Nov 5, 2018, 1:41 pm
Last edit by: bhrubin
Concierge email address: [email protected]
Expert Review (posted to Luxury Forum) from March 2018 including description of Table 55 at the King Cole Bar:
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...ular-stay-2408
Expert Review (posted to Luxury Forum) from March 2018 including description of Table 55 at the King Cole Bar:
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...ular-stay-2408
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Nov 5, 2018, 1:49 pm
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BTW @bhrubin , thanks for the concierge email address - I have already emailed them about the things I need in my room to surprise my wife.
Nov 5, 2018, 1:53 pm
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This hotel has always been on my wish list and I am very glad that I am getting to try this. The cash rates are out of my budget but that's why the points come in handy. Our anniversary is actually a week later but they are completely booked hence we are going the previous week. I called the in-house reservations team about having upgraded rooms on points or a cash upcharge + points but was denied on both occasions.
Nov 5, 2018, 2:02 pm
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This hotel has always been on my wish list and I am very glad that I am getting to try this. The cash rates are out of my budget but that's why the points come in handy. Our anniversary is actually a week later but they are completely booked hence we are going the previous week. I called the in-house reservations team about having upgraded rooms on points or a cash upcharge + points but was denied on both occasions.
(1) Enjoy butler service on arrival! It’s free. Let them unpack you as you head out to have a drink or bite to eat.
(2) Every morning, enjoy morning butler coffee/tea service. It’s free. I suggest French press, but sometime I’ll get a cappuccino. (French press tends to be hotter and better value/more coffee.)
(3) Ask butler to press your pants or dress and shine any shoes. It’s free. It’s the little things...
(4) Have a drink at the King Cole Bar. Try a Bloody Mary or whatever is your preferred drink. It’s pricey but you only live once. If you like to dine in a bar, this is the one. It’s an elegant space and the food/beverage here is spectacular.
(5) If you’re Platinum, enjoy the breakfast. It’s free with the Platinum credit they give you. It’s a delicious breakfast in a beautiful setting.
(6) Enjoy the champagne sabering at the King Cole Bar If at all possible. It’s free. It’s one of the few I’ve actually seen.
(7) Enjoy butler packing when you’re doing to depart. It’s free. I love to call them to pack us when we are heading down to breakfast for our final time. Nothing like coming back and being all packed and ready to go without having done squat. Give some guidance (I usually do) or just trust the butler to do it and don’t worry!
(8) If you can afford it, splurge on something decadent here. The service here is phenomenal. So take advantage of it.
I think you’ll have a fabulous stay!
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Nov 5, 2018, 2:18 pm
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Some suggestions for you:
(1) Enjoy butler service on arrival! It’s free. Let them unpack you as you head out to have a drink or bite to eat.
(2) Every morning, enjoy morning butler coffee/tea service. It’s free. I suggest French press, but sometime I’ll get a cappuccino. (French press tends to be hotter and better value/more coffee.)
(3) Ask butler to press your pants or dress and shine any shoes. It’s free. It’s the little things...
(4) Have a drink at the King Cole Bar. Try a Bloody Mary or whatever is your preferred drink. It’s pricey but you only live once. If you like to dine in a bar, this is the one. It’s an elegant space and the food/beverage here is spectacular.
(5) If you’re Platinum, enjoy the breakfast buffet. It’s free with the Platinum credit they give you. It’s a delicious breakfast in a beautiful setting.
(6) Enjoy the champagne sabering at the King Cole Bar If at all possible. It’s free. It’s one of the few I’ve actually seen.
(7) Enjoy butler packing when you’re doing to depart. It’s free. I love to call them to pack us when we are heading down to breakfast for our final time. Nothing like coming back and being all packed and ready to go without having done squat. Give some guidance (I usually do) or just trust the butler to do it and don’t worry!
(8) If you can afford it, splurge on something decadent here. The service here is phenomenal. So take advantage of it.
I think you’ll have a fabulous stay!
I have never stayed at a place which had bulter service before - this is new to us. With only a single night stay I don't know how much we can take advantage of this.
Nov 5, 2018, 2:51 pm
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Having stayed here several times over the past few years including this past August, I do not recall there being a breakfast buffet. Each morning we ordered from the menu and were given a credit of $46/person. Where is the buffet?
Nov 5, 2018, 5:22 pm
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Sorry. That’s an auto correct artifact! I’ll correct that now.
Nov 5, 2018, 5:29 pm
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The Afternoon tea looks pretty special - we tried this at RC Central Park last year and we loved it.
Got to try the bloody mary - the legend says that it was invented here right?
I have never stayed at a place which had bulter service before - this is new to us. With only a single night stay I don't know how much we can take advantage of this.
Nov 5, 2018, 5:30 pm
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Nov 6, 2018, 6:54 am
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On the contrary! It was alcohol that largely accounted for our Table 55 spend! We had 3 amazing bottles of Bordeaux and Burgundy, as well as a Sauternes and a whisky that was exquisite (and very pricey, but less crazy than I’d have guessed). I’m sure you also could do it with vegetarian options, as the chef is truly a wonder. (We were amazed that our Table 55 dining experience was better even than our dinner the next night at Eleven Madison Park!) But don’t blow your budget all on Table 55 unless you’re both total foodies and really love older and less common wines and whiskies and the like.
Absolutely. Plan to try that on our next stay...even though we’re not big tea people.
Yes!
Enjoy the unpacking and packing even if it’s simple. Enjoy the morning coffee service. Ask them to shine your shoes and press some items you’ll wear that night (assuming you arrive early enough). It’s fun and a nice luxury touch.
Nov 6, 2018, 1:53 pm
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My wife is not that big of a drinker and I have toned down my drinking a lot. This does sound intriguing may be will take it up when I can add some one else to our group - with a group of 4 or may be 6 $2500 seems doable. Will try to use all the amenities they provide and will do a TR once I am back.
Re: the one-night stay, just enjoy yourselves! I would personally hit the butler button on the phone upon arriving to request coffee/tea, rather than waiting for someone to come to you. Breakfast credit is indeed applicable towards room service and I would recommend it -- on our second night, we asked for wake-up call, follow-up call, coffee/tea, and breakfast all to happen at specific times in sequence, and they all did.
Nov 13, 2018, 6:53 am
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@bhrubin - thanks again for your recommendations. The F&B manager Mr. Morozov has been outstanding. He has offered us complimentary champagne and dessert to be served during our afternoon tea at the Astor Court. I have put in a SNA request - hopefully it will clear into the Astor or deluxe suite. I dont really like the destination fee but thats another discussion altogether. Looking forward to enjoy this magnificent hotel.
Nov 13, 2018, 7:35 am
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@bhrubin - thanks again for your recommendations. The F&B manager Mr. Morozov has been outstanding. He has offered us complimentary champagne and dessert to be served during our afternoon tea at the Astor Court. I have put in a SNA request - hopefully it will clear into the Astor or deluxe suite. I dont really like the destination fee but thats another discussion altogether. Looking forward to enjoy this magnificent hotel.
As others have pointed out you really can leverage the fee so that you come out ahead. We ended every night with a nightcap in the iconic bar which really added to our experience. Next time I’m going to figure out a way to use my salon credit.
It really is a special hotel. You will love it !
Nov 13, 2018, 7:48 am
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As others have pointed out you really can leverage the fee so that you come out ahead. We ended every night with a nightcap in the iconic bar which really added to our experience. Next time I’m going to figure out a way to use my salon credit.
It really is a special hotel. You will love it !
From the photos it does look really special.
Nov 13, 2018, 1:19 pm
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As others have pointed out you really can leverage the fee so that you come out ahead. We ended every night with a nightcap in the iconic bar which really added to our experience. Next time I’m going to figure out a way to use my salon credit.
It really is a special hotel. You will love it !
I calculated that I received, on average, $115 of value for each $50 of Destination Fee. Now to be honest, only $50 of the value would have been spent regardless of the Destination Fee. So you can decide for yourself whether I leveraged it or broke even!
Nov 17, 2018, 2:36 pm
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Just had another good stay. Only checked in for 1 night this time and as they were full got a very nice upgrade. Staff is great as usual and wishing I was back there after checking into the Gramercy Park for tonight
