Travelocity's "top 10 favorite hotels in New York"
Jul 29, 2011, 11:20 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 84
Surrey
I do thinkThe Surrey is one of the top ten hotels in NYC
A great UES location, Dux beds in every room, a great big power washing shower (no tubs) in non suite rooms, a great bar and one of the hottest restaurants in Manhattan in the lobby.
Also Iroquois may be one of the top small hotels no one knows in Manhatten, not a a par with St Regis, 4seasons or Peninsula but a great boutique hotel pon one of teh best blcks of midtown manhatten (44th between 6th and 7th) with great bedding / linens and a great affordableFrench restaurant (Triomphe) in the lobby.
A great UES location, Dux beds in every room, a great big power washing shower (no tubs) in non suite rooms, a great bar and one of the hottest restaurants in Manhattan in the lobby.
Also Iroquois may be one of the top small hotels no one knows in Manhatten, not a a par with St Regis, 4seasons or Peninsula but a great boutique hotel pon one of teh best blcks of midtown manhatten (44th between 6th and 7th) with great bedding / linens and a great affordableFrench restaurant (Triomphe) in the lobby.
Jul 30, 2011, 1:46 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Fairfield County, CT USA
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I walked by the Benjamin today and chuckled to myself about this list.
Re-reading it, while the top properties in the City aren't on here, at least a few are decent, and, for those not looking to go uber-top-end, these present interesting compromises and are worth considering.
Carlyle
Surrey
Trump Soho
Iroquois
Morgans
In much of this same range, I'd include the Standard, the Algonquin, the London NYC (fka Rihga Royal), Mansfield and the Gramercy Park Hotel.
None will blow your socks off, but each presents a decent upper mid tier experience.
Re-reading it, while the top properties in the City aren't on here, at least a few are decent, and, for those not looking to go uber-top-end, these present interesting compromises and are worth considering.
Carlyle
Surrey
Trump Soho
Iroquois
Morgans
In much of this same range, I'd include the Standard, the Algonquin, the London NYC (fka Rihga Royal), Mansfield and the Gramercy Park Hotel.
None will blow your socks off, but each presents a decent upper mid tier experience.
Jul 30, 2011, 1:52 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Fairfield County, CT USA
Programs: AA PLT+2MM / DL DM+1MM / A3 *G / Fairmont LT Plat / Ritz Gold / SPG Gold
Posts: 4,077
Aug 3, 2011, 1:58 am
#19
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: GOT
Posts: 1,183
I planned my mothers 60th birthday which we spent for 4 nights in NYC. Being a design nut she snubbed my initial suggestion of staying at the RC Battery Park and Waldorf Astoria but absolutely adored Room-Mate Grace.
It's not a luxury hotel by far but lovably quirky with a true, independent boutique feel.
It's not a luxury hotel by far but lovably quirky with a true, independent boutique feel.
Aug 3, 2011, 6:42 am
#20
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,108
I've stayed at The Carlyle before but would only go back for a cocktail at Bemelmans Bar. She's a grand dame who's seen better days. Depending on the class of room you book into, your milage may well vary. I understand the suites are all really nice, but some of the lower room categories vary wildly and can be quite dated and shabby if you're unlucky. Once again, for my money, the absolute best hotel option in Midtown is the St. Regis.