Element Times Square West, New York City [Master Thread]
Feb 7, 2011, 9:52 pm
#106
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,737
Can someone help decipher the room descriptions? What is the difference between these four options?
(1) STANDARD NON-SMOKING , HEAVENLY BED, RAIN FOREST SHOWER HEAD , FULL KITCHEN , CANNOT ADD EXTRA BED
(2) STANDARD VIEW , HEAVENLY BED, RAIN FOREST SHOWER HEAD , FULL KITCHEN , CANNOT ADD EXTRA BED
(3) STUDIO NON-SMOKING , HEAVENLY BED, RAIN FOREST SHOWER HEAD , FULL KITCHEN , CANNOT ADD EXTRA BED
(4) HEAVENLY BED, RAIN FOREST SHOWER HEAD , FULL KITCHEN , CANNOT ADD EXTRA BED
All the rooms in the hotel are non-smoking.... so what's the difference between each? If you know, please include the room sizes and any other amenity difference.
(1) STANDARD NON-SMOKING , HEAVENLY BED, RAIN FOREST SHOWER HEAD , FULL KITCHEN , CANNOT ADD EXTRA BED
(2) STANDARD VIEW , HEAVENLY BED, RAIN FOREST SHOWER HEAD , FULL KITCHEN , CANNOT ADD EXTRA BED
(3) STUDIO NON-SMOKING , HEAVENLY BED, RAIN FOREST SHOWER HEAD , FULL KITCHEN , CANNOT ADD EXTRA BED
(4) HEAVENLY BED, RAIN FOREST SHOWER HEAD , FULL KITCHEN , CANNOT ADD EXTRA BED
All the rooms in the hotel are non-smoking.... so what's the difference between each? If you know, please include the room sizes and any other amenity difference.
(No.1) 303 Sq Ft Of Moder, Flowing Space W/full Kitchenette, Entertainment Center W 32 Inch Flat Panel Tv
(No.2) 303 Qt Ft Of Modern, Flowing Space W Full Kitchenette, Entertainment Cntr W 32 Inch Flat Panel Tv. Room Has A View.
Same thing goes for 3 and 4, both are studios with one having a view and the other not having one.
(No.3) 385 Sq Ft Of Modern, Flowing Space W/full Kitchenette, Entertainment Center W 32 Inch Flat Panel Tv
(No.4) 385 Sq Ft Of Modern, Flowing Space W Full Kitchenette, Entertainment Cntr W 32 Inc Flat Panel Tv. Room Has A View.
Feb 8, 2011, 4:38 pm
#107
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 9
It seems that no. 1 and 2 are the same exept that the 2nd has a view, here's the description from their website.
(No.1) 303 Sq Ft Of Moder, Flowing Space W/full Kitchenette, Entertainment Center W 32 Inch Flat Panel Tv
(No.2) 303 Qt Ft Of Modern, Flowing Space W Full Kitchenette, Entertainment Cntr W 32 Inch Flat Panel Tv. Room Has A View.
Same thing goes for 3 and 4, both are studios with one having a view and the other not having one.
(No.3) 385 Sq Ft Of Modern, Flowing Space W/full Kitchenette, Entertainment Center W 32 Inch Flat Panel Tv
(No.4) 385 Sq Ft Of Modern, Flowing Space W Full Kitchenette, Entertainment Cntr W 32 Inc Flat Panel Tv. Room Has A View.
(No.1) 303 Sq Ft Of Moder, Flowing Space W/full Kitchenette, Entertainment Center W 32 Inch Flat Panel Tv
(No.2) 303 Qt Ft Of Modern, Flowing Space W Full Kitchenette, Entertainment Cntr W 32 Inch Flat Panel Tv. Room Has A View.
Same thing goes for 3 and 4, both are studios with one having a view and the other not having one.
(No.3) 385 Sq Ft Of Modern, Flowing Space W/full Kitchenette, Entertainment Center W 32 Inch Flat Panel Tv
(No.4) 385 Sq Ft Of Modern, Flowing Space W Full Kitchenette, Entertainment Cntr W 32 Inc Flat Panel Tv. Room Has A View.
Thanks! I couldn't find the descriptions on the site.
Feb 11, 2011, 9:37 pm
#108
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Marriott Platinum, United Gold, Virgin Silver
Posts: 418
did a stay this week
$119 a night. I liked the room and slept like a baby. Clean, decent view of times square, a little too close to the elevator.
Didn't eat the free breakfast, was basically in and out. I'd stay here again.
Didn't eat the free breakfast, was basically in and out. I'd stay here again.
Feb 12, 2011, 4:54 am
#109
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Amex Platinum, BA Amex PP, SPG Gold
Posts: 127
I'm looking to book 13 nights from 7th March
Feb 12, 2011, 7:02 am
#110
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Amex Platinum, BA Amex PP, SPG Gold
Posts: 127
I'm an SPG gold and wanted to confirm that I would earn 3 points per $
Will I also be eligible for the Great Weeks promo? 6 per $ + 500 a night at weekends?
Thanks in advance
Will I also be eligible for the Great Weeks promo? 6 per $ + 500 a night at weekends?
Thanks in advance
Feb 12, 2011, 7:11 am
#111
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: spg gold, CO Platinum, MR Gold
Posts: 619
) but the answer is yes to both..however for the promo you need to register for it.
Feb 12, 2011, 11:07 am
#112
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,737
I booked it using the z6h code, it was $996 in total for 6 nights but I just tried it now and the code is invalid, it was working a week ago. Good thing I booked it.
Feb 14, 2011, 2:41 pm
#113
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: Marriott Titanium & Lifetime Platinum, United Platinum, Delta Silver
Posts: 592
Good stay, nice hotel with a few issues
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The room was fairly large for NY and very functional, with a two-burner stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, and full supply of plates, silverware, and pots/pans. The room was clean. Many of the earlier problems identified earlier in this thread seemed to be fixed. The staff was friendly. The room had an excellent view up 8th Ave and I checked out the roofdeck, thanks to the tips in this thread. Breakfast was crowded, but pretty good, with a wide variety of choices and plenty of seating in the back. I would stay here again, especially for a leisure stay.
A few service/physical plant issues:
1. There was no power outlet near the bed, meaning you could not use laptop in bed (once it ran out of battery)
2. Noise from elevator was very loud inside room
3. There was no bar soap at bathroom sink. I called to request some; it never arrived
4. We requested a 4 pm late check-out; yet housekeeping came by at 1 pm and at 2 pm
5. We asked for a copy of our bill when we checked out and front desk said we could not get one because their printer was out of toner
6. It took at least 10 mins to get an elevator on Sunday morning
A few service/physical plant issues:
1. There was no power outlet near the bed, meaning you could not use laptop in bed (once it ran out of battery)
2. Noise from elevator was very loud inside room
3. There was no bar soap at bathroom sink. I called to request some; it never arrived
4. We requested a 4 pm late check-out; yet housekeeping came by at 1 pm and at 2 pm
5. We asked for a copy of our bill when we checked out and front desk said we could not get one because their printer was out of toner
6. It took at least 10 mins to get an elevator on Sunday morning
Feb 14, 2011, 4:32 pm
#114
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: spg gold, CO Platinum, MR Gold
Posts: 619
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The room was fairly large for NY and very functional, with a two-burner stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, and full supply of plates, silverware, and pots/pans. The room was clean. Many of the earlier problems identified earlier in this thread seemed to be fixed. The staff was friendly. The room had an excellent view up 8th Ave and I checked out the roofdeck, thanks to the tips in this thread. Breakfast was crowded, but pretty good, with a wide variety of choices and plenty of seating in the back. I would stay here again, especially for a leisure stay.
A few service/physical plant issues:
1. There was no power outlet near the bed, meaning you could not use laptop in bed (once it ran out of battery)
2. Noise from elevator was very loud inside room
3. There was no bar soap at bathroom sink. I called to request some; it never arrived
4. We requested a 4 pm late check-out; yet housekeeping came by at 1 pm and at 2 pm
5. We asked for a copy of our bill when we checked out and front desk said we could not get one because their printer was out of toner
6. It took at least 10 mins to get an elevator on Sunday morning
A few service/physical plant issues:
1. There was no power outlet near the bed, meaning you could not use laptop in bed (once it ran out of battery)
2. Noise from elevator was very loud inside room
3. There was no bar soap at bathroom sink. I called to request some; it never arrived
4. We requested a 4 pm late check-out; yet housekeeping came by at 1 pm and at 2 pm
5. We asked for a copy of our bill when we checked out and front desk said we could not get one because their printer was out of toner
6. It took at least 10 mins to get an elevator on Sunday morning
Feb 16, 2011, 5:14 am
#115
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: Free agent, UA 1K, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 353
Alright, I just booked 4 nights using Z4H for a studio this upcoming weekend, fingers crossed that they've worked out the kinks. This is my first year as Gold...what kind of an upgrade can I expect?
Feb 16, 2011, 5:31 am
#116
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Feb 16, 2011, 5:35 am
#117
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,737
This is Starwood's policy regarding upgrades for plats:
Subject to availability at check-in for the length of the stay, provided the room was not booked through a pre-paid third-party channel. Specialty Suites such as, but not limited to, premium view, Presidential, Honeymoon, and multiple bedroom suites are excluded. This benefit does not apply to all-suite hotels. Best rooms are identified by each property and may not include upgraded Towers level accommodations unless Towers level accommodations are booked originally. The upgrade benefit is available for one room for the personal use of the Member only, regardless of the number of additional rooms purchased by the Member. This benefit is not offered at Aloft and Element properties.
Feb 22, 2011, 6:42 am
#118
Join Date: Sep 1999
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton GLD
Posts: 974
Just stayed here. A real disappointment. Most of the prior reviews were correct. Upon arrival, a very loud crowd in the lobby with a trainee working the front desk. Room is OK, but the floor is dirty and the internet keeps on crashing every hour or so and requesting re-registration.
Went down to look at the breakfast and it was a free for all. I walked to Starbucks. The lobby is consistently overly crowded, loud and disorganized.
I frequently stay at the 4 points Times Square which is smaller, signficantly quieter and has a much better vibe. This is like a "fake W" hotel with none of the advantages.
This will be my first and last visit here.
Went down to look at the breakfast and it was a free for all. I walked to Starbucks. The lobby is consistently overly crowded, loud and disorganized.
I frequently stay at the 4 points Times Square which is smaller, signficantly quieter and has a much better vibe. This is like a "fake W" hotel with none of the advantages.
This will be my first and last visit here.
Feb 26, 2011, 5:25 pm
#119
Join Date: Jan 2002
Programs: LH Miles&More Senator, KLM Flying Blue Platinum, BAEC Bronze
Posts: 523
Just stayed here. A real disappointment. Most of the prior reviews were correct. Upon arrival, a very loud crowd in the lobby with a trainee working the front desk. Room is OK, but the floor is dirty and the internet keeps on crashing every hour or so and requesting re-registration.
Went down to look at the breakfast and it was a free for all. I walked to Starbucks. The lobby is consistently overly crowded, loud and disorganized.
I frequently stay at the 4 points Times Square which is smaller, signficantly quieter and has a much better vibe. This is like a "fake W" hotel with none of the advantages.
This will be my first and last visit here.
Went down to look at the breakfast and it was a free for all. I walked to Starbucks. The lobby is consistently overly crowded, loud and disorganized.
I frequently stay at the 4 points Times Square which is smaller, signficantly quieter and has a much better vibe. This is like a "fake W" hotel with none of the advantages.
This will be my first and last visit here.
You read them, and stayed there anyway.
It was horrible.
I'm not sure what your point is?
As I said in December, avoid this place like the proverbial plague.
Feb 26, 2011, 10:34 pm
#120
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,738
Element Hotels don't give upgrades to plats or golds.
This is Starwood's policy regarding upgrades for plats:
Subject to availability at check-in for the length of the stay, provided the room was not booked through a pre-paid third-party channel. Specialty Suites such as, but not limited to, premium view, Presidential, Honeymoon, and multiple bedroom suites are excluded. This benefit does not apply to all-suite hotels. Best rooms are identified by each property and may not include upgraded Towers level accommodations unless Towers level accommodations are booked originally. The upgrade benefit is available for one room for the personal use of the Member only, regardless of the number of additional rooms purchased by the Member. This benefit is not offered at Aloft and Element properties.
This is Starwood's policy regarding upgrades for plats:
Subject to availability at check-in for the length of the stay, provided the room was not booked through a pre-paid third-party channel. Specialty Suites such as, but not limited to, premium view, Presidential, Honeymoon, and multiple bedroom suites are excluded. This benefit does not apply to all-suite hotels. Best rooms are identified by each property and may not include upgraded Towers level accommodations unless Towers level accommodations are booked originally. The upgrade benefit is available for one room for the personal use of the Member only, regardless of the number of additional rooms purchased by the Member. This benefit is not offered at Aloft and Element properties.