I'm thinking about heading to New York for the first time for the Big East Tournament. Would you guys recommend staying in the Chelsea area near Madison Square Garden, or someplace like Lower Manhattan a few miles away? I've never been to New York so I'm not familiar with either area.
Use trip adviser to figure out if a place is decent and then select something within walking distance to the garden combined with price. Do not stay at the Hotel Penn across the street from the garden, good rates but an absolute pit. Also check NYT's travel section, they have a lot of good suggestions for diamonds in the rough type of hotels, not well known but good values. I've been to NYC a few times on business and one thing that is consistent the rooms are small no matter where you stay.
Quote from: Bocephys on January 25, 2012, 03:50:16 PM
I'm thinking about heading to New York for the first time for the Big East Tournament. Would you guys recommend staying in the Chelsea area near Madison Square Garden, or someplace like Lower Manhattan a few miles away? I've never been to New York so I'm not familiar with either area.
Chelsea, SoHo are nice areas with good restaurants. Lower Manhattan is a bit of a trek from The Garden.
I think the team hotel is the Roosevelt this year (thought I read that somewhere). I stayed there for a BE tourney a few years back (it was West Virginia's team hotel back then). It is like a run-down Pfister. I've stayed at the team hotels for travel games and it is pretty cool riding the elevators with the coaches and players, running into them in the lobby, etc. -- it happens more than you think it would. I thought MU had a special rate there this year. I know they have stayed at the Westin Times Square as well.
The US headquarters of the company I work for is located about 2 blocks north of MSG. I am up there about 2x/year and have stayed at the following hotels which were pretty nice:
The Strand - 37th between 5th and Ave of Americas
http://thestrandnyc.com/ (http://thestrandnyc.com/)
Hotel Indigo - 28th between 7th and Ave of Americas
http://www.hotelindigo.com/hotels/us/en/new-york-city/nycin/hoteldetail/photos-tours (http://www.hotelindigo.com/hotels/us/en/new-york-city/nycin/hoteldetail/photos-tours)
There were several hotels on 28th including a couple of different Marriott properities (if you are into collecting Rewards Points). Can't vouch for those personally but they probably are decent.
Strand was probably nicer, but there were more nightlife options near Hotel Indigo...mutliple bars on 7th south of MSG.
Awesome, thanks for the advice!
For tourney-related information, you can also try Liz Thorson in Marquette Advancement. Her "territory" is the East Coast, so she is always coordinating events connected with Big East happenings. She might even have info on special Marquette hotel deals.
Quote from: sailwi on January 25, 2012, 06:49:59 PM
Do not stay at the Hotel Penn across the street from the garden, good rates but an absolute pit.
This is where Marquette puts the cheerleaders, dance team, mascot, and band.
It is a piece of crap.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 26, 2012, 11:17:25 AM
This is where Marquette puts the cheerleaders, dance team, mascot, and band.
It is a piece of crap.
TT34 still hasn't fully recovered from the ringworm.
I travel to NY a lot for work and I found the Cassa Hotel and Residences is a good place. It is about a 15-20 minute walk to MSG but you get a room that is 1-1.5 old for pretty reasonable. The rooms are on the smaller side unless you are in residence one bedroom which they have put me in before. Last I paid it was $200-225 a night. Marriotts will be in the $300s typically.
Just hotwire or priceline 3.5 stars+, in a few different neighborhoods.
Quote from: Freeport Warrior on January 25, 2012, 07:26:57 PM
I think the team hotel is the Roosevelt this year (thought I read that somewhere). I stayed there for a BE tourney a few years back (it was West Virginia's team hotel back then). It is like a run-down Pfister. I've stayed at the team hotels for travel games and it is pretty cool riding the elevators with the coaches and players, running into them in the lobby, etc. -- it happens more than you think it would. I thought MU had a special rate there this year. I know they have stayed at the Westin Times Square as well.
I stayed in the Westin Times Square last year and that is where they team stayed. We ran into players all the time. Very cool to see the players come back after a big night win and dig into some pizza!
Stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn W35th (&6th) last year and will again this year. Highly recommended. Facility is less than 3 years old and a short approx 4 block walk to MSG past a few bars (Blarney Stone, Stout). Thought it was very reasonable for NYC prices.
Has anyone ever stayed at The Mansfield or The Beekman Tower Hotel? They're both near the team hotel, but I found much better prices than the group rate of $259 that Marquette is offering at the Roosevelt.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 26, 2012, 11:17:25 AM
This is where Marquette puts the cheerleaders, dance team, mascot, and band.
It is a piece of crap.
Bonafide chicken coup, aina?
Quote from: Bocephys on January 26, 2012, 01:39:16 PM
Has anyone ever stayed at The Mansfield or The Beekman Tower Hotel? They're both near the team hotel, but I found much better prices than the group rate of $259 that Marquette is offering at the Roosevelt.
I think that "group rate" is inclusive of the "Marquette experience" (read: pay more to be with people who support your team).
Official Marquette fan hotel for the 2012 Big East Tourney:
The Roosevelt Hotel
$259 per night
(888) 833-3969
Ask for the Marquette Men's Basketball Block
Deadline to book is Feb. 13th.
And The Roosevelt stars in the film opening today, "Man on a Ledge."
Quote from: Bocephys on January 25, 2012, 03:50:16 PM
I'm thinking about heading to New York for the first time for the Big East Tournament. Would you guys recommend staying in the Chelsea area near Madison Square Garden, or someplace like Lower Manhattan a few miles away? I've never been to New York so I'm not familiar with either area.
Depends on what you want to do besides the games but I would definitely not stay in lower Manhattan over Chelsea. Chelsea has more going on, is closer to MSG and you won't really save any money be staying in the financial district. There are plenty of good options on the west side from Midtown to Tribeca depending on your budget.
Stay in Hoboken, take the PATH in.
Quote from: reinko on January 27, 2012, 01:16:24 PM
Stay in Hoboken, take the PATH in.
Then you can get some bakery from Carlo's
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 27, 2012, 11:54:33 AM
And The Roosevelt stars in the film opening today, "Man on a Ledge."
I thought this was a joke. I just read the review in the WSJ and it isn't. Bizarre.
For those of you thinking of staying here, the rooms are pretty generic. The one redeeming quality is the big bar in the front that everyone congregates at. Huggy Bear was in there every night holding court with boosters and totally accessible.
Zuccoti Park is nice this time of year....
Renamed and stickied this as a good starting point for those trip planning
For those of you looking for a safety valve out of NYC if MU fails to make the finals Airtran has several $71 one way fights to MKE via ATL Saturday. Non-refundable but cheaper than another night in NYC. Don't know how long they'll last but I got one.
Quote from: NotAnAlum on February 24, 2012, 01:43:45 PM
For those of you looking for a safety valve out of NYC if MU fails to make the finals Airtran has several $71 one way fights to MKE via ATL Saturday. Non-refundable but cheaper than another night in NYC. Don't know how long they'll last but I got one.
That the spirit Bro. Way to go all out and back the team.
Staying till Sunday no matter whether MU advances or not (hoping of course that they will). Have flights and hotel, still need to work on tickets.
I will be there in Section 116, Row 10 ... arriving on Wednesday in time for the night session and then every game after that. MU does a good job w/ pre and post game parties
Quote from: Warriors4ever on February 24, 2012, 09:33:14 PM
Staying till Sunday no matter whether MU advances or not (hoping of course that they will). Have flights and hotel, still need to work on tickets.
Same here, I'm hoping the scalping situation goes alright.
Going to be in NYC on Thursday. Best bet to get a ticket right outside MSG on the street?
Staying at Doubletree Chelsea. Leaving @4am on Wed to make noon game. Sitting in 105. Can't wait.
If anyone wants tix to the Tues or Wed sessions, please let me know. Not arriving until late Wed., will part with these sessions cheap. Thanks
hobbers@att.net
Does anyone know if the Roosevelt still has room on the Marquette block? I know the offer expired the 16th but i really want to stay there with the team.
I just booked for $179 at the Roosevelt
Roosevelt brings back memories! 16 of us in one room;worked until one of us found a rollaway in the hall wheeled it into the bathroom and passed out on it. Glad the windows opened
Is the Roosevelt definitely where the team is staying?
Quote from: 96warrior on March 01, 2012, 11:23:21 PM
Is the Roosevelt definitely where the team is staying?
Yes call and book with the Marquette basketball block. Anyone know if I could get away with buying a student ticket for my dad?
Thanks, ultimate.
I have a set of two tickets for the Tuesday and Wednesday games - section 112, row 22 - message me if interested. I'd have to FedEx them to you since I have the booklets in hand, so add shipping to this:
Selling at face value so cost is $20 per ticket, per session for the Tuesday games ($40 for both tickets); $25 per ticket, per session for the Wednesday games ($50 for both tickets).
FedEx will store the tickets in a temperature controlled environment if shipments have stopped for the day.
2 tix in 303 Row B for all Tues-Wed sessions. If anyone can use any of them and will be at the game tomorrow let me know, I'll bring them & they're yours- would rather see a MU fan use them
hobbers@att.net or message me
Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 26, 2012, 11:17:25 AM
This is where Marquette puts the cheerleaders, dance team, mascot, and band.
It is a piece of crap.
I disagree. We had some good nights in that hotel. Remember the ladies you chatted with next door?
Quote from: Gwaki on March 04, 2012, 09:25:07 PM
I disagree. We had some good nights in that hotel. Remember the ladies you chatted with next door?
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Good thing I asked them for ID.
Any advice on the best way to land 1 ticket to Thursday's 7:00 Marquette game? I have the "fortune" of having to travel to NYC for work late this week and am going to catch some hoops while I'm in the city. Is it best to score something outside the garden shortly before the game, or go with stubhub between now and Thursday?
Quote from: classof2k on March 05, 2012, 02:28:08 PM
Any advice on the best way to land 1 ticket to Thursday's 7:00 Marquette game? I have the "fortune" of having to travel to NYC for work late this week and am going to catch some hoops while I'm in the city. Is it best to score something outside the garden shortly before the game, or go with stubhub between now and Thursday?
I'm in a similar boat, but can't make it down till Friday and will be looking for a single. Gonna take the risk of trying to find something on the street, or possibly going to the Alumni gathering beforehand to see if anyone has an extra single. Once teams start losing on Tues/Wed I imagine the market will get flooded with tickets. You would have to guess the following teams will be out by Thursday; St. Johns, Nova, Pitt, and maybe even UCONN.
I'm in the same exact boat as you two guys, I'm going there for "work" on Thursday to NYC, and trying to get 1 for Thursday night. I have no way to be in NYC to hit up people walking out of MSG to buy a ticket for Thursday night. Where's the alumni gathering on Thursday before the game? I've checked Stubhub, and not all that impressed (but maybe I'm wrong and should be).
Quote from: MUDish on March 05, 2012, 08:09:12 PM
I'm in the same exact boat as you two guys, I'm going there for "work" on Thursday to NYC, and trying to get 1 for Thursday night. I have no way to be in NYC to hit up people walking out of MSG to buy a ticket for Thursday night. Where's the alumni gathering on Thursday before the game? I've checked Stubhub, and not all that impressed (but maybe I'm wrong and should be).
Alumni gathering is at Lucy's Cantina, 54th and 8th. Drink and food specials 2 hours before and 2 hours after each game.
http://marquette.edu/alumni/eventsreunions-basketball.php?tab=5#TabbedPanels1
Quote from: MUDish on March 05, 2012, 08:09:12 PM
I'm in the same exact boat as you two guys, I'm going there for "work" on Thursday to NYC, and trying to get 1 for Thursday night. I have no way to be in NYC to hit up people walking out of MSG to buy a ticket for Thursday night. Where's the alumni gathering on Thursday before the game? I've checked Stubhub, and not all that impressed (but maybe I'm wrong and should be).
Found some GREAT deals on Craigslist from personal season ticket holders who will actually walk me into the game so I know its not scammed. Do a tickets-for sale by owner search in craigslist new york. I got a $100 ticket section 103. Saw same section on stub hub for $500!
I can't get to craigslist from here at work, but thanks for the recommendation. I'll check that out when I get the chance. One hesitation I have with pre-purchase is that I'm going to be reliant on a flight being on time. Best case, I'll be to MSG by about 6:10 (using expected travel times given me by New Yorkers). For those with experience, is it easy to find something within the hour before?... or is that risking having to spend far too much? I'm leaning toward putting my trust in Delta and avoiding the stress involved in having to find a seat after I get there.
Ticket prices are steadily declining as the week goes on. Lowest in the $40-$50 range on Fansnap for Thursday night session.
http://www.fansnap.com/big-east-tournament-tickets/big-east-basketball-tournament-session-6-marquette-vs-tbd-notre-dame-vs-tbd/march-08-2012-801014
Got my tickets in hand and in the middle of the ticket is a large "Big East Conference" logo. This logo is embossed on the ticket so you can feel the texture on front and back. This may be a good way to tell if tix that you buy from scalpers, or anywhere else, is counterfeit.
Hey Guys-
So the MU ticket office wont let me buy more than one student ticket for the Friday night game. I'm looking to go out there with my brother (non-MU student). Does anyone know how strict they are with the will-call pick-up of student tickets? Would I be okay giving him a buddy's student ID that looks similar to him to pick up one of his own? Thanks
I've never heard of fansnap. Is that a reliable source, in the same vein as Stubhub? I'm leery of Craigslist due to scams, and I know a guy who bought off the street last year and the tickets were fake.
Quote from: Warriors4ever on March 06, 2012, 06:09:33 PM
I've never heard of fansnap. Is that a reliable source, in the same vein as Stubhub? I'm leery of Craigslist due to scams, and I know a guy who bought off the street last year and the tickets were fake.
Fansnap is similar to a service like Kayak, it searches a bunch of ticket sites at once.
Thanks, we'll check it out.
Since so many people are staying at the team hotel (we are not) we may go over there tomorrow night, assume MU people will be hanging in the bar there.
Will plan to hit Lucy's on Thursday.
Any Scoopers going should wear name tags with their screen names..... We'll be the two crazy middle-aged women in gold.
Bilas and Raftery were just talking about how they hope the tourney goes back to 12 teams because it is more rewarding, exciting, and makes the games at the final stretch mean something to the 10, 11, 12 teams. Thoughts?
Quote from: buzzchiapet on March 06, 2012, 10:08:04 PM
Bilas and Raftery were just talking about how they hope the tourney goes back to 12 teams because it is more rewarding, exciting, and makes the games at the final stretch mean something to the 10, 11, 12 teams. Thoughts?
Heard that, too...thought it was an interesting concept. Gives a real sense of urgency to the regular season play, which I like. Also agreed with their comment along the lines of it's real life, you don't always get to win/you don't always get automatically rewarded.
Quote from: RideMyBuycks on March 06, 2012, 05:51:37 PM
Hey Guys-
So the MU ticket office wont let me buy more than one student ticket for the Friday night game. I'm looking to go out there with my brother (non-MU student). Does anyone know how strict they are with the will-call pick-up of student tickets? Would I be okay giving him a buddy's student ID that looks similar to him to pick up one of his own? Thanks
I was wondering the same thing I wanted to do this with my dad anyone know the answer to this? Tickets for students are only 40 so its a deal.
Anyone have secrets about timing stubhub (or similar) for the best price? I've decided to pull the trigger, but prices have gone up ~$20 since this time yesterday. My theory is to checkin tonight after the after the SH vs. Louisville game under the assumption that the market will get replenished... but haven't a clue if that's a good assumption to make or if the prices are going to continue to increase as the teams will be known.
Can't seem to link to the lucy's cantina info, had looked a couple of days ago and my recollection is that there would be gatherings two hours before and after the game tomorrow, hope my recollection is correct.
Beautiful day today here in ny.
Reinko where did you get that address for Lucy's? That is 20 blocks north of the garden. There is a Lucys right outside of the arena, think that must be it but maybe there is more than one location. Google search only turns up the one next to the garden though.
Quote from: 96warrior on March 08, 2012, 12:24:14 PM
Reinko where did you get that address for Lucy's? That is 20 blocks north of the garden. There is a Lucys right outside of the arena, think that must be it but maybe there is more than one location. Google search only turns up the one next to the garden though.
You are indeed correct, not sure if it was a brainfart or what.
34th and 8th, NOT 54th and 8th :P
No worries...thanks! That makes it way more convenient!