler, but my recent stay at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa was like hitting the jackpot. From the moment you stroll into this billion dollar property, you feel as if you are in for something special. Opened in 2003 as Atlantic City‘s first new casino hotel in 13…