Raddison Lexingotn in NY
Feb 8, 2004, 8:08 pm
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Check out the (mostly poor) reviews on TripAdvisor at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev..._New_York.html .
Feb 8, 2004, 8:23 pm
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Also check out BiddingforTravel's archives:
http://www.biddingfortravel.com
Click on "New York" and choose the first link, for hotels, and look for the Radisson Lexington (Eastside) NY and click on Review for that.
Or use this link to get directly there:
http://pub210.ezboard.com/fpriceline...picID=67.topic
Here was my review:
I'm sad to hear all the negative comments about this hotel, I was told I had "overpaid" for this hotel and that "others think this hotel is very poor".
To the contrary, this hotel for me turned out to be superb. I had tried numerous bids leading up to this property just a few days prior, I got this hotel for $90/night over Fashion Week in NY and when the Dalai Lama was also in town. I had bid up to $150 in MTW 4* without luck and up to $120 in MTW 3* without luck.
This hotel was great, the lobby isn't large, but modern, the hotel is the old lexington hotel, there is a starbucks adjoining the lobby and plenty of breakfast places around the corner. The room was certainly not huge, but it wasn't tiny either. It was smartly decorated, a marble bathroom, tiny staining on the walls but great nonetheless, large TV and whilst I didn't get views on the 4th floor other than some other buildings nearby and roofs, it was still great value. Considering other properties (such as the Hyatt SFO) the room isn't as big but it has a nicer feel, not as great for families. For $90 I certainly wasn't disappointed at all and I wouldn't panic if you get this property in MTE.
Additionally, we needed to stay extra nights and they were more than happy to accomodate at $119 per night which was excellent as we didn't have internet access once in NY.
http://www.biddingfortravel.com
Click on "New York" and choose the first link, for hotels, and look for the Radisson Lexington (Eastside) NY and click on Review for that.
Or use this link to get directly there:
http://pub210.ezboard.com/fpriceline...picID=67.topic
Here was my review:
I'm sad to hear all the negative comments about this hotel, I was told I had "overpaid" for this hotel and that "others think this hotel is very poor".
To the contrary, this hotel for me turned out to be superb. I had tried numerous bids leading up to this property just a few days prior, I got this hotel for $90/night over Fashion Week in NY and when the Dalai Lama was also in town. I had bid up to $150 in MTW 4* without luck and up to $120 in MTW 3* without luck.
This hotel was great, the lobby isn't large, but modern, the hotel is the old lexington hotel, there is a starbucks adjoining the lobby and plenty of breakfast places around the corner. The room was certainly not huge, but it wasn't tiny either. It was smartly decorated, a marble bathroom, tiny staining on the walls but great nonetheless, large TV and whilst I didn't get views on the 4th floor other than some other buildings nearby and roofs, it was still great value. Considering other properties (such as the Hyatt SFO) the room isn't as big but it has a nicer feel, not as great for families. For $90 I certainly wasn't disappointed at all and I wouldn't panic if you get this property in MTE.
Additionally, we needed to stay extra nights and they were more than happy to accomodate at $119 per night which was excellent as we didn't have internet access once in NY.
Feb 8, 2004, 8:44 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Arcolaio99:
Anyone stayed at the Raddison Lexington in NY? If so how was it? I searched on the Raddison board and found nothing. Thanks!</font>
Anyone stayed at the Raddison Lexington in NY? If so how was it? I searched on the Raddison board and found nothing. Thanks!</font>
Do you need alternative hotel suggestions in the same price range?
Feb 9, 2004, 7:09 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by GUWonder:
The place needs a massive renovation. Service is problematic too. It is however, traditionally, the cheapest hotel via direct booking that gives points/miles in Manhattan.
Do you need alternative hotel suggestions in the same price range?</font>
The place needs a massive renovation. Service is problematic too. It is however, traditionally, the cheapest hotel via direct booking that gives points/miles in Manhattan.
Do you need alternative hotel suggestions in the same price range?</font>
Feb 12, 2004, 11:40 am
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I recently stayed at the La Quinta Manhattan for $80.99/nite. This hotel is on 32nd St. just west of 5th Ave. There is a subway stop 1/2 block west of the hotel at 32nd & Broadway. You might try the La Quinta website for rates on your target date. This hotel was clean, the room was a reasonable size, furnishings were fine, it had a nice bathroom, and the rate includes free breakfast.
This hotel is a real find for people looking for "cheap" but safe/nice accommodation. Ask for a room on the back side of the hotel for extra quiet, there is no street noise in those rooms.
This hotel is a real find for people looking for "cheap" but safe/nice accommodation. Ask for a room on the back side of the hotel for extra quiet, there is no street noise in those rooms.
Feb 12, 2004, 7:53 pm
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If you want some ideas for cheap places (booking with the hotel directly and earn points/miles) - try:
http://www.nycvisit.com
It includes the Paint the Town card which you can print out for savings and discount codes for stays in NY. There are also savings there for various things from musicals, plays, to cruises on NY Waterway!
Hope it helps.
http://www.nycvisit.com
It includes the Paint the Town card which you can print out for savings and discount codes for stays in NY. There are also savings there for various things from musicals, plays, to cruises on NY Waterway!
Hope it helps.