Hotwire Hotel: 5* New York City (Upper East Side) The Carlyle

[markg8tr]

Headed to NYC weekend of Oct 2-5.  Looking to stay at a 5*  What is the best way to get started?

[yellowdog]

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Yellowdog.

[markg8tr]

Yellowdog,

 

Thanks for the help.  We would probably prefer to start with Hotwire because we would prefer to know what the likely hotel is.  Max budget per night before taxes and fees is $500.  Zones are:  Upper East, Upper West, Midtown Central, Times Square, Midtown East.  Zones are in order of preference except that Upper East and Upper West are of equal preference.  We really would like to be close to Central Park.  Going with wife for weekend so we won't be bringing kids.  Its our first trip so I want to take her somewhere nice.

Thanks so much for your help.

 

Mark 

[AaronJB]

On Hot.wire, I see the Westhouse for $383 (although keep in mind that there's a $30 fee per day tacked on) and I see what appears to be the Chatwal for $483. There are two other 5* options for these dates, but they are in the Financial District and ESB.

Additionally,on the regular rate side of Hot.wire, the Quin is showing at $499 and the Waldorf Towers for $429.

 

Would either of the two properties mentioned above be of interest? If so, let us know and we would be happy to point them out on Hot.wire.

 

 

[markg8tr]

Aaron,

 

Thank you for the help.  Much appreciated.  I clicked through to Hot.wire in the link in your post.  I see a 5* mid town central at $390.  It has $30 per day fee.  I understand that Westhouse charges that fee.  Is that right?  Note on Hotwire says last person got Westhouse.

 

I see a 5* for Upper East at $369.  Rack rate is $675.  Amenities are pet friendly, fitness center, restaurant(s), business center, self-service laundry, internet access, spa services.  Note on Hotwire says last person got Plaza Athenee.

 

Last 5*.  Theater district at $481.  Rack rate is $705.  Amenities are free internet, pet friendly, indoor pool, smoke free rooms, fitness center, restaurants, self-service laundry, and spa services.  NO note on Hotwire that says what last person got.

 

What do you think these are?

 

Thanks,

 

Mark

[AaronJB]

This afternoon when searching for these dates, I'm seeing:

 

a 5* TS:

Restaurant, Indoor Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry, Spa, Blind Accessible, Deaf Accessible, Travel Accessible, Room Accessible, Bathroom Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Roll-in Shower, Pet Friendly

 

Would be a possible match for the Chatwal.

 

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a 5* UES:

Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Spa, Pet Friendly

 

This hasn't been ID'd/reported to the board, but the Carlyle and Surrey would be possibilities.

 

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5* MTC:

Restaurant, Fitness, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry

 

I was seeing a listing that, when you clicked on the listing and then scrolled down on the detail page, said $30 fee - which lead me to believe that it was likely the Westhouse.

 

Now I'm seeing this listing that doesn't note the $30 fee, leading me to believe that it may be the Quin instead now showing. Double check to see if the "$30 fee" note is showing on the bottom of the detail page when you search.

 

Let us know if you have any questions before booking.

 

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[thereuare]

NO note on Hotwire that says what last person got.

Note that the "Last person got ___" info shown by HOTWIRE is in reference to the last purchase at the same star rating and zone, not the specific hotel offered.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[markg8tr]

Looked again today.  Wondering what people thought these were.

 

Hotwire

 

Upper East - 5* - $675 down to $374.  Amenities:pet friendly, fitness center, restaurant, business center, self service laundry, internet access, spa services.

 

Midtown Central - 5* - $829 down to $378.  Amenities: free internet, fitness center, restaurant, business center, self service laundry,  

 

Priceline Express deal

 

Central Park South - 5* - $382 per night for king bed, non-smoking, superior room with interior view is lowest rate.  Rates up to $533 for nonsmoking suite.  Amenities: free internet available, business center, pets allowed, fitness center, restaurant.

 

thank you again!

 

 

[thereuare]

I'm not currently seeing either of the HOTWIRE properties offered when searching HOTWIRE for your dates... are you still seeing these on your own search?

For the PRICELINE EXPRESS hotel my guess would be the The Pierre New York.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[markg8tr]

Yes.  They were there when i looked this morning.

[thereuare]

I see them now...

Best guess/comments for each:

 

Upper East - 5*

--> The Pierre or The Surry... the Hotel Plaza Athenee and The Carlyle can't be excluded, but i think the first two are the more likely of the four

 

Midtown Central - 5*

--> The Quin Hotel would be my best guess here

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Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[markg8tr]

Last time.  Time to make a decision.  Have these four:

 

PRICELINE EXPRESS

CPS 5* - $382 per night: bed choice allowed - pets allowed, restaurant, free internet, fitness center, business center

 

Upper East 5 * $471 per night: bed choice allowed - pets allowed, restaurant, business center

HOTWIRE

MTC 5* - $772 down to $385 per night fitness center, business center, internet - $30 per night fee

UES 5 * -- $657 down to $374 per night: pet friendly, fitness center, restaurant, business center, self service laundry, internet access, spa services

 

Thoughts?

[AaronJB]

HOTWIRE MTC 5* - Given the fee, the Westhouse would be likely. The 5* UES has not yet been Id'd/reported to the board - a new amenity set for the Carlyle would be a possibility, but it may be something else.

 

On PRICELINE EXPRESS the 5* CPS has not yet been ID'd/reported to the board. The 5* UES has not yet been ID'd/reported to the board, but given the 9+ guest rating, I'd guess the Surrey, Plaza Athenee and Carlyle would be likely possibilities.

 

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes.

[markg8tr]

You guys were spot on!  Thanks for all the help!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received the well reviewed property that you were hoping for and that you're looking forward to your stay.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board and helping us confirm this new amenity set for this property in the Hotwire Hotel List.

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