W New York Downtown, New York City [Master Thread]
Jan 31, 2017, 3:39 am
#76
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its a work stay so won't be there during the weekend....its the only w in new york i haven't stayed in....
Jan 31, 2017, 5:56 am
#77
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I have a 2 night stay in a months time for the exact same brg rate! Am waiting to hear back from my Ambassador what the plat breakfast offering is!
Jan 31, 2017, 9:27 am
#78
Join Date: Aug 2003
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1. Depending on traffic, you may want to walk out to the main strip (out the hotel to the left) to catch a cab or an Uber. A couple of times I have spent 10-15 minutes getting 100 yards from the hotel in a car (the traffic pattern could be different now).
2. As has been reported, the rooms are of the white W style and pretty functional overall, except for the lack of outlets.
3. There are a few pretty good choices for food within 40 yards of the hotel, including in the hotel.
4. I would definitely request a view of the memorial as the rear view is definitely in the dark. I would take a regular room with a view over a rear corner view.
5. I have been upgraded a couple of times to a wow type suite, but that would be 2 of like 20-25 stays.
6. Never gotten room service or breakfast at all, I think, other than the complimentary coffee in the lobby.
7 If you are willing to walk, over on Vesey street there is a movie theatre and some other restaurants that will have more activity. I know that Brookfield place also has more food/activity as well - and is all indoors.
8. I have always found the staff to be efficient and welcoming.
Jan 31, 2017, 9:53 am
#79
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A couple of things:
1. Depending on traffic, you may want to walk out to the main strip (out the hotel to the left) to catch a cab or an Uber. A couple of times I have spent 10-15 minutes getting 100 yards from the hotel in a car (the traffic pattern could be different now).
2. As has been reported, the rooms are of the white W style and pretty functional overall, except for the lack of outlets.
3. There are a few pretty good choices for food within 40 yards of the hotel, including in the hotel.
4. I would definitely request a view of the memorial as the rear view is definitely in the dark. I would take a regular room with a view over a rear corner view.
5. I have been upgraded a couple of times to a wow type suite, but that would be 2 of like 20-25 stays.
6. Never gotten room service or breakfast at all, I think, other than the complimentary coffee in the lobby.
7 If you are willing to walk, over on Vesey street there is a movie theatre and some other restaurants that will have more activity. I know that Brookfield place also has more food/activity as well - and is all indoors.
8. I have always found the staff to be efficient and welcoming.
1. Depending on traffic, you may want to walk out to the main strip (out the hotel to the left) to catch a cab or an Uber. A couple of times I have spent 10-15 minutes getting 100 yards from the hotel in a car (the traffic pattern could be different now).
2. As has been reported, the rooms are of the white W style and pretty functional overall, except for the lack of outlets.
3. There are a few pretty good choices for food within 40 yards of the hotel, including in the hotel.
4. I would definitely request a view of the memorial as the rear view is definitely in the dark. I would take a regular room with a view over a rear corner view.
5. I have been upgraded a couple of times to a wow type suite, but that would be 2 of like 20-25 stays.
6. Never gotten room service or breakfast at all, I think, other than the complimentary coffee in the lobby.
7 If you are willing to walk, over on Vesey street there is a movie theatre and some other restaurants that will have more activity. I know that Brookfield place also has more food/activity as well - and is all indoors.
8. I have always found the staff to be efficient and welcoming.
i'm well aware of the area....i used to be a regular at the millennium hilton before i gave up on hilton a few years ago....
not really counting on a suite upgrade as i understand that the property only has 3 suites....i guess i can hope for a cool corner room....
Apr 13, 2017, 3:53 pm
#80
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Strange
Staying here now. All their restaurants are closed for indefinite renovations. And tonight their bar is closed for a private party. So I'm at a W Hotel with literally no food or drink service.
At least it's NY, but still?
At least it's NY, but still?
Apr 21, 2017, 7:07 pm
#82
Join Date: Apr 2017
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I really like views of the Freedom Tower -- pretty cool falling asleep to it. Rooms are tiny though, even upgraded ones. But that's NYC. I would really like more outlets, however -- that's really a major drawback.
I find it to be easily accessible to everything I need as well.
May 21, 2017, 10:00 pm
#84
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I had a last minute stay here. Upgraded to a Fab room b/c they didn't like me enough to give me a suite, which was available, but not a standard suite... I think it counts as a failure, but that's a different thread. No USB charging anywhere. Seriously? In re: restaurant, that was easily the least of my concerns, but pretty surprising that everything has been shuttered. Hope whatever they are doing is worth the squeeze, but it also explains why this costs as much as a moderately priced Aloft. Alt Breakfast Amenity is $10 Starbucks gift card, which is laughable on its face. You try to get breakfast for two w/ a $10 Starbucks GC in NYC.
May 22, 2017, 3:10 am
#85
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there are no standard suites at this property....they only have 3 suites & all are considered specialty suites....
May 22, 2017, 11:14 am
#86
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May 22, 2017, 11:32 am
#88
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questions for clarity
I say that as NYC has multiple W's and Westin's. I do not want to assume you are only interested in the W Downtown. What properties are you interested in? You can also look at individual property threads.
May 23, 2017, 9:41 am
#90
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I would also check out the W Union Square. Rates are decent for this weekend (we are doing a staycation one night this weekend) and the rooms are bigger than the W on Lex. Hope this helps.