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Ny spg question?
« Reply #20 on: December 20, 2012, 06:20:07 AM »
Im looking for something special and different. Is the andaz 5th that good?
I should add its my 10 annv im not looking for just a regular hotel stay.
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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #21 on: December 20, 2012, 10:22:06 AM »
If you can get into the Splash Suite it is.

Still one of the nicest rooms I've stayed in.
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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #22 on: December 20, 2012, 11:11:07 AM »
Need a hotel in NY as well. Prefer to use SPG, don't want to spend a lot, but want something decent. How's the Sheraton on Duffield?

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best cat 5 spg hotel in or near new york
« Reply #23 on: December 20, 2012, 11:31:56 AM »
im looking to stay at a cat 5 or lower in or near ny with a guaranteed suite upgrade. what do you recommend?

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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #24 on: December 20, 2012, 02:15:26 PM »
If you can get into the Splash Suite it is.

Still one of the nicest rooms I've stayed in.
Even a regular suite is awesome.
Went for our anniversary and we got 2 bottles of champagne (1 kosher, 1 not :D)
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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #25 on: December 20, 2012, 02:22:48 PM »
Great hotel, no doubt, but for me the Splash Suite was fantastic.

Like 40% of the room is the bathroom!!
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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #26 on: December 20, 2012, 02:32:08 PM »
Even a regular room is nice at the Andaz
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Re: best cat 5 spg hotel in or near new york
« Reply #27 on: December 20, 2012, 02:34:36 PM »
im looking to stay at a cat 5 or lower in or near ny with a guaranteed suite upgrade. what do you recommend?
my points are worth alot more because im guaranteed a suite with spg. so its not worth it to exchange my points.
so once again. if im going with spg whats my best option.
W hoboken promised me the ewow for the points of a regular room. but i want to know if thats my best option.

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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #28 on: December 20, 2012, 03:08:57 PM »
W Downtown is very nice and new.  If you have any status with Hilton, Conrad NY is spectacular.

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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #29 on: December 20, 2012, 03:12:17 PM »
W Downtown is very nice and new.  If you have any status with Hilton, Conrad NY is spectacular.
would you go to the w downtown over w hoboken?

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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #30 on: December 20, 2012, 03:21:43 PM »
I stayed at the W downtown recently. Can't speak for the suites but compared with the Andaz 5th ave, (where I did get a suite) its - well there's no comparison. The Andaz has a very sophisticated and sleek feel. All amenities are free, except alcoholic beverages. Wifi is free too, which means you are getting premium benefits even without being a plat/diamond member.

At the W a bag of chips will cost a fortune. Uptown is also much more elegant and clean, while the W overlooks the WTC which is fantastic, if you get a room on that side. It's a construction zone and the streets are dirtier.

Our suite at the andaz came with a dishwasher! It was spacious (btw it was a free upgrade) light and roomy. The room at the W was very tight.

The one advantage of the W was the amazing Bliss spa soaps. If you end up there get as many as you can. I just ordered a full size facewash after trying it out there and it cost $30 on sale!
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Ny spg question?
« Reply #31 on: December 20, 2012, 04:03:38 PM »
Has anyone stayed at the st regis? Is it really nice. Im kinda hung up on staying there, just want to know it its as nice as the pictures.

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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #32 on: December 20, 2012, 05:16:35 PM »
Has anyone stayed at the st regis? Is it really nice. Im kinda hung up on staying there, just want to know it its as nice as the pictures.
Not that nice from what I've heard/read.
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Re: NYC Hotels Master Thread
« Reply #33 on: December 20, 2012, 07:21:24 PM »
Why is it that when I check the box of "SAVE UP TO 50% THIS HOLIDAY SEASON" the points rate go up?
For example: the Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square South is regular 40k, but withe the promo its 94,920 points?

I had a similar experiance on the SPG site yesterday. The rates in Venice at the westin were 160 euro and when I went to the special limited promotions which were soon expiring the rate went to 186 euro.  :o
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Re: NYC Hotels Master Thread
« Reply #34 on: December 20, 2012, 07:55:35 PM »
HHonors?
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Ny spg question?
« Reply #35 on: December 20, 2012, 10:12:14 PM »
So andaz 5th top hotel. Whats the best way to book.
a. Hyatt suite vouchers and pay cash for the room
B. convert either my MR or UR points and use them and my platinum status to get the suite (it is available i checked)

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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #36 on: December 21, 2012, 02:25:03 PM »
Need a hotel in NY as well. Prefer to use SPG, don't want to spend a lot, but want something decent. How's the Sheraton on Duffield?
i would prefer the aloft next door IME its much nicer and sleeker

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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #37 on: December 22, 2012, 06:36:23 PM »
i would prefer the aloft next door IME its much nicer and sleeker
Thank you, I appreciate the recommendation.
 

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Ny spg question?
« Reply #38 on: December 29, 2012, 09:48:57 PM »
St regis was very nice. Fancy but not modern. Got a ride the bentley house car!

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Re: Ny spg question?
« Reply #39 on: December 30, 2012, 12:59:55 AM »
St regis was very nice. Fancy but not modern. Got a ride the bentley house car!
Whats a house car? Where do they give rides to?