Originally Posted by
SacTownGuy
Thinking about spending a few days in NYC with the family (kids around 11/12) at xmas time. They have never been there. Thinking Time Square area to be central to tourist crap. W Times Square has good prices for both rooms and one bedroom suite. Anybody have good/bad experiences there to share? Better Starwood property to try in similar price range? I have low status with Starwood so not worried about upgrades. Plat with Marriott but I am sort of done with them.
Element TS is family friendly and just a few blocks off TS. They have some rooms with two double/queen beds if you want to share one room.
They treat most guests the same and don't upgrade platinums to suites. Just point out that you're a low status member and ask for a high floor.