The Marriott Marquis for $219 is an amazing deal. Much much better thanthe Hilton imo. Rooms are good size, floor to ceiling windows with some great views. The only complaints about the hotel are slow elevators although they have been trying to fix that problem. Just leave yourselves plenty of time to get out if you have an appt.

Yes, you do need tickets to the dog show. $35 isn't bad considering the deal you're getting on the hotel.

Sorry, $212, even better.

Here's an update on the Marriott Marquis. I just stayed there for 2 nights this week at a rate of 219 - a post holiday special rate. I don't often stay there because their rates are so high, however, this was too good to pass up. The elevator system has been totally updated and is now all electronic.The new system appears to be much more efficient - I never waited more than 1 minute, even at peak times.

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We stayed at the Marriott a few months ago and just recently stayed at the very upscale Waldorf Towers.While our room at the waldorf towers was amazing,we both felt the service in many ways at the Marriott was better.Have fun it is located right in Times Square and the Bar on the top of the hotel is fun with a reat view of the city.The rooms were more than adequate,clean,modern and nice bathrooms.The rate yo got is amazing and now you can spend your money in the city.If you want to go to some trendy restaurants for example in the MeatPacking dstrict,Soho,Tribecca,Nolita,W/villag,
East Village you should make reservations now

On a visit to NYC when my daughter was in school there, and my parents were lodged at my brother's place (our usual digs), we stayed at the MM. I found the room to be a little noisy and would suggest ear plugs.

Location couldn't be better for seeing the city, but be prepared to brave the crowds and noise with a cheerful "oh my gosh we're in Times Square" attitude. It can get wacky, but it is fun.