Originally Posted by
USirritated
The rate for the time I was staying at the Carlton was more than $400/night, so I stayed on points. It is my rule, whenever possible, if the rate is over $350/night to use points. I got a great upgrade to a nice suite, without any drama to get it, and they were quite nice about it.
I just booked a room at the Carlton this coming Saturday night for $179 + tax (AAA rate). No other Marriott family hotel in Manhattan had a rate lower than the Carlton!