Luxury Hotels In New York
#91
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It's a laugh that Four Seasons is placed near the bottom of the list, well below Ws and other awful hotels.
#93
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The "list" omits the Lowell, the Greenwich, Crosby Street Hotel, The Peninsula, The Pierre, Ritz-Carlton Central Park, The Carlyle, Hotel Plaza Athénée, and perhaps others.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; May 5, 2013 at 11:43 am
#94
#95
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: CDG, SFO
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Though I would clearly stay away from the FS unless CP view / suite. Booked an entry level room there two years ago for the NY marathon and hardware was a shame. Old, in dire need of renovation and the room felt empty. Service was however excellent, as expected with Four Seasons, but spending rack rate for this kind of hardware when you've got so many good options nearby ... Any idea if they intend to do a refurb ?
#96
Though I would clearly stay away from the FS unless CP view / suite. Booked an entry level room there two years ago for the NY marathon and hardware was a shame. Old, in dire need of renovation and the room felt empty. Service was however excellent, as expected with Four Seasons, but spending rack rate for this kind of hardware when you've got so many good options nearby ... Any idea if they intend to do a refurb ?
P.S. I took the FS for my poast, because it was so deep ranked in this now removed list...
#97
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I never stayed at FS New York, but from pictures I don´t find the rooms/ suites really ultra-luxury. If I planed our next trip to NY and discussed the options with my wife she said it looked like an Intercontinental Perhaps a little hard (especially by New York Intercontinental standrds), but I don´t think I will try the FS very soon.
P.S. I took the FS for my poast, because it was so deep ranked in this now removed list...
P.S. I took the FS for my poast, because it was so deep ranked in this now removed list...
The tower rooms with city or park view are okay for single occupancy or if one does not mind having less space.
I am very interested in the one bedroom studio suite category (only two in the hotel IIRC). The views from the highest floors must be amazing.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; May 6, 2013 at 7:53 pm
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IMO FS New York is only a good choice at the level of Executive Suite or above.
The tower rooms with city or park view are okay for single occupancy or if one does not mind having less space.
I am very interested in the one bedroom studio suite category (only two in the hotel IIRC). The views from the highest floors must be amazing.
The tower rooms with city or park view are okay for single occupancy or if one does not mind having less space.
I am very interested in the one bedroom studio suite category (only two in the hotel IIRC). The views from the highest floors must be amazing.
If you want space and the best park views- and can bear with- the Trump wins on both categories by a long shot: Large 1 bedroom or 2 bedrooms suites with stunning views of CP.
#99
I have stayed in the standard rooms and they are OK and definitely the FS NY has some of the best service in New York.
If you want space and the best park views- and can bear with- the Trump wins on both categories by a long shot: Large 1 bedroom or 2 bedrooms suites with stunning views of CP.
If you want space and the best park views- and can bear with- the Trump wins on both categories by a long shot: Large 1 bedroom or 2 bedrooms suites with stunning views of CP.
P.S. OK is not enough in my eyes
#100
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On my one stay at the FS NY, I didn't experience that "best service in NY," unless every other NY hotel makes takes more than 20 minutes at the front desk just to check in. I also enjoyed the doormen watching me lug my suitcase up the steps from the entrance to lobby level and then being absent every other time I entered or exited for the rest of my stay. Requests from my room also took forever.
But then, I was a nobody staying in an entry level room, so they probably marked me with UV-visible ink so they could be sure to treat me poorly.
I've had much better luck at the Trump (despite the name) although even then the service is not close to Asian hotel standards.
But then, I was a nobody staying in an entry level room, so they probably marked me with UV-visible ink so they could be sure to treat me poorly.
I've had much better luck at the Trump (despite the name) although even then the service is not close to Asian hotel standards.
#102
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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The Surrey or The Plaza?
Hi all,
I understand that neither of these seem to be at the top of the recommended list, however places such as St Regis / RC
/ Peninsula / The Mark are out of our budget and so not feasible.
I managed to get a good rate at The Surrey (Grand Deluxe Salon) which I've confirmed for 5 nights, the price has now gone up by close to 25%. It's fully refundable.
I was just looking up hotels for some friends and found a deeply discounted rate for The Plaza (entry level Plaza King room) which is comparable in price to
The Surrey for the 5 night stay. Other booking sites including
directly with the hotel is considerably more expensive.
Would appreciate any thoughts as to comparisons
Between The Surrey and Plaza? Would you guys cancel and
book with The Plaza, or should I stick to what I've got?
Because its such a relatively good rate for the plaza it's tempting to go there (previously out of price range), but I've read some negative things on here re: the Plaza.
Thanks for any advice!
I understand that neither of these seem to be at the top of the recommended list, however places such as St Regis / RC
/ Peninsula / The Mark are out of our budget and so not feasible.
I managed to get a good rate at The Surrey (Grand Deluxe Salon) which I've confirmed for 5 nights, the price has now gone up by close to 25%. It's fully refundable.
I was just looking up hotels for some friends and found a deeply discounted rate for The Plaza (entry level Plaza King room) which is comparable in price to
The Surrey for the 5 night stay. Other booking sites including
directly with the hotel is considerably more expensive.
Would appreciate any thoughts as to comparisons
Between The Surrey and Plaza? Would you guys cancel and
book with The Plaza, or should I stick to what I've got?
Because its such a relatively good rate for the plaza it's tempting to go there (previously out of price range), but I've read some negative things on here re: the Plaza.
Thanks for any advice!