New York Hotels

[snaw]

I can't understand why poor Snaw is getting a kicking for this comment by Tay.

I'd argue about getting a kicking, but a few sheep shagging comments and references to the kiwi propensity for choking on big occasions seems to have riled my little friend Tay.

It's like getting savaged by a sheep.

[tay]

Wasn't meant as a put down an apologies if it came across that way, just the instinctive reaction of anyone who's lived in NYC towards times square (Or staying in a hotel around there) - don't know anyone who has lived there who doesn't dislike it.

It's minging; it is overpriced, it is overcrowded, it is surrounded by average restaurants that overcharge and rip off tourists and tacky shops. It is a must for anyone to visit on their first trip to NYC cause it's iconic but not as a base to live in.

Not sure what other way I could put that, that wouldn't come across as a put down. But without trying to offend you I think it's about as bad a suggestion as someone could put for a place to be based in NYC. If that's pompous then fine, I'm pompous.

Apology accepted.

I'm pompous.

Agreed.

[Moscow Mule]

Wasn't meant as a put down an apologies if it came across that way, just the instinctive reaction of anyone who's lived in NYC towards times square (Or staying in a hotel around there) - don't know anyone who has lived there who doesn't dislike it.

It's minging; it is overpriced, it is overcrowded, it is surrounded by average restaurants that overcharge and rip off tourists and tacky shops. It is a must for anyone to visit on their first trip to NYC cause it's iconic but not as a base to live in.

Not sure what other way I could put that, that wouldn't come across as a put down. But without trying to offend you I think it's about as bad a suggestion as someone could put for a place to be based in NYC. If that's pompous then fine, I'm pompous.

You said

(And please don't listen to anyone who suggests a hotel near times square).

I agree with you 100% that it would be a crap place to live. BUT if you're going for a few days, where better to experience the commercialism that typifies New York? It's all about viewpoints.

FWIW, it was clean when I went there and the streets/sidewalks weren't any busier than any of the other big streets in the city.

[cailin maith]

Apology accepted.

You like my line - don't you?

[hyperD]

I took my wife out here 2 years ago for a surprise birthday - she didn't know where we were going until we were taxying (she missed the first call and I "blindfolded" her through security). Not actually putting a blindfold on here of course, we would have been bundled into the interview rooms sharpish.

http://www.plaza-athenee.com/

[snaw]

Apology accepted.

You weren't offered one.

[snaw]

You said



I agree with you 100% that it would be a crap place to live. BUT if you're going for a few days, where better to experience the commercialism that typifies New York? It's all about viewpoints.

FWIW, it was clean when I went there and the streets/sidewalks weren't any busier than any of the other big streets in the city.

I wasn't talking about as a place to live, I mentioned as a place to base yourself (Or not). It's easy to visit and get that experience, but I gave a list of reasons why it's not a great base - and you've got to be kidding if you think times square isn't any busier than the rest of the city. It's in a league of it's own in that respect. Maybe early in the morning or on a rainy midweek during the day, but in general it's heaving.

Anyway, you're entitled to your perspective - I'll happily disagree with you, and put my point across. I'll choose to ignore Tay cause he's not really contributing, just stalking me looking for an excuse to have a go.

[tay]

You weren't offered one.

No? Really????

[sasguru]

Have to say Tay, you win the title of "Chief CUK stalker" over Lucy.

[snaw]

No? Really????

It's like trying to converse with a 5 year old. My 18 month old daughter makes more sense.