Apr 17, 2017, 4:29 am
Last edit by: FLYGVA
Crowne Plaza New York Times Square
Address
Crowne Plaza Times Square
1605 Broadway,
New York, NY 10019
Mail info [@] cptsnyc.com
Tel +1 212 977-4000
Fax +1 212 333-7393
Link to hotel
http://www.cpmanhattantimessquare.com/
https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/new-york/nycmh/hoteldetail
Location
Google Maps
Experience Thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27471119-post205.html
Archive Thread of this hotel
Post prior to January 2011
Address
Crowne Plaza Times Square
1605 Broadway,
New York, NY 10019
Mail info [@] cptsnyc.com
Tel +1 212 977-4000
Fax +1 212 333-7393
Link to hotel
http://www.cpmanhattantimessquare.com/
https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/new-york/nycmh/hoteldetail
Location
Google Maps
Experience Thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27471119-post205.html
Archive Thread of this hotel
Post prior to January 2011
Crowne Plaza Times Square (Master Thread)
Apr 1, 2017, 12:37 pm
#181
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There is no lounge (used to be), and yes, breakfast is at a reduced rate of $10.
By the way, how can you stay at two places at the same time...?
By the way, how can you stay at two places at the same time...?
Apr 1, 2017, 1:32 pm
#182
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: UK
Programs: IHG
Posts: 1,316
Only ever stayed at HI Express. You give nothing, you get nothing. What do you expect?!
Jun 1, 2017, 7:02 am
#184
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: London
Posts: 189
2 reward nights between Christmas and New Year when things are crowded/busy as they will ever be.
Booked double, got corner double on high floor with excellent view. Room was larger than previous stay when we were supposedly upgraded. At check in clerk said "not going to upgrade you becasue the only difference is the sheets and this room is lots better." She was absolutely right.
Perks: No Exec lounge. As Plat got coupons for buffet breakfast for $10 (usual price $35) plus two welcome drinks in bar (beer, wine)
Amenities: Free WiFi worked well. Free access to great gym on 15th floor - expansive, clean, loads of options for equipment, weights, sauna and clean showers. Bring your own lock.
Overall: staff was consistently pleasant and efficient despite the press of the crowds. Breakfast buffet eggs were dry but otherwise a very nice spread.
Location is nice as it is not right in the middle of the TS zoo, easy walk to a couple subway stations, theaters, Rockefeller Center, etc.
A very pleasant stay!
Booked double, got corner double on high floor with excellent view. Room was larger than previous stay when we were supposedly upgraded. At check in clerk said "not going to upgrade you becasue the only difference is the sheets and this room is lots better." She was absolutely right.
Perks: No Exec lounge. As Plat got coupons for buffet breakfast for $10 (usual price $35) plus two welcome drinks in bar (beer, wine)
Amenities: Free WiFi worked well. Free access to great gym on 15th floor - expansive, clean, loads of options for equipment, weights, sauna and clean showers. Bring your own lock.
Overall: staff was consistently pleasant and efficient despite the press of the crowds. Breakfast buffet eggs were dry but otherwise a very nice spread.
Location is nice as it is not right in the middle of the TS zoo, easy walk to a couple subway stations, theaters, Rockefeller Center, etc.
A very pleasant stay!
I'm thinking of booking there for this year, but wanted to understand if the rooms have view to Time Square and can see the ball. It doesn't seem to be the case for all rooms but the hotel seems to have a viewing area. Which I don't know if all guests can get access to or have to pay an extra for access.
Thanks
Jul 10, 2017, 10:20 am
#185
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NJ (EWR) - USA
Programs: UA Silver - IHG Spire AMB - Hilton Gold - Choice Hotels Platinum - Hertz Gold FiveStar
Posts: 396
BUMP - Any recent stays or experiences?
Staying here in a few weeks on my annual Chase Free Night for the Dave Chappelle / Chris Rock special at Radio City. Rooms are going for $360+ for Saturday night so a pretty good redemption option in the area other than the IC Times Square which I stayed at last December.
Staying here in a few weeks on my annual Chase Free Night for the Dave Chappelle / Chris Rock special at Radio City. Rooms are going for $360+ for Saturday night so a pretty good redemption option in the area other than the IC Times Square which I stayed at last December.
Oct 30, 2017, 8:04 pm
#186
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Had another great stay as a Spire there last week.
Booked with points an hour before arrival yet still got a nice upgrade as always, free drink at the bar (in theory up to $15 but they will give you anything you like), and the breakfast buffet is $10 for Spires.
Booked with points an hour before arrival yet still got a nice upgrade as always, free drink at the bar (in theory up to $15 but they will give you anything you like), and the breakfast buffet is $10 for Spires.
Oct 31, 2017, 7:18 am
#187
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NJ (EWR) - USA
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Posts: 396
Good to hear my experience was the same. Great Location!
Oct 31, 2017, 11:10 am
#188
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,938
I am happy to say I received exactly the same as a platinum and planning to return.
Nov 29, 2017, 11:15 am
#190
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Posts: 2,316
--Jon
Jan 3, 2018, 12:20 pm
#191
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NJ (EWR) - USA
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Posts: 396
FYI The CP Times Square is on the list for 2018 Reward Night increases AGAIN (screenshot below) but as of today, 1/3/18 the old rate is still valid on all random dates I just checked. Book ASAP to avoid the hikes!!! 
*** 2017 Rates in LEFT column - 2018 Rates in RIGHT column ***
Full list here: https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/cont...hts/hotel-list
*** 2017 Rates in LEFT column - 2018 Rates in RIGHT column ***
Full list here: https://www.ihg.com/rewardsclub/cont...hts/hotel-list
Jan 3, 2018, 10:20 pm
#192
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As for booking ASAP, that's only relevant if one knows exactly when they are planing to stay, because changing your date afterwards will result in an increase in points once the devaluation takes place, which at the moment there is no official date for.
Jan 4, 2018, 7:46 am
#193
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NJ (EWR) - USA
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It's not just the CP TS but every single NYC property. Not a single one below 50k points per night including the IHXs.
As for booking ASAP, that's only relevant if one knows exactly when they are planing to stay, because changing your date afterwards will result in an increase in points once the devaluation takes place, which at the moment there is no official date for.
As for booking ASAP, that's only relevant if one knows exactly when they are planing to stay, because changing your date afterwards will result in an increase in points once the devaluation takes place, which at the moment there is no official date for.
Makes the top NYC hotels an even better use of the Annual Free Night cert. from the Chase CC.
