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Embarking on my first overnight trip soon. I've never been in a sleeper car and can't wait. Two questions: 1) Can anyone recommend lodging that's easily accessible and not terribly expensive? (We have to be back on the train by 7:45 AM the next morning.) I don't know if it would be worth the savings to take a commuter train out from NYP in order to find lodging at better prices. Or would that save anything?? 2) I got a very short, very small power strip to take. It has a regular 3 prong plug on the end, however. In other words, the cord does not come out at a 90 degree angle from the prongs. Will that work in the roomette or do I have to have a "flatter head" on the plug part of the power strip?
Gilbert B Norman Member # 1541
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Mrs. Hale, the most convenient hotel to Penn Station is the Hotel Pennsylvania - and I doubt if the rates, at least by New York standards, will be a knockout punch. However, pay heed to to the Trip Advisor reviews.
I'd be looking for somewhere else, but "that's me".
ehbowen Member # 4317
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1. I've never stayed there, but I've heard good things about the Radio City Apartments near Times Square.
2. You will want to have a standard plug on your power strip, not one of those flat plugs where the cord exits at a 90 degree angle. The roomette power outlet is semi-recessed and a flat plug may not give enough clearance.
chrisg Member # 2488
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Try the Herald Square hotel a short walk, nice place with interior room so it is one of the quietess places in all of New York City.
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Chris
HopefulRailUser Member # 4513
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I second the Herald Square Hotel which I used at Chris's recommendation. I got the room with the renovated bathroom which cost a little more than some rooms.
SilverStar092 Member # 2652
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The Affinia Manhattan is right across the street from Penn Station. Prices can vary from reasonable for NY to expensive. There is also a Hampton Inn nearby, maybe 3 blocks from the station.
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