Hotwire Hotel: can anyone identify 4* & 4.5* MTE (Manhattan) ?

[ThunderbirdNZ]

I'm travelling with my 73y.o. mother to Manhattan in August and we have the same surname (obviously) so I don't want any embarrassing mistakes. My wife and I had a great stay at Casablance and Berkshire last time, but they don't have twin bed rooms. I'm guessing I could write a note, but if the mystery hotel has no twins then I'll be stuck won't I? (since I'm paying in advance)

And no, we can't afford two rooms...

[thereuare]

Although not likely ideal, if the second 'bed' was a pullout sofabed or a rollaway brought into the room, would this be sufficient for your needs?

What is your expected budget per nite? (before fees and taxes) What are the actual dates of your stay?

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[ThunderbirdNZ]

August 14-16; 3*-4*, looking for the best deal I can find! (lol). Currently looking at stuff around $175-225 per night. A 4.5* MTC @ $245 per night has just appeared; and then just as quickly disappeared.

We arrive 5pm at JFK after a 24hr flight from downunder so the 14th will be a write-off, therefore we really only have the 15th to wander around before moving on to.... Ottawa! Hence I'm thinking Times Sq may not be so bad afterall since my mother is a large woman and won't be doing any walking tours.

No, not really keen on a sofa bed...

[ThunderbirdNZ]

currently seeing (for $225) 4.5-star Hotel in Midtown East

Fitness Center

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

Spa Services

and also (for $202) 4-star Hotel in Midtown East

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

High-Speed Internet Access

We won't be using the Spa, but it indicates a better hotel, right?

MTE is a bit further than I was thinking, tho'

[AaronJB]

Are you still seeing these properties when searching for these dates (8/14-16)? If so, how many people are you searching for?

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[thereuare]

... if the mystery hotel has no twins then I'll be stuck won't I?

Have you accepted the risk of receiving a room with only one bed OR is this still an issue for this stay?

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[ThunderbirdNZ]

Just looking for one room for the two of us, and hoping for twin beds. For some reason there is a premium on those, vs Kings? Weird.

Currently showing MTE: $174 (3.5*) $202 & $216 (both 4*) and $223 (4.5*)

TimesSq is $175-$219. The latter is 4* biut a boutique hotel so I'm guessing small and no twins?

[AaronJB]

There is definitely a premium on rooms with two beds in NYC due to the small size of rooms throughout much of the city; quite a few properties only have minimal inventory of two beds. Additionally, there is no guarantee of bed type with either service; if you search for more than two people on HOTWIRE, you should get bedding for the entire party, but that may be 2 beds or 1 + rollaway or other combination. If you are searching for two on HOTWIRE, you're likely to get one bed. If you search for more than two on HOTWIRE, prices will most likely be higher, reflecting a premium.

The 4.5* MTE is a possible match for the Benjamin, while the 4* MTE is a possible match for the Kimberly.

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[ThunderbirdNZ]

Thanks Aaron. Am I right in thinking you're advising I search for (say) 2 adults and 1 child in order to get twin beds? Would 1 adult and 1 child get a similar result?

[thereuare]

You want to search/book HOTWIRE for at least triple occupancy (or ideally quad occupancy to avoid the possibility of the hotel stating that 1King bed is for 3 people which is rare, but has happened a handful of times). The idea is that you want to book for occupancy which would require more than one bed, so 1adults/1child wouldn't suit your needs since that is still double occupancy and a parent and child could sleep in one bed.

However, as noted above, the second 'bed' could be a pullout sofabed, rollaway brought into the room, etc... so you'll need to also be open to this as the second bed, which above you stated you're not keen on.

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