How to Pick the Best Family Hotel in NYC
Summary
TLDRIn this travel vlog, host Jen welcomes viewers with a guide to family trips in New York City, emphasizing the importance of location and amenities in hotel selection. She recommends staying near major attractions for convenience and offers top hotel picks for various budgets, including budget-friendly POD 39, mid-range Fairfield Inn, and the luxurious Peninsula New York. Jen also shares insider tips on getting the best prices and avoiding common family travel mistakes in NYC, with a free ebook on budget travel as a bonus for viewers.
Takeaways
- 🎥 Jen introduces her channel and offers travel tips for a family trip to New York City.
- 👋 She encourages new viewers to subscribe to her channel for more travel content.
- 🏨 Jen provides top travel tips for finding the best hotels in the best locations in NYC.
- 📈 She shares her top three hotel recommendations for different budgets.
- 🗺 Jen emphasizes the importance of staying near major attractions for convenience.
- 🚇 She advises using the subway for efficient transportation around the city.
- 🏡 Choosing a safe, family-friendly neighborhood can reduce travel fatigue and enhance the trip experience.
- 🌆 Staying in a lively neighborhood gives a true feel of NYC and adds to the excitement.
- 🏨 Jen's budget hotel pick is POD 39, with a modern aesthetic and great location.
- 🏨 Her mid-range recommendation is the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, offering convenience and amenities.
- 🏨 For a luxury stay, she suggests The Peninsula, featuring historic architecture and a swimming pool.
- 🔍 She recommends using booking.com for its free cancellations, price match guarantee, and Genius loyalty program.
- 📚 A free ebook titled 'Budget Travel' is offered for download to help viewers save money on their trips.
Q & A
Who is the host of the travel channel in the video script?
-The host of the travel channel in the video script is Jen.
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is providing travel tips and hotel recommendations for a family trip to New York City.
What are the benefits of staying near major attractions in New York City according to Jen?
-Staying near major attractions in New York City saves on time and transportation costs, and provides easy access to subway stations and bus stops.
Why does Jen emphasize the use of the subway in New York City?
-Jen emphasizes the use of the subway because it's not as intimidating as people might think, and it can save a lot of time while also offering the chance to experience the unique energy of New York.
What are some of the family-friendly neighborhoods recommended by Jen?
-Jen recommends staying in areas such as Time Square, Midtown Manhattan, and the Upper West Side for their family-friendly environment and proximity to attractions.
Which neighborhoods does Jen suggest avoiding for first-time visitors?
-Jen suggests avoiding neighborhoods like Harlem or the Bronx, especially for those unfamiliar with the city.
What are the top three budget ranges for hotel recommendations provided by Jen?
-The top three budget ranges for hotel recommendations provided by Jen are budget, mid-range, and luxury.
What is the name of the budget hotel recommended by Jen?
-The budget hotel recommended by Jen is POD 39.
What is special about the Fairfield in and sweets by Marriott New York Manhattan Time Square according to Jen?
-The Fairfield in and sweets by Marriott New York Manhattan Time Square is special because it offers a continental breakfast, which is helpful for families, and is located in Time Square with easy access to various attractions.
What is the name of the luxury hotel recommended by Jen for those who want to splurge?
-The luxury hotel recommended by Jen for those who want to splurge is The Peninsula New York.
What is the benefit of using booking.com as mentioned in the script?
-Booking.com offers benefits such as free cancellations on most rooms, a Genius loyalty program with perks like price cuts and free breakfast, and a price match guarantee.
What is the free gift offered at the end of the video for viewers who stick around?
-The free gift offered at the end of the video is an ebook titled 'Budget Travel' to help viewers save money on their trip.
Outlines
🗽 Family Travel Tips for New York City
Jen introduces her channel and welcomes viewers, emphasizing the importance of subscribing for travel tips and reviews. She focuses on New York City as a family travel destination, offering top tips for finding the best hotels in prime locations. The video promises to reveal Jen's top three hotel recommendations, insider tips for securing the best prices, and a discussion on common mistakes families make when visiting NYC for the first time. A free gift is hinted at for those who watch until the end. The summary also touches on the benefits of staying near major attractions for convenience and the use of public transportation, particularly the subway, for an authentic NYC experience.
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations in NYC
This paragraph delves into the specifics of choosing the right hotel in New York City, considering both location and family-friendly amenities. Jen provides her top hotel picks catering to different budgets, starting with the budget option, POD 39, praised for its modern design and bunk beds suitable for families. She highlights its proximity to notable landmarks and transportation hubs. The mid-range option is the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, situated perfectly in Times Square with a complimentary continental breakfast. Lastly, for those seeking luxury, The Peninsula New York is recommended, boasting an 8.8 rating, historic architecture, and a swimming pool. Jen also discusses the benefits of using booking.com for its ease of use, free cancellations, and the Genius loyalty program. She ends with an encouragement to use affiliate links to support her channel and offers a free ebook on budget travel for viewers.
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💡New York City
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💡family-friendly neighborhood
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Highlights
Introduction to Jen's channel and emphasis on subscribing for travel tips and reviews.
Target audience identified: families planning a trip to New York City.
Promise of top travel tips for finding the best hotels in optimal locations.
End-of-video reveal of top three hotel recommendations and insider tips for best prices.
Highlight of five common mistakes families make when visiting NYC for the first time.
Mention of a free gift for viewers who watch until the end of the video.
Advantage of staying near major attractions like Time Square or Central Park for convenience.
Emphasis on using the subway for efficient transportation around NYC.
Importance of choosing a safe, family-friendly neighborhood for peace of mind.
Benefits of proximity to parks, playgrounds, and grocery stores for families.
Recommendation to stay in lively neighborhoods for an authentic NYC experience.
Map of New York provided with specific area recommendations like Time Square and Midtown Manhattan.
Warning against choosing neighborhoods like Harlem or the Bronx for unfamiliar visitors.
Criteria for choosing the right hotel beyond just location, including amenities and features.
Budget hotel recommendation: POD 39, with an 8.2 rating on booking.com.
Mid-range hotel recommendation: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Time Square.
Luxury hotel recommendation: The Peninsula New York, with an 8.8 rating on booking.com.
Advantages of using booking.com for free cancellations and price match guarantee.
Details on booking.com's Genius loyalty program for repeat customers.
Invitation to download a free ebook titled 'Budget Travel' for additional trip savings.
Call to action for viewers to like, share, and support the channel.
Transcripts
hey everyone welcome to my channel my
name is Jen and I am happy you are here
and if you are new here then don't
forget to hit that subscribe button so
you never miss out on our latest travel
tips and reviews so if you're planning a
family trip to New York City you are in
the right place so stick around for my
top travel tips on finding the best
hotels and in the best locations make
sure you watch until the end of this
video because I'll be sharing my top
three Hotel recommendations and Insider
tips on how to snag the best prices plus
I'm going to cover five common mistakes
families make in New York City when it's
their first time and as a special treat
there's a free gift waiting for you for
those who stick around until the end so
you don't want to miss out let's dive in
and make your New York experience
Unforgettable so if you stay near major
attractions like Time Square or Central
Park you'll save on time and
transportation Cost Plus you'll be close
to the subway station and bus stops
making it easier to get around and I
emphasize that you use the subway
believe me it's not as intimidating and
honestly you never know what you might
find at the subway it could be amazing
shows or something absolutely bizarre
doesn't matter that is the energy of New
York
and yeah it it's just going to save you
so much time moving forward picking up a
safe familyfriendly neighborhood gives
you peace of mind and a comfortable
place to relax after a busy day of
sightseeing and it also helps with
planning your itinerary since you'll be
able to visit much more attractions
without spending time on your commute so
this can reduce the travel fatigue and
also being close to the parks and
playgrounds is great for the kids you
get to be close toes grocery stores all
those essential things that you never
know when you're going to need so
staying in a lively neighborhood adds to
the excitement of trip and gives you a
true feel of
NYC so here we have a map of New York
and my recommendation is that you choose
a place in Time Square because here you
have some of those iconic places such as
Rockefeller Center Empire State Building
Madison Square Garden Hell's Kitchen the
MoMA yourport Authority bus terminal
there you can get to and from the
airport with one train
and there you go Penn Station gets you
to New Jersey hobokin if you ever
watched Carlos Bakery so like I said I
recommend areas such as Time Square
Midtown Manhattan here's Midtown
Manhattan Central Park and the upper
west side and it's probably best to
avoid neighborhoods such as Harlem or
the Bronx especially if you're
unfamiliar with the
city so now let's get into hotels and
choosing the right Hotel involves so
much more than just picking good
location because you want to consider
the amenities and the features that are
important for families and here are my
top Hotel recommendations each catering
to different
budgets my recommended Budget Hotel is
POD
39 it's an 8.2 rating on booking and you
can read all the reviews here from
people that have stayed and have loved
it as you can see you have bunk which is
great if you have children older
children
especially it has a very modern
aesthetic modern Vibe but yet retro I
like that it has
colors honestly it's beautiful and the
option of bunking is great for
families and it's close to Grand Central
Station kryler Building New York Public
Library which is gorgeous and I highly
recommend that you guys stop and take a
look for
yourselves and the feature that I like
the most about booking is that you can
see exactly where it's situated and as
you can see here you are
by here we are as you can see here you
on Murray Hill in Time Square You Are by
prant Park just a walking distance
away or honestly I believe this is
absolutely a great option for a budget
hotel it's gorgeous has great reviews
and you are in the Heart of the City and
now for my mid-range Budget Hotel we
have the Fairfield in and sweets by
Marriot New York Manhattan Time Square
so here we are you can already see that
it is
beautiful quickly go through here so you
can see they have a continental
breakfast in the morning which is really
helpful when you have a family and we're
going to take a look on where it's
situated also in Time
Square the location is absolutely
perfect as you can see here we're in the
middle of Time Square as
well you are close to West 42nd Street
Hell's Kitchen Madam Toto New York
that's a wax museum if you haven't heard
but you can find some really really
interesting wax sculptures it's scary
real how good it looks and also just
want to give a big thanks to booking
because they really make Hotel searching
and travel planning such uh and joy
because it's so easy to see everything
to see things on the maps to see all the
amenities and just to see what's
available to make your trip perfect and
just extremely enjoyable
and now for my other property that I
wanted to
show which is now a luxury hotel if you
want to splurge and you are in the
position to splurge and
just stay at a breathtaking Hotel this
is called the peninsula the peninsula
New York which is absolutely fabulous
with an 8.8 rating on booking but just
look at this beauty
absolutely old historic architecture
gorgeous
luxurious they have a swimming pool
which is going to be such a hit and a
splash with the children and it's just
so
Grand as you can see here they do offer
a
breakfast and a place to
enjoy for dining and as you can see on
the map here that you are also in Time
Square just a hop away from the MOMA
museum the Museum of Modern Art St
Patrick St Patrick's Cathedral is there
as
well and just look at that you have
Central Park Zoo here you have multiple
museums you have Lexington
Avenue those streets are extremely
popular you probably heard it on
multiple
films Museum of
Broadway honestly you are just in the
hub spot of New York City and there you
have it those are my top three
recommendations for hotels using booking
and these are different budget ranges
you have budget mid-range and luxury so
like I mentioned before I highly
recommend using booking.com and that's
because you also have free cancellations
and most rooms allow you to cancel
without a penalty even up until the day
of your of your arrival sorry and you
get a full
refund the price youc is the price you
pay so but do look to see if there's a
local tax you know some cities have high
local hotel taxes so you'll want to make
sure that you see the hotel price before
booking they have a l royalty program
genius and it's absolutely fantastic
after you book a certain number of
Hotels St you get price cuts on hotel
prices free breakfast and other perks
you can save hotels that are in your
interest and you can you know label it
New York City maybe your next place is
Venice maybe your next place is
Barcelona honestly you have so many
options to check out and it's all just a
quick way and also they have a price
match guarantee so if if you do find a
cheaper rate booking.com will actually
match it though you'll need to show
proof of the lower price you found
elsewhere additionally using the booking
affiliate links in the description of
this video supports my Channel at no
extra cost to you so your support is
greatly appreciated if you found these
tips helpful give this video a thumbs up
and share it with those fellow Travelers
and as promised here's a free gift an
ebook titled budget travel to help you
save money on your trip you can download
it in the link of the
description so I hope you found this
video useful and wish you safe travels
and see you next time
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