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| Broadway view from Columbia |
A poor night sleep due to hotel construction noise and a pre set alarm on the phone was not the best start. Maintenance came by to check on a leak below that they thought was coming from our shower. I queried the noise and they confirmed it was construction below on the 2nd floor. We had breakfast and then proceeded to checkout.
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| Columbia University |
I spoke to the reservations manager about the audacity of putting people directly above a noise zone. A deal of a partial refund was struck but not yet honoured.
Charlotte organised transport to our next hotel with a ride share called VIA which works from corner to corner.
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| Columbia University |
Soon we settled into the Days Hotel at 94th and Broadway on the Upper West side. The hotel was less glamorous than the Intercontinental but very friendly and comfortable. Our only complaint was that the air-con units were noisy.
The Upper West Side is more residential and quieter than midtown and we preferred it. The hotel had an arrangement with the local Manhattan Diner which is where we took a few of our meals. The metro was across the road and Central Park a 15 minute walk.
Our first excursion was a self guided tour of the Ivy League Columbia University. The university was established in 1754 and moved to Morningside Heights in 1897.
That evening we frocked up and went to see Jerry Seinfeld at the Beacon Theatre. The show was excellent. Charlotte tried a pretzel and after the show we shared an apple pie at the Manhattan diner before turning in.
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| Beacon Theatre |
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| Outside |
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| Charlotte |
