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)
Aug 15, 2022, 6:03 pm
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OP might consider the RI Manhattan/Central Park, which is very well located for tourism, has great views, offers free breakfast, and has fully equipped kitchenettes in the rooms.
Late August or early September is going to be pricey.
Aug 15, 2022, 8:34 pm
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suggestion for a hotel for 5 nights in late August/early September? Likely on points.
My wife and I along with our 3 small boys are driving from Toronto, so we'd want to be doing the touristy things during our stay.
My wife is a platinum so we'd be booking under her account...the StR and Essex are expensive and i've heard good and bad about both. We like our suite upgrades and lounge access (though it seems most Marriott brands in NYC dont have lounges?) and she has 5 SNAs that expire by the end of the year.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
My wife and I along with our 3 small boys are driving from Toronto, so we'd want to be doing the touristy things during our stay.
My wife is a platinum so we'd be booking under her account...the StR and Essex are expensive and i've heard good and bad about both. We like our suite upgrades and lounge access (though it seems most Marriott brands in NYC dont have lounges?) and she has 5 SNAs that expire by the end of the year.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
I agree on not staying downtown because most touristy stuff, particularly for young children us not downtown.
I stay in midtown a lot because my office is right by Bryant Park. Most of midtown Bonvoy properties are just okay for a business stay. If I was bringing my wife and or kids, I would upgrade to one of the Bonvoy luxury properties because they usually have bigger rooms and better service.
are you planning to drive into the city & park? If so , be prepared for that expense. NYC parking can be very expensive
Aug 16, 2022, 2:13 am
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Last year I was in NYC with my wife & 2 small kids when the Covid Delta wave hit & all flights to India kept getting cancelled. By the time we managed to get on a flight back home it was almost 6 weeks later. The Residence Inn became our home during the time we were stuck here & I only have positive things to say about the property. The suite was huge with ample space for all 4 of us & the location was excellent in terms of going to Midtown. The Ferry port is right outside the hotel which takes you to Midtown in under 10 minutes. Parking was also very reasonable.
If you have 3 small kids, the extra space & kitchen features in the room will be extremely handy.
Aug 16, 2022, 6:29 am
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I have never stayed at any of these personally, but looks like there is a W Hoboken and near Newport there is a Courtyard, Westin and RI.
I have stayed in multiple NYC hotels over the years and they are tiny. I couldnt imagine staying in one with kids unless we got multiple rooms. I travel with 4 kids, so if it were me, i would give the RI a serious look, but dont know your budget/needs.
Aug 16, 2022, 9:50 am
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That was true before dynamic pricing, but there have been some points bargains this year.
OP might consider the RI Manhattan/Central Park, which is very well located for tourism, has great views, offers free breakfast, and has fully equipped kitchenettes in the rooms.
Late August or early September is going to be pricey.
OP might consider the RI Manhattan/Central Park, which is very well located for tourism, has great views, offers free breakfast, and has fully equipped kitchenettes in the rooms.
Late August or early September is going to be pricey.
are you looking to put 5 people in one room? Most NYC hotels are very small and you may not fit.
I agree on not staying downtown because most touristy stuff, particularly for young children us not downtown.
I stay in midtown a lot because my office is right by Bryant Park. Most of midtown Bonvoy properties are just okay for a business stay. If I was bringing my wife and or kids, I would upgrade to one of the Bonvoy luxury properties because they usually have bigger rooms and better service.
are you planning to drive into the city & park? If so , be prepared for that expense. NYC parking can be very expensive
I agree on not staying downtown because most touristy stuff, particularly for young children us not downtown.
I stay in midtown a lot because my office is right by Bryant Park. Most of midtown Bonvoy properties are just okay for a business stay. If I was bringing my wife and or kids, I would upgrade to one of the Bonvoy luxury properties because they usually have bigger rooms and better service.
are you planning to drive into the city & park? If so , be prepared for that expense. NYC parking can be very expensive
If you are considering NJ then look at the Residence Inn Weehawken Port Imperial.
Last year I was in NYC with my wife & 2 small kids when the Covid Delta wave hit & all flights to India kept getting cancelled. By the time we managed to get on a flight back home it was almost 6 weeks later. The Residence Inn became our home during the time we were stuck here & I only have positive things to say about the property. The suite was huge with ample space for all 4 of us & the location was excellent in terms of going to Midtown. The Ferry port is right outside the hotel which takes you to Midtown in under 10 minutes. Parking was also very reasonable.
If you have 3 small kids, the extra space & kitchen features in the room will be extremely handy.
Last year I was in NYC with my wife & 2 small kids when the Covid Delta wave hit & all flights to India kept getting cancelled. By the time we managed to get on a flight back home it was almost 6 weeks later. The Residence Inn became our home during the time we were stuck here & I only have positive things to say about the property. The suite was huge with ample space for all 4 of us & the location was excellent in terms of going to Midtown. The Ferry port is right outside the hotel which takes you to Midtown in under 10 minutes. Parking was also very reasonable.
If you have 3 small kids, the extra space & kitchen features in the room will be extremely handy.
I would look for something close to Hoboken or Newport PATH stations. They will be on the water right across from NYC. The PATH runs between every 5-30 minutes depending on the time of day, and runs all night. Only 2.75 per person each way.
I have never stayed at any of these personally, but looks like there is a W Hoboken and near Newport there is a Courtyard, Westin and RI.
I have stayed in multiple NYC hotels over the years and they are tiny. I couldnt imagine staying in one with kids unless we got multiple rooms. I travel with 4 kids, so if it were me, i would give the RI a serious look, but dont know your budget/needs.
I have never stayed at any of these personally, but looks like there is a W Hoboken and near Newport there is a Courtyard, Westin and RI.
I have stayed in multiple NYC hotels over the years and they are tiny. I couldnt imagine staying in one with kids unless we got multiple rooms. I travel with 4 kids, so if it were me, i would give the RI a serious look, but dont know your budget/needs.
Aug 16, 2022, 12:09 pm
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The other benefit of the RI Central Park is that it is located in the tallest all-hotel building in North America. The RI occupies the top 33ish floors of the 68-story tower (the Courtyard is on bottom), and yes, while I have never stayed there, the location is very good at about 2 blocks from Central Park and probably about 10 or so blocks south down Broadway to Times Square. Columbus Circle is also about a block or two away and is a great transit hub for the subway.
I prefer the eating options closer to Downtown (basically around Houston, Lafayette, and Mulberry Streets) so often travel from Midtown to Downtown using the subway (Columbus Circle would be a good nearby hub).
RI Building: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1717_Broadway
I prefer the eating options closer to Downtown (basically around Houston, Lafayette, and Mulberry Streets) so often travel from Midtown to Downtown using the subway (Columbus Circle would be a good nearby hub).
RI Building: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1717_Broadway
Aug 16, 2022, 12:22 pm
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When the UN was in session and rates were sky high in Manhattan, I stayed at the Courtyard Jersey City Newport recently. Rooms are good size for a CY. Not sure if rollaway beds are permitted, you would have to check with the hotel. It is literally adjacent to the PATH station with very easy access to NYC. It is a CY, so very slim odds of a suite upgrade and no lounge. There is also a Westin in the same area though I haven't stayed at it yet. If the Manhattan points rates are very high, Jersey City tends to be a bit lower. Book early or it can get just as expensive as Manhattan. Finally, Jersey City area has some interesting ethnic restaurants (may not be of interest with very young kids). Hoboken is another option with a PATH stop thought I haven't stayed there yet.
Count me as a dissenting vote on not staying in downtown Manhattan. You have the 911 Memorial, Eataly (which is touristy but fun), The South Street Seaport, Staten Island Ferry, and Statue of Liberty Ferry all in the area. The Manhattan Chinatown, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Tenement Museum are also close by. Finally, you can get anywhere in the city very easily by subway. Depends on your comfort level on using the subway with your family. Personally I am fine with it other than late at night. For late at night, Uber's should be less expensive since there is less traffic. The benefit of staying downtown is you can get properties with larger rooms at lower price points. New York Marriott Downtown and the Residence Inn at 4 Maiden Lane (not the newer one in the Financial District) have good size rooms (at least for NYC) at relatively reasonable price points.
If you want luxury properties with good lounges, your options will be much more limited and higher price points. Nothing wrong with that, just a personal decision on cost/benefit.
Finally, Times Square is a crowded zoo virtually 24x7. I do not recommend staying there with young children (well really at all).
Good luck and have fun!
--Jon
Count me as a dissenting vote on not staying in downtown Manhattan. You have the 911 Memorial, Eataly (which is touristy but fun), The South Street Seaport, Staten Island Ferry, and Statue of Liberty Ferry all in the area. The Manhattan Chinatown, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Tenement Museum are also close by. Finally, you can get anywhere in the city very easily by subway. Depends on your comfort level on using the subway with your family. Personally I am fine with it other than late at night. For late at night, Uber's should be less expensive since there is less traffic. The benefit of staying downtown is you can get properties with larger rooms at lower price points. New York Marriott Downtown and the Residence Inn at 4 Maiden Lane (not the newer one in the Financial District) have good size rooms (at least for NYC) at relatively reasonable price points.
If you want luxury properties with good lounges, your options will be much more limited and higher price points. Nothing wrong with that, just a personal decision on cost/benefit.
Finally, Times Square is a crowded zoo virtually 24x7. I do not recommend staying there with young children (well really at all).
Good luck and have fun!
--Jon
Aug 16, 2022, 12:35 pm
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1) I continue to disagree with the comments about not staying downtown (regardless of hotel brand). Downtown has a lot of stuff, including Wall Street, World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, hudson river views, and importantly, very good hotel options for families (Marriott Downtown, Conrad NYC). Plus for those that are concerned about crowds, "social issues" and the like you may see in Times Square, the area around Marriott Downtown / Conrad are among the cleanest in the city. And it is very easy to get to Midtown or other areas for broadway, museums, Radio City, whatever via subway lines or uber.
2) If you really want to be in Times Square, there are several good options - Marriott Marquis (newly renovated), Residence Inn Central Park (breakfast), Renaissance and W. I'm leaving out stuff like St Regis, Essex House, Ritz Carlton midtown as those are expensive
3) If I were staying in NYC personally, I would gravitate towards Edition or check out the new Ritz Carlton if I could swing it.
2) If you really want to be in Times Square, there are several good options - Marriott Marquis (newly renovated), Residence Inn Central Park (breakfast), Renaissance and W. I'm leaving out stuff like St Regis, Essex House, Ritz Carlton midtown as those are expensive
3) If I were staying in NYC personally, I would gravitate towards Edition or check out the new Ritz Carlton if I could swing it.
Aug 16, 2022, 12:56 pm
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Thanks, I'll take a look! I imagine bfast was standard RI/continental fare? As a RI I believe no lounge or platinum upgrade but I guess it comes as a 'suite'? If im understanding what you are saying, I can get to midtown NYC (which is like Times Square and the touristy stuff?) from this RI fairly easily?
No lounge but the suite was huge & the full kitchen was very helpful.
The ferry will drop you off on 39th St. From there all the touristy stuff is an easy walk.
Aug 16, 2022, 1:19 pm
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The other benefit of the RI Central Park is that it is located in the tallest all-hotel building in North America. The RI occupies the top 33ish floors of the 68-story tower (the Courtyard is on bottom), and yes, while I have never stayed there, the location is very good at about 2 blocks from Central Park and probably about 10 or so blocks south down Broadway to Times Square. Columbus Circle is also about a block or two away and is a great transit hub for the subway.
I prefer the eating options closer to Downtown (basically around Houston, Lafayette, and Mulberry Streets) so often travel from Midtown to Downtown using the subway (Columbus Circle would be a good nearby hub).
RI Building: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1717_Broadway
I prefer the eating options closer to Downtown (basically around Houston, Lafayette, and Mulberry Streets) so often travel from Midtown to Downtown using the subway (Columbus Circle would be a good nearby hub).
RI Building: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1717_Broadway
When the UN was in session and rates were sky high in Manhattan, I stayed at the Courtyard Jersey City Newport recently. Rooms are good size for a CY. Not sure if rollaway beds are permitted, you would have to check with the hotel. It is literally adjacent to the PATH station with very easy access to NYC. It is a CY, so very slim odds of a suite upgrade and no lounge. There is also a Westin in the same area though I haven't stayed at it yet. If the Manhattan points rates are very high, Jersey City tends to be a bit lower. Book early or it can get just as expensive as Manhattan. Finally, Jersey City area has some interesting ethnic restaurants (may not be of interest with very young kids). Hoboken is another option with a PATH stop thought I haven't stayed there yet.
Count me as a dissenting vote on not staying in downtown Manhattan. You have the 911 Memorial, Eataly (which is touristy but fun), The South Street Seaport, Staten Island Ferry, and Statue of Liberty Ferry all in the area. The Manhattan Chinatown, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Tenement Museum are also close by. Finally, you can get anywhere in the city very easily by subway. Depends on your comfort level on using the subway with your family. Personally I am fine with it other than late at night. For late at night, Uber's should be less expensive since there is less traffic. The benefit of staying downtown is you can get properties with larger rooms at lower price points. New York Marriott Downtown and the Residence Inn at 4 Maiden Lane (not the newer one in the Financial District) have good size rooms (at least for NYC) at relatively reasonable price points.
If you want luxury properties with good lounges, your options will be much more limited and higher price points. Nothing wrong with that, just a personal decision on cost/benefit.
Finally, Times Square is a crowded zoo virtually 24x7. I do not recommend staying there with young children (well really at all).
Good luck and have fun!
--Jon
Count me as a dissenting vote on not staying in downtown Manhattan. You have the 911 Memorial, Eataly (which is touristy but fun), The South Street Seaport, Staten Island Ferry, and Statue of Liberty Ferry all in the area. The Manhattan Chinatown, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Tenement Museum are also close by. Finally, you can get anywhere in the city very easily by subway. Depends on your comfort level on using the subway with your family. Personally I am fine with it other than late at night. For late at night, Uber's should be less expensive since there is less traffic. The benefit of staying downtown is you can get properties with larger rooms at lower price points. New York Marriott Downtown and the Residence Inn at 4 Maiden Lane (not the newer one in the Financial District) have good size rooms (at least for NYC) at relatively reasonable price points.
If you want luxury properties with good lounges, your options will be much more limited and higher price points. Nothing wrong with that, just a personal decision on cost/benefit.
Finally, Times Square is a crowded zoo virtually 24x7. I do not recommend staying there with young children (well really at all).
Good luck and have fun!
--Jon
1) I continue to disagree with the comments about not staying downtown (regardless of hotel brand). Downtown has a lot of stuff, including Wall Street, World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, hudson river views, and importantly, very good hotel options for families (Marriott Downtown, Conrad NYC). Plus for those that are concerned about crowds, "social issues" and the like you may see in Times Square, the area around Marriott Downtown / Conrad are among the cleanest in the city. And it is very easy to get to Midtown or other areas for broadway, museums, Radio City, whatever via subway lines or uber.
2) If you really want to be in Times Square, there are several good options - Marriott Marquis (newly renovated), Residence Inn Central Park (breakfast), Renaissance and W. I'm leaving out stuff like St Regis, Essex House, Ritz Carlton midtown as those are expensive
3) If I were staying in NYC personally, I would gravitate towards Edition or check out the new Ritz Carlton if I could swing it.
2) If you really want to be in Times Square, there are several good options - Marriott Marquis (newly renovated), Residence Inn Central Park (breakfast), Renaissance and W. I'm leaving out stuff like St Regis, Essex House, Ritz Carlton midtown as those are expensive
3) If I were staying in NYC personally, I would gravitate towards Edition or check out the new Ritz Carlton if I could swing it.
Thanks!
Aug 16, 2022, 2:53 pm
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The other benefit of the RI Central Park is that it is located in the tallest all-hotel building in North America. The RI occupies the top 33ish floors of the 68-story tower (the Courtyard is on bottom), and yes, while I have never stayed there, the location is very good at about 2 blocks from Central Park and probably about 10 or so blocks south down Broadway to Times Square. Columbus Circle is also about a block or two away and is a great transit hub for the subway.
Aug 16, 2022, 7:21 pm
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Subway from downtown to midtown depending on the exact area of each and time of day is approx. 20 minutes. Uber/Lyft/Taxi generally won't be any faster at peak times due to traffic. You didn't ask but PATH to midtown will be a little longer but not much.
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Aug 17, 2022, 1:27 am
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My advice for a nice hotel are the hotels at NewPort mall and Hoboken (Path minutes to downtown NYC)
Hoboken, NewPort and Exhange Plaza are much safer then Manhattan these days. Manhattan is going downhill with legal weed and a lot of husseling.
My advice: Stay at the other side of the river and only at daytime to Manhattan.
Westin Newport is a nice hotel but its becoming expensive.
Flying? Go to Newark instead JFK.
Hoboken, NewPort and Exhange Plaza are much safer then Manhattan these days. Manhattan is going downhill with legal weed and a lot of husseling.
My advice: Stay at the other side of the river and only at daytime to Manhattan.
Westin Newport is a nice hotel but its becoming expensive.
Flying? Go to Newark instead JFK.
Aug 17, 2022, 7:23 am
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My advice for a nice hotel are the hotels at NewPort mall and Hoboken (Path minutes to downtown NYC)
Hoboken, NewPort and Exhange Plaza are much safer then Manhattan these days. Manhattan is going downhill with legal weed and a lot of husseling.
My advice: Stay at the other side of the river and only at daytime to Manhattan.
Westin Newport is a nice hotel but its becoming expensive.
Flying? Go to Newark instead JFK.
Hoboken, NewPort and Exhange Plaza are much safer then Manhattan these days. Manhattan is going downhill with legal weed and a lot of husseling.
My advice: Stay at the other side of the river and only at daytime to Manhattan.
Westin Newport is a nice hotel but its becoming expensive.
Flying? Go to Newark instead JFK.