Andaz Fifth Avenue (NY) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jul 2, 2014, 9:35 pm
#1143
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Hong Kong
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Jul 16, 2014, 4:57 pm
#1144
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 63
Have two free night certificates from Hyatt card. I am going for 4 nights. Called platinum line today and they can give me the four nights for 100,000 points but not give me two free nights with certificate and then 50,000 points for the other two nights. I would have to pay for two nights. If I go online I can book all four nights with points but when you try to split up the nights the standard room does not exist for some of the nights. Anyway around this? Seems to be a systems problem with how they book the rooms. If all four nights are available for an award, I should be able to use my two free nights and then 50,000 points to cover the rest. Frustrating.
Jul 16, 2014, 5:13 pm
#1145
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: On strike
Posts: 8,135
I'd suggest directly contacting the hotel (which controls the stay requirement) and asking nicely if they can accommodate your request.
Aug 12, 2014, 8:45 am
#1148
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Marina Del Rey, CA
Programs: AA EXPLAT, HYATT GLOBALIST, AS75K
Posts: 607
In terms of room sizes, as a Diamond, I just booked into a Andaz Loft room.
Is that preferable to the Andaz Extra Large View King or Large King?
In other words, which room should I ask for at check-in?
thank you
Is that preferable to the Andaz Extra Large View King or Large King?
In other words, which room should I ask for at check-in?
thank you
Aug 12, 2014, 3:26 pm
#1149
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: CA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, FPC Premier, UA Silver, Hyatt Explorist, SPG Gold
Posts: 187
I am trying to book a 2-night HGP awards stay here over a holiday weekend. It seems the Andaz King rooms have a 4 night min stay requirement over my dates. The points option only shows up if I search for a 4 night+ stay... I reached out to the hotel and the GM's assistant sent me a warm and professional email explaining the situation, offering a slight discount plus and upgrade should i want to make a paid booking. I am inclined to wait few weeks to see if they ease the min stay requirement. Does anyone have any experience with min stay requirements changing?
Aug 16, 2014, 10:40 pm
#1150
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
Staying here with my wife for one night for our anniversary, am diamond but I realize this is my first time staying at an andaz. What can I expect at this hotel in terms of benefits and potential upgrades? Looking to check in early, is that a possibility here?
Originally had the union square Hyatt booked but changed it based on feedback on here. Thanks for any info you can provide.
Originally had the union square Hyatt booked but changed it based on feedback on here. Thanks for any info you can provide.
Aug 19, 2014, 8:18 pm
#1151
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
I am trying to book a 2-night HGP awards stay here over a holiday weekend. It seems the Andaz King rooms have a 4 night min stay requirement over my dates. The points option only shows up if I search for a 4 night+ stay... I reached out to the hotel and the GM's assistant sent me a warm and professional email explaining the situation, offering a slight discount plus and upgrade should i want to make a paid booking. I am inclined to wait few weeks to see if they ease the min stay requirement. Does anyone have any experience with min stay requirements changing?
It weird, because standard rooms are available but they are only offered at a pre-paid rate.. the Andaz rate does not show availability for standard rooms. I was also, only able to see points options if 4+ nights were chosen...
EDIT: called in to GP. Agent did not see any note that there was a minimum stay requirement but was a bit baffled as well that 4 nights were required to book a standard room. She offered to call the hotel but I was in a hurry so opted out.
FDW
Last edited by FlyingDoctorwu; Aug 20, 2014 at 11:11 am
Aug 19, 2014, 10:10 pm
#1152
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: CX MPC GO; Golden Circle nobody!
Posts: 249
We are visiting New York from Sep 3rd to 7th for four nights, and I am debating whether I should stay in a Hyatt or SPG property. Four of us (my mother, my fiance, myself and my best friend) are traveling together and staying in the same room, and I think we need a suite to ensure everyone has space. Since we have three females and one male, I am thinking that my mother and I can sleep on the same bed, and my friend occupying the other bed, leaving my fiance on the sofa.
Right now the Loft Suite and Andaz Suite are available. Which one would be a better choice? Or will anyone has any recommendations for these kind of sleeping arrangements?
Right now the Loft Suite and Andaz Suite are available. Which one would be a better choice? Or will anyone has any recommendations for these kind of sleeping arrangements?
Aug 19, 2014, 10:14 pm
#1153
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North America
Posts: 2,265
We are visiting New York from Sep 3rd to 7th for four nights, and I am debating whether I should stay in a Hyatt or SPG property. Four of us (my mother, my fiance, myself and my best friend) are traveling together and staying in the same room, and I think we need a suite to ensure everyone has space. Since we have three females and one male, I am thinking that my mother and I can sleep on the same bed, and my friend occupying the other bed, leaving my fiance on the sofa.
Right now the Loft Suite and Andaz Suite are available. Which one would be a better choice? Or will anyone has any recommendations for these kind of sleeping arrangements?
Right now the Loft Suite and Andaz Suite are available. Which one would be a better choice? Or will anyone has any recommendations for these kind of sleeping arrangements?
Aug 20, 2014, 9:45 am
#1154
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,259
We are visiting New York from Sep 3rd to 7th for four nights, and I am debating whether I should stay in a Hyatt or SPG property. Four of us (my mother, my fiance, myself and my best friend) are traveling together and staying in the same room, and I think we need a suite to ensure everyone has space. Since we have three females and one male, I am thinking that my mother and I can sleep on the same bed, and my friend occupying the other bed, leaving my fiance on the sofa.
Right now the Loft Suite and Andaz Suite are available. Which one would be a better choice? Or will anyone has any recommendations for these kind of sleeping arrangements?
Right now the Loft Suite and Andaz Suite are available. Which one would be a better choice? Or will anyone has any recommendations for these kind of sleeping arrangements?
Aug 20, 2014, 9:51 am
#1155
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
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Going from Andaz to Homewood Suites is quite an downgrade.
OP, look into Conrad. They are all suites and their standard rooms are far bigger and nicer than the ones at Andaz. Prices are far more reasonable as well. Unless, you must stay in midtown (not sure why), Conrad is a good choice.
OP, look into Conrad. They are all suites and their standard rooms are far bigger and nicer than the ones at Andaz. Prices are far more reasonable as well. Unless, you must stay in midtown (not sure why), Conrad is a good choice.