The trouble with Priceline is I really need to be sure where I'm going to end up - because if it's not right where I want to be, there's no point. I'll check out that Holiday Inn, though.

PATH, right. I've taken that back and forth from Hoboken before - I forgot it was so close.

Also, I'm assuming I want LaGuardia for this trip? Or would Newark be easier?

It depends on the hotel, really -- Newark would be easier if your hotel's in NJ, but if you're staying in Manhattan you'll want LaGuardia or JFK.

Newark is pretty easy now with the air train. (I've walked into my apartment on the Upper West Side an hour after landing at Newark). Kennedy has an air train too.

If rush hour is a factor, a train to the airport is preferable imho.

Ooh, maybe I'll do JFK since I can fly Jet Blue now.

I really like The Muse and The Library in NYC. On my last trip I also got a good room at the Wall Street District Holiday Inn.

My in-laws stayed here the last time they visited, and liked it quite a bit.

Would any Chicago-istas be interested in doing something on the afternoon of Nov. 10th? I'm going to be in town for NAEYC, and just found out that work won't be requiring anything of me after 2pm Saturday afternoon (though I will need to go to the company meet & greet that evening).

Brenda, will you be back by the 12th of October? I get into Chicago on the evening of the 11th. Wanna see you!

As for Priceline, tried it for the first time yesterday and I *love* it. Very easy with Chicago, though, since the areas are so specific on the site. Chicago Marriott Downtown (Magnificent Mile) for $150 a night seemed like a long shot but we got it.

Nice! My plans are very not finalized yet, and I'm thinking I may not be able to stay longer in NY after all. But now I'm not sad about it!

SFistas:

Is the Oakland Marriot City Center accessible by public transportation?