NY Hotel Advice: first time
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NY Hotel Advice: first time
Going to New York with my husband and daughter end of March for the first time. Not sure where to stay since I have never been to New York before. Looking at The Benjamin, St Regis or New York Palace. I am leaning towards The Benjamin, any advice would help.
Want to make this a great family trip,
planning on a broadway play (Rent), lots of sightseeing and shopping.
Want to make this a great family trip,
planning on a broadway play (Rent), lots of sightseeing and shopping.
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The only possible reason I can think of not to choose St. Regis over the other two is because I'm sure it's a lot more money. It is a fabulous hotel. The other two are fine, but not in the same ball park as the St. Regis.
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I just tried to book St Regis and they only have rooms for two of our 4 day visit. So I guess I need to re-group.
The Palace and The Benjamin are my next
choices, any differences with the two?
Its hard to decide when I really do not
know the area.
The Palace and The Benjamin are my next
choices, any differences with the two?
Its hard to decide when I really do not
know the area.
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I've stayed at the Palace and the St. Regis. As the latter is now off your list, let me say the Palace is a lovley hotel with a superb location if you want to be near Saks Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Their rooms are roughly divided into three groups (I don't remember the exact names they use): the regular, the executive, and the most lux towers. I stayed in the executive area, which included a buffet breakfast (in a designated area). The room had lovely traditional decor, all the amenities, a very nice & spacious bathroom, a terific midtown view. The room was spacious. Service was very good. A portable CD stereo system was provided upon our request. The public spaces are beautiful and traditional (not the ultramodern like the 4 Seasons. I was impressed with the everpresent but unobtrusive security.
Their rooms are roughly divided into three groups (I don't remember the exact names they use): the regular, the executive, and the most lux towers. I stayed in the executive area, which included a buffet breakfast (in a designated area). The room had lovely traditional decor, all the amenities, a very nice & spacious bathroom, a terific midtown view. The room was spacious. Service was very good. A portable CD stereo system was provided upon our request. The public spaces are beautiful and traditional (not the ultramodern like the 4 Seasons. I was impressed with the everpresent but unobtrusive security.