Which Starwood hotel in New York City NYC ? [Master Thread]
Feb 26, 2017, 12:06 am
#586
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: SIN
Programs: Marriott - Platinum/LTG | KF *G QPPS (working on TPPS) | OZ - Diamond Plus
Posts: 188
I've completed a couple of Mattress Runs here recently as the prices are usually good and it's near my office. As a plat, I've found the room you get really depends on the Front Desk Person. The first night I had a huge room but a really cramped bathroom (with a tub). The second time I had a cramped room with a large bathroom (go figure). The second night was a Saturday and, while there were tons of rooms/suites available online, the front desk person was really frazzled so had them release a room for me since the one previously allocated wasn't ready yet at check in. Since I had an appointment at Bliss, and didn't really care what room I had, I didn't bother to ask what the locked room was.
Overall, a decent hotel.
Overall, a decent hotel.
Feb 26, 2017, 3:02 am
#587
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Korea
Posts: 1,168
So as promised, here is an update - hope this help anybody who also finds bathtubs an important part of their choice of hotel rooms in NYC.
The question was: Which of the full service hotels (not lux hotels) in NYC have bathtubs in their standard rooms?
WESTIN GRAND CENTRAL = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W UNION SQUARE = YES (WONDERFUL ROOMS ONLY)
LE PARKER MERIDIEN = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W TIMES SQUARE = YES (DOUBLE ROOMS ONLY. KING BED ROOMS DON'T HAVE TUBS)
SHERATON TIMES SQUARE = N/A (NO RESPONSE
)WESTIN TIMES SQUARE = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W NEW YORK = NO
W DOWNTOWN = NO (NOT EVEN IN THEIR E WOW SUITE)
SHERATON TRIBECA = YES (SOME STANDARD ROOMS ONLY)
Feb 28, 2017, 1:58 pm
#588
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
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So as promised, here is an update - hope this help anybody who also finds bathtubs an important part of their choice of hotel rooms in NYC.
The question was: Which of the full service hotels (not lux hotels) in NYC have bathtubs in their standard rooms?
WESTIN GRAND CENTRAL = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W UNION SQUARE = YES (WONDERFUL ROOMS ONLY)
LE PARKER MERIDIEN = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W TIMES SQUARE = YES (DOUBLE ROOMS ONLY. KING BED ROOMS DON'T HAVE TUBS)
SHERATON TIMES SQUARE = N/A (NO RESPONSE)
WESTIN TIMES SQUARE = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W NEW YORK = NO
W DOWNTOWN = NO (NOT EVEN IN THEIR E WOW SUITE)
SHERATON TRIBECA = YES (SOME STANDARD ROOMS ONLY)
The question was: Which of the full service hotels (not lux hotels) in NYC have bathtubs in their standard rooms?
WESTIN GRAND CENTRAL = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W UNION SQUARE = YES (WONDERFUL ROOMS ONLY)
LE PARKER MERIDIEN = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W TIMES SQUARE = YES (DOUBLE ROOMS ONLY. KING BED ROOMS DON'T HAVE TUBS)
SHERATON TIMES SQUARE = N/A (NO RESPONSE
)WESTIN TIMES SQUARE = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W NEW YORK = NO
W DOWNTOWN = NO (NOT EVEN IN THEIR E WOW SUITE)
SHERATON TRIBECA = YES (SOME STANDARD ROOMS ONLY)
Apr 13, 2017, 1:41 am
#589
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,784
Any comparisons including the newly integrated Design Hotels?
Apr 15, 2017, 3:00 pm
#590
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: PacNW (SEA)
Programs: AS, IHG and post-loyal
Posts: 523
I've got several nights coming up. I like to stay at the W Union Square for subway and walkability to most places I need to go for work but I've also done the 4P Chelsea a fair amount.
But thinking of splitting the stay in 2 or 3 to get an extra stay or two. Three questions...
1. Any comments about the Brooklyn Sheraton or Aloft? I'd like to spend first night there for ease of getting home after a night out in Brooklyn.
2. Your top pick for recently renovated & quiet rooms? I don't mind small but I do mind rundown and noise - I've had hit or miss stays at 4P Chelsea on this front.
3. Will I get multiple stay credits for consecutive nights in the same city? I've read conflicting info online. If not I might as well just pick one and stick with it.
But thinking of splitting the stay in 2 or 3 to get an extra stay or two. Three questions...
1. Any comments about the Brooklyn Sheraton or Aloft? I'd like to spend first night there for ease of getting home after a night out in Brooklyn.
2. Your top pick for recently renovated & quiet rooms? I don't mind small but I do mind rundown and noise - I've had hit or miss stays at 4P Chelsea on this front.
3. Will I get multiple stay credits for consecutive nights in the same city? I've read conflicting info online. If not I might as well just pick one and stick with it.
Apr 15, 2017, 3:51 pm
#591
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 207
So as promised, here is an update - hope this help anybody who also finds bathtubs an important part of their choice of hotel rooms in NYC.
The question was: Which of the full service hotels (not lux hotels) in NYC have bathtubs in their standard rooms?
WESTIN GRAND CENTRAL = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W UNION SQUARE = YES (WONDERFUL ROOMS ONLY)
LE PARKER MERIDIEN = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W TIMES SQUARE = YES (DOUBLE ROOMS ONLY. KING BED ROOMS DON'T HAVE TUBS)
SHERATON TIMES SQUARE = N/A (NO RESPONSE)
WESTIN TIMES SQUARE = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W NEW YORK = NO
W DOWNTOWN = NO (NOT EVEN IN THEIR E WOW SUITE)
SHERATON TRIBECA = YES (SOME STANDARD ROOMS ONLY)
The question was: Which of the full service hotels (not lux hotels) in NYC have bathtubs in their standard rooms?
WESTIN GRAND CENTRAL = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W UNION SQUARE = YES (WONDERFUL ROOMS ONLY)
LE PARKER MERIDIEN = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W TIMES SQUARE = YES (DOUBLE ROOMS ONLY. KING BED ROOMS DON'T HAVE TUBS)
SHERATON TIMES SQUARE = N/A (NO RESPONSE
)WESTIN TIMES SQUARE = YES (ALL STANDARD ROOMS)
W NEW YORK = NO
W DOWNTOWN = NO (NOT EVEN IN THEIR E WOW SUITE)
SHERATON TRIBECA = YES (SOME STANDARD ROOMS ONLY)
Apr 15, 2017, 9:24 pm
#592
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta, Marriott, Kimpton
Posts: 196
I've got several nights coming up. I like to stay at the W Union Square for subway and walkability to most places I need to go for work but I've also done the 4P Chelsea a fair amount.
But thinking of splitting the stay in 2 or 3 to get an extra stay or two. Three questions...
1. Any comments about the Brooklyn Sheraton or Aloft? I'd like to spend first night there for ease of getting home after a night out in Brooklyn.
2. Your top pick for recently renovated & quiet rooms? I don't mind small but I do mind rundown and noise - I've had hit or miss stays at 4P Chelsea on this front.
3. Will I get multiple stay credits for consecutive nights in the same city? I've read conflicting info online. If not I might as well just pick one and stick with it.
But thinking of splitting the stay in 2 or 3 to get an extra stay or two. Three questions...
1. Any comments about the Brooklyn Sheraton or Aloft? I'd like to spend first night there for ease of getting home after a night out in Brooklyn.
2. Your top pick for recently renovated & quiet rooms? I don't mind small but I do mind rundown and noise - I've had hit or miss stays at 4P Chelsea on this front.
3. Will I get multiple stay credits for consecutive nights in the same city? I've read conflicting info online. If not I might as well just pick one and stick with it.
Apr 15, 2017, 10:49 pm
#593
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: PacNW (SEA)
Programs: AS, IHG and post-loyal
Posts: 523
Thanks @canadiantransplant. Might go check out one of the Brooklyn hotels for a night.
Apr 17, 2017, 9:39 am
#594
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta, Marriott, Kimpton
Posts: 196
Thanks @canadiantransplant. Might go check out one of the Brooklyn hotels for a night.
Apr 17, 2017, 10:09 pm
#595
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Location: GVA
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Posts: 1,778
Apr 21, 2017, 3:19 pm
#596
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SEA (previous locations: DTW, TLV, EWR, BOS)
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Posts: 3,383
Looking for advice for the hotel where we have our best chance at scoring a suite, ideally a 1-bedroom suite (with a door separating the bedroom from the living room).
My wife and I will be in NYC for 3 weekend nights (Fri/Sat/Sun) in late June with our 1.5yo toddler, who goes to bed several hours before we do (logically).
A suite is therefore super helpful, so that we're not all just hanging out in the dark...
My choices are either SPG (using SNAs - which are a hit or miss in NYC, I know), or Hyatt Diamond DSU (most of those upgrade to a Jr. Suite, which has no separation between bedroom/living room).
Which hotel would you target for the best chance at a suite upgrade?
PS - would like to stay in Manhattan if at all possible. Also, we used to live in the area (Hoboken), so we don't necessarily need to be close to touristy spots. Anywhere near a subway stop should be fine.
Thanks,
Bostonbali
My wife and I will be in NYC for 3 weekend nights (Fri/Sat/Sun) in late June with our 1.5yo toddler, who goes to bed several hours before we do (logically).
A suite is therefore super helpful, so that we're not all just hanging out in the dark...
My choices are either SPG (using SNAs - which are a hit or miss in NYC, I know), or Hyatt Diamond DSU (most of those upgrade to a Jr. Suite, which has no separation between bedroom/living room).
Which hotel would you target for the best chance at a suite upgrade?
PS - would like to stay in Manhattan if at all possible. Also, we used to live in the area (Hoboken), so we don't necessarily need to be close to touristy spots. Anywhere near a subway stop should be fine.
Thanks,
Bostonbali
Apr 21, 2017, 3:22 pm
#597
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
Looking for advice for the hotel where we have our best chance at scoring a suite, ideally a 1-bedroom suite (with a door separating the bedroom from the living room).
My wife and I will be in NYC for 3 weekend nights (Fri/Sat/Sun) in late June with our 1.5yo toddler, who goes to bed several hours before we do (logically).
A suite is therefore super helpful, so that we're not all just hanging out in the dark...
My choices are either SPG (using SNAs - which are a hit or miss in NYC, I know), or Hyatt Diamond DSU (most of those upgrade to a Jr. Suite, which has no separation between bedroom/living room).
Which hotel would you target for the best chance at a suite upgrade?
PS - would like to stay in Manhattan if at all possible. Also, we used to live in the area (Hoboken), so we don't necessarily need to be close to touristy spots. Anywhere near a subway stop should be fine.
Thanks,
Bostonbali
My wife and I will be in NYC for 3 weekend nights (Fri/Sat/Sun) in late June with our 1.5yo toddler, who goes to bed several hours before we do (logically).
A suite is therefore super helpful, so that we're not all just hanging out in the dark...
My choices are either SPG (using SNAs - which are a hit or miss in NYC, I know), or Hyatt Diamond DSU (most of those upgrade to a Jr. Suite, which has no separation between bedroom/living room).
Which hotel would you target for the best chance at a suite upgrade?
PS - would like to stay in Manhattan if at all possible. Also, we used to live in the area (Hoboken), so we don't necessarily need to be close to touristy spots. Anywhere near a subway stop should be fine.
Thanks,
Bostonbali
Apr 22, 2017, 5:33 am
#598
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Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,678
Looking for advice for the hotel where we have our best chance at scoring a suite, ideally a 1-bedroom suite (with a door separating the bedroom from the living room).
My wife and I will be in NYC for 3 weekend nights (Fri/Sat/Sun) in late June with our 1.5yo toddler, who goes to bed several hours before we do (logically).
A suite is therefore super helpful, so that we're not all just hanging out in the dark...
My choices are either SPG (using SNAs - which are a hit or miss in NYC, I know), or Hyatt Diamond DSU (most of those upgrade to a Jr. Suite, which has no separation between bedroom/living room).
Which hotel would you target for the best chance at a suite upgrade?
PS - would like to stay in Manhattan if at all possible. Also, we used to live in the area (Hoboken), so we don't necessarily need to be close to touristy spots. Anywhere near a subway stop should be fine.
Thanks,
Bostonbali
My wife and I will be in NYC for 3 weekend nights (Fri/Sat/Sun) in late June with our 1.5yo toddler, who goes to bed several hours before we do (logically).
A suite is therefore super helpful, so that we're not all just hanging out in the dark...
My choices are either SPG (using SNAs - which are a hit or miss in NYC, I know), or Hyatt Diamond DSU (most of those upgrade to a Jr. Suite, which has no separation between bedroom/living room).
Which hotel would you target for the best chance at a suite upgrade?
PS - would like to stay in Manhattan if at all possible. Also, we used to live in the area (Hoboken), so we don't necessarily need to be close to touristy spots. Anywhere near a subway stop should be fine.
Thanks,
Bostonbali
Apr 23, 2017, 10:47 pm
#599
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: SPG
Posts: 41
Could use some advice here. My husband and I are going to NYC end-May for an event and I can't make up my mind re: a hotel to stay. It's going to be 2 nights (Fri, Sat). We are both SPG platinum and have plenty of points to burn. We can stay at a Hyatt property as well since we have status there, but let's keep this to SPG.
We lived in Manhattan for years before moving away temporarily, and still come to NYC very often, so we are not after tourist experiences (plus we are moving back soon enough).
I have tried all 4 of the W hotels in Manhattan, and I am looking to try something else. I have Le Parker Meridien booked at 20k points / night (Superior room) -- does it offer a good platinum experience? I had never been there; I know there is a thread dedicated to it, but I am interested in a more holistic view.
I am mostly interested in getting upgraded to a room with a good view. I don't care if it's a suite; but I have been enjoying staying in NYC hotels with good views that I would not often get when I lived there (e.g., that of the Broadway from W Times Square, the Freedom Tower from the W Downtown or the Central Park from Essex House).
Other than Le Parker Meridien, are there other good hotels to consider?
Thanks!
We lived in Manhattan for years before moving away temporarily, and still come to NYC very often, so we are not after tourist experiences (plus we are moving back soon enough).
I have tried all 4 of the W hotels in Manhattan, and I am looking to try something else. I have Le Parker Meridien booked at 20k points / night (Superior room) -- does it offer a good platinum experience? I had never been there; I know there is a thread dedicated to it, but I am interested in a more holistic view.
I am mostly interested in getting upgraded to a room with a good view. I don't care if it's a suite; but I have been enjoying staying in NYC hotels with good views that I would not often get when I lived there (e.g., that of the Broadway from W Times Square, the Freedom Tower from the W Downtown or the Central Park from Essex House).
Other than Le Parker Meridien, are there other good hotels to consider?
Thanks!
Last edited by Eupatoria; Apr 23, 2017 at 10:53 pm
Apr 24, 2017, 9:18 am
#600
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta, Marriott, Kimpton
Posts: 196
Could use some advice here. My husband and I are going to NYC end-May for an event and I can't make up my mind re: a hotel to stay. It's going to be 2 nights (Fri, Sat). We are both SPG platinum and have plenty of points to burn. We can stay at a Hyatt property as well since we have status there, but let's keep this to SPG.
We lived in Manhattan for years before moving away temporarily, and still come to NYC very often, so we are not after tourist experiences (plus we are moving back soon enough).
I have tried all 4 of the W hotels in Manhattan, and I am looking to try something else. I have Le Parker Meridien booked at 20k points / night (Superior room) -- does it offer a good platinum experience? I had never been there; I know there is a thread dedicated to it, but I am interested in a more holistic view.
I am mostly interested in getting upgraded to a room with a good view. I don't care if it's a suite; but I have been enjoying staying in NYC hotels with good views that I would not often get when I lived there (e.g., that of the Broadway from W Times Square, the Freedom Tower from the W Downtown or the Central Park from Essex House).
Other than Le Parker Meridien, are there other good hotels to consider?
Thanks!
We lived in Manhattan for years before moving away temporarily, and still come to NYC very often, so we are not after tourist experiences (plus we are moving back soon enough).
I have tried all 4 of the W hotels in Manhattan, and I am looking to try something else. I have Le Parker Meridien booked at 20k points / night (Superior room) -- does it offer a good platinum experience? I had never been there; I know there is a thread dedicated to it, but I am interested in a more holistic view.
I am mostly interested in getting upgraded to a room with a good view. I don't care if it's a suite; but I have been enjoying staying in NYC hotels with good views that I would not often get when I lived there (e.g., that of the Broadway from W Times Square, the Freedom Tower from the W Downtown or the Central Park from Essex House).
Other than Le Parker Meridien, are there other good hotels to consider?
Thanks!
I think your other options would be either the W Union Square or the W Times Square as I've had good upgrade experiences with both (but not to suites).
Hope this helps!