Rusell

If you see some BRG rates...then you should get the room for free...PM me if you would like to swap websites.

drspear

does anyone have any up to date experience of the platinum benefits for points stays at this hotel please

Eyeing up potential couple of nights in April

cazane

I stayed there in the last week of August for two days on points: Please read here.

drspear

Thanks very much, so no club lounge, and no free breakfast, pretty much confirms that the Staybridge is the better choice with their sundowners, free breakfast and lower points per night ( 35000 )

Appreciate the feedback

clubman

Any recent experience at this property?

What should I expect (or not...) as Platinum booking a Deluxe room on a regular rate (not points)?

Bloobell

I've stayed there twice and both times was upgraded.

First time I got free breakfast and second time I got access to the Club Lounge, which was pretty basic but still excellent for free.

Fantastic hotel in a great location and I'm staying there again next year when I take the whole family to NYC for the first time

factory81

I have stayed on the annual free stay here in 2012 and 2013 in the late summer. I also have been at the HI on 57th street, and the IC on 44th street (Times Square).

IC is closer to the subway by only a small amount compared to the CP. HI is the furthest away by a good amount.

The CP is great with giving you benefits for your platinum status. Ask them for the 44th floor corner room. You will tower over Times Square. Free wifi, breakfast, welcome drink coupons, etc can all be offered. Late check-out and early check-in is no problem either.

The rooms are bright and feel fresh compared to the HI. IC is right on par here, and a little nicer.

The energy at this hotel is amazing and almost always non-stop. That is one thing this hotel has going for it.

clubman

Thanks guys.

I have stayed there before (must have been about 3-4 years ago) and got good treatment, nice room, access to breakfast at what was then a temporary lounge on the lobby level.

Do they actually have a proper lounge these days?

nicolas75

I was wondering the exact same question as there is no more mention of club/concierge floor room

clubman

Indeed, the only choice of rooms these days seems to be between a Standard and a Deluxe.

clubman

Guys,

Any advice on the best room to book as Platinum? Options are Times Square View, Deluxe (what ever that means) and City View which is actually more expensive than the first two options...

If I booked a TS View am I likely to be upgraded to a Corner room? I can't remember what I booked last time (must have been 4 years ago or so) but I was given a Hudson River View on 40 something floor.

Also, if I book two rooms under my name should they both be upgraded?

Thanks.

drspear

yeh we booked city view when presented with those options for 16-18 April stay upcoming.

Same logic, less people will choose that so more chance of upgrade

factory81

There was a club and concierge floor I thought. I thought floor 44 was concierge maybe, and I thought there was a club on floor like 20?

drspear

The Club lounge I remember was on floor 46 or something, right at the very top, you get an awesome view

DrTom

Having stayed there last week, on the top floor, I'm fairly sure that there's no club lounge now.