Which Rc to stay at in Manhattan?
Jul 27, 2008, 5:32 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: USA
Programs: AA2, DL2, Amtrak2, US2, SPG1, MAR2
Posts: 2,550
The old St. Moritz was 450+ rooms. Ritz, along with the owner, shut it down and completely overhauled it into what is a (IIRC) a 277 room hotel.
It's a superb 5* hotel and the best in the city in many persons' opinion and in the top tier with the MO, FS, Trump, St Regis, and Pen in anyone's opinoin.
The Battery Park property is a noticeable step down in all ways, most notably location and service; though it holds a strong position in the second tier.
It's a superb 5* hotel and the best in the city in many persons' opinion and in the top tier with the MO, FS, Trump, St Regis, and Pen in anyone's opinoin.
The Battery Park property is a noticeable step down in all ways, most notably location and service; though it holds a strong position in the second tier.
Jul 27, 2008, 5:40 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Asheville, NC
Programs: Virtuoso, FSPP, STARS, MO FAN Club, PEN Club, Bellini Club, Dorchester Diamond Club, Travel Leaders
Posts: 1,854
The renovation at the RC Central Park is wonderful and reminded me of the "feel" of the rooms at the FS George V. If you can afford a Park View room, the view is stunning.
RC Battery Park is quite the value leader in New York... The rooms are large and comfortable (with great beds) with interesting views (both the city view rooms and the harbor view rooms), but the property does not have the luxury "style points" of the Central Park property. It's only a 15 minute express subway ride to midtown from Battery Park (and a very short walk to the station).
RC Battery Park is quite the value leader in New York... The rooms are large and comfortable (with great beds) with interesting views (both the city view rooms and the harbor view rooms), but the property does not have the luxury "style points" of the Central Park property. It's only a 15 minute express subway ride to midtown from Battery Park (and a very short walk to the station).
Jul 28, 2008, 12:11 pm
#4
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
Ritz Central Park versus Battery
I agree with everyone that R-C Central park is in a different league from Battery, but then it is aimed at a different market. Battery is for the financial high flyers who prop up the bar every evening, whereas Central Park is more discreet and stylish. They have a lovely club lounge, too.
Jul 31, 2008, 3:55 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Chicago
Programs: United 1K, American EXP & 3 Million Miler, Hyatt Globalist & Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 2,360
Both of the RC's are nice, but the RC Central Park is by far the nicest in terms of location, service and facilities. The lobby lounge is a great place to hang out and get a bite to eat, all of the facilities are top notch. As a sidebar, I stayed in the same location when it was a St Moritz in the mid-90s and it would be hard to recognize the place since its top to bottom renovation.
As I recall, they have a Bentley that can take you around town.
As I recall, they have a Bentley that can take you around town.
Aug 8, 2008, 10:10 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Medford, OR
Programs: UA1K/3MM, AA & DL 1MM, *wood Plat, Hertz Pres.
Posts: 588
IMO there is really no call. Centeral Park. Great location and where the Star Bar is located. That way you'll have an opprotunity to visit with Norman. THE New York bartender and a treat.
Aug 8, 2008, 2:15 pm
#7
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SBA & LAX
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA Lifetime Blue, Marriott Gold, and many others
Posts: 1,152
Aug 8, 2008, 2:42 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: USA
Programs: AA2, DL2, Amtrak2, US2, SPG1, MAR2
Posts: 2,550
Aug 8, 2008, 3:54 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SBA & LAX
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, BA Lifetime Blue, Marriott Gold, and many others
Posts: 1,152
Aug 11, 2008, 12:51 pm
#10
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: New York City
Programs: AA,BNV,HIL
Posts: 879
One more
I agree - having been to both, stay at Central Park, but if you can, take a trip to BP for a drink at the bar - Rise, after dark. The views of the harbor can be as breath taking as in Sydney on a clear night.