gday ppl, im going to NY in march and i was jsut wondering how much the taxis would be, so I can decide on my hotel.. i was planning on staying at the clarion laguardia hotel..so also if anybody had anything to say about the hotel it would also be appreciated..
I stayed at that exact hotel this past November. You can litterally see the airport from the hotel. they have a free shuttle so no worries. It needs some TLC. they are currently doing some renovating. The rooms were ok, the beds fine, but the halls and carpet need some updating and paint.
If you have the hotel call a cab for you, $40-$50. They call the black limo taxis. But, if you get a Yellow Taxi, $25. We did both.
There is a bus station less than a block down the street.
Take the Q33 bus to the last stop on the route. It takes you to a subway station and there are various trains that leave from there. The commute depends on where you are going. The bus ride was about 20-30 min. Train was another 20-30 min.
If you going the be there a few days, buy an Unlimited Metro Card. They are either 1 day for $7 or 1 week for $24. Unlimited bus and subway rides for the life of the card. You can buy them at LaGuardia @ the Hudson Newsstand downstairs buy luggage claim.
If possible, I would stay in Manhattan just to save time on the commute. You can find some reasonable hotels. Try Skyline hotel, Days Hotel, Super 8, or Milford. These hotels are in Manhattan _ will probably be on the same level of the Clarion.Not sure about that specific hotel but, Clarion hotels can vary from really nice to not so great. They are part of Choice hotels so there 100% guarantee should apply. As for the taxi, consider using the MTA subway, it is way faster and only costs $2 each way. If an entrance isn_t close enough to walk to just hop on any MTA bus, get a transfer and ride to the nearest subway station. It really is quite safe and will save you a lot of money. Good Luck!O.K. Take it from a Native Newyorker, who still lives here. Public transportation is the best way to get around in NYC. There is a flat fee that is applied to every yellow cab from any area airport to the city is $45. Check the internet for youth hostels or even cheaper places to stay. They are here but you have to book early. You are going to spend very little time in your romm while you are here, so why would you want to spend an exorbitant amount of money just to sleep and showers. Good Luck and embrace tghis great city when you come.The Clarion is OK, I stayed there for a few days a few years back. The problem with this location is transportation into Manhattan.
Yellow cabs (metered) normally do not service this area, with the exception of the airport. The car service companies are good and the cars (all Lincoln Town Cars) are nice, but the cost of trips into Manhattan will get pricey. My _guesstimate_ would be about $40 into Manhattan.
You could walk about three long blocks to Astoria Blvd and get the Q19 to the N and W train at Astoria Blvd and 30th St into Manhattan (total cost of $2). If you decide to stay in this Hotel, I would mass transit it into Manhattan and take a yellow cab back at night. Not that it is a bad neighborhood situation (neighborhoods are safe), but waiting for the bus at night may be lengthy. Another alternative is to take cabs to/from the Hotel to the train. My guesstimate for this trip (again non yellow cabs) is about $12,
March in NYC is not that busy. Why not try to get a Hotel in Manhattan. I met someone who stayed at the Herald Square Hotel on 31st between B_way and 5th ave. She said it was OK and the prices there are reasonable.If you are visiting NYC to explore Manhattan, then the last place you want to stay is within the La Guardia airport. Stay at a Manhattan hotel. If you want something within walking distance to everything and don_t care for luxury and pampering, then maybe The Milford Plaza will do. Visit tripadvisor.com to read review about this hotel before making any decisions. You will see mix review but I think it_s ok to me.
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