$28,000 a Night: Hotels Race to Attract Superrich Clientele
Jan 23, 2014, 5:02 am
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I have been reliably informed that the suite is only available as an accommodation.
Jan 23, 2014, 5:17 am
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Jan 23, 2014, 6:07 am
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Jan 23, 2014, 8:33 am
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http://www.elitetraveler.com/about-e...s/testimonials
http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/articles...Clock-check-in
im reminded by daniellam's post - substantial business dealings may be conducted in places like hotel suites and no matter how expensive the suite is, it can be pennies in comparison (kind of like how casinos profit, no matter how much they spend on some guests, when some individual guests will lose millions of dollars in the casino)
another thing would include rental restrictions/minimums in places like new york or certain developments. in other words hotels offering by the night. kind of related to that, availability of top private residences to rent/stay in the first place. basically supply - discussed here along with emotion/psychology > http://www.departures.com/articles/n...is-coming-soon
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not really talking public companies here
but that kind of spending by a public company comes up fairly regularly, and thats just when its known
http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/articles...Clock-check-in
2% of travelers drive 30% of [starwood hotels] profit
another thing would include rental restrictions/minimums in places like new york or certain developments. in other words hotels offering by the night. kind of related to that, availability of top private residences to rent/stay in the first place. basically supply - discussed here along with emotion/psychology > http://www.departures.com/articles/n...is-coming-soon
massive scarcity
The best location? The best security? The most prestige? The most exclusivity?”
he hesitated—until someone else came to the table. The competition sharpened his thoughts
unsolicited “astronomical” offers for existing trophy apartments that aren’t even for sale have become increasingly common. The owners of a Time Warner spread, for instance, have spurned $150 million.
The best location? The best security? The most prestige? The most exclusivity?”
he hesitated—until someone else came to the table. The competition sharpened his thoughts
unsolicited “astronomical” offers for existing trophy apartments that aren’t even for sale have become increasingly common. The owners of a Time Warner spread, for instance, have spurned $150 million.
but that kind of spending by a public company comes up fairly regularly, and thats just when its known
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Jan 23, 2014, 8:43 am
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Yes- however it is very difficult to justify to shareholders why a 25000 EUR meeting room was required instead of a 2500 EUR meeting room for example.
Jan 23, 2014, 10:56 am
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Seems like some hotel owners like to build such suites at their hotels so that they can have their own bragging rights.
Jan 24, 2014, 1:48 am
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Not so sure. Can imagin that Ty Warner has some even more impressive rooms for entertainment.
Jan 25, 2014, 6:58 am
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Assuming Ty Warner owns the FS NY (with the Four Seasons just "operating" the hotel), perhaps Ty Warner uses that suite to entertain friends and relatives visiting NYC if the suite is not occupied by paying guests?
Seems like some hotel owners like to build such suites at their hotels so that they can have their own bragging rights.
Seems like some hotel owners like to build such suites at their hotels so that they can have their own bragging rights.
Jan 26, 2014, 12:04 am
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On a side note, am I alone in finding the Jewel Suite's design really boring? For $28,000-a-night, it should be pretty spectacular. http://www.newyorkpalace.com/towers/suites/jewel-suite
Jan 26, 2014, 12:21 am
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For views, top suites at FS NY are appealing, such as the one bedroom studio suites and the presidentials.
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Jan 27, 2014, 6:56 am
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Top suites at NY Palace are interesting, but I agree that price is ludicrous. The decors also look awful. I am sure subsrantially lower rates could be negotiated.
For views, top suites at FS NY are appealing, such as the one bedroom studio suites and the presidentials.
For views, top suites at FS NY are appealing, such as the one bedroom studio suites and the presidentials.
As for FS - the Presidentials are really comfortable, but even these are showing their age in parts. Great views, though, and nice little balconies.
I much prefer them to the Ty Warner Suite.
I think they create these crazily priced suites, like the Ty Warner, for those guests that like to pay more!
Jan 27, 2014, 8:51 am
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I once stayed at NY Palace in one of their 3-storey Suites in the Tower, which was meant to impress me because Mick Jagger had once stayed there. It was a ridiculously large space that required its own elevator. The thing that made me laugh was that room service came from the main hotel, so although we had a huge dining table, it arrived on a trolley with a pink tablecloth, cheap cutlery, glasses and catering-style plate covers. The food was no better. Nobody, IMHO, has ever made this hotel work for the top end guest.
As for FS - the Presidentials are really comfortable, but even these are showing their age in parts. Great views, though, and nice little balconies.
I much prefer them to the Ty Warner Suite.
I think they create these crazily priced suites, like the Ty Warner, for those guests that like to pay more!
As for FS - the Presidentials are really comfortable, but even these are showing their age in parts. Great views, though, and nice little balconies.
I much prefer them to the Ty Warner Suite.
I think they create these crazily priced suites, like the Ty Warner, for those guests that like to pay more!
How ridiculous that they could not properly set the table or come up with better food for a guest staying in a top suite. How do they expect anyone to take them seriously as a high-end option in New York?
Jan 27, 2014, 9:09 am
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Years ago they used to have special room service for the top suites from LeCirque.
Obviously that type of tradition left with the restaurant.