Visiting Belmont - Need help

[Rootdog1]

Starting to make plans for visiting Belmont next week....obviously making sure Shack runs before I book anything.

Never been to Belmont and wondering what the accomidation options are near the track or should I stay in the city and ride a train to the track. I would guess with one week out many places are full.

I appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks

[slotdirt]

I'd absolutely stay in the city and take the train. There are like 7,012,835 hotel rooms in Manhattan - I guarantee you that at least one reasonably nice one is still available.

[Storm Cadet]

depends if you are driving or flying in!

For JCGC weekend, many people fly into Islip-McArthur and stay right at the airport hotels there (less expensive flights and hotels than NYC) and rent a cheap car...or

if you have no wheels, there is no place near Belmont I would stay at...stay in NYC and take the train...but be prepared to have long lines on the Belmont Special trains on that day post race!

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

if you have no wheels, there is no place near Belmont I would stay at...stay in NYC and take the train...but be prepared to have long lines on the Belmont Special trains on that day post race!

I've taken the Railroad home from Belmont each of the last two years and it couldn't have been easier.

[Storm Cadet]

Thanks Andy...always heard from friends that it was bad! I'll tell them to STOP whinning and enjoy the ride!

Rootdog: here is a great link put up by NYRA regarding the train service not only on Stakes day but the regular schedule in case you arrive early!

http://www.nyra.com/belmont/stories/Apr262011.shtml

PM me if you need hotel info out here in Long Island as I've hosted many guys on JCGC Day and others! If it was me..and I had the opportunity to stay in NYC and enjoy all that Manhattan can offer with all the great restaurants and entertainment, I'd stay there for the weekend! I spend about 20-30 nights a year in NYC hotels on business and love my time in the city!

[randallscott35]

I try to avoid public transportation because of the risk of flash mobs.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cardus

If you absolutely cannot stay in Manhattan, try to get into the Garden City Hotel if you can (which is expensive). It is nice, and close, to Belmont Park.

And almost certainly sold out.

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

depends if you are driving or flying in!

For JCGC weekend, many people fly into Islip-McArthur and stay right at the airport hotels there (less expensive flights and hotels than NYC) and rent a cheap car...or

if you have no wheels, there is no place near Belmont I would stay at...stay in NYC and take the train...but be prepared to have long lines on the Belmont Special trains on that day post race!

,,,did that one belmont and it was CRAZY

[Storm Cadet]

Originally Posted by alysheba4

,,,did that one belmont and it was CRAZY

what was? the flying in to Islip or the Belmont train from NYC?

[alysheba4]

belmont train......mind you it was 2004 and about 127k people. this year it will be, what? 45k