What does anyone know about the Rihga Royal New York, A JW Marriott Hotel. Good Location and is it worth the Money?

Thank you

Great hotel. Located in midtown west, short walk to Times Square. All rooms are big-suite like. I also love the Muse Hotel- a boutique style hotel with great rooms!

Yes, I agree with JAS.
Alas, we used to stay at the Marriott World Trade Center.
Check Tripadvisor.com for last minute bargains.
M

Whether it's "worth the money" depends on what the money is & what that might buy elsewhere. The location is excellent & it is all suites. But I've heard the service & ambiance is not what it had been before being taken over by Marriott. What other options are you considering?

I agree with JAS. The Muse is my favorite little hotel in NYC. 1 block off Times Square. Close to everything midtown. Where ever you stay, have a great trip.
Suse

I've only heard great things about it. Nice location -- near the Park, near the theatre district, but not in a bustling or loud area.

I was thinking about Marriott East Side, The Alqonquin or the Waldorf. I was trying to find a nice hotel that would be a good Value. The Marriott East side I can get a rate of $139 and the Rihga Royal $217. Any other recommendations?

Thank you for all of your suggestions.

I can't comment on the Rihga Royal. I try to stay at the East Side Marriott when in Mid-town...I've never had a bad experience.

I also heard Hotel Ganssevort was nice but it actually the most expensive at $325
60 Thompson $229
Michelangel $220
The Muse $199
Waldorf Astoria $269
Hudson $169
Rhiga Royal $189
Marriott East side $139

What would you do? This is much harder then any other vacation I have planned, so many great choices..

Thanks!

The Rhiga Royal is a fantastic hotel in a fantastic location.

It is one of my favorites in NYC.

Have you checked TripAdviser.com?

If by Marriott east side you mean the Marriott Courtyard Midtown East, this hotel is regularly "won" on Priceline for $65-85/night & is posted there as 2.5 stars. The other hotels you're considering are 4* so you're comparing apples & oranges. You started out asking about the Rihga Royal (and you've posted 2 different prices for it-$217 & $189-which is it?). We know nothing about you-how many you are-what you plan to do, how long you're staying...If it were me, just 2 people, I would try bidding on Priceline (after reading biddingfortravel A LOT). If you're more than 2 or not interetsed in trying PL, I'd go for the Rihga Royal if it's $189. I would definitely eliminate the Hudson (rooms too small & too far west) & the Waldorf (not great location for sightseeing IMO & too $$ for what it is). Everyone here loves the Michelangelo. At $220 thta's another option, especially if you plan to do a lot fo theater. Have fun. Don't stress too much. If you really want a cheapish room I would seriously think about PL.

Thanks for everything. It is actually $217 at the Rhiga and the other Marriott is a Full Service Marriott, called Marriott East side it is 3 stars/diamonds and I found a rate of $139

I am not overly concerned about money I am more trying to get the most for my money.(without spending $300+ a night) There are way to many choices but I am sure we wont be spending much time in the rooms regardles.

Tara where is the Marriott east side you're talking about? If it's 3 stars/diamonds that's still not in the same "league" as the other places you've mentioned. That's fine-just be aware that's why it's much less. If you want great value, Priceline is the answer. Of the places you mention, the Muse, The Michelangelo & the Rihga Royal are all good. Another possibility is Le Parker Meridien (also a Priceline hotel) that has an indoor swimming pool.

I really like the Rihga Royal. We stayed there this year. I don't know whether it was better before being taken over by Marriott, but I thought it was terrific, and this was after the takeover.

mclaurie,

525 Lexington Ave.

http://marriott.com/property/propert...rshaCode=NYCEA

If you don't mind me asking, is that a published rate for the Marriott East Side? I am looking for a good rate and tht would be perfect. And also what dates are you looking at? Thanks for any info.