Sofitel New York
Jan 19, 10, 11:37 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canary Wharf, London
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Posts: 2,638
Sofitel New York
I'm a A|Club Gold, pondering booking the Sofitel New York. What are peoples experiences of room upgrades with A|Club membership at this hotel?
I really can't decide if it's worth the extra than my backup option of the Hilton Garden Inn TS, which is cheaper, and won't have to pay for Internet or breakfast.
Thanks for any advice!
I really can't decide if it's worth the extra than my backup option of the Hilton Garden Inn TS, which is cheaper, and won't have to pay for Internet or breakfast.
Thanks for any advice!
Jan 19, 10, 11:42 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA PLT, B6 Mosaic, UA 1K, Bonvoy Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist, DL Silver
Posts: 1,728
I'm Platinum and got a 1 category upgrade on a recent stay. This is a very nice property, comparable to the Sofitel London St. James or Sofitel Chicago if you've been to either of those. It's in a completely different league from a Hilton Garden Inn...while they both have beds, they really are apples-and-oranges.
Jan 19, 10, 11:51 am
#3
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canary Wharf, London
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Thanks. I do understand you can't compare the two, just wondered if I should spend the extra on the room, and then the extras, or save it to spend 
If I was more likely to get a superior room than a standard, it might swing it!
If I was more likely to get a superior room than a standard, it might swing it!
Jan 19, 10, 10:45 pm
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
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Chances for upg are reasonable. I got upgraded on my last three stays at the NY Sofitel.
Standard rooms are very good as well, you really can't compare them with Hilton GI.
Standard rooms are very good as well, you really can't compare them with Hilton GI.
Jan 2, 12, 12:39 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 387
Sofitel New York - Adjacent Diner
Will be back staying at the Sofitel New York for the first time in a couple of years fairly soon.
Last visit, on leaving the hotel if you turned right exiting the lobby there was a diner a short walk down the sidewalk... makes for a much cheaper breakfast!
Is the diner still there?
Thanks.
Last visit, on leaving the hotel if you turned right exiting the lobby there was a diner a short walk down the sidewalk... makes for a much cheaper breakfast!
Is the diner still there?
Thanks.
Jan 2, 12, 3:05 pm
#6
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Will be back staying at the Sofitel New York for the first time in a couple of years fairly soon.
Last visit, on leaving the hotel if you turned right exiting the lobby there was a diner a short walk down the sidewalk... makes for a much cheaper breakfast!
Is the diner still there?
Thanks.
Last visit, on leaving the hotel if you turned right exiting the lobby there was a diner a short walk down the sidewalk... makes for a much cheaper breakfast!
Is the diner still there?
Thanks.
Jan 2, 12, 3:40 pm
#8
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There's also the lovely Gregorys Coffee Opposite. 
Sep 14, 12, 12:51 am
#10
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: not far from MUC
Posts: 6,614
Sofitel NYC book direct on accorhotels.com or OTA
What disadvantages are there if I book e.g. Sofitel NYC via Expedia or other OTA instead of direct on www.accorhotels.com ?
I need to stay for 1 week, mid November, and I can see significantly cheaper rates at Expedia and co...
Do they offer more to status customers (I have Platinum) if you book direct?
Do you get points if you book via Expedia?
Thanks in advance for any advice...
I need to stay for 1 week, mid November, and I can see significantly cheaper rates at Expedia and co...
Do they offer more to status customers (I have Platinum) if you book direct?
Do you get points if you book via Expedia?
Thanks in advance for any advice...
Sep 14, 12, 1:26 am
#11
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
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What disadvantages are there if I book e.g. Sofitel NYC via Expedia or other OTA instead of direct on www.accorhotels.com ?
I need to stay for 1 week, mid November, and I can see significantly cheaper rates at Expedia and co...
Do they offer more to status customers (I have Platinum) if you book direct?
Do you get points if you book via Expedia?
Thanks in advance for any advice...
I need to stay for 1 week, mid November, and I can see significantly cheaper rates at Expedia and co...
Do they offer more to status customers (I have Platinum) if you book direct?
Do you get points if you book via Expedia?
Thanks in advance for any advice...
You could try the best price guarantee though this is fraught with difficulties.
Sep 14, 12, 3:12 am
#12
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: not far from MUC
Posts: 6,614
Follow-up Q: how good (or bad) is the status recognition for Platinum at Sofitel NYC?
Sep 14, 12, 5:03 am
#13
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Exeter, UK
Programs: BA Gold. Flying Blue Gold. Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, IHG Plat AMB, Radisson Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 212
I find it good. Room upgrade and gift (chocolates) given without asking. Free drink voucher also given without prompting (valid for Champagne too) and was told by the front desk that they appreciate my loyalty, last time I stayed.
Sep 14, 12, 5:09 am
#14
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Sep 16, 12, 5:55 pm
#15
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BHX & LHR
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Posts: 124
When we stayed for 5 nights in Jan earlier this year, we booked thru hotels.com which was around 15% cheaper plus cashback at the time, we had no problems with collecting points, the front desk had the drinks vouchers ready too on arrival.
