Some of our hotel recommendations and information.
We have found the following reviews useful in finding hotels and hostels in Manhattan.
Hotels: http://gonyc.about.com/od/hotels/tp/topcheaphotel.htm
Hostels: http://gonyc.about.com/od/hostels/
For Example (good for individuals on a budget):
Using the above hotels (not hostel) link on August 26, 2008 we found the following dormitory rate at the Gershwin hotel for Wednesday the 16 OCT - 21 OCT:
Dormitory 6 beds (Fabuloso)
Our 6 bedded dormitory is co-ed and has 3 bunk beds and a bathroom inside the room. Linens and towel are provided. There is a TV and a phone (incoming calls only). No locker. Safe is available to rent at $5.00 for the stay. One reservation is needed per person and per bed.
Wed $44 Thu $44 Fri $44 Sat $44 Sun $44 Mon $44
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Dormitory 10 beds (Auberge)
Our 10 bedded dormitory is co-ed and has 5 bunk beds and a bathroom inside the room. Linens are provided. No towels, no TV, no locker, no phone. Safe is available to rent at $5.00 for the stay. One reservation is needed per person and per bed.
Wed $34 Thu $34 Fri $34 Sat $34 Sun $34 Mon $34
The Gershwin hotel will most likely be within walking distance of the seminar. Its actual proximity to the seminar location will be announced when there is a final decision on the exact seminar location.