Just to update anybody interested: Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue is now not opening until 10 November 2022.
(I've been relocated; same/email list as
DCfearfulflyer )
To be fair, the various people I've emailed back and forth with have been efficient helpful and friendly. Just sucks we cant stay where we initially booked!
For those who are booked in later: enjoy !!
Best, William.