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DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near New York (city), USA {US-NY}
Feb 14, 2016, 6:03 pm
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The Midtown Hilton has a lounge. But there are better Hilton properties in NYC without lounges I'd rather stay at. I'd rather have the hot breakfast buffet at the Times Square Hilton or the hot breakfast at the Fashion District Hilton (if you can get it) over the lounge at the Midtown Hilton.
Feb 14, 2016, 9:49 pm
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The Hilton in midtown (55th St and 6th Ave) had a lounge last time I was there, but that was a few years ago and I know they've done some remodeling since. It wasn't that great anyway, but I found the location convenient (walking distance to my office).
Feb 17, 2016, 1:51 pm
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NYC First Time Diamond Booking
This is my first time booking with Hilton in NYC. I'd like a recommendation for a property that includes breakfast for Diamonds, don't care about upgrades. We will be there Mar 4-6. 2 of us.
Feb 17, 2016, 1:55 pm
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Feb 18, 2016, 12:53 am
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I was as Hampton Inn Manhattan-SoHo (as Gold) for the New Year Eve; breakfast was offered (to all, also to Blue/Silver) but was a poor breakfast (if compared with other Hilton properties).
But, for example, at Hampton in Berlin, breakfast was better that in NYC
But, for example, at Hampton in Berlin, breakfast was better that in NYC
Feb 18, 2016, 5:59 am
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OP, with respect to your specific question, I personally would advocate for one of the new HGIs. There are probably a half-dozen scattered across the City. They are better-constructed and better-furnished than many of the full-service properties, and per the HGI brand standard, they all serve a full hot breakfast to elites. Not to mention the prices are often quite good. When I am in NYC they are usually the first place I look (I strayed from that recently and learned my lesson).
Comparisons to European properties (post #5) are sadly not relevant, but we can all dream, can't we?...
Comparisons to European properties (post #5) are sadly not relevant, but we can all dream, can't we?...
Feb 18, 2016, 6:37 am
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Hilton Times Square provides a nice breakfast buffet in the restaurant including eggs, bacon et al. I also just have to comment yet again that this is the best Hilton in Midtown and they treat diamonds pretty well.
Feb 18, 2016, 6:48 am
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+1. Hilton Times Square offers the best breakfast for diamonds and overall elite treatment in Midtown.
Feb 18, 2016, 7:48 am
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So, I am looking at these, I want to avoid Times Square, so what do you all think about the list below?
Hampton Inn Manhattan/Downtown-Financial District $107
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City - Financial District $116
Hilton New York Fashion District $143
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City - Chelsea $143
Millenium Hilton $161
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Feb 18, 2016, 7:59 am
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Feb 18, 2016, 8:41 am
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Feb 18, 2016, 8:56 am
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Feb 18, 2016, 9:07 am
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