DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near New York (city), USA {US-NY}
#16
Join Date: Jun 2015
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The $1500 I mentioned for the 3 nights includes all the taxes for the Hudson view. If I compare the HHonors Discount daily rate for the lowest room rate before taxes the Conrad is $386 and the Millenium is $323. So it's not a huge difference. My nights are Sat, Sun and Mon, so maybe the last night will make the upgrade more difficult. Getting a great suite is important so maybe I need to book it directly and not risk not getting the upgrade. Also even if I use free certs from the Citi Reserve card I can't guarantee the better view room, can I?
Edit: Comparing Conrad Hudson view ($431) with Millenium King Jr Ste city view ($345) is more accurate.
Also I could transfer MR points to Virgin to HHonors and do points+cash, right? I don't see the option online though...
Edit: Comparing Conrad Hudson view ($431) with Millenium King Jr Ste city view ($345) is more accurate.
Also I could transfer MR points to Virgin to HHonors and do points+cash, right? I don't see the option online though...
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#17
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: PHL/EWR
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Millenium Jr. Suite on a high floor will give you views that will include the Statue of Liberty or Empire State Building depending on which end of the hall the suite is on.
As I recall the Millenium Suite has windows in the bedroom and living area, where the Conrad river view only had a window in the bedroom.
#18
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond
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There is only one window and its in the bedroom (its not even the full width of the room or floor to ceiling windows). I would never recommend the place solely for the view and I love staying here (in fact I only pay the extra for the room when rates are really cheap). The hotel is also not very tall for Manhattan standards (top room floor is 15). In the hotel's defense, river or any other sort of "view" is a phrase that is much abused in New York real estate. If a view is important a high floor at the Millenium will definitely give you a lot more, but the Conrad has more of the nicer touches (robes, slippers, nespresso machine, rainfall shower, proper stemware in the room with a corkscrew).
I am actually thinking of taking the Millenium for a spin this 4th of July just to check out the City View Junior Suite specifically because it has views which is the one thing that is limited at the Conrad.
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#19
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It's not necessarily luxury I'm looking for, but a special experience. Great views would certainly be part of that, as would great service where one feels well-treated and taken care of without anything over-the-top that could make someone less used to pampering feel uncomfortable. And a spacious room, suite preferably, if they want to hang out there longer.
I will add that the one time I paid $500+ per night at this property it was during one of those really generous HHonors promotions, and I scored over 60K points on a three night stay. That eased the pain of overpaying for the room somewhat
#20
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: BOS
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Well, I am at the Hilton Times Square and while not overwhelmed, I am pleased.
Booked a bog standard King and was upgraded to a Dbl Queen on the 43th floor. (Hotel has 44 floors.)
The views are pretty decent over Times Square and beyond.
The room is not a three week old renovation, but it is fresh and spotless. New flatscreen and the windows are clean :-)
So far friendly staff and no complaints aside from the fact that it is 27F here and was 72F at home.
Booked a bog standard King and was upgraded to a Dbl Queen on the 43th floor. (Hotel has 44 floors.)
The views are pretty decent over Times Square and beyond.
The room is not a three week old renovation, but it is fresh and spotless. New flatscreen and the windows are clean :-)
So far friendly staff and no complaints aside from the fact that it is 27F here and was 72F at home.
#21
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I have stayed at the Times Hilton and the Millenium. Millenium wins hands down. We had a Jr. suite overlooking the WTC. Subway literally out the door. Flag which was flying and damaged on 9/11 hangs in the lobby. To me, it was all very moving. Some front desk people were great (Louis was the best). Some not so good. Gold breakfast was the buffet in the cafe. Good experience overall.
#22
Join Date: Feb 2014
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Well, I am at the Hilton Times Square and while not overwhelmed, I am pleased.
Booked a bog standard King and was upgraded to a Dbl Queen on the 43th floor. (Hotel has 44 floors.)
The views are pretty decent over Times Square and beyond.
The room is not a three week old renovation, but it is fresh and spotless. New flatscreen and the windows are clean :-)
So far friendly staff and no complaints aside from the fact that it is 27F here and was 72F at home.
Booked a bog standard King and was upgraded to a Dbl Queen on the 43th floor. (Hotel has 44 floors.)
The views are pretty decent over Times Square and beyond.
The room is not a three week old renovation, but it is fresh and spotless. New flatscreen and the windows are clean :-)
So far friendly staff and no complaints aside from the fact that it is 27F here and was 72F at home.
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#25
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I think Hilton Times Square is the best of the Midtown Hilton properties and the room size for Midtown is very good. I have always had a great stay and I am not keen on Times Square. Downtown is a different environment, and I prefer it, especially over at Battery Park City which is where the Conrad is located.
#26
Join Date: Feb 2014
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Well, I am spoiled, as I am often in Canada and my go to hotels are all Fairmonts. Hilton's footprint in Canada is weak. I've also been to some of best Fairmonts in NA, as well as some of the best hotels in Europe. You can see some of my reviews in the Fairmont forum where I am very active.
I've not stayed in all the NYC Hilton or Waldorf properties, but it has equaled or exceeded my expectations. I have a nice room on the 43rd floor and it has very nice views, it's quiet, everything works as expected and the staff is very competent and friendly. The concierge is really knows her stuff. I know Manhattan really well and her recommendations were spot on.
No disappointments at all and as it is Toyfair week, expecting a lavish upgrade is not in the cards.
We have an office which is an $8.00 cab ride away also makes it practical.
I've not stayed in all the NYC Hilton or Waldorf properties, but it has equaled or exceeded my expectations. I have a nice room on the 43rd floor and it has very nice views, it's quiet, everything works as expected and the staff is very competent and friendly. The concierge is really knows her stuff. I know Manhattan really well and her recommendations were spot on.
No disappointments at all and as it is Toyfair week, expecting a lavish upgrade is not in the cards.
We have an office which is an $8.00 cab ride away also makes it practical.
#27
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I have stayed at the Times Hilton and the Millenium. Millenium wins hands down. We had a Jr. suite overlooking the WTC. Subway literally out the door. Flag which was flying and damaged on 9/11 hangs in the lobby. To me, it was all very moving. Some front desk people were great (Louis was the best). Some not so good. Gold breakfast was the buffet in the cafe. Good experience overall.
I do appreciate its recognition of history which in that area is only correct and appropriate.
#28
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: London
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Hi I have diamond status in Hilton (various others other with Amex Platinum) and have 2 nights in NY. I was thinking of going mad and staying at the Peninulsa but figured I wold proabably be better using one of the hotels I have status with. Somewhere around 55th Strret/Central. What would people recommend Waldorf Astoria, Towers of Waaldorf (are they comparable), somewhere else?
Am I likely to get an upgrade with Diamond (staying on a Friday and Saturday night). Would be good to have access to a lounge as travelling on own so somewhere to chill ane city watch would be good.
Am I likely to get an upgrade with Diamond (staying on a Friday and Saturday night). Would be good to have access to a lounge as travelling on own so somewhere to chill ane city watch would be good.
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Hi I have diamond status in Hilton (various others other with Amex Platinum) and have 2 nights in NY. I was thinking of going mad and staying at the Peninulsa but figured I wold proabably be better using one of the hotels I have status with. Somewhere around 55th Strret/Central. What would people recommend Waldorf Astoria, Towers of Waaldorf (are they comparable), somewhere else?
Am I likely to get an upgrade with Diamond (staying on a Friday and Saturday night). Would be good to have access to a lounge as travelling on own so somewhere to chill ane city watch would be good.
Am I likely to get an upgrade with Diamond (staying on a Friday and Saturday night). Would be good to have access to a lounge as travelling on own so somewhere to chill ane city watch would be good.
Read back in this thread a few pages and you will find quite a bit of discussion of possible midtown properties. There are also individual hotel threads for the properties you are considering.
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Unless, something has changed recently none of the NYC Hilton family properties have a lounge.
Read back in this thread a few pages and you will find quite a bit of discussion of possible midtown properties. There are also individual hotel threads for the properties you are considering.
Read back in this thread a few pages and you will find quite a bit of discussion of possible midtown properties. There are also individual hotel threads for the properties you are considering.