However, the city only received two proposals from property developers for a convention hotel at the site.

Now, Success for All teachers hold three regional meetings a year in large convention hotels.

A developer is to build a convention hotel, office buildings and a sports museum on 16 acres.

This is probably the best of the convention hotels, with 31 meeting rooms and easy access to the center's two dozen restaurants.

"We've recognized all along that a convention hotel would work well with an expanded Javits," he said.

There are many reasons, but we believe a major reason is the lack of a convention hotel in close proximity.

The proposal also calls for building a convention hotel and ballroom on 42nd Street.

It's not what you'd call a fun place or a convention hotel.

This year, the larger convention hotels are more interested in buying these groups.

Nearby, the plan calls for a 700-room convention hotel.