Westin Times Square [Master Thread]
#17
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: West Coast USA
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Posts: 7,553
I also have a reservation during the
Christmas holiday and another one with a
friend for this coming weekend along with a
stay I have at the Russell. I am going to
book another room for the Christmas holiday
just in case things do not improve. In
addition I am warning my friend to accept
nothing less than comfortable for this coming
weekend. This report is disappointing to me.
I just called the Hotel. The 1 and 2 calls
were disconnected. The 3 call I asked for
the duty manager, got voice mail. Called
back 4th time and no duty manager at front
desk so given voice mail again. I have my
doubts. I hope the Russell can accomodate us
one day earlier. Thank you for posting this
report for all of us. I appreciate.
Christmas holiday and another one with a
friend for this coming weekend along with a
stay I have at the Russell. I am going to
book another room for the Christmas holiday
just in case things do not improve. In
addition I am warning my friend to accept
nothing less than comfortable for this coming
weekend. This report is disappointing to me.
I just called the Hotel. The 1 and 2 calls
were disconnected. The 3 call I asked for
the duty manager, got voice mail. Called
back 4th time and no duty manager at front
desk so given voice mail again. I have my
doubts. I hope the Russell can accomodate us
one day earlier. Thank you for posting this
report for all of us. I appreciate.
#18
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,230
Its not that bad I have stayed there and would go back again. The gym is now open (finally) and the rooms are great. The resteraunts are slowly comming on-line. The staff are truely great to deal with, none of that NYC attitude. I found the furnishings to
be nice in my rooms (a little W like).
I'd say that by Dec this should be the best SPG property after the St. Regis (beats the Sheraton sisters hands down anyway !)
As for the noise this is NYC after all.
be nice in my rooms (a little W like).
I'd say that by Dec this should be the best SPG property after the St. Regis (beats the Sheraton sisters hands down anyway !)
As for the noise this is NYC after all.
#19
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: NJ
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Posts: 2,405
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by sunil:
As for the noise this is NYC after all. </font>
As for the noise this is NYC after all. </font>
#20
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 321
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by schriste:
I disagree. A well-designed hotel should take soundproofing into consideration.</font>
I disagree. A well-designed hotel should take soundproofing into consideration.</font>
#21
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA-Hilton/Silver, Starwood, Marriott/Silver
Posts: 177
I didn't realize there were so many light sleepers out there! The hotel staff was great and bent over backwards to help out. There will be more than 40 floors by the time it is fully operational and I imagine the higher floors will be quieter. The heavenly beds were very comfortable and there was no hallway noise into the room, just the noise from the metal plates in the street. I would probably stay there again in a room on the side where there wasn't any street noise. There were some good restaurants in walking distance and we love to walk. It was only one block from Times Square. The quietest hotel we've stayed in is the Hilton NY, but the staff there is some of the worst I've ever encountered and they are poorly managed.
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#22
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Programs: AA 2MM Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,349
I just posted my "trip report" for this hotel. (see "Don't stay at the Westin New York...yet." Yes, the staff is great but you really should wait for the bugs to be ironed out before staying there.
#23
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Neal:
I just posted my "trip report" for this hotel. (see "Don't stay at the Westin New York...yet." Yes, the staff is great but you really should wait for the bugs to be ironed out before staying there. </font>
I just posted my "trip report" for this hotel. (see "Don't stay at the Westin New York...yet." Yes, the staff is great but you really should wait for the bugs to be ironed out before staying there. </font>
Which begs a question...if no one from Flyertalk stays at this hotel, when (how) will we know that the bugs have been worked out?
Sorry, Neal, just funnin'. I couldn't help playing devil's advocate here. I certainly don't want to make light of any deficiencies you experienced. Hopefully, you've already reported them to Customer Care.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Specialist, E-Communications Department
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#24
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: West Coast USA
Programs: UA GS/4 MM, AA Exec Plat, Lifetime Hilton D, Hyatt G, Marriott Titanium earned Ambassador
Posts: 7,553
Westin Times Square trip report 11/15/02
I put the date since the property is
construction in motion. More floors were
opened this past week and all facilities are
now available. Arrived early and left
luggage with bell staff (in a rush to
meeting). Went back around 5:30 PM to check
in. Given very nice and spacious corner
junior suite on 15 with wrap around windows.
Chairs positioned to view the excitement of
Times Square below were already in position.
Bathroom was very nice and style was
minimalist modern. Given vouchers for
breakfest and drinks in lounge. Given all
access including gym. Noise low. As P given
choice of amenity. Based upon rate given
very good upgrade. I would definitely
return. In fact I am returning. Thanks and
regards
construction in motion. More floors were
opened this past week and all facilities are
now available. Arrived early and left
luggage with bell staff (in a rush to
meeting). Went back around 5:30 PM to check
in. Given very nice and spacious corner
junior suite on 15 with wrap around windows.
Chairs positioned to view the excitement of
Times Square below were already in position.
Bathroom was very nice and style was
minimalist modern. Given vouchers for
breakfest and drinks in lounge. Given all
access including gym. Noise low. As P given
choice of amenity. Based upon rate given
very good upgrade. I would definitely
return. In fact I am returning. Thanks and
regards
#26
Join Date: Dec 2002
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 160
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by chad75:
Sorry to dig up this old thread but I'm thinking of a stay here in March. Any more recent stays at this hotel? Advice?</font>
Sorry to dig up this old thread but I'm thinking of a stay here in March. Any more recent stays at this hotel? Advice?</font>
#27
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX AA EXP-3MM, HYT PLAT, SPG PLAT,HLT GLD,LEADERS CLUB
Posts: 1,183
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by IL-18:
I stayed there last week, and just made a reservation for this week. I think it's one of the best hotels in NY. Did not hear any noise (I stayed on the 33rd floor).
Originally posted by chad75:
Sorry to dig up this old thread but I'm thinking of a stay here in March. Any more recent stays at this hotel? Advice?</font>
Sorry to dig up this old thread but I'm thinking of a stay here in March. Any more recent stays at this hotel? Advice?</font>
#28
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: New Orleans, AA EXP, DL PM, SPG PLT, HH Diamond
Posts: 3,750
Not a good report. I would say avoid this property until kinks like these are worked out. William, I know your stance is always that properties won't know unless guests report the problems (and guests should report problems). But, once again (based on my management expertise), good management helps insure that a quality product is being offered in the first place. Quality control is an important part of effective management.
#30
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by aceflyer2:
Not a good report. I would say avoid this property until kinks like these are worked out. William, I know your stance is always that properties won't know unless guests report the problems (and guests should report problems). But, once again (based on my management expertise), good management helps insure that a quality product is being offered in the first place. Quality control is an important part of effective management.</font>
Not a good report. I would say avoid this property until kinks like these are worked out. William, I know your stance is always that properties won't know unless guests report the problems (and guests should report problems). But, once again (based on my management expertise), good management helps insure that a quality product is being offered in the first place. Quality control is an important part of effective management.</font>
Sincerely,
William R. Sanders
Customer Service Coordinator
Starwood Preferred Services
[email protected]
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