Thompson Central Park New York REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jan 23, 2019, 7:17 pm
#16
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Jan 23, 2019, 7:41 pm
#17
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I kind of want to try the place but I may just call and ask outright how they handle stuff like this.
What is the globalist breakfast benefit? Which suites are designated as standard suites? These are questions that they should be able to answer.
Jan 24, 2019, 1:00 am
#18
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I would avoid at all costs until they do a proper refurb. The hotel and furniture are dated, you can see scratches and wear and tear. Bathrooms are in poor shape and treatment of SPG platinums was terrible.
Super overpriced so avoid!
Super overpriced so avoid!
Jan 24, 2019, 4:10 am
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Got a nice indoor pool on the top floor with great views. But the service has always been pretty bad. Find the old SPG thread for some laughs
Jan 24, 2019, 6:14 am
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Sounds like this place WAS owned by some sort of cheapskate individual investor who just cashed out and sold off multiple properties, including this one...
Some recent TripAdvisor review responses indicate a renovation is coming.
Rwgardless, given the change in ownership to a traditional real estate investor company, I’d expect it to be run like any other Hyatt. One question we should ask... is it Hyatt Corporate managed or a franchise (as it obviously was during the SPG days)?
In my experience, corporate managed properties deliver more consistent service to Globslists, in particular....
Some recent TripAdvisor review responses indicate a renovation is coming.
Rwgardless, given the change in ownership to a traditional real estate investor company, I’d expect it to be run like any other Hyatt. One question we should ask... is it Hyatt Corporate managed or a franchise (as it obviously was during the SPG days)?
In my experience, corporate managed properties deliver more consistent service to Globslists, in particular....
Jan 24, 2019, 6:22 am
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Sounds like this place WAS owned by some sort of cheapskate individual investor who just cashed out and sold off multiple properties, including this one...
Some recent TripAdvisor review responses indicate a renovation is coming.
Rwgardless, given the change in ownership to a traditional real estate investor company, I’d expect it to be run like any other Hyatt. One question we should ask... is it Hyatt Corporate managed or a franchise (as it obviously was during the SPG days)?
In my experience, corporate managed properties deliver more consistent service to Globslists, in particular....
Some recent TripAdvisor review responses indicate a renovation is coming.
Rwgardless, given the change in ownership to a traditional real estate investor company, I’d expect it to be run like any other Hyatt. One question we should ask... is it Hyatt Corporate managed or a franchise (as it obviously was during the SPG days)?
In my experience, corporate managed properties deliver more consistent service to Globslists, in particular....
Jan 24, 2019, 7:22 am
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1. Owned (and managed) - a short/declining list...
2. Managed. Hyatt employees at the hotel operate it on behalf of ownership. Hundreds of properties.
3. Franchised. Someone else runs it to Hyatt standards. NOT Hyatt employees (even though they wear Hyatt nametags). The rest.
We dont know if the new ownership has selected option 2 or 3 above. My understanding is many many Asian properties are Managed.
Jan 24, 2019, 7:54 am
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For dates after April 1, I couldn't find any rates that weren't set exact to 760 (advanced purchase rate). For earlier dates, seems to be trying to price -mostly- around Andaz 5th prices (though the +- is $300).
I am doubtful that any of this is a good indicator thus far of the pricing.
Count me naive perhaps, but I am interested. Previous issues aside, there is new ownership, maybe new management and a possible renovation, all of which can mean previous issues are moot. I have no plans of returning to NYC for the next year (maybe two), so I can wait to see how this plays out.
I am doubtful that any of this is a good indicator thus far of the pricing.
Count me naive perhaps, but I am interested. Previous issues aside, there is new ownership, maybe new management and a possible renovation, all of which can mean previous issues are moot. I have no plans of returning to NYC for the next year (maybe two), so I can wait to see how this plays out.
Jan 24, 2019, 2:08 pm
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The Parker is set to be completely remodeled and will become the flagship hotel for Hyatt’s Thompson brand: https://rew-online.com/parker-new-yo...ades-for-420m/
Jan 24, 2019, 4:22 pm
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The Parker is set to be completely remodeled and will become the flagship hotel for Hyatt’s Thompson brand: https://rew-online.com/parker-new-yo...ades-for-420m/
Jan 26, 2019, 9:57 pm
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Many (perhaps 20?) years ago, Norma's restaurant in Parker Le Meridien was awesome for breakfast. Among the best in NYC. I wonder if the Globalist breakfast at this property will be remarkable? Well, for $760 a night, it needs to be remarkable!
Jan 26, 2019, 10:18 pm
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What are Thompson Hotels? Will Hyatt treat it as a separate brand, perhaps with its own rules and brand standards?
Jan 26, 2019, 10:27 pm
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Includes the Beekman in NYC, which is a really nice property, if a bit too twenty-something party-central for my tastes.
Jan 27, 2019, 12:35 am
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I DM'd Hyatt Concierge since I was thinking about staying here next month. They confirmed that it is for now a Hyatt affiliated hotel at which one can earn and redeem points but no globalist benes to speak of - and that it will be a hyatt brand in the future. Also, even globalists will be charged the destination fee - per what they messaged me - no breakfast benes as of now.
Jan 27, 2019, 1:17 am
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I DM'd Hyatt Concierge since I was thinking about staying here next month. They confirmed that it is for now a Hyatt affiliated hotel at which one can earn and redeem points but no globalist benes to speak of - and that it will be a hyatt brand in the future. Also, even globalists will be charged the destination fee - per what they messaged me - no breakfast benes as of now.