christianj

Is the photo in the link representative of the size you had? I can't even image 2 doubles fitting in there.

Score8

Yes, that looks like the one....

canadiantransplant

Had a staycation here a few weeks back. Yes, the rooms are tiny (even by NYC standards) but are so well appointed you don't notice this too much. We were in Times Square view on the 29th floor. It's a perfect spot for a 1-2 night stay but if I was in town for business I would stay elsewhere as storage is at a minimum.

With that in mind, the intent of the property is for you to not stay in your room the entire time, so they common spaces are really fab: The Terrace restaurant is lush with plants and has it's own terrace. The lobby bar is lovely and also has it's own terrace. We didn't visit the Paradise club, but did use the gym which is one of the best I've ever seen in a hotel (granted, it's brand new). The best part for me about the gym was the wraparound terrace overlooking Times Square, where I was able to bring a mat and have a yoga practice in the early morning.

Would definitely stay here again! Several times we had to remind ourselves we were staying in the middle of Times Square, as the property does a terrific job of making you forget this.

spgplat21

I had a stay here booked with a co-worker, but ultimately cancelled. It may not be an "official" policy, but I was specifically told that the best upgrade I would receive as an ambassador elite guest was a premier times square view (essentially same as standard room but towards the top of the building). My coworker ended up in a times square view room (same layout as standard but on the middle floors), and it was fine, but far too small for me for anything other than sleeping. Since I was going to be working from the room most of one day, I cancelled after I heard the upgrade news and booked the Ritz Carlton (where I was upgraded to a huge Avenue Suite).

We had drinks at the hotel one night, and as others have said, the bar area and lounge were great. It was pretty crowded, but service and drinks were very good. I don't know that I'll ever stay here knowing that a 250 sq ft room is the best I can hope for at $300+/night, but I could see it being a good option for someone that needs to be close by, won't spend a ton of time in the room and wants a time square area hotel with a good bar/lounge setup. I didn't explore the room in great detail, but I don't know that my wife and I could comfortably fit in the room with all our stuff on a longer stay.

BA_Jfan

spgplat21

I hope you're excited for the possibility of a High floor room, because that's the extent of elite benefits here. Even titanium and ambassadors don't get suited, and no other benefits at editions.

stimpy

I am here now and can say that you characterized it very well. The bar and restaurant areas are very, very good. And sitting out on the deck in the sunshine surrounded by greenery, even if you can hear the occasional siren wailing down on 7th avenue, it feels like you are in a different world.

My thought was that this Edition essentially houses some awesome bars and restaurants, and just happens to have some rooms you can sleep in. It's not really a hotel.

Note there is a $100 Amex offer going on now for luxury Marriott properties which includes Edition.

Out of my Element

Could someone who isn't staying at the property access the terraces/decks?

TGLoyalty

Yep restaurants and bars fully accessible to the public.

Nice spaces worth a visit if you ask me.

Out of my Element

Good to know. We usually stay in TriBeCa but do theater and dining in midtown, and it's good to have options of a place to hang out for an hour or so between shows/meals/activities

stimpy

Be sure to make a reservation. Most all the tables out on the deck were reserved. It can get busy, especially on the weekends.

Dsm1012

I stayed here last week. Upgrades are only to higher floors. Common spaces are great, but would never stay here again. Of all the 20 plus hotels in NYC I have stayed in, the rooms here were smaller than any of them. Think bathroom and bedroom are together as it’s just one small room. Stay elsewhere and visit if you’d like to take advantage of the spaces.

christianj

Thanks for your update! I have the Edition TS and the St. Regis booked for a birthday award stay at the beginning of December and I need to pick where I want to stay. Have been leaning towards St. R the whole time but I think now I will definitely cancel the Edition and go with the St. R. St. R also tends to treat elites well so that also helps.

TGLoyalty

StR is the way to go. While Edition is a nice hotel with great staff it’s no where near that league.

Pay a visit to the lobby bar or restaurant/bar on 9th though.

Personally I got a good rate for TS Edition and enjoyed my stay I think I’d return if it was the right rate but there are better options in NYC, including the proper NYC Edition.

Mr. BoH

Surprised so many people like the restaurant so much. I found it very “meh”, all the indoor trees were weird, and I found the food to be subpar and overpriced (even by NYC standards). To each their own I guess.

Overall the hotel was fine, but I wouldn’t pay a premium over other full service properties.