DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near New York (city), USA {US-NY}
#571
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Tæt på Dyrehaven
Programs: SK Gold
Posts: 301
I just finished a 3-day stay at The Quin, which joined the Hilton portfolio about 2 months ago. The location just 2 blocks from Central Park is hard to beat for my purposes when in town. It is part of Hilton Grand Vacations and as such doesn't offer Diamond members free breakfast or upgrades. However, when I inquired politely the check-in clerk very generously upgraded us to a beautiful suite regardless, stating it was an exception. Knowing how small hotel rooms in NYC often are the suite felt extremely luxurious. I would definitely consider coming back to this property for future stays, even without the free breakfast and guaranteed upgrade (which isn't so guaranteed anyway).
#572
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 4
Lounge access at New York Hilton Midtown vs Hilton Club New York
We're going to NYC next month and have made two overlapping reservations at the "same" property. Both the New York Hilton Midtown the Hilton Club New York have the same address (1335 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS). I understand that they occupy different floors of the same building, and that the latter is part of the Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare property...but one that also permits hotel-style reservations (which is what I have).
What I need to do is cancel one of these two reservations, keeping the better one. What's better? Access to the lounge as a Hilton Diamond member is what matters most to us. But here's the thing--I read online how this was Hilton's best lounge in the city, on a high floor overlooking Central Park. Only now I learn that the Midtown's "executive lounge" has been relocated to the lobby level, no longer on that high floor. I believe there IS still another lounge on the upper floor, but that's reserved for Hilton Club timeshare owners.
What's my best remaining option for a good lounge? Is the lobby-level executive lounge in the Midtown still great?
Thanks.
What I need to do is cancel one of these two reservations, keeping the better one. What's better? Access to the lounge as a Hilton Diamond member is what matters most to us. But here's the thing--I read online how this was Hilton's best lounge in the city, on a high floor overlooking Central Park. Only now I learn that the Midtown's "executive lounge" has been relocated to the lobby level, no longer on that high floor. I believe there IS still another lounge on the upper floor, but that's reserved for Hilton Club timeshare owners.
What's my best remaining option for a good lounge? Is the lobby-level executive lounge in the Midtown still great?
Thanks.
#573
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM Plat, UA 1MM, Hilton Lifetime Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold, CLEAR, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 3,620
We're going to NYC next month and have made two overlapping reservations at the "same" property. Both the New York Hilton Midtown the Hilton Club New York have the same address (1335 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS). I understand that they occupy different floors of the same building, and that the latter is part of the Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare property...but one that also permits hotel-style reservations (which is what I have).
What I need to do is cancel one of these two reservations, keeping the better one. What's better? Access to the lounge as a Hilton Diamond member is what matters most to us. But here's the thing--I read online how this was Hilton's best lounge in the city, on a high floor overlooking Central Park. Only now I learn that the Midtown's "executive lounge" has been relocated to the lobby level, no longer on that high floor. I believe there IS still another lounge on the upper floor, but that's reserved for Hilton Club timeshare owners.
What's my best remaining option for a good lounge? Is the lobby-level executive lounge in the Midtown still great?
Thanks.
What I need to do is cancel one of these two reservations, keeping the better one. What's better? Access to the lounge as a Hilton Diamond member is what matters most to us. But here's the thing--I read online how this was Hilton's best lounge in the city, on a high floor overlooking Central Park. Only now I learn that the Midtown's "executive lounge" has been relocated to the lobby level, no longer on that high floor. I believe there IS still another lounge on the upper floor, but that's reserved for Hilton Club timeshare owners.
What's my best remaining option for a good lounge? Is the lobby-level executive lounge in the Midtown still great?
Thanks.
#575
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 586
Given that the Conrad is booked solid for the entire last half of summer, does anyone have other recommendations on what your preferred properties are in manhattan?
WA being closed, Conrad being booked solid, and The London is just Meh...... what's next on peoples lists?
WA being closed, Conrad being booked solid, and The London is just Meh...... what's next on peoples lists?
#576
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM Plat, UA 1MM, Hilton Lifetime Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold, CLEAR, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 3,620
Given that the Conrad is booked solid for the entire last half of summer, does anyone have other recommendations on what your preferred properties are in manhattan?
WA being closed, Conrad being booked solid, and The London is just Meh...... what's next on peoples lists?
WA being closed, Conrad being booked solid, and The London is just Meh...... what's next on peoples lists?
#577
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 246
Given that the Conrad is booked solid for the entire last half of summer, does anyone have other recommendations on what your preferred properties are in manhattan?
WA being closed, Conrad being booked solid, and The London is just Meh...... what's next on peoples lists?
WA being closed, Conrad being booked solid, and The London is just Meh...... what's next on peoples lists?
Overall, NYC is not a place Hilton is strong (compared to say, Chicago, Dallas, New Orleans, Orlando, etc.
#578
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 7,390
I am looking at a Saturday night stay in Manhattan in late September. We will be flying into JFK early afternoon on Saturday and departing at 130am on Monday (essentially 36 hours).
I will be using a free night certificate so $$ is not an issue. Location, ease of access to JFK (I.e. close to a blue line station), and at least a passable breakfast for diamonds.
Looks like the best hotel is the London NYC followed by the Conrad then one of those midtown Hilton’s? Thoughts?
I will be using a free night certificate so $$ is not an issue. Location, ease of access to JFK (I.e. close to a blue line station), and at least a passable breakfast for diamonds.
Looks like the best hotel is the London NYC followed by the Conrad then one of those midtown Hilton’s? Thoughts?
#579
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I am looking at a Saturday night stay in Manhattan in late September. We will be flying into JFK early afternoon on Saturday and departing at 130am on Monday (essentially 36 hours).
I will be using a free night certificate so $$ is not an issue. Location, ease of access to JFK (I.e. close to a blue line station), and at least a passable breakfast for diamonds.
Looks like the best hotel is the London NYC followed by the Conrad then one of those midtown Hilton’s? Thoughts?
I will be using a free night certificate so $$ is not an issue. Location, ease of access to JFK (I.e. close to a blue line station), and at least a passable breakfast for diamonds.
Looks like the best hotel is the London NYC followed by the Conrad then one of those midtown Hilton’s? Thoughts?
The Conrad is near the A at the World Trade Center ... There is not a whole lot down there. Personally, I'd choose something in Midtown.
Last edited by Xyzzy; Jun 24, 2019 at 2:39 pm
#580
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 7,390
Just "Blue line" isn't what you want (nobody in NYC calls it the "Blue line") .. it's the A train to Howard Beach or the E or J to Sutphin Boulevard. That said, what do you want to see/do? NYC is a big place. If you want the theater district or Times Square, there are hotels there that are right on the A and E lines... If you want SOHO you can be very close to the J train - which doesn't spend much time in Manhattan. If you want to be in Brooklyn there are ther options...
The Conrad is near the A at the World Trade Center ... There is not a whole lot down there. Personally, I'd choose something in Midtown.
The Conrad is near the A at the World Trade Center ... There is not a whole lot down there. Personally, I'd choose something in Midtown.
Simply put we’d prefer not having to change trains going to/from JFK as we will be heading back around 10pm on a Sunday night. Doesn’t the J line have more stops being a “local” metro line relative to A/E?
I have been to NYC 10+ times but my girlfriend has never been, so I think she’d enjoy seeing some landmarks (Times Square, Brooklyn bridge, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, etc.) as well as hitting up some local hotspots and food places (Chelsea Market or Essex Market).
I suppose since we are all over the map for manhattan the London will be the better choice given its more central location and being only a block away from the E line?
Last edited by golfingboy; Jun 24, 2019 at 3:09 pm
#582
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: LAX ⇄ JFK
Programs: DL Diamond, HH Diamond
Posts: 217
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#583
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 694
Just "Blue line" isn't what you want (nobody in NYC calls it the "Blue line") .. it's the A train to Howard Beach or the E or J to Sutphin Boulevard. That said, what do you want to see/do? NYC is a big place. If you want the theater district or Times Square, there are hotels there that are right on the A and E lines... If you want SOHO you can be very close to the J train - which doesn't spend much time in Manhattan. If you want to be in Brooklyn there are ther options...
The Conrad is near the A at the World Trade Center ... There is not a whole lot down there. Personally, I'd choose something in Midtown.
The Conrad is near the A at the World Trade Center ... There is not a whole lot down there. Personally, I'd choose something in Midtown.
I'm a born and bred NYer and I still live here. I'm actually going to do a staycation at the Conrad NY Downtown next week. IMO, I think the Conrad NYD is a great location. Also, to me, customer service is #1 priority. I've been in contact with Doris Fong, who is a Guest Services manager at the Conrad NY Downtown. Based on her email communications so far, I know I'm going to have a great stay. New Yorkers avoid Times Square is the plague. Staying in or near that area is severely overrated.
In the area of the Conrad NYD, that is basically the Tribeca area. Soho & the South Street Seaport is close by. Within walking distance of the Conrad NYD, you have great restaurants & bars, beautiful parks with nice river views, etc. With the NYC Subway, any area is easily & quickly accessible to the Conrad NYD. World Trade Center (E), Chambers St ( A, C, 1, 2, 3), & City Hall (N, R, W) are the surrounding subway stations to the Conrad NYD.
To GolfingBoy, I know that you said that you didn't want to have to transfer trains. The World Trade Center is the last stop on the E. But seeing that you are pretty much going to be all over NYC, you are going to wind up transferring trains anyway during your sightseeing.
The Conrad NY Midtown is supposed to be officially done in Aug. Since you are going to be here in late Sept, I don't think you can go wrong with one of the Conrad choices.
#584
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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I like staying downtown as well, but if OP is planning on spending a bunch of time midtown or higher, it's a hassle going back and forth.