Sep 22, 2020, 7:05 pm
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Manhattan (NYC) Marriott Bonvoy Hotels Closed Permanently During COVID-19 Pandemic
The following hotels may be discussed in this thread however each property has indicated it closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and will not reopen.
The following hotels may be discussed in this thread however each property has indicated it closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and will not reopen.
- Courtyard Herald Square
- Courtyard 5th Avenue
- Marriott East Side
- W Downtown
- The Maxwell
- Gramercy Park Hotel
- Courtyard Downtown/WTC
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Manhattan (NYC) (from Oct. 2018)
Apr 17, 2019, 7:19 pm
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Does anyone know why the NY Marriott Downtown property closed its lounge? (Apologies if this is the wrong place; I couldn't find a property-specific master thread). When I was there in fall 2018, they still had a lounge on one of the top floors with weekday breakfast and evening appetizers & drinks. Plus it was nice to use the stupid "destination fee" toward drinks in the lounge, which lessened the sting of the fee. Also it feels like a loss since it was one of the few NYC Cat 5 properties with a lounge.
Since there isn't a master thread for the property (and NYC being a popular destination), I'll create one & hopefully you can provide your update from last autumn, along w/ your question.
Cheers.
Apr 17, 2019, 8:14 pm
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Sheraton Tribeca has a super cheap rate which is great!
Anyone has any recommendation for a relatively cheap marriott hotel with an awesome view?
Also, the Maxwell hotel thread has super conflicting reviews. Anyone stayed at the Maxwell recently?
Anyone has any recommendation for a relatively cheap marriott hotel with an awesome view?
Also, the Maxwell hotel thread has super conflicting reviews. Anyone stayed at the Maxwell recently?
Apr 17, 2019, 8:49 pm
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Apr 22, 2019, 4:21 pm
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which RI is the most spacious?
Obviously I know in NYC that space is a premium - I am traveling with my whole family including little kids and a travel crib. The price differential for my dates in the summer are not significant to me between the three Residence Inn properties I’m looking at - Times Square (Bryant Square) vs Central Park vs Midtown East.
Given my main priority is “space” and secondarily subway proximity and convenience - any advice on which one to pick? Walking long distances on hot days with strollers and little kids is not fun, nor staying in a box room with multiple people.
We don’t have a set itinerary and will most likely visit Rose Center for Earth and Space museum - other than that - very open and flexible - and we have family and friends in the city.
Would appreciate any advice from FlyerTalk travelers who are familiar with the 3 properties - thanks!!!
Given my main priority is “space” and secondarily subway proximity and convenience - any advice on which one to pick? Walking long distances on hot days with strollers and little kids is not fun, nor staying in a box room with multiple people.
We don’t have a set itinerary and will most likely visit Rose Center for Earth and Space museum - other than that - very open and flexible - and we have family and friends in the city.
Would appreciate any advice from FlyerTalk travelers who are familiar with the 3 properties - thanks!!!
Apr 22, 2019, 5:02 pm
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Obviously I know in NYC that space is a premium - I am traveling with my whole family including little kids and a travel crib. The price differential for my dates in the summer are not significant to me between the three Residence Inn properties I’m looking at - Times Square (Bryant Square) vs Central Park vs Midtown East.
You might want to avoid TS area if you're concerned about crowded sidewalks.
Apr 22, 2019, 5:28 pm
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Maxwell is, well, OK. Two 3-night stays over the last 3 weeks. The Whisky Blue bar is closed; I believe the Bliss Spa is closed as well. Did not use the gym.
Feels like the whole place needs a new coat of paint and shine-up. Not quite W-level fun and activity any more. But maybe a bit less attitude, which is nice.
If you love that location (as I do) it's better than the Westin Grand Central down the street.
Feels like the whole place needs a new coat of paint and shine-up. Not quite W-level fun and activity any more. But maybe a bit less attitude, which is nice.
If you love that location (as I do) it's better than the Westin Grand Central down the street.
Apr 22, 2019, 7:10 pm
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Obviously I know in NYC that space is a premium - I am traveling with my whole family including little kids and a travel crib. The price differential for my dates in the summer are not significant to me between the three Residence Inn properties I’m looking at - Times Square (Bryant Square) vs Central Park vs Midtown East.
Given my main priority is “space” and secondarily subway proximity and convenience - any advice on which one to pick? Walking long distances on hot days with strollers and little kids is not fun, nor staying in a box room with multiple people.
We don’t have a set itinerary and will most likely visit Rose Center for Earth and Space museum - other than that - very open and flexible - and we have family and friends in the city.
Would appreciate any advice from FlyerTalk travelers who are familiar with the 3 properties - thanks!!!
Given my main priority is “space” and secondarily subway proximity and convenience - any advice on which one to pick? Walking long distances on hot days with strollers and little kids is not fun, nor staying in a box room with multiple people.
We don’t have a set itinerary and will most likely visit Rose Center for Earth and Space museum - other than that - very open and flexible - and we have family and friends in the city.
Would appreciate any advice from FlyerTalk travelers who are familiar with the 3 properties - thanks!!!
Apr 22, 2019, 9:56 pm
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Maxwell is, well, OK. Two 3-night stays over the last 3 weeks. The Whisky Blue bar is closed; I believe the Bliss Spa is closed as well. Did not use the gym.
Feels like the whole place needs a new coat of paint and shine-up. Not quite W-level fun and activity any more. But maybe a bit less attitude, which is nice.
If you love that location (as I do) it's better than the Westin Grand Central down the street.
Feels like the whole place needs a new coat of paint and shine-up. Not quite W-level fun and activity any more. But maybe a bit less attitude, which is nice.
If you love that location (as I do) it's better than the Westin Grand Central down the street.
Apr 24, 2019, 2:55 pm
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Excellent questions -
I believe you can use the breakfast benefit if you eat in at the restaurant off the lobby (it's right off the elevators). I was with clients / out so did not have a chance to sample. (And FYI there are two Starbucks - one across the street and one just south - for grab-n-go).
I think I had booked a JR Suite that had a points bonus, so if there was any "upgrade" it might have been a better side of the hotel or higher floor etc.? Was across from the (gutted / rebuilding) Waldorf Astoria, so my view was construction workers sitting around all day lol!
I believe you can use the breakfast benefit if you eat in at the restaurant off the lobby (it's right off the elevators). I was with clients / out so did not have a chance to sample. (And FYI there are two Starbucks - one across the street and one just south - for grab-n-go).
I think I had booked a JR Suite that had a points bonus, so if there was any "upgrade" it might have been a better side of the hotel or higher floor etc.? Was across from the (gutted / rebuilding) Waldorf Astoria, so my view was construction workers sitting around all day lol!
Apr 24, 2019, 5:18 pm
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Apr 27, 2019, 10:01 am
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Marriott Manhattan Choices w Points
Need hotel Thursday the 16th and Saturday the 18th of May in Manhattan. Many at 35000 per night - 25000 in Long Island City
Since arriving late at JFK and just really need place to sleep might do Queens for Thursday
LIC has Courtyard, 4 Points for 25k on Thursday - though may even look for something little farther for less points as I am just sleeping then heading into city Friday morning
Saturday for Manhattan:
Fairfield downtown Henry is showing 25k,
At 35k choices seem to be
AC Hotels in Times Sq
Courtyard Central Park or 5th or Herald Sq or Soho or Times Sq
Element - Times Sq W - 32.5k
Several Fairfields
Several 4 points by Sheraton
Renaissance 57th
Several Sheratons
New SpringHill near Penn (32.5)
Maxwell on Lexington
New Town Place in Times Square
Also looking to burn IHG points but nothing decent less than 45k
Not sure on location, though midtown probably ideal - if anyone familiar could offer suggestions on hotels or getting better point values would be appreciated as new to using points
Since arriving late at JFK and just really need place to sleep might do Queens for Thursday
LIC has Courtyard, 4 Points for 25k on Thursday - though may even look for something little farther for less points as I am just sleeping then heading into city Friday morning
Saturday for Manhattan:
Fairfield downtown Henry is showing 25k,
At 35k choices seem to be
AC Hotels in Times Sq
Courtyard Central Park or 5th or Herald Sq or Soho or Times Sq
Element - Times Sq W - 32.5k
Several Fairfields
Several 4 points by Sheraton
Renaissance 57th
Several Sheratons
New SpringHill near Penn (32.5)
Maxwell on Lexington
New Town Place in Times Square
Also looking to burn IHG points but nothing decent less than 45k
Not sure on location, though midtown probably ideal - if anyone familiar could offer suggestions on hotels or getting better point values would be appreciated as new to using points
Last edited by jmsnyc; Apr 27, 2019 at 10:24 am
Apr 27, 2019, 2:03 pm
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Need hotel Thursday the 16th and Saturday the 18th of May in Manhattan. Many at 35000 per night - 25000 in Long Island City
Since arriving late at JFK and just really need place to sleep might do Queens for Thursday
LIC has Courtyard, 4 Points for 25k on Thursday - though may even look for something little farther for less points as I am just sleeping then heading into city Friday morning
Saturday for Manhattan:
Fairfield downtown Henry is showing 25k,
At 35k choices seem to be
AC Hotels in Times Sq
Courtyard Central Park or 5th or Herald Sq or Soho or Times Sq
Element - Times Sq W - 32.5k
Several Fairfields
Several 4 points by Sheraton
Renaissance 57th
Several Sheratons
New SpringHill near Penn (32.5)
Maxwell on Lexington
New Town Place in Times Square
Also looking to burn IHG points but nothing decent less than 45k
Not sure on location, though midtown probably ideal - if anyone familiar could offer suggestions on hotels or getting better point values would be appreciated as new to using points
Since arriving late at JFK and just really need place to sleep might do Queens for Thursday
LIC has Courtyard, 4 Points for 25k on Thursday - though may even look for something little farther for less points as I am just sleeping then heading into city Friday morning
Saturday for Manhattan:
Fairfield downtown Henry is showing 25k,
At 35k choices seem to be
AC Hotels in Times Sq
Courtyard Central Park or 5th or Herald Sq or Soho or Times Sq
Element - Times Sq W - 32.5k
Several Fairfields
Several 4 points by Sheraton
Renaissance 57th
Several Sheratons
New SpringHill near Penn (32.5)
Maxwell on Lexington
New Town Place in Times Square
Also looking to burn IHG points but nothing decent less than 45k
Not sure on location, though midtown probably ideal - if anyone familiar could offer suggestions on hotels or getting better point values would be appreciated as new to using points
The AC downtown is a Cat 4 property, and I'd recommend it. Downtown is quiet on weekends, but I actually prefer that to the tourist-clogged Times Square area. It's a shame that the RI on Broadway/Maiden Ln recently moved up to a Cat 5 property. The RI Midtown East is pretty good (better than the Maxwell, which used to be a W, up the street in my opinion). The Element TS is also solid.
But again, I'd double check cash prices for a weekend stay. Spending 35k points for ~$200 room seems like a bad deal, unless you have a lot of points and/or are cash-strapped.
Apr 27, 2019, 3:37 pm
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I would first double check cash prices, especially for a Saturday night. Unless there is something going on, prices on weekends tend to be much lower than prices during the week.
The AC downtown is a Cat 4 property, and I'd recommend it. Downtown is quiet on weekends, but I actually prefer that to the tourist-clogged Times Square area. It's a shame that the RI on Broadway/Maiden Ln recently moved up to a Cat 5 property. The RI Midtown East is pretty good (better than the Maxwell, which used to be a W, up the street in my opinion). The Element TS is also solid.
But again, I'd double check cash prices for a weekend stay. Spending 35k points for ~$200 room seems like a bad deal, unless you have a lot of points and/or are cash-strapped.
The AC downtown is a Cat 4 property, and I'd recommend it. Downtown is quiet on weekends, but I actually prefer that to the tourist-clogged Times Square area. It's a shame that the RI on Broadway/Maiden Ln recently moved up to a Cat 5 property. The RI Midtown East is pretty good (better than the Maxwell, which used to be a W, up the street in my opinion). The Element TS is also solid.
But again, I'd double check cash prices for a weekend stay. Spending 35k points for ~$200 room seems like a bad deal, unless you have a lot of points and/or are cash-strapped.
Apr 27, 2019, 4:26 pm
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Spending 35,000 points for basically a place to sleep at night seems like really poor value to me. At that point, you're basically paying for the midtown location, which to me is not worth the extra 10,000 points.