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With the exception of 2 flights where they left people in planes on a runway for about 8 hours (it seemed to be the popular thing to do this last winter) JetBlue is arguably the BEST airline (at least top 3) in terms of customer satisfaction. Good call.
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For NYC budget hotels, here's what's listed on Citysearch, it's a good list, but book early as they fill up:

Editorial Winner
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Herald Square Hotel
19 W 31st St , New York , NY , 10001
A hotel for the budget conscious, just blocks from the Empire State Building.

The Pod Hotel
230 East 51st St , New York , NY , 10022
A mod, thrifty hotel for visitors who aren't planning on camping out in their rooms.
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Hotel Wolcott
4 W 31st St , New York , NY , 10001
This Beaux Arts beauty is a must-see.
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The Pod Hotel
230 East 51st St , New York , NY , 10022
A mod, thrifty hotel for visitors who aren't planning on camping out in their rooms.
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Colonial House Inn
318 W 22nd St , New York , NY , 10011-2602
A favorite gay stay in the Chelsea district.
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Second Home on Second Avenue
221 2nd Ave bell # 3 , New York , NY , 10003
Perfect for novice New York visitors.
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East Village Bed & Coffee
110 Avenue C , New York , NY , 10009-5350
An East Village bohemian hideaway.
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Off Soho Suites
11 Rivington St , New York , NY , 10002
A prime location for budget-conscious hipsters.
8.

Chelsea Savoy Hotel
204 W 23rd St , New York , NY , 10011
A standard hotel in a not-so-standard part of town.
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Larchmont Hotel
27 W 11th St , New York , NY , 10011-8601
A cozy Euro-style hotel in a Euro-feeling part of town.
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Chelsea Inn
46 W 17th St , New York , NY , 10011-5701
European charm in the shadow of the Flatiron building.
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Add me to da list. I also live in NYC
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Walker I went to the US last month for only my second time and here were a few of my observations :
- DO take a laptop. There is no concept of internet cafes, but wifi is easily accessible everywhere (and everyone seems to carry a laptop around).
- Be prepared to tip (appx 10%) at proper cafes / hotels for food (also tip cabbies - this may vary from city to city)
- In Chicago - do NOT live in south side (i.e. close to the campus), live in the downtown area, preferably north of the river.
- In NYC forget about renting a car (if finding a hotel there is a problem for over there, pm me ).
- Be prepared to be frisked at every airport (dont be offended - its pretty standard - most foreigners have to go through it)
- Do NOT fly north western - they are horrible - and they fly through Detroit for every destination
- Do print out google maps of the cities / destinations that you intend to go to. I found that it gave me a good idea of the place. Although if you rent a car, it may already come with a street directory

pm me if you have any specific questions, I went to Chicago and NY.

Just to add to this: to get to any place in the city use

https://www.hopstop.com This has been a lifesaver
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Thanks, guys!
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Now, I returned yesterday after my excellent trip. Thanks a lot for all your advices!!! :thanks
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