New York City, New York (Kid friendly)
There is nothing like walking down the streets of New York, taking in all the sights, smells and taste of this magical city!
- More about your Oliver Guide: Cynthia Pillsbury
- Trip type: Family, City
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: 4 DAYS WITH KIDS
to & from
- Fly direct to Newark (favorite NYC airport) if you are staying downtown or on the West Side.
- Fly direct to La Guardia or JFK if staying uptown to avoid traffic.
Where to Stay
- The Marlton: We prefer staying downtown, on the west side… while the rooms are VERY small, The Marlton is a perfect location.
- TABLET website is a great resource to find well-vetted NYC hotels.
New York City, New York (Elizabeth Lamont Mendoza)
Our agenda is always to recreate the weekends we had when we lived in the Tribeca and Nolita pre-kids: lots of shopping; meeting friends for cocktails and dinner at our favorite restaurants (or new spots we’ve been wanting to try); long, lazy brunches; and sleeping in!
- More about your Oliver Guide: Elizabeth Mendoza
- Trip type: Adult, City
- Activity level: easy
- Ideal length of trip: LONG WEEKEND (3-4 NIGHTS)
to & from
Fly nonstop on Virgin America from SFO to either Newark or JFK, depending on what neighborhood we’re staying in.
Where to Stay
- Soho House in the Meatpacking District
- Crosby Street Hotel in Nolita
- The Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca
New York City, New York (Ginny Rothschild)
This is a list for downtowners....I lived at 12th and 6th and these are the places I go back on each of my visits.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Ginny Rothschild
- Trip type: Adult, City
- Activity level: easy
- Ideal length of trip: NYC IS GREAT FOR ANY LENGTH OF STAY - BUT I AM ALL ABOUT 3 NIGHTS IF POSSIBLE.
to & from
- I prefer flying into JFK or Newark because you can take a train or subway into the city. Most of the time this will be a faster and a lot less of a headache than dealing with the traffic in a cab or uber.
- Once in the city I walk or take the subway.
Where to Stay
- My new favorite is Hotel Eventi- it is a Kimpton property and centrally located to walk or subway most places. They have excellent coffee and a free daily happy hour. The restaurants/bars within the hotel are great as well.
- I am a huge fan of Hotel Tonight for NYC trips. Use the app and you can book a hotel 6 days before your trip. I have always found great deals at awesome hotels. (Soho Grande, Dream Hotel, The Standard)
New York City, New York (Courtney Gerlich)
Hands down our favorite hotel is the Crosby Street Hotel in Soho - We love the location right in the heart of Soho which is bustling with great restaurants, bars and boutiques right outside your doorstep.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Courtney Gerlich
- Trip type: Adult, City
- Activity level: easy
- Ideal length of trip: 4 DAYS IS GREAT
to & from
We fly non-stop on Alaska from Seattle to Newark and arrange for a car to pick us up outside baggage claim. There are tons of car companies to choose from so do a quick Google search and just pick one that suites you.
Where to Stay
- Hands down our favorite hotel is the Crosby Street Hotel in Soho - We love the location right in the heart of Soho which is bustling with great restaurants, bars and boutiques right outside your doorstep. The rooms have really high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows giving you the feeling of lots of space which isn't always the norm in New York. Each room also has a unique style of decor which makes each stay fun and new.
- We've also stayed at The New York EDITION located in the Flatiron District. It's the complete opposite in style and feel but very cool and modern - minimalism at it's finest. Not to mention their signature scent is to die for. The location is convenient to a lot which is a big plus.