This is my first ASE (and trip to NY as an adult) and I want some tips from anybody who's been or plans to go on where to stay. I know...its early but I feel like doin it now so why the hell not
Last year at ASE in Boston lots of us stayed at the Westin on the Waterfront, which was just a short walk from where the conference was being held. It was great, lots of meet ups and partys over there.
If you can get a better deal staying just a short distance away I say go for it.
Otherwise save the hassle, stay where the conference is.