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Tips For Booking Your NYC Hotel

New York City isn't known as a bargain town, especially when it comes to inner-city accommodations, but with the current economy the way it is, some hotels have been lowering their rates and offering discounts to entice overnight visitors. Your best bet for finding cheaper rates is to travel after the New Year into early April, when area hotels are feeling the blow of the post-holiday decline, and New York's weather is less than admirable. Rates can drop to as low as $150 (or less) during the off season, which is much more reasonable than your average $300-$400/night rate. Similarly, New York sees some relatively hot summers, which can be muggy, humid, and generally uncomfortable for anyone who is heat sensitive. Yet, planning a visit in July and early August is ideal if you're hoping to save on a family vacation to New York. Consider becoming a AAA member, as cardholders can save an average of 10% their overall stay at many NYC hotels year-round.

As the number one visited city in the U.S., New York is a popular place to be, no matter what time of year. While there's hundreds of events to attend every night of the week, it's the big conventions and international shows that draw an even higher amount of traffic to the city. Events like February's Annual Fashion Week are sure to spike up downtown hotel rates, even in the middle of winter, so plan your travels accordingly.

Travel Advice During Holiday Shopping Season

Expect to pay top dollar for everything from hotel accommodations and airfare to food and event ticketing during the Christmas season. The first two weeks of December, also known as the shopping weeks, are notorious for being overpriced and unavailable. However, Thanksgiving is a different story, with business travelers gone away and holiday shoppers having yet to arrive, many hotels away from the Thanksgiving Day Parade route have vacant rooms, and will offer visitors some great deals in order to fill them.

When To Book

New York is a very happening and unpredictable place. Annual events are scheduled way in advance, so you'll always know when to expect the bigger crowds, like New Year's Eve, for example, or the Greater New York Wine and Food Expo in October. But there's no knowing when other huge events may be arranged and scheduled on the spur of the moment. That's why it's important to book your airfare and hotel accommodations a few months in advance to ensure a spot in your ideal hotel. If you're visiting family or friends for the holidays, book as early as possible, or you'll be hard pressed to find anything available or affordable.

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