Priceline Hotel: 4* NYC (MTW) Hilton Times Square

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4 star Priceline

31/2 Expedia

3 AAA

New York City

Hilton Times Square

February 2, one night

$115 plus $27.47 tax, total $142.47

stared at $108.

Booked 1/25/2007

I was surprised to find out the star rating is different with each travel web site.

So what is the difference between a 3 star and 4 star in New York?

I stayed at the other Hilton on Avenue of Americas and was very unhappy with the

attitude. It is really just a fancy Convention spot. So far this hotel appears to be under MUCH better management.

I was unhappy that I could not use the fitness center without a charge (my Hilton Honors level was not up to the gold standard or something like that). When the Manager looked up my reservation he had a superior attitude. I had the same complaint at the Hyatt, Washington, D.C. with the gold membership but the Manager waived the fee when I complained.

They charge for early check in, late check out, internet, holding the bags etc. and the Hilton Times Square

is free.

So I guess my comment or complaint would be, if the hotels are gaining stars for the pool or fitness center it should be available free.

I believe the star level should be done by an impartial panel and was surprised to find out for example

Priceline makes the rules on the level.

I was happy with my last visit at the Grand Hyatt and if using the Metro North this is a great choice.

[thereuare]

Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

There are plenty of amenities that are 'advertised' but there is an additional fee for (hi-speed internet being the most common). Although i'm not happy that more and more hotels are beginning to charge for use of the fitness center, it's better than charing a mandatory 'resort fee' which incluses use of the fitness center (and whatever other amenities you may or may not end up using). The only problem i would really have is if the hotel charged their 'opaque' customers a fee for using an amenity that they didn't charge their 'traditionally booked' guests.

Enjoy your stay.