Which Starwood hotel in New York City NYC ? [Master Thread]
Aug 24, 2014, 8:00 am
#346
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boognish24, redanman & Quasiconvexity: Thank you very much for your extensive feedback! ^ ^
I narrowed my choice down to either the Le Parker or W Hoboken...right now I'm holding a reservation for both hotels and trying to decide
Location-wise the Le Parker seems to be perfect, I'm just worried because of the negative feedback in the master thread.
I narrowed my choice down to either the Le Parker or W Hoboken...right now I'm holding a reservation for both hotels and trying to decide
Location-wise the Le Parker seems to be perfect, I'm just worried because of the negative feedback in the master thread.
Aug 24, 2014, 8:18 am
#347
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boognish24, redanman & Quasiconvexity: Thank you very much for your extensive feedback! ^ ^
I narrowed my choice down to either the Le Parker or W Hoboken...right now I'm holding a reservation for both hotels and trying to decide Location-wise the Le Parker seems to be perfect, I'm just worried because of the negative feedback in the master thread.
I narrowed my choice down to either the Le Parker or W Hoboken...right now I'm holding a reservation for both hotels and trying to decide
Location-wise the Le Parker seems to be perfect, I'm just worried because of the negative feedback in the master thread.As to the other properties of which you inquired: While probably all residents of the city, including my son, loathe the Times Square area I find it just fine for a visit for me and my wife. No I wouldn't want to live there. Times Square provides, for the visitor/tourist in me, a level of energy not found elsewhere in the city. We visit NYC about four times each year and stay in the Times Square area at least three times each year.
Aug 24, 2014, 8:47 am
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Aug 24, 2014, 1:23 pm
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Originally I was convinced about staying at the W Hoboken, because of the great reviews of the hotel. But you guys are correct: being in NY as a visitor (one of use never has been in NY) – we definitely should chose a hotel in the city.
Now I’m trying to decide between the Westin Grand Central and the Westin Times Square. The Westin TS seems to be the nice property, but the Westin Grand Central is much cheaper (100.000 points vs. 60.000 points for six nights). Is it really worth paying the difference of 40.000 points?
Now I’m trying to decide between the Westin Grand Central and the Westin Times Square. The Westin TS seems to be the nice property, but the Westin Grand Central is much cheaper (100.000 points vs. 60.000 points for six nights). Is it really worth paying the difference of 40.000 points?
Aug 24, 2014, 1:38 pm
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Do you have lots of points? Are you going to be going to a lot of theater?
We really liked the Westin Times Square but this time we don't have enough points so are "settling" for the Westin Grand Central. There doesn't necessarily seem to be anything radically wrong with it, you can get anywhere from there, too. It was renovated when Westin took it over from Helmsley.
We really liked the Westin Times Square but this time we don't have enough points so are "settling" for the Westin Grand Central. There doesn't necessarily seem to be anything radically wrong with it, you can get anywhere from there, too. It was renovated when Westin took it over from Helmsley.
Aug 24, 2014, 2:02 pm
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Do you have lots of points? Are you going to be going to a lot of theater?
We really liked the Westin Times Square but this time we don't have enough points so are "settling" for the Westin Grand Central. There doesn't necessarily seem to be anything radically wrong with it, you can get anywhere from there, too. It was renovated when Westin took it over from Helmsley.
We really liked the Westin Times Square but this time we don't have enough points so are "settling" for the Westin Grand Central. There doesn't necessarily seem to be anything radically wrong with it, you can get anywhere from there, too. It was renovated when Westin took it over from Helmsley.
Being from Germany, we don't have any credit card options to build up a lot of points fast. Therefore I'm thinking about saving the 40.000 points and rather spend them on some really great beach properties in the next Asia holiday...especially as we won't spend much time in the hotel room in NY
Aug 24, 2014, 2:18 pm
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Originally I was convinced about staying at the W Hoboken, because of the great reviews of the hotel. But you guys are correct: being in NY as a visitor (one of use never has been in NY) we definitely should chose a hotel in the city.
Now Im trying to decide between the Westin Grand Central and the Westin Times Square. The Westin TS seems to be the nice property, but the Westin Grand Central is much cheaper (100.000 points vs. 60.000 points for six nights). Is it really worth paying the difference of 40.000 points?
Now Im trying to decide between the Westin Grand Central and the Westin Times Square. The Westin TS seems to be the nice property, but the Westin Grand Central is much cheaper (100.000 points vs. 60.000 points for six nights). Is it really worth paying the difference of 40.000 points?
Aug 24, 2014, 4:49 pm
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I would save the points and stay at the Westin Grand Central. I made the same choice last year and really enjoyed my stay. I got upgraded to a suite, which was quite spacious. Breakfast is spartan, but you're in NYC (foodie city!), so your time is better spent finding a good restaurant to eat at.
And like everyone else has said, you can still get to everything very easily. I went to see Rock of Ages, and let me tell you...it's really not that hard to get to Times Square. Just because you're going to a theater doesn't mean you have to stay in Times Square.
And like everyone else has said, you can still get to everything very easily. I went to see Rock of Ages, and let me tell you...it's really not that hard to get to Times Square. Just because you're going to a theater doesn't mean you have to stay in Times Square.
Aug 24, 2014, 5:52 pm
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I would save the points and stay at the Westin Grand Central. I made the same choice last year and really enjoyed my stay. I got upgraded to a suite, which was quite spacious. Breakfast is spartan, but you're in NYC (foodie city!), so your time is better spent finding a good restaurant to eat at.
The Westin Grand Central is not the world's best hotel, but neither are any other Starwood hotels in the city - with the possible exception of the St Regis (and the W Union Square on a good day). It's perfectly good enough, and much better points value than most others.
An alternative at the 12K points mark is the Sheraton Tribeca which has a rooftop lounge for those in Club rooms/ Plat people - which I'm off to check out for the first time in about an hour.
Aug 28, 2014, 5:09 pm
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I have a leisure trip with friends to New York weekend of Oct. 18 to see Above and Beyond at the Madison Square Garden and am thinking of booking a room at the Sheraton Times Square.
I know they have lounge so it'll be useful to get the free breakfast for the group but does anyone have any other recommendations?
I know they have lounge so it'll be useful to get the free breakfast for the group but does anyone have any other recommendations?
Sep 4, 2014, 3:26 pm
#356
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Which Starwood hotels would be the best for 2 adults and one baby (7months, ideally sleeping in a crib) at following prices:
- Westin Grand Central 203$ (incl. taxes)
- Parker Méridien 290$ (incl. taxes) + 2000 points (BRG bonus)
- Sheraton Tribeca 191$ (incl. taxes) + 2000 points (BRG bonus)
W NY (Lexington) is also in the 200-300$ range but I don't think it's the best hotel to go with a young baby (no place for a crib in the smaller room)
We arrive in LGA and leave from EWR the day after so we look at Manhattan hotels (excluding Harlem and downtown).
Thanks
- Westin Grand Central 203$ (incl. taxes)
- Parker Méridien 290$ (incl. taxes) + 2000 points (BRG bonus)
- Sheraton Tribeca 191$ (incl. taxes) + 2000 points (BRG bonus)
W NY (Lexington) is also in the 200-300$ range but I don't think it's the best hotel to go with a young baby (no place for a crib in the smaller room)
We arrive in LGA and leave from EWR the day after so we look at Manhattan hotels (excluding Harlem and downtown).
Thanks
Sep 4, 2014, 5:47 pm
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Which Starwood hotels would be the best for 2 adults and one baby (7months, ideally sleeping in a crib) at following prices:
- Westin Grand Central 203$ (incl. taxes)
- Parker Méridien 290$ (incl. taxes) + 2000 points (BRG bonus)
- Sheraton Tribeca 191$ (incl. taxes) + 2000 points (BRG bonus)
W NY (Lexington) is also in the 200-300$ range but I don't think it's the best hotel to go with a young baby (no place for a crib in the smaller room)
We arrive in LGA and leave from EWR the day after so we look at Manhattan hotels (excluding Harlem and downtown).
Thanks
- Westin Grand Central 203$ (incl. taxes)
- Parker Méridien 290$ (incl. taxes) + 2000 points (BRG bonus)
- Sheraton Tribeca 191$ (incl. taxes) + 2000 points (BRG bonus)
W NY (Lexington) is also in the 200-300$ range but I don't think it's the best hotel to go with a young baby (no place for a crib in the smaller room)
We arrive in LGA and leave from EWR the day after so we look at Manhattan hotels (excluding Harlem and downtown).
Thanks
Are you planning on doing anything your one night in NYC?
Sep 4, 2014, 7:29 pm
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Sep 4, 2014, 11:47 pm
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is october the high season in NYC?
i found only very high rates (~400$ a night taxes and fees included) at almost every hotels.
now i'm considering Park Hyatt instead (~650$ a nights taxes and fees included after BRG discount)
i found only very high rates (~400$ a night taxes and fees included) at almost every hotels.
now i'm considering Park Hyatt instead (~650$ a nights taxes and fees included after BRG discount)
Sep 5, 2014, 5:45 am
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We've had 2 great stays at the Tribeca, but the rooms we had are too small for a crib