Four Points Midtown, New York [Master Thread]
Nov 14, 2011, 12:08 pm
#46
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Internet Connection
Hi all,
Can anyone tell me whether the internet connection at this property is wi-fi or wired please, like at the 4P Chelsea? I do have a MacBook Air, but it doesn't have a USB port..
Many thanks!
IBAG
PS: Incidentally, I'm trying to decide whether to stay here or at the Element for my next week stay. Rates were the same when I booked, $200(ish), so it's just an issue of choosing the better property.. Thanks!
Can anyone tell me whether the internet connection at this property is wi-fi or wired please, like at the 4P Chelsea? I do have a MacBook Air, but it doesn't have a USB port..
Many thanks!
IBAG
PS: Incidentally, I'm trying to decide whether to stay here or at the Element for my next week stay. Rates were the same when I booked, $200(ish), so it's just an issue of choosing the better property.. Thanks!
Nov 15, 2011, 4:21 am
#47
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Hi all,
Can anyone tell me whether the internet connection at this property is wi-fi or wired please, like at the 4P Chelsea? I do have a MacBook Air, but it doesn't have a USB port..
Many thanks!
IBAG
PS: Incidentally, I'm trying to decide whether to stay here or at the Element for my next week stay. Rates were the same when I booked, $200(ish), so it's just an issue of choosing the better property.. Thanks!
Can anyone tell me whether the internet connection at this property is wi-fi or wired please, like at the 4P Chelsea? I do have a MacBook Air, but it doesn't have a USB port..
Many thanks!
IBAG
PS: Incidentally, I'm trying to decide whether to stay here or at the Element for my next week stay. Rates were the same when I booked, $200(ish), so it's just an issue of choosing the better property.. Thanks!
Fine for email and web surfing but forget about streaming video!
Nov 15, 2011, 5:06 am
#48
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Location: Canary Wharf/Ancona
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I just checked out of the Four Points Midtown - Times Square on Sunday and the property offers both wired and wireless connections. However, the connection is slower than 93% of the US and rates an F on speedtest.net. Here are the results from my last stay:
Fine for email and web surfing but forget about streaming video!
Fine for email and web surfing but forget about streaming video!
Thanks for this! It is a seriously slow connection...
Nov 15, 2011, 6:13 pm
#49
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Just a word of caution. I was at the Element a few weeks ago and although the internet was wireless and fairly fast it also went down for 8 hours on one of the days I stayed. That coupled with the fact that one elevator was also down the entire stay and waits could easily be 15 minutes mean I won't go back.
I have been to the 4 Points a street over and would take that over the Element any day.
I have been to the 4 Points a street over and would take that over the Element any day.
Jan 6, 2012, 1:09 am
#50
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i'm getting a pre-paid rate here for $212 a night in may....having never stayed here before, i'm not sure if i should wait to see if rates come down closer to may or if i should go ahead & book this rate....my dates in ny are fixed in may so there will be no change....but since this is a personal trip & i will be paying for 5 rooms myself, i would like to get the best rate possible....any suggestions would be helpful....
Jan 6, 2012, 8:37 am
#51
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i'm getting a pre-paid rate here for $212 a night in may....having never stayed here before, i'm not sure if i should wait to see if rates come down closer to may or if i should go ahead & book this rate....my dates in ny are fixed in may so there will be no change....but since this is a personal trip & i will be paying for 5 rooms myself, i would like to get the best rate possible....any suggestions would be helpful....
IMHO it is not going to get much cheaper than $212 for Nyc. As for the kitchenette in the element, those rooms are so small don't think your going to be in a nice studio suite.
Jan 6, 2012, 8:59 am
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there are certain dates now & up till march where the rates are cheaper than $212....i know the rooms are not going to be big at the element but having a fridge & kitchenette will be an advantage, specially with little kids in the travel party....
Jan 6, 2012, 9:09 am
#53
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if price is a big driver you should look at the four points long island city. you are literally a couple of subway stops east. could save quite a lot over five rooms
Jan 6, 2012, 10:33 am
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i did consider that but a bunch of people traveling with me are going to ny for the first time so they want to be as close to times square as possible....
Jan 6, 2012, 11:50 am
#55
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That is fair enough. The two properties you are looking at are very close to each other so no real difference there. I would go with the cheaper room, and I prefer the Four Points myself anyway. It is one block in the "right" direction (i.e. closer to Times Square) and I find the rooms very functional. Given the $ you save per room you could use those $ to fund some dining out rather than using the kitchenette you get at the Element.
Jan 6, 2012, 12:11 pm
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That is fair enough. The two properties you are looking at are very close to each other so no real difference there. I would go with the cheaper room, and I prefer the Four Points myself anyway. It is one block in the "right" direction (i.e. closer to Times Square) and I find the rooms very functional. Given the $ you save per room you could use those $ to fund some dining out rather than using the kitchenette you get at the Element.
Jan 21, 2012, 10:29 am
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Wonder why there are so many more reviews of the nearby Element than this hotel? Maybe more complaints?
Mar 17, 2012, 7:53 am
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does anyone know how this property is handling the free breakfast issue for plats????is it going to be a choice between the 250 points & breakfast or do plats get free breakfast here in any case????
Mar 17, 2012, 4:55 pm
#59
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My last stay was in January, before the change in benefits. At that time, they gave plats a % off restaurant purchases (maybe 20% - I can't remember). Breakfast was fairly reasonably priced even before the discount.
Mar 17, 2012, 9:01 pm
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It is 250 or breakfast.
I will post a full review but this is to date my worst spg hotel stay in years. Stay well clear of this place.
