Train
If you're traveling from DC to NYC, I will be on the 5:30pm Acela out of Union Station (Feb 16). I return to DC on Monday, Feb 19, at 7:01pm on the Vermonter 57.
Hotel
Our very own Hannah Spaeth used this as her birthday hotel. If you're still trying to find a place to stay, I recommend checking out the Freehand
Hotel
best rec for price / appearance would be any Arlo chain hotel