jsfr

Hi Y'all,

My first time on the east coast of the US (from France) for a four day business trip.

Based on the location of our office I've been recommended either -

1) Hilton New York
2) Sheraton New York
3) Parker Meridien
4) Marriott Marquis or
5) Millenium Broadway

I'm sure this question has been done to death, but are there any recent recommendations? The French in me says Meridien, but my HH card says Hilton....

Analise

I'd choose Le Parker Meridien and I too have an HH card.

PurpleTravel

I agree- in addition to being a nicer hotel, they have a great breakfast place called Norma's worth trying (and a pretty good Burger Joint too).

RichardInSF

You might also consider the London -- I haven't tried it since if converted over from being the Rhiga Royal but it has gotten good press on FT for a midrange/upscale hotel and is close to the Sheraton NY and Hilton so must be acceptable location-wise.

jsfr

Thanks for your replies - I've goog'd the London and it looks very tempting indeed, are they affiliated with anyone for points?

Blumie

I have not stayed at the London or the Millenium, but have stayed at all of the others. I agree that Le Meridien is the best of the lot (and I love the burger joint -- it's my favorite burger in NYC; not sure how well Norma's will go over with a Frenchman, as, although good and fun, it's stereotypical American overabundance -- too much food, too sweet, too over-the-top). That said, the Hilton is a fine hotel, so if points are important, it's not a bad choice. So were it my choice, I'd be at Le Meridien (or, more likely, the London, as I'd like to give it a try), but you won't be unhappy at the Hilton.

themicah

I've never stayed at any, but have had family, friends and business associates stay at all of the above. Skip the Marriott Marquis. It's a tourist zoo (the others are all heavily trafficked by tourists, too, but the Marquis is the worst).

The Millennium Broadway and Sheraton New York (as opposed to the Sheraton Manhattan across the street, which IIRC isn't as good) are both perfectly decent, but are very big and rather impersonal when it comes to service.

The Hilton is just as big, but a notch more attentive in terms of service (my office is a block away so we often put clients there).

Le Parker Meridien is a little bit smaller (less overwhelming) and has a slightly more boutiquey feel to it. I like it the best of the bunch.

BearX220

How about the Hudson, as another alternative to the big dull chain hotels? No points earned that I know of, but more style, and not too far off your zone.

www.hudsonhotel.com

Non-NonRev

The London is part of LXR Hotels & Resorts, whch AFAIK does not have a loyalty program.

Also, Le Meridien has just joined the SPG program, so points earnings are now available there (triple poiints until March 2009).

Lastly, another French-accnted alternative is the Sofitel New York, which is located about one long block from the Millineum Broadway:

http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2185...rk/index.shtml

rt1flea

For a four day business trip, I would recommend against staying at the Hudson. Unless you enjoy the feeling of claustrophobia. The rooms are exceptionally small and are basically just a bed with very little room to even stand up. It works for a one night quick stay, especially if you've partied a bit too much downstairs at the bar, but four nights would be cruel.

You may want to look at Flatotel on 52nd street.

Via-Her

The Hudson is indeed a nice hotel, however the rooms are very small. If you are not planning to spend much time in your room, this is a good option. The hotels has a cozy library with a fireplace, a private park (better during the summer), a nice bar, etc...