[NEW YORK] GH NY vs Andaz 5th vs 48 Lex vs Hyatt Union Square
Aug 17, 2013, 7:37 pm
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[NEW YORK] GH NY vs Andaz 5th vs 48 Lex vs Hyatt Union Square
I'm looking at booking 3 nights with points in early December. Which property do you guys recommend for a vacation trip? We are in our mid 20s looking for nightlife, food, and a little bit of sightseeing & shopping in New York. We do not have any status with Hyatt GP.
Can someone who've stayed at these property recommend one over the other with the consideration of the 22K vs 18K point redemption?
Thanks!
Can someone who've stayed at these property recommend one over the other with the consideration of the 22K vs 18K point redemption?
Thanks!
Aug 17, 2013, 10:03 pm
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I would go for the Andaz 5th ave if points are not a consideration. Otherwise I would for the Lex 48. All the hotels you mention have a good location and are close or a short subway ride away from the places you need to be.
Aug 18, 2013, 8:55 am
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If you are a Hyatt Diamond, then I'd definitely book the Andaz b/c of the breakfast benefit. However, w/o status - if you are pressed for points, then go for the 48 Lex.
Aug 19, 2013, 11:02 am
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If you are in your mid 20s looking for nightlife, great places to eat, I'd take Union Square over Hyatt 48 LEX. Rooms at both hotels are tiny, but 48 lex is a bit out of the way, the area is dead at night. Hyatt Union Square is in the heart of the Village walking distance to the best night life NYC has to office and a ton out outstanding restaurants... The shopping is great as well, you have Bleecker street nearby and SOHO. I'm in NYC monthly my first choice is the Andaz 5th Ave rooms are more spacious but if I had to choose between 48/Lex and Union Sq... Union Square. If you are in your 20s you would love the area.
We are in our mid 20s looking for nightlife, food, and a little bit of sightseeing & shopping in New York. We do not have any status with Hyatt GP.
Can someone who've stayed at these property recommend one over the other with the consideration of the 22K vs 18K point redemption?
Thanks!
Can someone who've stayed at these property recommend one over the other with the consideration of the 22K vs 18K point redemption?
Thanks!
Last edited by peteropny; Aug 19, 2013 at 11:22 am Reason: Fix quote
Sep 9, 2013, 2:49 am
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Similar pretty much same question. So many new hyatts opening (hyatt place/union square) in 2013/remodeled recently. No status/SFO-based/mid-20s/fun in NY doing a little of everything.
It looks like its mainly between Hyatt Place Midtown/Andaz Fifth/Union Square. Andaz is the roomiest?
It looks like its mainly between Hyatt Place Midtown/Andaz Fifth/Union Square. Andaz is the roomiest?
Sep 9, 2013, 7:05 am
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Similar pretty much same question. So many new hyatts opening (hyatt place/union square) in 2013/remodeled recently. No status/SFO-based/mid-20s/fun in NY doing a little of everything.
It looks like its mainly between Hyatt Place Midtown/Andaz Fifth/Union Square. Andaz is the roomiest?
It looks like its mainly between Hyatt Place Midtown/Andaz Fifth/Union Square. Andaz is the roomiest?
Jan 6, 2014, 7:25 pm
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Trying to decide whether the Andaz is worth 4k/nt > 48Lex (soon to be 5k/nt) for a spec booking in December. Are the standard rooms (or upgrades) that much nicer for Diamonds?
I actually like the 48Lex location - is this the former W hotel? Concerned about the noise levels at Andaz5th and proximity to TS is not a plus. Was never impressed with the Grand Hyatt (wasn't this Trump?)
I actually like the 48Lex location - is this the former W hotel? Concerned about the noise levels at Andaz5th and proximity to TS is not a plus. Was never impressed with the Grand Hyatt (wasn't this Trump?)
Jan 6, 2014, 7:32 pm
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Trying to decide whether the Andaz is worth 4k/nt > 48Lex (soon to be 5k/nt) for a spec booking in December. Are the standard rooms (or upgrades) that much nicer for Diamonds?
I actually like the 48Lex location - is this the former W hotel? Concerned about the noise levels at Andaz5th and proximity to TS is not a plus. Was never impressed with the Grand Hyatt (wasn't this Trump?)
I actually like the 48Lex location - is this the former W hotel? Concerned about the noise levels at Andaz5th and proximity to TS is not a plus. Was never impressed with the Grand Hyatt (wasn't this Trump?)
Feb 12, 2014, 11:56 pm
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Though rumors have it the Wall Street Andaz has downgraded their former generous upgrade to something lesser
My last stay at Andaz 5th Ave was frustrating my Tmobile service was close to inoperable in the room and they decided to clean carpets on every floor
The hallway carpets were smelly and squishy with water
When stepping into my room I almost fell as the floors are wood
I checked out a day earlier than planned.
Feb 13, 2014, 7:58 am
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Same thing happened to me. When I asked to change rooms to one that had better cell phone reception, they weren't able to accommodate me, so they said that they would take off all room phone charges during my stay. That was pretty awesome customer service.