Which Starwood hotel in New York City NYC ? [Master Thread]
Dec 28, 2014, 1:35 am
#391
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Hi All,
I'm sorry as this may have been asked several times already, but retrieving information on FT is sometimes a pain.
In which Starwood property would you have the higher chances of an upgrade as an SPG Gold? Also, is Gold enough to give Club/Lounge access in properties that have one and if so would that imply free breakfast?
Thanks in advance.
I'm sorry as this may have been asked several times already, but retrieving information on FT is sometimes a pain.
In which Starwood property would you have the higher chances of an upgrade as an SPG Gold? Also, is Gold enough to give Club/Lounge access in properties that have one and if so would that imply free breakfast?
Thanks in advance.
Dec 28, 2014, 7:45 am
#392
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I think you will struggle at any property unless NYC is very quiet! Avoid W NYC (Lexington) though as my experience is even as a returning guest and Platinum status you wont get anything and the management seem awful. There is no service and even less desire to do anything about it.
Dec 28, 2014, 2:34 pm
#393
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On our recent stay during Halloween weekend 2014 I stopped by the front desk on our way to dinner and asked for a second bathrobe to be brought up. It was there when we came back, and I wasn't charged.
Dec 31, 2014, 3:32 am
#394
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Sheraton Brooklyn actual experience
IMO
I later learned the Sheraton Brooklyn was never even designed to be a hotel.
IMO, the Parker Meridien is also quiet, even though it is located near 5 subway lines (57th).
Dec 31, 2014, 4:06 am
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See, now I read todd's post #391 to mean "when the city is quiet", i.e. a non-busy time, so not Christmas and not Fashion Week, etc.
I didn't think he meant a quiet hotel in a quiet area.
I didn't think he meant a quiet hotel in a quiet area.
Dec 31, 2014, 7:26 am
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January and February is a quiet time. Just as is August and October are quiet.
Jan 1, 2015, 5:58 am
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It's cheap New Years, though. Had a $159 rate for tonight thru Saturday night at the Westin Grand Central that I had to cancel, darn it.
Jan 1, 2015, 10:43 am
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had a $110 + tax stay at the four points midtown on the 29th night....i didn't want to be around times square at this time of the year but that price was too good to pass up....
Jan 4, 2015, 5:11 pm
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Also, NYC hotel rates are a lot lower on Fri/Sat/Sun night stays. The business travelers far outweigh the tourists so you see how prices drop dramatically on the weekends.
Jan 6, 2015, 2:52 am
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i stayed at the element a few days before christmas & at the four points midtown a few days after christmas....both stays were on weekdays & i paid less than $130 a night....but the same properties on weekends were in the $500-$600 range....
Jan 6, 2015, 4:46 am
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I agreed so... indifferent service, or, simply, no service attitude.
Jan 6, 2015, 8:59 am
#402
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I strongly disagree about October. Although IMHO it is the best month to be in the city it also seems to always have some of the highest prices and lots of big groups in town.
Feb 9, 2015, 6:59 am
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Hi everyone, I am looking for some suggestions.
I will be in NY from 29/5 to 5/6 with my now fiancee, soon to be wife on our honeymoon from Singapore.
This will be my first time in NY but this will be the wife's third time. We will be mostly eating, shopping and just taking in the sights. Not big theatre fans.
I have already booked using points from 29/5 to 2/6 at WGC based on the recent reviews and recommendations on this thread, but am still open on the 3 and 4 of June.
I am SPG Plat and have about 36k SPG points left.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Am thinking of spending cash on Parker Meridien for 1 night and then splurging the remainder of my points on a St Regis (35k vs 995 USD)
I will be in NY from 29/5 to 5/6 with my now fiancee, soon to be wife on our honeymoon from Singapore.
This will be my first time in NY but this will be the wife's third time. We will be mostly eating, shopping and just taking in the sights. Not big theatre fans.
I have already booked using points from 29/5 to 2/6 at WGC based on the recent reviews and recommendations on this thread, but am still open on the 3 and 4 of June.
I am SPG Plat and have about 36k SPG points left.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Am thinking of spending cash on Parker Meridien for 1 night and then splurging the remainder of my points on a St Regis (35k vs 995 USD)
Feb 9, 2015, 8:27 am
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Hi everyone, I am looking for some suggestions.
I will be in NY from 29/5 to 5/6 with my now fiancee, soon to be wife on our honeymoon from Singapore.
This will be my first time in NY but this will be the wife's third time. We will be mostly eating, shopping and just taking in the sights. Not big theatre fans.
I have already booked using points from 29/5 to 2/6 at WGC based on the recent reviews and recommendations on this thread, but am still open on the 3 and 4 of June.
I am SPG Plat and have about 36k SPG points left.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Am thinking of spending cash on Parker Meridien for 1 night and then splurging the remainder of my points on a St Regis (35k vs 995 USD)
I will be in NY from 29/5 to 5/6 with my now fiancee, soon to be wife on our honeymoon from Singapore.
This will be my first time in NY but this will be the wife's third time. We will be mostly eating, shopping and just taking in the sights. Not big theatre fans.
I have already booked using points from 29/5 to 2/6 at WGC based on the recent reviews and recommendations on this thread, but am still open on the 3 and 4 of June.
I am SPG Plat and have about 36k SPG points left.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Am thinking of spending cash on Parker Meridien for 1 night and then splurging the remainder of my points on a St Regis (35k vs 995 USD)
Feb 9, 2015, 8:31 am
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I agree with spending the last night at the St. Regis. But I would not want to do 3 different hotels for the last 3 nights. If the St. Regis is too pricey for 2 nights, I'd just do one more at the WGC and forget the Parker Meridien.