Hotwire Hotel: 4* New York City (Empire State Building) 70 Park Avenue - Kimpton Hotel

[ACID2020]

I got the Hyatt Regency Jersey City booked through Hotwire for $133/night for the weekend prior (6-14 to 6-17) but the price shoots up on Monday which means I am moving and hence this thread...

Looking for a 3.5* + hotel 6-17-2013 to 6-20-2013 in NYC or Jersey City/Hoboken, pretty flexible as far as location. Two adults and two kids which kind of forces me to use hotwire or else risk trying to fit 4 in a single bed... The best deal I've found so far (using your link) is what I am guessing could be 70 Park Avenue??. What do you guys think?, it shows 100% approval rating:

$251.00 per room, per night

4-star Hotel in Empire State Building

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Free Internet

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Pet friendly

Pet friendly - terms apply

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

[thereuare]

I'm not sure the above is 70 Park Ave, but i can't get this hotel to appear on my own search for your dates of June 17-20... are you sure you're including 2adults/2children in your search? When doing so the 3.5* in see in the ESB zone is priced at $379/nite.

... but i do see a 4 hotel in the Times Square zone for $267/nite if that is of interest (and you're able to see this offer on your own HOTWIRE search):

Pet Friendly

Fitness

Restaurant

Business

Hi-Speed Internet

Blind Accessible

Deaf Accessible

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Roll-in Shower

... not certain but an upgrade of the Flatotel has been guessed, and this offer does show a 95% recommendation from previous guests if that offers any comfort.

I also see (when searching for Hoboken NJ) a 4* in the Chelsea-MSG zone for $252/nite with:

Free Internet

Pet Friendly

Smoke Free

Fitness

Restaurant

Business

Hi-Speed Internet

Spa

Blind Accessible

Deaf Accessible

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Roll-in Shower

... but i'm not sure of this property, but with a 4.5/5.0 TA rating and 100% recommendation from previous guests i'd be fairly comfortable knowing that the quality will be there.

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

Let us know your thoughts and/or how it goes and we'll take it from there.

[ACID2020]

Thank you. The ESB one went away but the MSG one you mentioned was there all along. Yes, I was including 2 adults/2 children, a property with the same description/location was about $50 less with 2 adults only.

My guess is they are (were..) both Kimpton properties, EST= 70 Park Ave. and MSG= ink48 but of course it's just a guess.... The tripadvisor costumer rating for the MSG one is listed in hotwire as 4.5*.

The total price at Ink48's official site (including Taxes) was close enough to the Hotwire Chelsea-MSG one that I opted to open a cancelable reservation with them directly. I am over budget, meaning will still be in the lookout (using your link)and will cancel this one if I find something better.

Thanks again for the help!

[AaronJB]

Please keep us updated on what you decide and if you have additional questions. You do have a bit of time and hopefully rates will come down closer to your stay.

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

[ACID2020]

Thank you Aaron, will keep the board updated. Do you happen to have any recommendations on alternative (cheaper) parking at the Hyatt regency Jersey city?. As I mentioned before I am staying over there the weekend prior to this res. and maybe longer if the price comes down.

Already asked over at the NJ forum, just trying my luck here as well.

Thanks in advance

[thereuare]

I sent you a PM regarding parking in the area.

At the moment what is your maximum room rate that would prompt you to lock-in a non-refundable reservation?

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

[ACID2020]

Thank you!

About max room rate it probably depends on the area. Probably less than $180 in Hoboken/JC and $225 for an equivalent quality but much more centric NYC location. But as I mentioned originally I am flexible...

[thereuare]

I don't currently see anything within your budget for quad occupancy, but that 4* in the Times Square zone considering the location and user reviews seems like a pretty good deal at the moment relative to the other offers, imo.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

Keep us updated on your progress.

[ACID2020]

I made a reservation using Regular PRICELINE (through your link) for two double beds at 70 Park Avenue with free cancellation for $296+tax. Including taxes it comes up to about 1017 total or about the same (a little less..) as the Times Square property $267+taxes+fee.

70 Park Avenue seems to be better located than Ink48 (I am about to cancel that reservation) which also shows up on regular PRICELINE for a little less. Seems like I will take a seat on the 70 PA PRICELINE reservation and wait to see if something better comes up.

Again, thanks for all the help!

[AaronJB]

Thank you for keeping us updated - let us know if another listing comes up between now and your stay.

Enjoy your stay.

[ACID2020]

My initial guess ^^^ ended up being correct...

Ended up booking 70 Park Avenue (4* Empire States Building, 100% recommended) for 2 adults and 2 children through hotwire for $221 +taxes + fees. Again dates are 6-17-2013 through 6-20-2013.

Description:

Free Internet

Pet friendly Boutique Hotel

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center Restaurant(s)

High-Speed Internet Access

Accessible for the blind Accessible for the deaf

Accessible path of travel

In-room accessibility

Accessible bathroom

Handicapped parking Roll-in shower

Thanks for everything.

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you received the hotel you were hoping for and are pleased with the results.

Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Since i know your traveling with kids, one of the best burgers in the city (imo) is down the block from this property:

Jackson Hole Wymoming

Third Ave at 35th St

Service can be hit or miss but the burgers are monsters and delicious.

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

Enjoy this leg of your trip.

[ACID2020]

Once again, thank you! added Jackson Hole to my places in google maps.