Radisson Martinique New York City
Jun 11, 2014, 7:45 am
#61
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Jun 11, 2014, 3:10 pm
#62
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on May 19th I emailed the Martinique - emailed me back with some mumbo jumbo about no rooms for points, but they clearly have the classic king bed for sale on the website.
Jun 11, 2014, 5:18 pm
#63
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Jun 13, 2014, 6:47 am
#64
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Elevator on my stay June 6-8th was still not working. First time I used the back elevator and walked up the stairs as others have indicated. Other times were not during peak hours and the wait time was manageable. Really liked this location and I did use points so I am hoping the hotel doesn't stop with reward stays.
Jun 13, 2014, 8:26 am
#65
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carraher
It's not just the Martinique. I'm looking to stay at the CIS in Long Island City and the dates are unavailable for reward nights.
on May 19th I emailed the Martinique - emailed me back with some mumbo jumbo about no rooms for points, but they clearly have the classic king bed for sale on the website.
Originally Posted by carraher
It's not just the Martinique. I'm looking to stay at the CIS in Long Island City and the dates are unavailable for reward nights.
on May 19th I emailed the Martinique - emailed me back with some mumbo jumbo about no rooms for points, but they clearly have the classic king bed for sale on the website.
As for the general availability of rooms at this hotel, I think we need to keep in mind that CC has ONE hotel in NYC and I'm sure it is one of the most popular hotels to book on points. Hotel is also a big airline crew hotel so I'm sure that reduces the revenue/award rooms for a given night since those contracts are also typically for the lowest category rooms.
Jun 13, 2014, 10:49 am
#66
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As for the general availability of rooms at this hotel, I think we need to keep in mind that CC has ONE hotel in NYC and I'm sure it is one of the most popular hotels to book on points. Hotel is also a big airline crew hotel so I'm sure that reduces the revenue/award rooms for a given night since those contracts are also typically for the lowest category rooms.
Jun 17, 2014, 12:51 pm
#67
Join Date: Mar 2013
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I was looking into staying here in September and now CC has pulled the rug out from under me. Is there anything that I can do to make them let me use points? Or at least points and cash?
I was under the impression that if they hotel had a room available, it would be available for points.
Thanks!
I was under the impression that if they hotel had a room available, it would be available for points.
Thanks!
Jun 17, 2014, 3:37 pm
#68
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Jun 22, 2014, 12:33 am
#69
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Jun 22, 2014, 7:06 pm
#70
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Just got back from a 2 night (BOGO with the credit card) point stay. I posted my review on the Elite Experience thread. They tried to make me pay for 1 night, the middle elevator up front is still broken, the bathroom is tiny and the lounge stinks. But the location can't be beat. Would definitely stay again on points
Jul 10, 2014, 12:37 pm
#71
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There now seems to be a month-by-month availability calendar when searching for an award stay, or at least I never noticed it before. I took another look at early December for the Martinique.
EVERY SINGLE DAY from today until 12/31/14 is not available for award stays.
EVERY SINGLE DAY in 2015 to the apparent end-of-calendar is available.
I refuse to believe that there is not a total 6-month-long blackout going on at this hotel, which, last I checked, is against the T&Cs of the program. Yes, I know about the possibility of "certain room types" being reserved up, but I'd bet anything that's not what is happening.
I wrote CC a couple weeks ago and heard nothing back. Top notch, guys.
EVERY SINGLE DAY from today until 12/31/14 is not available for award stays.
EVERY SINGLE DAY in 2015 to the apparent end-of-calendar is available.
I refuse to believe that there is not a total 6-month-long blackout going on at this hotel, which, last I checked, is against the T&Cs of the program. Yes, I know about the possibility of "certain room types" being reserved up, but I'd bet anything that's not what is happening.
I wrote CC a couple weeks ago and heard nothing back. Top notch, guys.
Last edited by toomanybooks; Jul 10, 2014 at 12:45 pm
Jul 30, 2014, 1:10 pm
#72
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Just checked again for a 2-night stay on points at the Martinique.
1. Not a single night available for check-in the rest of 2014.
2. Every night in 2015 available for check-in, except 12/31/15.
"No blackout dates," my azz.
1. Not a single night available for check-in the rest of 2014.
2. Every night in 2015 available for check-in, except 12/31/15.
"No blackout dates," my azz.
Aug 1, 2014, 5:54 am
#73
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Aug 1, 2014, 9:00 am
#74
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Appeared so. Of course, it's 75K. All the 50Ks are sold out already, of course.
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Aug 4, 2014, 7:36 pm
#75
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So has anyone been successful calling CC and complaining about the lack of availability? With the month view calendar, it's pretty easy to see that NOTHING is available for 2014. How does CC explain this?
I'd like a two-night BOGO stay. Have pretty good flexibility. But nada.
I'd like a two-night BOGO stay. Have pretty good flexibility. But nada.