Property: Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area
Date(s): 11/30/19-12/1/19
Room booked: Two Queen Bed Studio
Room received: Maiden Manhattan Studio (separate sitting area), High Floor
Elite Level: (Platinum, Titanium, Ambassador) Lifetime Titanium
Award stay: (yes/no) Yes (Chase Annual Free Night)
Rate Type: (Off Peak/Standard/Peak) N/A
LNF stay: (yes/no) No
SNAs redeemed: (yes/no) Yes
Comments: SNA cleared 5 days out. Hotel is approx. 5 years old and the room is showing some wear (especially the couch); however, it was still quite comfortable and serviceable. Maiden Manhattan Studio is 569 Sq. Ft. which is huge by NY standards. Easy access to Fulton Center Subway station less than one block away. Great base for downtown activities (Statue of Liberty, WTC Memorial, Stock Exchange, etc.). We visited The Tenement Museum and The Essex Market for lunch. Had also planned on going to the Eldridge Museum and to go Wo Hop in Chinatown (a family favorite); however, due to crappy weather (freezing rain), we left early. In any case this is a great choice for families visiting NYC. With the easy subway access, you can get anywhere in the city easily. Area is much quieter than Times Square (a plus in my mind), but still not dead in the evening even though it is in the heart of the financial district.
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