The Westin New York at Times Square, NY, 2007 onward [Master Thread]
Jun 12, 2018, 7:53 pm
#301
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AC, VIPorter, Marriott LT Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 368
Oy!
Standard room rates do not include the hotel’s mandatory Destination Feee of 25 USD per room per night, plus local and state taxes. This destination fee includes:
Premium High Speed Internet Access
Complimentary local, long-distance, and international calls
15 USD food and beverage credit per room per day
15 USD laundry credit per room per day
One yoga class at a local studio per room per day
Choice of Strayboots walking tour and scavenger hunt app download (two per room per day), or Citi Bike passes (two per room per day)
Standard room rates do not include the hotel’s mandatory Destination Feee of 25 USD per room per night, plus local and state taxes. This destination fee includes:
Premium High Speed Internet Access
Complimentary local, long-distance, and international calls
15 USD food and beverage credit per room per day
15 USD laundry credit per room per day
One yoga class at a local studio per room per day
Choice of Strayboots walking tour and scavenger hunt app download (two per room per day), or Citi Bike passes (two per room per day)
Jun 12, 2018, 8:52 pm
#302
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Just a note that the F&B credit is now $25 and Platinum members (Gold too, I think) automatically get 500 extra points to compensate for the fact that the "destination fee" includes internet which should already be complimentary. (This is in addition to the normal Platinum amenity points). That being said, the $25 F&B credit was only enough to cover a single cocktail ($18) plus tax and tip. Also, strangely, the extra 500 points were posted to my account a week after all the other points from the stay, which is a bit annoying.
Jun 13, 2018, 6:52 am
#303
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,655
Just a note that the F&B credit is now $25 and Platinum members (Gold too, I think) automatically get 500 extra points to compensate for the fact that the "destination fee" includes internet which should already be complimentary. (This is in addition to the normal Platinum amenity points). That being said, the $25 F&B credit was only enough to cover a single cocktail ($18) plus tax and tip. Also, strangely, the extra 500 points were posted to my account a week after all the other points from the stay, which is a bit annoying.
Jun 13, 2018, 10:40 am
#304
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AC, VIPorter, Marriott LT Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 368
As a Platinum, I did NOT get an additional 500 extra points for the destination fee covering the internet which is to be free. I picked the breakfast as my Plat. amenity so naturally NO 500 points there and definitely NO 500 additional points for anything else! With what description were the 500 points for the destination fee credited to your account?
Jun 14, 2018, 4:52 am
#305
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
Programs: UA 1K, Bonvoy LTTE, HH Dia, HY Expl
Posts: 4,655
You sure that is not a property specific promo which awards 500 points per night during the timeframe that you stayed there and has nothing to do with the destination fee internet? I got that and it was 1000 points and I stayed 2 nights. I think it was called SPG Great Weeks/Grand Weekends Promo but I may be mistaken.
Jun 15, 2018, 6:20 pm
#306
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AC, VIPorter, Marriott LT Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 368
You sure that is not a property specific promo which awards 500 points per night during the timeframe that you stayed there and has nothing to do with the destination fee internet? I got that and it was 1000 points and I stayed 2 nights. I think it was called SPG Great Weeks/Grand Weekends Promo but I may be mistaken.
The destination fee credit is 500 per night (because the fee is charged per night), so your 1,000 points makes sense.
Jan 16, 2019, 10:47 pm
#307
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: Marriott Titanium; UA 1K; Hertz Presidents Club
Posts: 441
Any recent stays here by Platinum Premier members (or whatever you want to call it now)? Thinking about booking this hotel in February but would love to hear about upgrades, what the resort fee covers, etc. Thanks!
Mar 19, 2019, 1:07 pm
#308
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 15
Parking
If a rate here includes "Stay Park and Play - Rate includes Complimentary Valet Parking per night for 24 Hour Period Restricted to In and Out Privileges", is that unlimited in and out for 24 hours? Normally that's what In and Out privileges mean but im confused that it says its restricted to that
Mar 20, 2019, 4:02 am
#309
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Formerly Box 350, Boston Mass, Oh two one three four. Now near Beverly Hills 90210
Programs: Loyal Order of Water Buffalos
Posts: 3,934
My guess based on NYC garage policies in general is that you don't have any in and out privileges, but it is poorly worded. Have you called them?
Jul 4, 2019, 10:12 am
#311
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 225
I got a breakfast voucher for the buffet at the restaurant. I didn't ask if I can use it as a room service. As a titanium, the destination fee gives me extra $25 credit for a drink on top of the $30 food credit but for some reason, the drink credit was used to cover my room bill.
Oct 23, 2019, 6:54 am
#312
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Southern Cal
Programs: UA, AA, Delta, Marriott
Posts: 113
The destination fee is now $30. One is limited to $30 in spending credit per day, but it seems flexible. The buffet breakfast, which will win no prizes, is $32.95 a day, plus tax and tip. My room was large and incredibly quiet. The bed, of course, is heavenly. It's why I stay there. I had very little interaction with staff, but it was all pleasant. The elevators provide a quick ride and there is rarely a wait. So my report is pretty positive...but six dollars for a fountain cola in the Foundry with no free refills? I went for the tap water after that.
BTW, Gold Elite and higher members get a five dollar Starbucks card. You had to read all the way down on the destination fee list to see it. Also, I agree with the poster above who was annoyed by the tour bus people hawking tickets. They are everywhere around the Westin.
BTW, Gold Elite and higher members get a five dollar Starbucks card. You had to read all the way down on the destination fee list to see it. Also, I agree with the poster above who was annoyed by the tour bus people hawking tickets. They are everywhere around the Westin.
Last edited by Scott Kiwi; Oct 23, 2019 at 7:00 am Reason: add
Sep 3, 2021, 7:25 pm
#314
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New York City + Vail, CO
Programs: American Airlines Executive Platinum, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite
Posts: 3,224
Feb 20, 2022, 8:47 am
#315
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ELP
Programs: AA EXP/LT PLAT, Marriott Titanium/LT PLAT
Posts: 4,120
Quick question — the destination fee of $30 per day which gives you the $30 spend credit …can this be used in addition to the elite breakfast? So can I pick the elite breakfast and use the $30 credit for breakfast for my kid in the room?
Thanks
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