New York City holiday apartment accommodation, Upper West Side with air con, TV

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Upper West Side New York City (apartment)

Home description

Big, bright, quiet, one bedroom apartment located in a 1920s era building. The building is 20 stories tall, has 24 hour security, two elevators, and a basement laundry room (coin operated). From an upper floor, this 850 square foot apartment offers expansive views in two directions. Morning sunshine from the east reveals classic views of the renowned American Museum of Natural History, the treetops of Central Park, both within just two blocks of the apartment, and (a 30 minute walk across the Park), the skyline of the city's Upper East Side. Sunsets over the Hudson River, four blocks to the west, bring colourful light (and cooling breezes in summer) through the apartment's west-facing windows.

View from Dining Area of Kitchen	Living Room
Living Room	Living Room w/ view into Dining area of Kitchen

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The New York region

The Northeast of the United States was the birthplace of this nation, with the first European colonizations beginning in the early 17th century. Many of America's great cities are located in this region, including Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and of course New York.

The first European to see New York harbor, and Manhattan, was the Italian Giovanni da Verrazano. Hired by those pesky French, Verrazano explored the area in 1524. But the French never exploited the discovery, and it wasn't until 1609 that another explorer, Henry Hudson, explored New York harbor and the river that now bears his name. It is ironic, and fitting, that Hudson's voyage was not sponsored by any government, but by the great "multinational" of it's day, the Dutch East India Company.

The first actual European settlement on Manhattan was a Dutch trading post called Nieuw Amsterdam, established in 1625. The settlement was taken over by the British and renamed New York in 1664, and New Yorkers have been speaking a language very much like English ever since.

New York City, like most destinations along the northeast coast of the United States, enjoys four wonderfully distint seasons each year. Summer days can become quite hot and humid, and winters can include some cold, snowy spells, but the weather is generally fairly moderate due to the city's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.

New York City / Upper West Side area

New York City needs little introduction to most people. It is most famous as the cultural and business capital of the United States, or some would say of the world. It's main attractions are its many museums, restaurants, stores, concert halls and theaters. Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Chinatown, Little Italy, Wall Street, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island draw visitors all year long.

The Upper West Side of Manhattan has its own share of attractions, all located within walking distance of this apartment. Such attractions include The American Museum of Natural History & Hayden Planetarium, The Children's Museum of Manhattan, The New York Historical Society Museum, The American Craft Museum, The Dakota Apartment Building and adjoining Strawberry Fields memorial to John Lennon, Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts, and Carnegie Hall. The neighborhood is bounded by Central Park on one side, and the Hudson River with its newly designed, extensive biking path and park on the other.

The Upper West Side is also noted for its countless number of both elegant and more modest restaurants. Broadway, Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues are lined almost continuously with every imaginable type of restaurant, sidewalk cafe, bar, deli, newstand and shop. And while in the neighborhood, be sure to visit Zabar's famed deli and Fairway supermarket, both on Broadway, to see where "real" New Yorkers buy their groceries and gourmet kitchen supplies.

A short walk across Central Park, on the Upper East Side, one can visit the city's famous "museum mile" with such destinations as The Frick Museum, The Asia Society, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Neue Galerie, and The Guggenheim Museum.

How to get there

Fly to any of three major airports serving the New York City area: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia, or Newark (New Jersey), and then take a taxi from the airport to the apartment. Taxis fares range from approximately $25 to $60 each way, depending on the airport. More economical means are also available via simple combinations of train, bus and/or subways to within one block of the apartment. A rental car is not desirable in New York, nor necessary. New Yorkers typically travel by subway or bus, and the apartment is located only 1/2 block from a bus stop and only 1 block from the #1 subway line. Furthermore, with its grid-like layout, Manhattan is a very "pedestrian friendly" city, so bring along comfortable shoes. Should your feet start to hurt from too much walking, just hail one of the numerous, classic-yellow taxi cabs for a trip across town.

Activities near New York City

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This family-friendly apartment has a bedroom with a queen size (double) bed and a living room with a full size (double) fold-out futon bed. An adult-size cot is available upon request and could easily fit in either of these rooms. A travel crib and highchair are available for young toddlers. There is a fully equipped, eat-in kitchen, and one bathroom which includes a generously-sized shower/bath tub. There is an AM/FM radio and cassette player. There is a coin-operated laundry in the basement, easily accessible via two elevators. This building has 24 hour security.

Conditions

No smoking.
No pets.
$300 security deposit required.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Regular Season	29 May 09	30 Aug 09	1610£ 982	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	30 Aug 09	20 Dec 09	1820£ 1,110	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas & New Years	20 Dec 09	10 Jan 10	2100£ 1,280	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Minimum stay of seven nights, but any number of nights may be added to your stay on pro rata cost basis. Payment may be made with cash, travelers checks or international money order, all denominated in US dollars. The price quoted is for any number of people (from 1 to 5, maximum) and is all-inclusive. There are no additional charges for taxes, cleaning, etc. An advance of $450 against the rental cost is due at the time of reservation and is not refundable. There is also a security deposit of $300 which is due on the date of arrival.

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