No discounts at the Mark
When the Mark Hotel in Manhattan re-opens later this year after renovations, rooms will start at $1,000 per night. And, even in a recession, the general manager expects the prices to hold.
BoltBus coming to Boston
Boston to New York for a buck? You bet. Greyhound Lines Inc. plans to start offering its low-cost BoltBus service on runs between Boston and New York City starting next month.
Bicyclist sought in Times Square bombing
A man on a bicycle is a possible suspect in the early morning bombing of a military recruiting station in Times Square.
Shuttle service endures change
Security lines, delays and the end of the guaranteed-seat policy have undermined the shuttle services from New York to Boston and Washington, D.C., reports The New York Times.
The Plaza is back
After two years, and $400 million in renovations, The Plaza is back.. sort of. There are 282 hotel accommodations (102 are suites) vs. the old 805 as many rooms are now purely residential or condo/hotel units. Including taxes, a night’s stay will run you about $900.