2011 US Open

Will Wilson · 02-13-2011, 06:51 PM

I will be traveling to New York City for the first two days of the US Open. I am wondering if there are any safe, convenient places to stay near the US Tennis Center in Flushing / Corona Park. Ideally, within walking distance. Otherwise, i would be commuting from Manhattan.

Thanks for any help.

El Diablo · 02-13-2011, 07:32 PM

Nothing in short walking distance. Laguardia Airport not too far, a doable walk, some hotel/motel places near there that would be adequate but not all that pleasant, pretty much on the highway or in some marginal neighborhoods. Look for Laguardia Airport area hotels. Personally I'd stay in Manhattan and just take the #7 subway.

dennis10is · 02-13-2011, 09:14 PM

Another option is to stay in Flushing Queens. You will be one stop away from the Open. You won't need a car, you won't want a car, if you stay in Flushing.

El Diablo · 02-14-2011, 08:26 AM

Things may be better for the 2014 Open. I heard on radio this morning that NYC is in the process of condemning land for a retail and hotel complex close to Citi Field, just across the tracks from the tennis center.

DCaicedo · 02-14-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by El Diablo

Nothing in short walking distance. Laguardia Airport not too far, a doable walk, some hotel/motel places near there that would be adequate but not all that pleasant, pretty much on the highway or in some marginal neighborhoods. Look for Laguardia Airport area hotels. Personally I'd stay in Manhattan and just take the #7 subway.

You do realize that the hotels near LaGuardia are 2 miles in each direction from the NTC, right?

Check out this Holiday Inn on 114th St- 2 blocks from the NTC.
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/...otelCode=nycoa

Marginal neighborhoods huh?

dennis10is · 02-14-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DCaicedo

You do realize that the hotels near LaGuardia are 2 miles in each direction from the NTC, right?

Check out this Holiday Inn on 114th St- 2 blocks from the NTC.
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/...otelCode=nycoa

Marginal neighborhoods huh?

Don't you know that anywhere other than NYC is dubious quality?

EAch day after attending the Open, I go back to Long Island and have myself completely detoxed by professional and sent everything I carried to the incinerator. Quite a pain to burn my Driver license, credit cards, and melting my keys but can't risk bringing dirt from Queens back to the island.

DCaicedo · 02-14-2011, 07:22 PM

[quote=dennis10is;5421880]Don't you know that anywhere other than NYC is dubious quality?

Couldn't have said it better myself there, "Long Island"

Morgan · 02-16-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Will Wilson

I will be traveling to New York City for the first two days of the US Open. I am wondering if there are any safe, convenient places to stay near the US Tennis Center in Flushing / Corona Park. Ideally, within walking distance. Otherwise, i would be commuting from Manhattan.

Thanks for any help.

The commute isn't bad. I did it last year (my first time in Manhattan). Very easy travel on the subway. I felt safe the whole time. I'm looking to return again - lots of fun at the Arthur Ashe stadium.

Fee · 02-16-2011, 01:53 PM

I don't remember a lot from trip to the USO in 2005, but I do remember that taking the subway was very easy, it seems like most of the people on it were going to/coming from the Open just like me, and NYC is effing expensive. Perhaps you can stay anywhere along the #7, especially somewhere with more reasonable food choices.

r2473 · 02-16-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dennis10is

Don't you know that anywhere other than NYC is dubious quality?

EAch day after attending the Open, I go back to Long Island and have myself completely detoxed by professional and sent everything I carried to the incinerator. Quite a pain to burn my Driver license, credit cards, and melting my keys but can't risk bringing dirt from Queens back to the island.

That was funny.

To the OP, take the #7. You ain't staying in a place next to the stadium (US Open ain't Indian Wells).

DCaicedo · 02-18-2011, 04:10 AM

out-of-towners are funny

JoelDali · 02-18-2011, 07:29 AM

I have a small villa on the shores of Lake Corona. You're all welcome to join us for pre-match orgies of booze, 9 ball pool and DVDs of old French Open matches. Specifically, the Borg Lendl final.

dennis10is · 02-18-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JoelDali

I have a small villa on the shores of Lake Corona. You're all welcome to join us for pre-match orgies of booze, 9 ball pool and DVDs of old French Open matches. Specifically, the Borg Lendl final.

Joel,

They let you back in?

JoelDali · 02-18-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dennis10is

Joel,

They let you back in?

My fan base extends deep into the TW family.

I was blessed with another shot at pure GOATness.

Its like, my true destiny.

I'll see you on the shores of Lake Corona soon my sweet n' sassy SoulPostMate(tm).

dennis10is · 02-21-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JoelDali

My fan base extends deep into the TW family.

I was blessed with another shot at pure GOATness.

Its like, my true destiny.

I'll see you on on the shores of Lake Corona soon my sweet n' sassy SoulPostMate(tm).

Are you gonna be able to make it out to the island this outdoor season?

JoelDali · 02-21-2011, 07:55 PM

I spoke to one of my attorneys this afternoon and she said I could go to LI this year.

dennis10is · 02-22-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JoelDali

I spoke to one of my attorneys this afternoon and she said I could go to LI this year.

Good. Looking forward to it.

cork_screw · 02-22-2011, 09:21 PM

Don't do flushing. I just don't trust it because anything out in far queens and brooklyn is just not regulated as much as it is when you get closer to the city. People can scam and screw you over and it might fly under the radar. Anyways, there's nothing to do around flushing and the commute is a bi tch. Manhattan is pricey. Also, watch out for bedbugs. You can not get rid of them once they're in your belongings, they don't die and they will feast on. There's places that offer deals for travelers. Go on craigslist, they're good deals and none too expensive.

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Originally Posted by Will Wilson

I will be traveling to New York City for the first two days of the US Open. I am wondering if there are any safe, convenient places to stay near the US Tennis Center in Flushing / Corona Park. Ideally, within walking distance. Otherwise, i would be commuting from Manhattan.

Thanks for any help.

geese_com · 02-24-2011, 07:12 PM

If you're going to the US Open here are some tips from my experience:

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=348386

kelawai · 02-25-2011, 07:16 PM

New York City is very safe all year unless you carry a weapon. Crocodile Dundee time is long gone.

02-13-2011, 06:51 PM	#1
Will Wilson Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 167	2011 US Open I will be traveling to New York City for the first two days of the US Open. I am wondering if there are any safe, convenient places to stay near the US Tennis Center in Flushing / Corona Park. Ideally, within walking distance. Otherwise, i would be commuting from Manhattan. Thanks for any help.

02-13-2011, 07:32 PM	#2
El Diablo Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,103	Nothing in short walking distance. Laguardia Airport not too far, a doable walk, some hotel/motel places near there that would be adequate but not all that pleasant, pretty much on the highway or in some marginal neighborhoods. Look for Laguardia Airport area hotels. Personally I'd stay in Manhattan and just take the #7 subway. __________________ "I may be synthetic but I'm not stupid" Bishop, in "Aliens"

02-14-2011, 08:26 AM	#4
El Diablo Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,103	Things may be better for the 2014 Open. I heard on radio this morning that NYC is in the process of condemning land for a retail and hotel complex close to Citi Field, just across the tracks from the tennis center. __________________ "I may be synthetic but I'm not stupid" Bishop, in "Aliens"

02-16-2011, 01:53 PM	#9
Fee Legend Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In front of my computer, obviously Posts: 7,304	I don't remember a lot from trip to the USO in 2005, but I do remember that taking the subway was very easy, it seems like most of the people on it were going to/coming from the Open just like me, and NYC is effing expensive. Perhaps you can stay anywhere along the #7, especially somewhere with more reasonable food choices. __________________ Pros should stop wasting money on coaches and doctors and just read the experts on this forum.

02-18-2011, 07:29 AM	#12
JoelDali Legend Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,950	I have a small villa on the shores of Lake Corona. You're all welcome to join us for pre-match orgies of booze, 9 ball pool and DVDs of old French Open matches. Specifically, the Borg Lendl final. __________________ There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live and too rare to die. Last edited by JoelDali : 02-18-2011 at 07:35 AM.