bkev said:
If you're actually considering renting an apartment is it safe to assume this is an extended visit?
I'm afraid all I know in that regard is that whenever we used to visit my grandfather it was tough to find a cheap hotel; namely, anywhere near Penn Station is expensive. Then again, we usually visited on-season for holidays (X-Mas time etc.) Wish I could be of more use.
Not long-term, just 5 nights. A colleague told me they once rented an apartment for a week because it worked out cheaper than a hotel in a similar location.