New York to Boston Train

Don’t expect any Japanese Bullet Train service or style on the New York to Boston Train. It’s an Amtrak “High Speed” Train called the Acela Express. Don’t expect it to take off and rocket along. It’s rather slow and takes over 4 hours from New York to Boston. The New York to Boston Train takes off from Penn Station. You get …

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Refinery Hotel New York

We just stayed at the Refinery Hotel New York in June 2018, just for a night on our way to Boston.  Overall it’s fine for a one night or short stay but don’t think I’d want to stay here for much longer than that.  Not really what I’d call a family hotel but nothing too major to complain about and it’s …

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The Mark Hotel New York

I should say this first about The Mark Hotel New York – If you like luxury and the finer things in life and are comfortable hanging with millionaires, this hotel is fine and you will enjoy it.  It’s just not my cup of tea and I personally wouldn’t stay here again.  You could say “why did you book it”, and that’d …

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