Which Starwood hotel in New York City NYC ? [Master Thread]
Nov 4, 2009, 10:37 am
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The party will be rolling through midtown and LES, most likely. But it will resume the following day on the UWS, so the hotel can be anywhere between Canal & 110th (but not UES).
The W Union Sq. & the Parker Meridien are already out of my price range for those dates. The only SPG properties in a reasonable $ range are the ones listed in my OP: W Tuscany, W Court, Sheraton Towers.
The W Union Sq. & the Parker Meridien are already out of my price range for those dates. The only SPG properties in a reasonable $ range are the ones listed in my OP: W Tuscany, W Court, Sheraton Towers.
Nov 4, 2009, 10:44 am
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In general- W's = smaller, more trendy rooms. Clubby atmosphere/ Bliss amenities/ fun bars.
Sheratons= more geared towards business/ family travelers. More standard rooms/ services.
Nov 5, 2009, 5:51 am
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I would NOT ever recommend either Sheraton over the W hotels, so pick the least expensive W hotel. The Sheratons will not give you "quietude." They are both busy hotels with huge crowds milling in the lobby most of the time. And their rooms are vastly inferior to the W hotels.
Nov 5, 2009, 9:05 am
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New York City Parking
Parking and quietude are probably the most important to me. I am SPG Gold, so Plat perks are irrelevant.
Hotel parking charges are outrageous. There are a number of garages where you can park for substantially less. I've had good success with www.iconparkingsystems.com. If that doesn't work for you do a google search for New york City parking garages.
Hotel parking charges are outrageous. There are a number of garages where you can park for substantially less. I've had good success with www.iconparkingsystems.com. If that doesn't work for you do a google search for New york City parking garages.
Nov 5, 2009, 11:36 am
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Thanks for the help. I think the plan will be as follows: Park the car Friday on the street in the UWS where the party will end Sat., and stay in one of the Ws Fri. night.
I am a savant at finding street parking in NYC. Plus I drive a MINI, which makes its own parking space. I was never intending to park in a garage, so I realize now that my OP made it sound like I wanted a hotel with a cheap garage. I meant a hotel located on/near streets with noncommercial parking. I hate garages almost as much as I hate taxis. It's street parking and subway/foot for me.
I am a savant at finding street parking in NYC. Plus I drive a MINI, which makes its own parking space. I was never intending to park in a garage, so I realize now that my OP made it sound like I wanted a hotel with a cheap garage. I meant a hotel located on/near streets with noncommercial parking. I hate garages almost as much as I hate taxis. It's street parking and subway/foot for me.
Jan 27, 2010, 10:21 pm
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I'm looking at the Le Parker or the Westin Times Square (8th and 43rd). Location not being an issue (I actually prefer the Le Parker quieter location) which hotel is better/nicer as far as amenities, room size, cleanliness, how luxurious (if applicable), etc...
Jan 28, 2010, 1:01 pm
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Anyone able to provide some insight regarding the above post?
Many thanks for any and all responses
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Many thanks for any and all responses
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Jan 28, 2010, 2:16 pm
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I agree that the Parker Meridien is in a more desirable area. I've never stayed at the Westin, but I doubt it is more luxurious as per the negative comments in the master thread. I'm sure if you read both master threads, you will be better able to compare the properties.
Jan 28, 2010, 3:14 pm
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Thank you for your insight. I have read both threads from a couple of months back until the end (I don't think reading about stays that happened a couple of years ago apply now since things can change - service may improve or become worse, renovation may happen, etc.), but it still left me a bit confused. I think I'll probably end up in the Parker and I'll be able to come back here and report to help others out.
Feb 12, 2010, 11:48 am
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Which of these hotels in NYC would you suggest?
I am going to be in NYC for 3 nights this fall and was going to use the promo of buy 2 nights and get 1 night for free. (Thursday - Sunday)
The hotels that I can pick from for this promotion and $$$ are
W New York- Times Square
Westin New York - Times Square
W New York - Tuscany
Le Meridien New York.
Which one would you suggest for a group of young single guys?
Thanks!
NDTraveler
The hotels that I can pick from for this promotion and $$$ are
W New York- Times Square
Westin New York - Times Square
W New York - Tuscany
Le Meridien New York.
Which one would you suggest for a group of young single guys?
Thanks!
NDTraveler
Feb 12, 2010, 11:51 am
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i would pick the w times square but before cheap elite rips you to threads here are a couple of threads that may be of better service to you....
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
Feb 12, 2010, 11:57 am
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Really depends on what you plan on doing while in town.
Feb 12, 2010, 12:02 pm
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Thanks for the thread links. I am will be in town for a football game at Yankee Stadium.
Do any of the hotels listed have rooms with 2 queen beds?
NDTraveler
Do any of the hotels listed have rooms with 2 queen beds?
NDTraveler
Feb 12, 2010, 12:02 pm
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i would pick the w times square but before cheap elite rips you to threads here are a couple of threads that may be of better service to you....
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
ME? Rips someone to threads? Never.
I have minions to do that. 
Feb 12, 2010, 12:04 pm
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OT: But since when do they play football at Stankee Stadium??