Why are the hotels in nyc so expensive compare to northern New Jersey?

Q. If I were to visit NYC, the hotels are so damn high. But if I reserve my hotel in northern NJ like Jersey City for example, the hotels there are cheaper. Yes, I have to take the train everyday, but the train station is in the city and it only takes a 30 min ride to Time Square.

I can get a nice hotel room in downtown Jersey City $200-300 per night compare to the hotels in Manhattan.

Why are they so expensive despite the bad economy?

A. Even in the bad economy, NYC is the #1 destination in the USA for both business travelers and vacationers. You're exactly right that taking a train into NYC is not expensive or difficult, but a lot of people don't know how to do it and don't have the confidence to learn -- or simply don't want to spend any of their trip time commuting. Enjoy your good deal!

My fiance and I want to vacation in NYC in Sept: hotel and airport?

Q. What airport is best to fly to and what hotels are best deals and located closest to everything and what should be do while we are there. What do we need to do ahead of time and how much money does it cost for a week of fun in nYC. Where is the best place to eat and how do we go to the Late Show? I need help planning! We don't know how far apart everything is or what's the best deals and best fun activities.

A. Well I prefer JFK, and if Jetblue is an option go for it. It is so much less hassle as they have their own terminal. A taxi is usually $45 to anywhere in Manhattan plus tolls, and you don't have to book ahead. When you leave the airport you wait in a taxi line (usually fast). The other option is the Airtrain, but honestly with 2 ppl and luggage, you'll save time and money taking a flat rate cab.The Late Show has a lottery for tickets, or for most tapings of shows you can turn up at around 4pm and try for standby, but don't count on it. Before moving here, I stayed at the Hotel Pennsylvania because it was right across from Penn Station, Madison Square Gardens, and it was affordable, clean, and large. In NY you have to think, how often will you really be in the room? Plan on taking cabs most places, its just convenient. If you're adventurous though you can access the subway map online and get an idea of how it runs, you would save some $ doing that.

And cost..... NY is grand..... you could spend as little as about $500 in a week if you eat two meals a day and take the trains, or you could spend $1 million if you so desire. It is up to you. If you like to shop, buy things from vendors, etc. plan on at least $1,500 for both of you. Manhattan is only 22 miles from tip to tip so no matter how far things are, they never are really that far. Accept that you will not be able to see everything, but make a list of the top 10 things you want to see and stick to it. If it were me...
1. Statue of Liberty
2. Central Park
3. a Broadway show
4. Times Square
5. Rockafellar Center
6. Empire State Bldg
7. Brooklyn Bridge
8. Museum of Natural History (with the big TRex skeleton!)
9. a Bagel sandwich every morning
10. ride the subway

I personally love Carmine's for a restaurant, and it is right next to Broadway shows. The portions are family style, so COME HUNGRY!

Where can I find cheap hotel in NYC? Any websites to reserve hotel?

Q. I am going to visit NYC and plan to stay there for a night. Which website can I find reasonable price for NYC hotel and make reservation?

Thanks!

A. to cut through the deals check out http://www.travelcusehotels.com to book your stay. the site is an aggregator which means it takes offers from various online sites and shows you the best deals. good luck!

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