MASTERNC

Service was much better than I expected for a hotel in the heart of Times Square. I thought you'd get so-so service because "hey, you're in Times Square". However, everyone from check in to the bell clerks for luggage storage was great. The rooms did lack convenient outlets for today's gadgets, and one behind the sofa was uncovered. However, other than that, no complaints with the stay. Not sure I could have stomached a $700 per night cash rate, though.

I got a standby upgrade for $20/night to a slightly larger suite. I also put in for the suite with two doubles but did not get that. Fortunately, my dad brought a self-inflating "mat" to put on the sofa bed so that person wouldn't be sleeping on springs.

The check-in clerk did say she had seen the ES and had nothing but great things to say. She had helped open other DT locations so she understood why the opening was delayed (said it's normal for that to happen).

Eujeanie

Thanks - I did have a res for the ES for June 2018 at 70,000 pts/nt, and the DT at that time was 95,000 - but then the DT dropped to the 70's, too, and since we're seeing a lot of theater and I like the idea of a full suite I made the switch to the DT.

The ES does look like it will be all pretty and shiny and new but maybe another time.

MS02113

I believe Hilton has for years now permitted its ostensibly all-suite properties to incorporate some studio rooms, presumably to be offered as connecting rooms to the otherwise "standard" suites. Of course, these hotels also rent the studios alone at lower rates when occupancy permits.

But this new Embassay Suites property seems to go too far, as none of the rooms appear to be proper suites, or even particularly spacious. I don't understand the logic behind the branding in this case.

Joebellstaff

It is now scheduled to open on December 21, 2017.

Joebellstaff

Our reservation scheduled for December 24 has been moved to the Homewood Suites Midtown Times Square South.

Eujeanie

Then why can't you stay there if they are opening on 12/21? Was that your choice to move? Or are they admitting it will be later?

ronin308

Having walked by there yesterday, looking at the state of finish in the lobby, they won't we ready in 10 days. Not sure even by 1 Jan 2018.

Duke787

Anyone stayed here yet? Have a work trip in a couple weeks and this place is in policy and looks like a decent option and like the location (need to be downtown for work but want to visit with some friends on the UWS).

hi55us

Following as well, saw this pop up for an upcoming trip but it's ~$50/night more than other options in Manhattan which makes me hesitant.

rog92

Same haha. This hotel is so new that there hasn't been much useful information. Not even many informative pictures of their guest rooms...

But the location seems really perfect, and the award stay pricing seems really reasonable compared to other hiltons in that area (like asking for 80K points for $200/night room).

I booked a five night award stay in mid March. Five nights for 230K points (cash price about $1600). Will do a stay report upon completion!

If anyone has pictures and/or information about their king studio, I would really appreciate it!

Duke787

Decided to just give it a go so will report back in a couple weeks after my stay (unless I see some bad reports between now and then in which case I'll just switch to somewhere else)

ldfernald

Have a reservation early next week so I'll let you know.

ldfernald

Had a king studio for 2 plus child on 31st floor. City noise was never an issue. Room was a little cramped, but I guess for NYC that's normal? Room was warm and temperature control would only go to 68 and it wasn't enough. Free breakfast was good, the social hr 5-7 was nice mainly due to free beer/wine.

Staff was very nice and always greeted you. Requested 2pm checkout and had no issues. They do have luggage storage which we could have used after checking out but didn't need it.

Only part of hotel that wasn't finished that I can tell was the garden which is on the 3rd floor. The only annoying thing was you always needed your key to pick a floor in the elevator. So if you had your hands full it made it a chore.

Any other questions just ask.

serpens

Did the room actually cool down to 68 and that was not cool enough? Or did the thermostat have some motion sensor so that the cooling would turn off if no one was in the room or you were not moving (like having gone to sleep), and thus the room never got down to 68?

bonoman

80 in Manhattan in February? I doubt they had the AC ready to go. 68 isn't bad for that kind of surprise weather.