Hi!

Are there lots of places where I can get photos taken from my memory stick and put onto a CD in NY? What sort of prices do they charge to do this?

Also, I am trying to decide between Hotel Edison and Milford Plaza Inn. I have read the tripadvisor reviews, and am leaning toards Milford a little bit more (it is also slightly less expensive!). Any comments about these two?

Thanks!!!

There are loads of places which will do this...all the camera shops around Times Square and on 5th Ave, but if you want to go to a reliable named shop, go to B and H (bhphotovideo.com). I have had to get stuff transferred a couple of times and always prefer to use a reputable shop, as you can never get those images back! We paid about $7-10 dollars last year.

I also recommend you avoid the electronics stores around Times Square; many of them prey on tourists. B&H is very reliable. Be sure to check their web site for hours, as they close early on Fridays and are closed Saturdays.

I think it's a toss-up between the Milford Plaza & Hotel Edison. While you're comparing rates, you should read all the reviews on www.tripadvisor.com. Also compare the better reviewed theater district budget hotels, including Belvedere, Novotel, Broadway Inn (I think that's the name of it, it's on Bwy and 46th St.).

If there's no particular reason for you to stay in that area, it's much nicer on the upper west side (just 10-15 minutes away), and you might be able to get a better hotel rate to. Take a look at these hotels: Lucerne, Excelsior, Beacon, Belleclaire, Milburn.

At Walgreens, it is free to upload and store your photos online.

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All I can say is..if Trip Advisor is suggesting Milford Plaza, I'm glad that I've never stayed at The Edison!!

Excuse me being so blunt, but when I stayed at the Milford Plaza, it was a hell hole! And, if you're wondering why..well, for starters...there was the dog dirt ground into the carpet...would you like me to go on..?

Isn't that the one they call the Milew Plaza?

Wow guys! That's really helpful, thanks
I will definitely be looking for an alternative to the Milford, then

Felicity..

I generaly stay at the Best West President on 44th..it's not too expensive if you book directly on line, and it's quite central too. I've been there four times now (and looking forward to staying there again in November), so it can't be that bad!

I have never gone wrong with a Best Western. I was looking at The President when we were at the lodging part of our trip.

My in-laws stayed at the Wellington and I thought it looked very nice (rooms and lobby) It is right across the street from The Carnagie Deli.

I have just been checking out the Best Western and the Wellington.
Wellington looks good, and within my price range! Have made a tenative booking there.
Best Western seems only to have rooms with more than one bed available, and I am travelling by myself. If it had single rooms, the price would probably be okay, but maybe they are all booked out?
Thanks for the suggestions, it is very very helpful

I thought New Yorkers paid room rate rather than by occupancy...??

I've always had a double room, which suits me...(but then I need somewhere to put all that shopping!)