how much will it round about for a 9 mile ride in a nyc taxi?

Q. going to nyc, and want to know about how much we are looking at for an about 10 mile taxi ride from our airport, (LGA), to our hotel (the pod hotel)... nebody got ne idea of an estimate?

A. I used the fare calculator on http://www.nyccabfare.com and it said it should cost about $24.10 (about $28 with 15% tip) for a 9.3 mile trip. I don't think this includes the $5 toll you'd have to pay for the Midtown Tunnel. The route this shows is longer than necessary, as you can take Northern Boulevard to the 59th Street Bridge, which is shorter and you'll save $5 on the toll. Just don't blame me if there is a lot of traffic and you end up paying more (the cabs charge by the minute also if in traffic). You might want to ask the driver if the 59th Street Bridge is reasonable, and he might go that way without you saying anything. Usually the traffic isn't that bad but you never know and it could be bad during rush hour.

You can save money by taking a city bus from the airport and then taking the subway. If you have a large suitcase, it will be difficult to do this, especially if the bus is crowded. Dragging a suitcase on the subway is less difficult (but you will most likely have to go up and down a number of flights of stairs), and I've done it numerous times, but I wouldn't suggest doing this during rush hour. You can also try taking a cab to a nearby subway station and then taking the subway into Manhattan.

Also, if you don't have a MetroCard, you will have to pay the bus fare in coins (no bills), and you should ask for a transfer to the subway. I don't think you can buy a MetroCard at the airport. If you do have a MetroCard, you can transfer to the subway for free automatically.

Also, don't take a car service, they will probably charge more than a NYC taxi. They have organized taxi lines and you shouldn't have to wait long.

Hotels accessible to New York City nightlife?

Q. I'm going into the city in October for a saturday night with a few girlfriends, and I wanted to book a hotel for the night. We were planning on hitting a few bars and clubs, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of hotels i might want to look into, and maybe even some places to check out. I'm not too familiar with the city.

Also, there's a budget on the hotel, so if you have any suggestions, may it be one for under $225 a night. Thanks!

A. I just got back from New York City last weekend. I stayed at The Pod hotel. It is under $225 a night. It is located right next to the 51st & Lexington ave subway. The rooms are modern and very clean. I stayed in the bunk room with my friend. It was $157/night with tax (I went through Hotels.com). We each had a 10in flat screen tv on each bed and their was an iPod docking station in the room. The bar next door was an awesome New York neighborhood bar. Times Square and Greenwich Village were only a couple stops away. Hope you have fun! Check out www.thepodhotel.com.

The Pod Hotel in New York City?

Q. Has anyone stayed at or known someone who has stayed at the pod hotel in NYC? What did you/they think?

A. I have stayed at The Pod Hotel three times. I really like it. It's perfect if you are not planning on spending a lot of time in your room because the rooms are small, but they serve their purpose. They have free wireless internet too which was nice. Most of the rooms have shared bathrooms which I wasn't sure I would like at first, but all of the times I used them they were nice and clean. I have never had any problems there and I plan to stay there again because its so cheap. I hope this helps you.

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