Sheraton Tribeca New York [Master Thread]
Jan 12, 2015, 7:15 am
#106
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Chicago
Programs: Hyatt Glob; UA 1K; BonVoyage LTT (RIP SPG); HH Dia; JX Insighter
Posts: 1,643
Agreed. And this isn't really a hotel to spend much time in, regardless. The location is good, and the view from the lounge is great. Take the high floor as a plat and call it a win.
Jan 12, 2015, 11:53 am
#107
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Marriott Life Plat, various others of little note
Posts: 2,763
+1. The junior suite is really pretty craptastic. It was nice once when I had the kids with me and needed the space. Otherwise I go for a standard room with a nice view. Never gotten a terrace or any other sort of improved room in 5 stays there. Usually they give me something terrible and when I ask for an upgrade they offer the (very) junior suite.
Jan 12, 2015, 6:15 pm
#108
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
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I like the location, I like the hotel. What I don't like is Walking down Canal Street, knocking every door ......
Jan 14, 2015, 5:52 pm
#109
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: san antonio, texas
Programs: 3.2MM AA, 1.4MM UA,StwdLftPlt
Posts: 1,586
Super location. Within two blocks of two major subway routes-the E in from JFK and the routes uptown along the westside of Central Park. Newish hotel. The views from each side of the hotel could not be more distinct. One looks out over Chinatown with a brief glimpse of the Queensborough bride while the north side has a dramatic view of the traditional Manhattan skyline.
Mar 28, 2015, 3:54 pm
#111
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Plat, Avis PC, Hertz PC
Posts: 109
stayed here for 1 night after a 4 night stay at the westin times square. night and day. and in a good way. the staff at the sheraton were super friendly, i got an advance email from them thanking me for my loyalty, an upgrade to a corner room which is probably the best you can hope for in a US starwood property. the breakfast in the club lounge was very comprehensive- hot food with bacon, eggs, some surprisingly good hash browns
westin times square on the other hand were content to nickle and dime me for everything- wouldn't even print a boarding pass for me, insisting i had to use the (paid) business centre. they took forever to respond to simple requests to fix a light.
westin times square on the other hand were content to nickle and dime me for everything- wouldn't even print a boarding pass for me, insisting i had to use the (paid) business centre. they took forever to respond to simple requests to fix a light.
Jul 6, 2015, 10:15 am
#112
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Formerly Box 350, Boston Mass, Oh two one three four. Now near Beverly Hills 90210
Programs: Loyal Order of Water Buffalos
Posts: 3,937
Not a bad place to watch the NYC July 4th fireworks from!
We got up to the deck around 8PM and had our choice of seats to just hang out and read. By 8:45 it started to get a bit busy there, so we headed towards the NE corner of the deck, and by showtime at 9:30 there was a good crowd, but all got great views of the Fireworks displays from higher up on the East River. The show from the Brooklyn Bridge was mostly blocked from view by the post office building.
We did book Club Level to make sure we'd have access to the deck, don't know if they were restricting access or not.
We got up to the deck around 8PM and had our choice of seats to just hang out and read. By 8:45 it started to get a bit busy there, so we headed towards the NE corner of the deck, and by showtime at 9:30 there was a good crowd, but all got great views of the Fireworks displays from higher up on the East River. The show from the Brooklyn Bridge was mostly blocked from view by the post office building.
We did book Club Level to make sure we'd have access to the deck, don't know if they were restricting access or not.
Dec 4, 2015, 1:42 pm
#113
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SAN
Programs: AS 100K, DL MM, AA PLT
Posts: 2,934
Very underwhelmed with recent one-night stay. Was originally pre-blocked into the junior suite, but upon (very late) checkin, was moved to a club room on the 21st floor. Turns out to be one of the two rooms at the end of the hall with a view of the neighboring building, and was incredibly tiny. Definitely underwhelming, even for NYC.
Club lounge did not have eggs on the breakfast buffet--just lots of carbs. Inquired and was offered a voucher for the breakfast buffet downstairs. Went there and found an even more depressing spread in the tiny restaurant. While it is true there were eggs, but otherwise there was shockingly less variety than in the club lounge.
Great location and the staff was friendly enough, though.
Club lounge did not have eggs on the breakfast buffet--just lots of carbs. Inquired and was offered a voucher for the breakfast buffet downstairs. Went there and found an even more depressing spread in the tiny restaurant. While it is true there were eggs, but otherwise there was shockingly less variety than in the club lounge.
Great location and the staff was friendly enough, though.
Dec 4, 2015, 5:52 pm
#114
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: New York
Programs: AA, CX, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,484
Just completed a stay this hotel and Sheraton Time Square as well.
I would not say it's underwhelming but the room is really really small(probably the same as Shearton Hong Kong's tiny little room). I can't even unfold a large luggage. TV in the room is the smallest I've seen at a hotel and the desk could only have two laptops working side by side.
Staff was extremely friendly here - first time ever in a NA SPG hotel I had a staff explained to me why an upgrade was not available.
I would not say it's underwhelming but the room is really really small(probably the same as Shearton Hong Kong's tiny little room). I can't even unfold a large luggage. TV in the room is the smallest I've seen at a hotel and the desk could only have two laptops working side by side.
Staff was extremely friendly here - first time ever in a NA SPG hotel I had a staff explained to me why an upgrade was not available.
Jan 13, 2016, 5:35 am
#116
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,585
another good rate for Sheraton Tribeca
http://www.spghotescapes.com/en/prop...d-Availability
Jan 21, 2016, 12:28 pm
#117
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Los Angeles, CA,USA
Programs: AA Plat, DL Gold, UAL Premier, SPG Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 566
An update on the food in the lounge. They now have protein in the form of eggs and sausage, although it's a small amount in ill-conceived serving dishes. They also have a waffle maker! Hello Hampton Inn! The quality of the croissants is still meh, and they have cheap jelly.
So some progress, but not as good as it used to be
So some progress, but not as good as it used to be
Jan 24, 2016, 1:08 pm
#119
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
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Props to this hotel. Above and beyond for a memorable stay.
I've stayed here probably a half dozen times. I typically receive a tiny room on a high floor with a great view. As my stays here are solo, it is just fine, as the staff has always been hospitable, the club lounge is acceptable, and the location is great.
My trip here was several hours delayed, so I arrived late. When I landed, I saw my room was going to be special per the SPG app. When I arrived, they were happy to see me, told me that because it was my 500th night, I had the best suite in the house, there were goodies in the room, and an extra goodie in the key packet. When I needed to extend the stay because of flight cancellations, I expected to have to pay more for the following night and move my room. Nope - same rate, same room!
I really didn't expect anything special for my 500th night, nor that the hotel would even know about it. Instead, most of the desk staff knows who I am, and while my subsequent stays will likely never be in the suite again, I wont forget this past stay.
While I hesitated to post this because it might give unrealistic expectations for another guest who might be hitting 500 nights, clearly someone was looking, noticed, and made an ordinary stay into an extraordinary one.
I've stayed here probably a half dozen times. I typically receive a tiny room on a high floor with a great view. As my stays here are solo, it is just fine, as the staff has always been hospitable, the club lounge is acceptable, and the location is great.
My trip here was several hours delayed, so I arrived late. When I landed, I saw my room was going to be special per the SPG app. When I arrived, they were happy to see me, told me that because it was my 500th night, I had the best suite in the house, there were goodies in the room, and an extra goodie in the key packet. When I needed to extend the stay because of flight cancellations, I expected to have to pay more for the following night and move my room. Nope - same rate, same room!
I really didn't expect anything special for my 500th night, nor that the hotel would even know about it. Instead, most of the desk staff knows who I am, and while my subsequent stays will likely never be in the suite again, I wont forget this past stay.
While I hesitated to post this because it might give unrealistic expectations for another guest who might be hitting 500 nights, clearly someone was looking, noticed, and made an ordinary stay into an extraordinary one.
Jan 24, 2016, 6:55 pm
#120
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Props to this hotel. Above and beyond for a memorable stay.
I've stayed here probably a half dozen times. I typically receive a tiny room on a high floor with a great view. As my stays here are solo, it is just fine, as the staff has always been hospitable, the club lounge is acceptable, and the location is great.
My trip here was several hours delayed, so I arrived late. When I landed, I saw my room was going to be special per the SPG app. When I arrived, they were happy to see me, told me that because it was my 500th night, I had the best suite in the house, there were goodies in the room, and an extra goodie in the key packet. When I needed to extend the stay because of flight cancellations, I expected to have to pay more for the following night and move my room. Nope - same rate, same room!
I really didn't expect anything special for my 500th night, nor that the hotel would even know about it. Instead, most of the desk staff knows who I am, and while my subsequent stays will likely never be in the suite again, I wont forget this past stay.
While I hesitated to post this because it might give unrealistic expectations for another guest who might be hitting 500 nights, clearly someone was looking, noticed, and made an ordinary stay into an extraordinary one.
I've stayed here probably a half dozen times. I typically receive a tiny room on a high floor with a great view. As my stays here are solo, it is just fine, as the staff has always been hospitable, the club lounge is acceptable, and the location is great.
My trip here was several hours delayed, so I arrived late. When I landed, I saw my room was going to be special per the SPG app. When I arrived, they were happy to see me, told me that because it was my 500th night, I had the best suite in the house, there were goodies in the room, and an extra goodie in the key packet. When I needed to extend the stay because of flight cancellations, I expected to have to pay more for the following night and move my room. Nope - same rate, same room!
I really didn't expect anything special for my 500th night, nor that the hotel would even know about it. Instead, most of the desk staff knows who I am, and while my subsequent stays will likely never be in the suite again, I wont forget this past stay.
While I hesitated to post this because it might give unrealistic expectations for another guest who might be hitting 500 nights, clearly someone was looking, noticed, and made an ordinary stay into an extraordinary one.