Luxury Hotels In NYC
May 23rd, 2000, 07:41 PM
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Luxury Hotels In NYC
I am trying to plan a nice trip for my eigth anniversary. Here are my choices:
Four Seasons $415
Trump Intl $375
NY Palace $275
Waldorf=Astoria $199
Rihga $249
Peninsula $399
I am leaning to the Rihga. I do not like Waldorf because it has 1400 rooms and conventions.
Thank you!
~Chris
Four Seasons $415
Trump Intl $375
NY Palace $275
Waldorf=Astoria $199
Rihga $249
Peninsula $399
I am leaning to the Rihga. I do not like Waldorf because it has 1400 rooms and conventions.
Thank you!
~Chris
May 24th, 2000, 08:31 AM
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Chris, your two best choices from that list are the Peninsula and the Four Seasons.
Though it is the best priced, for $199 a night, the Waldorf is going to give you a tiny interior room (I stayed in one a few months ago, it was depressing).
You may also want to check the availability at the Palace; superb rooms and a great location.
Though it is the best priced, for $199 a night, the Waldorf is going to give you a tiny interior room (I stayed in one a few months ago, it was depressing).
You may also want to check the availability at the Palace; superb rooms and a great location.
May 24th, 2000, 09:16 AM
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I've stayed at a couple of your choices but one of my all time favorites is not on your list : The St. Regis (55 & 5th Ave.)
This is a fabulous hotel (even has butler service)so you might want to consider this as well. They are part of the Starwood Luxury Properties and you can explore on starwood.com website. Happy Anniversary.
This is a fabulous hotel (even has butler service)so you might want to consider this as well. They are part of the Starwood Luxury Properties and you can explore on starwood.com website. Happy Anniversary.
May 28th, 2000, 08:01 AM
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Speaking as a New Yorker, not a hotel guest, I would have to say
the St Regis, the Peninsula, and the Four Seasons, for amenities, locations, and service. Whether you stay at the St Regis or not, their Lespinasse restaurant is one of the best in NYC.
If you wanted to be a little farther from midtown in a less-hectic neighborhood, the Carlyle is also lovely, and Bobby Short is currently performing there.
the St Regis, the Peninsula, and the Four Seasons, for amenities, locations, and service. Whether you stay at the St Regis or not, their Lespinasse restaurant is one of the best in NYC.
If you wanted to be a little farther from midtown in a less-hectic neighborhood, the Carlyle is also lovely, and Bobby Short is currently performing there.
May 28th, 2000, 11:55 AM
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I would recommend the Palace as one of the nicest hotels in town. A couple of years ago the hotel did some major rennovations and it is absolutely beautiful. The rooms are nicely done and of course there is Cirque 2000, which I am surprised no one mentioned, it is one of the best restaurants in the city and beautiful atmosphere.
The Palace also does High Tea in the afternoon which is a favorite of mine.
Have a wonderful time in our beautiful city.
gail
The Palace also does High Tea in the afternoon which is a favorite of mine.
Have a wonderful time in our beautiful city.
gail
Jun 2nd, 2000, 09:36 AM
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I think I have stayed in every hotel on the list, plus a few others. I finally started staying regularly at the St. Regis two years ago. If you are going for an anniversary, it should be the St. Regis, Pierre, or the Peninsula.
There are secrets to all the hotels you mention. The NY Palace is only good in the towers or concierge level; the Rihga has gotten shabby lately and the service is not top notch; the Waldorf Towers is better than the normal Waldorf (on par with the Peninsula and Pierre).
The Pierre is owned by four seasons and is a classier hotel than the normal four seasons. It also has less of a see-and-be-seen feeling and more of a grand hotel ambience. The Peninsula was recently renovated from top to bottom and has gotten raves all around. While the St. is definitely a favorite for all its amenities, I would say that it's only bonus over the Pierre is the butler service. The size of your room will vary at both properties. Plus, the Pierre has the added option of Park-view rooms. The best you will get at the St. Regis is a street view (unless you spring for a top-floor suite). That option is even better than the views at the normal four seasons. I favor the St. Regis mainly because I am an elite level of their frequent-stay prgoram and get free upgrades, etc. If I didn't get that, I would have a hard time deciding between the pierre and the st. regis.
There are secrets to all the hotels you mention. The NY Palace is only good in the towers or concierge level; the Rihga has gotten shabby lately and the service is not top notch; the Waldorf Towers is better than the normal Waldorf (on par with the Peninsula and Pierre).
The Pierre is owned by four seasons and is a classier hotel than the normal four seasons. It also has less of a see-and-be-seen feeling and more of a grand hotel ambience. The Peninsula was recently renovated from top to bottom and has gotten raves all around. While the St. is definitely a favorite for all its amenities, I would say that it's only bonus over the Pierre is the butler service. The size of your room will vary at both properties. Plus, the Pierre has the added option of Park-view rooms. The best you will get at the St. Regis is a street view (unless you spring for a top-floor suite). That option is even better than the views at the normal four seasons. I favor the St. Regis mainly because I am an elite level of their frequent-stay prgoram and get free upgrades, etc. If I didn't get that, I would have a hard time deciding between the pierre and the st. regis.
