Sep 22, 2020, 7:05 pm
Last edit by: Mr. BoH
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 13, 2019, 1:49 am
#271
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I've kind of settled down on the flights that I like to take to and from NYC. I prefer AC 548 to EWR and then fly out from JFK with CX865. This allows me to maximize my time there. I've done this a few times already. Unless I'm mistaken, it would be ideal to stay in midtown since I can just take the E to the AirTrain station.
The problem with Weehawken is the fee since MTA weekly pass won't cover it. I did still go to Weehawken on my last trip for the views, which was outstanding on a sunny day.
The problem with Weehawken is the fee since MTA weekly pass won't cover it. I did still go to Weehawken on my last trip for the views, which was outstanding on a sunny day.
Aug 18, 2019, 1:20 pm
#272
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Heading with kids to NY, considering (groan) the Marquis and Ren midtown for location and lounge.
Marquis pros/cons:
* slightly better location for what we want to do
* better SNA options
* $30/day destination fee
Ren pros:
* less congested/less noise (nicer property overall IMO as a solo traveler)
* basically no SNA options
* $50/night "upgrade" charge on top of points to get a room with 2 queens.
We will be there for a couple of weekend days as well, and the lounge is closed at both properties, not sure which has better alternatives on the weekend.
Any other thoughts on this or what the hell this dumb upgrade charge is? I'm wondering if I can just book the king at the Ren with no upgrade charge then just call the hotel and ask them to change it.
Marquis pros/cons:
* slightly better location for what we want to do
* better SNA options
* $30/day destination fee
Ren pros:
* less congested/less noise (nicer property overall IMO as a solo traveler)
* basically no SNA options
* $50/night "upgrade" charge on top of points to get a room with 2 queens.
We will be there for a couple of weekend days as well, and the lounge is closed at both properties, not sure which has better alternatives on the weekend.
Any other thoughts on this or what the hell this dumb upgrade charge is? I'm wondering if I can just book the king at the Ren with no upgrade charge then just call the hotel and ask them to change it.
Aug 22, 2019, 1:42 pm
#273
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Aug 23, 2019, 2:36 pm
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Aug 23, 2019, 2:40 pm
#277
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Aug 23, 2019, 2:42 pm
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Aug 23, 2019, 3:42 pm
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This thread also indicates this is so:
Post How Properties handle the SPG Platinum Breakfast Benefit introduced in 2012
Aug 23, 2019, 4:38 pm
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Unless things have changed within the past few months, the Platinum breakfast benefit at the W Union Square is continental breakfast via in-room dining.
This thread also indicates this is so:
Post How Properties handle the SPG Platinum Breakfast Benefit introduced in 2012
Aug 23, 2019, 9:40 pm
#283
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Stayed at the Four Points Downtown for the last couple of days. The review thread is in the SPG sub-forum and is not editable, so will share my thoughts here.
While the hotel appears newer than other Manhattan Four Points and my room was surprisingly generously sized and good looking, but they skimped on the basics which I take for granted when booking with an ex-SPG hotel (which normally can be relied on). The main things I didn't like were the following:
The bed had a sort of mat under the sheets of the type you might see in an old person's home. It is impossible to sit in the bed without it getting uncomfortably bunched up and made the bed feel super lumpy.
The air conditioning was right next to the head of the bed and was one of the loudest I've ever come across. The usual aircon noise was much larger than usual, was backed up by a "fridge" type noise and also had an odd AMSR type of scratching noise
The shower had a combination of low water pressure and a water saving showerhead. The combo of the two meant that you don't get the usual feeling of being in a shower which I use to wake up instead of caffeine
I won't return. I'm hopeful none of these are new US Four Points brand standard.
While the hotel appears newer than other Manhattan Four Points and my room was surprisingly generously sized and good looking, but they skimped on the basics which I take for granted when booking with an ex-SPG hotel (which normally can be relied on). The main things I didn't like were the following:
The bed had a sort of mat under the sheets of the type you might see in an old person's home. It is impossible to sit in the bed without it getting uncomfortably bunched up and made the bed feel super lumpy.
The air conditioning was right next to the head of the bed and was one of the loudest I've ever come across. The usual aircon noise was much larger than usual, was backed up by a "fridge" type noise and also had an odd AMSR type of scratching noise
The shower had a combination of low water pressure and a water saving showerhead. The combo of the two meant that you don't get the usual feeling of being in a shower which I use to wake up instead of caffeine
I won't return. I'm hopeful none of these are new US Four Points brand standard.
Aug 23, 2019, 9:55 pm
#284
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Stayed at the Four Points Downtown for the last couple of days. The review thread is in the SPG sub-forum and is not editable, so will share my thoughts here.
While the hotel appears newer than other Manhattan Four Points and my room was surprisingly generously sized and good looking, but they skimped on the basics which I take for granted when booking with an ex-SPG hotel (which normally can be relied on). The main things I didn't like were the following:
The bed had a sort of mat under the sheets of the type you might see in an old person's home. It is impossible to sit in the bed without it getting uncomfortably bunched up and made the bed feel super lumpy.
The air conditioning was right next to the head of the bed and was one of the loudest I've ever come across. The usual aircon noise was much larger than usual, was backed up by a "fridge" type noise and also had an odd AMSR type of scratching noise
The shower had a combination of low water pressure and a water saving showerhead. The combo of the two meant that you don't get the usual feeling of being in a shower which I use to wake up instead of caffeine
I won't return. I'm hopeful none of these are new US Four Points brand standard.
While the hotel appears newer than other Manhattan Four Points and my room was surprisingly generously sized and good looking, but they skimped on the basics which I take for granted when booking with an ex-SPG hotel (which normally can be relied on). The main things I didn't like were the following:
The bed had a sort of mat under the sheets of the type you might see in an old person's home. It is impossible to sit in the bed without it getting uncomfortably bunched up and made the bed feel super lumpy.
The air conditioning was right next to the head of the bed and was one of the loudest I've ever come across. The usual aircon noise was much larger than usual, was backed up by a "fridge" type noise and also had an odd AMSR type of scratching noise
The shower had a combination of low water pressure and a water saving showerhead. The combo of the two meant that you don't get the usual feeling of being in a shower which I use to wake up instead of caffeine
I won't return. I'm hopeful none of these are new US Four Points brand standard.
I've never had a Four Points experience even in NYC that approaches the issues you've described. And I've stayed at several of the other FP in Manhattan, coincidentally. As for a loud air con, that always seems to be in the eye of the beholder.
Aug 23, 2019, 10:48 pm
#285
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No Hyatt for me until 2020. I'm seeing out 2019 with some more Marriotts and testing some reciprocal club accommodation of my London-based Member's Club - might make it to Titanium.
I've stayed at 2-3 of the other Manhattan Four Points and whilst none was exactly perfect, none had these issues either. I was thinking of taking a video or testing the decibels of the aircon, unfortunately I never got around to it. Now at the TWA Hotel in JFK which has normal volume aircon, but won't go below 69 which I dislike almost as much as you would.
I've stayed at 2-3 of the other Manhattan Four Points and whilst none was exactly perfect, none had these issues either. I was thinking of taking a video or testing the decibels of the aircon, unfortunately I never got around to it. Now at the TWA Hotel in JFK which has normal volume aircon, but won't go below 69 which I dislike almost as much as you would.