[GONE April 2018] W New York Lexington Ave [Master Thread]
Feb 27, 2018, 11:09 pm
#286
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,712
Not lamenting this loss aside from the 'iconic' nature of being the first W - the rooms are tiny and old is old. I hope they renovate it into a flagship Le Méridien and bring that back to New York...
Speaking of, whatever happened to the plans of turning the Manhattan at Times Square into a W? It was sold to Qatari investors [same owners of W Miami] who announced their intention to turn it into a W following major renovations, but nothing's been heard since. I think that'd make a fabulous flagship if done right.
khabah
Speaking of, whatever happened to the plans of turning the Manhattan at Times Square into a W? It was sold to Qatari investors [same owners of W Miami] who announced their intention to turn it into a W following major renovations, but nothing's been heard since. I think that'd make a fabulous flagship if done right.
khabah
Mar 3, 2018, 1:29 pm
#287
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: check swarm
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Not lamenting this loss aside from the 'iconic' nature of being the first W - the rooms are tiny and old is old. I hope they renovate it into a flagship Le Méridien and bring that back to New York...
Speaking of, whatever happened to the plans of turning the Manhattan at Times Square into a W? It was sold to Qatari investors [same owners of W Miami] who announced their intention to turn it into a W following major renovations, but nothing's been heard since. I think that'd make a fabulous flagship if done right.
khabah
Speaking of, whatever happened to the plans of turning the Manhattan at Times Square into a W? It was sold to Qatari investors [same owners of W Miami] who announced their intention to turn it into a W following major renovations, but nothing's been heard since. I think that'd make a fabulous flagship if done right.
khabah
Apr 2, 2018, 7:34 am
#288
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: GVA
Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver
Posts: 1,778
Any word on the official leaving date? Nothing on the website as yet.
Apr 14, 2018, 8:29 am
#289
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,712
Update from the hotel’s website:
Brand Change Effective May 9, 2018: W New York will be transitioning to The Maxwell New York City on May 9, 2018 and will no longer be affiliated with W Hotels & Resorts. Reservations for dates on or after May 9, 2018 will continue to be eligible for Starwood Preferred GuestŽ membership benefits, award redemption, and StarpointsŽ accrual.
And there we have it - staying in SPG but as an unbranded property. My guess is that it will move to the Tribute Portfolio and plant the flag in the city, unless there are other plans to renovate it and transition it into another brand.
khabah
Brand Change Effective May 9, 2018: W New York will be transitioning to The Maxwell New York City on May 9, 2018 and will no longer be affiliated with W Hotels & Resorts. Reservations for dates on or after May 9, 2018 will continue to be eligible for Starwood Preferred GuestŽ membership benefits, award redemption, and StarpointsŽ accrual.
And there we have it - staying in SPG but as an unbranded property. My guess is that it will move to the Tribute Portfolio and plant the flag in the city, unless there are other plans to renovate it and transition it into another brand.
khabah
Apr 14, 2018, 10:18 am
#290
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,233
Yes, it will become the 1st tribute portfolio hotel in the City.
Apr 14, 2018, 10:27 am
#291
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kuwait (KW)
Programs: Qatar Airways, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 2,712
With this rebrand, the only Starwood brand not present in New York is Le Méridien!
khabah
Apr 14, 2018, 1:34 pm
#292
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,682
i didn't care much for the property but i always liked the location so i'm happy to see this place will stick around with spg/marriott....
Apr 15, 2018, 7:03 am
#293
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta, Marriott, Kimpton
Posts: 196
I hope the Bliss Spa there continues to operate as that's my go to place.
May 7, 2018, 2:42 pm
#294
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 7,700
Booked this due to cheapish awards avail just before 4th of July this year. Is it a dump? Can I expect an upgrade as a Plat using Suite Nights?
Or should I look for someplace else? TIA for any tips.
Or should I look for someplace else? TIA for any tips.
May 7, 2018, 5:35 pm
#295
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: GVA
Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver
Posts: 1,778
Not a dump - just not cutting edge anymore. Great location, good value, and I'o of the midtown properties not charging a ridiculous"destination fee".
May 7, 2018, 11:56 pm
#296
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,788
It gets mixed reviews. Some of the suites are really small so YMMV even with SNAs. The bathrooms are old. I still stay there occasionally, later this week will be my first this year.
May 25, 2018, 2:35 am
#297
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ*G, Mar LTT, Hyatt Glb, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,018
Moderator Note
This property has been rebranded. Please follow in the new thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star...lexington.html