New York Hotels
Jan 19th, 2000, 07:24 PM
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New York Hotels
I know there are so many posts about this but my dilemma is this: I have a 50% off hotel certificate for a 2 night stay. My husband and I are going in Feb. Which of these hotels would you stay at that is nice, convenient to broadway theaters, shopping, etc.? Hilton New York and Towers (which I have stayed at), Waldorf-Astoria (is it really that nice?), Grand Hyatt NY, Crowne Plaza Manhattan or Hotel Intercontinental?
Jan 19th, 2000, 08:14 PM
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I stayed at the Hilton a year ago, and found it just plain big and dull, devoid of any personality. We walked through the lobby of the Waldorf, and just doing this was an adventure. If you want to be near Broadway theaters, and stay in a nice hotel while you're at it, the Crowne Plaza is a good bet. Can't comment on the Hyatt or Intercontinental.
I'd pick the Crowne Plaza.
I'd pick the Crowne Plaza.
Jan 20th, 2000, 07:10 AM
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For location, either the Crowne Plaza (in the heart of Times Square and the theater district) or the Hilton (convenient to both theater district and Fifth Avenue shopping).
However, Mary does have a point about the Waldorf-Astoria. It still has some of its old magic! But, it's not as convenient to the theater and you'd probably need a need for that. Also, the areas around both the Waldorf and the Hyatt are quiet at night.
Oh yes, I don't think the Hilton or the Hyatt are bad as some of previous posters has said!
However, Mary does have a point about the Waldorf-Astoria. It still has some of its old magic! But, it's not as convenient to the theater and you'd probably need a need for that. Also, the areas around both the Waldorf and the Hyatt are quiet at night.
Oh yes, I don't think the Hilton or the Hyatt are bad as some of previous posters has said!
Jan 20th, 2000, 07:45 AM
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The Waldorf can be very nice but it totally depends on the room, and the rooms vary widely by price. The service is very good and the lobby and common areas are particularly lovely. The food is good too. I agree that it's not nearly as convenient to the theatre district as e.g. the Crowne Plaza but you really can't compare the two. The Waldorf is one of the old-style Grande Dames of New York, not a big institutional chain hotel. It just depends on what kind of an experience you're looking for. Even at 50% off the Waldorf can still be quite pricey for what you get, but it is definitely special. But if convenience to Broadway is your primary consideration, I'd choose the Crowne Plaza.
