Where and What hotel in NYC

[RSS]

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

I don't know what became of the Riga Royal, but when it was a JW Marriott, it was one of the nicest hotels I'd ever stayed at. I got an awesome suite upgrade for like $300/night.
Whatever that hotel has become would be worth looking into. We booked it a couple of times for friends in town. The corner suites on the upper floors were fantastic and had great views of central park.

 

[bigbjorn]

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

The Waldorf Astoria has a beautiful lobby, but the rooms are a little lackluster.
My dad calls them "dingy." The towers rooms are ok. He usually stays at the Sherry Netherland.

 

[JohnGalt]

Originally Posted by bigbjorn

My dad calls them "dingy." The towers rooms are ok. He usually stays at the Sherry Netherland.
That is an apt descriptor. I had a suite last time I stayed there and it was an embarrassment. Never again. OP: what are your approx travel dates? That will have a big impact on price.

 

[RSS]

Just did a search, it's now called the The London NYC. I don't know how well it survived the transition to it's new name. As I recall ... all rooms are 500+ square feet.

But I'll say this, I recall the rooms being well appointed but somewhat modern. It's not the "old world" style of the St. Regis.

If you are taking a woman with you ... you might consider having several arrangements of flowers delivered to your room. Or if you are being economical ... pick up several bunches and buy a couple of inexpensive glass vases and go to work.

 

[coolpapa]

Originally Posted by RSS

Just did a search, it's now called the The London NYC. I don't know how well it survived the transition to it's new name. As I recall ... all rooms are 500+ square feet.

But I'll say this, I recall the rooms being well appointed but somewhat modern. It's not the "old world" style of the St. Regis.

If you are taking a woman with you ... you might consider having several arrangements of flowers delivered to your room. Or if you are being economical ... pick up several bunches and buy a couple of inexpensive glass vases and go to work.

I've stayed at the London a couple of times and had a fine experience. It's a great value for sure and the location's not bad.

 

[whnay.]

Originally Posted by coolpapaboze

I've stayed at the London a couple of times and had a fine experience. It's a great value for sure and the location's not bad.

Best hotel in the city for the price / space you get.

 

[antirabbit]

We are looking at the 21st-27th of June to be there.

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by coolpapaboze

I've stayed at the London a couple of times and had a fine experience. It's a great value for sure and the location's not bad.

Originally Posted by whnay.

Best hotel in the city for the price / space you get.

Glad to know others still think highly of it ... we always thought it was a surperb place at a great bargain. And again ... the corner suites on the upper floors are outstanding. I'm thinking that the room we used to book was 4601.

 

[Archivist]

I like the Elysee, on 54th between Madison and Park. It's usually reasonably priced.
http://www.elyseehotel.com/

A couple of the rooms have terraces, I think #1402?

 

[89826]

The Regency.

 

[kruze]

the muse or hampton inn soho [really]

 

[lefty]

Originally Posted by kruze

hampton inn soho [really]

The one st the entrance to the Holland Tunnel with the three hour traffic jam in front every afternoon? Bloody hell.

lefty

 

[ChicagoRon]

Originally Posted by lefty

The one st the entrance to the Holland Tunnel with the three hour traffic jam in front every afternoon? Bloody hell. lefty
If you're going that route, the Hilton Garden Inn Tribeca is awesome - and across the street from my favorite bar.

 

[lefty]

If you're going that route you might as well stay home.

lefty

 

[ChicagoRon]

Meh - when I'm in NY I spend as little time as possible in my hotel room. Not worth the $350-750/night for a place to sleep, IMO.