Reserving Hotels for Your Out of Town Wedding Guests in New York City
Make it easy (& even more affordable) for your out of town guests by booking blocks of rooms at New York City hotels for your wedding. Many New York hotels offer no-obligation contracts, saving rooms for your guests at a preferential rate.
The Gershwin Hotel
Located on 27th Street between 5th and Madison, the Gershwin is a good choice for budget conscious guests. Accommodations were simple and clean, with a funky atmosphere. The hotel caters largely to European guests, has some hostel-type accommodations and has a bar in the lobby. Quotes for an October 2004 wedding were $125 and up.
Located on 27th Street between 5th and Madison, the Gershwin is a good choice for budget conscious guests. Accommodations were simple and clean, with a funky atmosphere. The hotel caters largely to European guests, has some hostel-type accommodations and has a bar in the lobby. Quotes for an October 2004 wedding were $125 and up.
The W Hotel - The Court
Located on 39th and Park Avenue, the W Hotel - The Court features spacious rooms with modern decor. Rooms feature pillow-top beds, DVD players, large desks and Aveda bath products. Quotes for an October 2004 wedding were $219-239. Generous sized suites were also available for about $100 more.
Located on 39th and Park Avenue, the W Hotel - The Court features spacious rooms with modern decor. Rooms feature pillow-top beds, DVD players, large desks and Aveda bath products. Quotes for an October 2004 wedding were $219-239. Generous sized suites were also available for about $100 more.
Millenium Hilton
Located at Church and Fulton, the Millenium Hilton features small, but well-appointed rooms. Renovations include plasma televisions and high-speed internet access in all rooms. They require a 90% guarantee to offer a specific rate ($189 single or double in October 2004) otherwise, they can offer your guests a 5% discount off the lowest available rate at the time of booking.
Located at Church and Fulton, the Millenium Hilton features small, but well-appointed rooms. Renovations include plasma televisions and high-speed internet access in all rooms. They require a 90% guarantee to offer a specific rate ($189 single or double in October 2004) otherwise, they can offer your guests a 5% discount off the lowest available rate at the time of booking.
Union Square Inn
Located on East 14th Street, this hotel offers affordable rates, but the hotel felt very worn. Do note: specifically request rooms *not* in the basement -- those rooms lack windows and are particularly drab feeling. Quoted rates of $99-$149 for October 2004.
Located on East 14th Street, this hotel offers affordable rates, but the hotel felt very worn. Do note: specifically request rooms *not* in the basement -- those rooms lack windows and are particularly drab feeling. Quoted rates of $99-$149 for October 2004.
Cosmopolitan Hotel
This Tribeca Hotel won't reserve room blocks, but they do offer rates of $119 ($149 for rooms with two double beds), which might be worth investigating as a downtown budget option.
This Tribeca Hotel won't reserve room blocks, but they do offer rates of $119 ($149 for rooms with two double beds), which might be worth investigating as a downtown budget option.
Hotel Bedford
Located on East 40th Street, Hotel Bedford offers guests large rooms with slightly older furnishings. Friendly staff and the calm neighborhood may make your out of town guests feel more comfortable. Studios and suites feature kitchenettes, and suites sleep four comfortably at no extra charge. Hotel block rates for October 2004: $175-205.
Located on East 40th Street, Hotel Bedford offers guests large rooms with slightly older furnishings. Friendly staff and the calm neighborhood may make your out of town guests feel more comfortable. Studios and suites feature kitchenettes, and suites sleep four comfortably at no extra charge. Hotel block rates for October 2004: $175-205.
The Park South Hotel
Located on 28th Street between Park Avenue South and Lexington, this restored 1906 hotel combines modern techology with a boutique hotel feel. Quoted rates of $219-269 for October 2004.
Located on 28th Street between Park Avenue South and Lexington, this restored 1906 hotel combines modern techology with a boutique hotel feel. Quoted rates of $219-269 for October 2004.
Belvedere Hotel
Located on West 48th Street in the Theater District, this is a solid choice for your guests who want to be close to Times Square. Quoted rates of $165 for October 2004.
Located on West 48th Street in the Theater District, this is a solid choice for your guests who want to be close to Times Square. Quoted rates of $165 for October 2004.
Roger Smith Hotel
Located on Lexington and 47th Street, the Roger Smith Hotel can block up to 10 rooms for a wedding group. Room rates include complimentary continental breakfast. Quoted $195 for a single or double room for October 2004.
Located on Lexington and 47th Street, the Roger Smith Hotel can block up to 10 rooms for a wedding group. Room rates include complimentary continental breakfast. Quoted $195 for a single or double room for October 2004.
Hotel Thirty Thirty
Located on 30th Street between Madison and Park, Hotel Thirty Thirty offers rooms of varying sizes from standard (the smallest) to executive (the largest). Rates for October 2004 quoted $185-225.
Located on 30th Street between Madison and Park, Hotel Thirty Thirty offers rooms of varying sizes from standard (the smallest) to executive (the largest). Rates for October 2004 quoted $185-225.
The Marcel
Located on 24th and 3rd Avenue, the Marcel features small, but stylish rooms with minimalist flair. Room rates include New York bagel breakfast. Quoted $169-$185 for rooms in October 2004.
Located on 24th and 3rd Avenue, the Marcel features small, but stylish rooms with minimalist flair. Room rates include New York bagel breakfast. Quoted $169-$185 for rooms in October 2004.
Washington Square Hotel
This Waverly Place hotel overlooks Washington Square Park, and includes continental breakfast with their room rates. Quoted $166-204 for October 2004.
This Waverly Place hotel overlooks Washington Square Park, and includes continental breakfast with their room rates. Quoted $166-204 for October 2004.
Gramercy Park Hotel
Located on Gramercy Park, this famous hotel was home to JFK and the bars were a favorite of Babe Ruth. Wedding block rates of $150-190, depending on season.
Located on Gramercy Park, this famous hotel was home to JFK and the bars were a favorite of Babe Ruth. Wedding block rates of $150-190, depending on season.
W Hotel - Union Square
Located just off Union Square, this hotel was formerly the landmark Guardian Life Building. Wedding block hotel rate quoted at $339 for October 2004.
Located just off Union Square, this hotel was formerly the landmark Guardian Life Building. Wedding block hotel rate quoted at $339 for October 2004.
Hotel Pennsylvania
With a total of 1700 rooms, Hotel Pennsylvania is one of New York City's largest hotels. Located on 7th Avenue at 33rd Street, it's a convenient place for guests who want to visit the Empire State Building. October 2004 rate of $169 for double occupancy.
With a total of 1700 rooms, Hotel Pennsylvania is one of New York City's largest hotels. Located on 7th Avenue at 33rd Street, it's a convenient place for guests who want to visit the Empire State Building. October 2004 rate of $169 for double occupancy.
Hotel Gansevoort
This brand-new Meat Packing district hotel is very hip and stylish. Room rates for an October 2004 wedding block start at $435.
This brand-new Meat Packing district hotel is very hip and stylish. Room rates for an October 2004 wedding block start at $435.
Casablanca Hotel
Half a block from the excitement of Times Square, the Casablanca Hotel feels like an oasis. 24 hour lounge offers daily breakfast and wine from 5-7 p.m., and large rooms feature CD players and VCRs. Complimentary upgrade to suites for bride/groom and parents. Rates for October 2004 wedding quoted at $215-345.
Half a block from the excitement of Times Square, the Casablanca Hotel feels like an oasis. 24 hour lounge offers daily breakfast and wine from 5-7 p.m., and large rooms feature CD players and VCRs. Complimentary upgrade to suites for bride/groom and parents. Rates for October 2004 wedding quoted at $215-345.
The Waldorf=Astoria
Located on Park Avenue, the Waldorf=Astoria is one of New York City's classic hotels -- which is sure to appeal to some of your guests. Elegant rooms and excellent service are the norm, and bridal suites are large. Quotes for October 2004 wedding block ranged from $289-349($449+ for suites).
Located on Park Avenue, the Waldorf=Astoria is one of New York City's classic hotels -- which is sure to appeal to some of your guests. Elegant rooms and excellent service are the norm, and bridal suites are large. Quotes for October 2004 wedding block ranged from $289-349($449+ for suites).