Location. The W New York, located in New York, N. Y. offers a nature-inspired oasis within the intense pace of Midtown Manhattan. This... more »
Location. The W New York, located in New York, N. Y. offers a nature-inspired oasis within the intense pace of Midtown Manhattan. This trendsetting hotel, the first W Hotel in the world, stands one block from Park Avenue and three blocks from Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Hotel Features. The spacious lobby features a fireplace glowing with pillar candles. A serene waterfall and a menu that includes organic selections set the tone at Heartbeat restaurant. Candlelit atmosphere and soft leather sofas invite relaxation at Whiskey Blue, known for its cocktails. Oasis Bar adjoins the lobby living room and maintains late-night hours. A fourth-floor fitness center provides elliptical trainers, stair machines and treadmills. The two-story Bliss49 Spa features manicure-pedicure stations with personal headsets, flat-screen televisions and DVD players. Locker-room workout rewards include wine, beer, cheese and brownies. The Spa also contains aromatic steam rooms, saunas and private massage and skin-care rooms. Guestrooms. The 18-story W New York offers 687 guestrooms inspired by nature's soothing colors and textures and features a custom headboard and abstract art piece. Beds include pillowtop mattresses, 400-thread count linens and goose-down comforters and pillows. The popular Munchie boxes may contain umbrellas, CDs and Diane von Furstenberg makeup kits. Rooms offer wireless Internet access for a fee, CD players and DVD players. Bathrooms contain terry/piqué bathrobes, pedestal sinks and a six-item Bliss toiletry kits. Expert Tip. Let's say you want to replace your bath water with steaming hot chocolate. Or perhaps you need a helicopter to pick up your wedding dress at the couture shop because cab transport just won't do. The hotel's Whatever/Whenever policy has satisfied requests such as these, and may honor your heart's desire too. The following fees and deposits are charged by the W New York at either check-in or check-out. Valet parking: $40 per 6-hour period in nearby garage without in/out priveleges; $60 per 24-hour period in nearby garage without in/out priveleges. 10 per day surcharge for SUVs and oversized vehicles. , In-room Internet fee:, $16. 95 per day Nonrefundable pet deposit: $100 per pet, per stay Pet fee: $25 per pet, per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Cats and dogs under 40 pounds are permitted (surcharges).
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pros: AWAY Spa, ConciergeI planned a romantic Valentine weekend spa getaway at the W hotel and AWAY spa. It was difficult from the beginning as the website, 1-800 reservation line, hotel, and spa seem to know little to nothing about the packages...
pros: Good location, Nice LobbyI was very excited to book my hotel room at the W New York - the hip rooms and bars inside the hotel seemed like the perfect night's stay for New Year's Eve. Unfortunately we found rude service (we had booked a...
pros: cleaning ladies, aveda products, bed sheetsfirst of all, the service people at the front desk!!! rude...rude...rude...those can afford to be more polite. its not The Plaza for crying out loud!!! The room was small; circulation/floor plan of...
pros: locationWorst hotel I've ever stayed at. I checked into my room to find a mildew stenched bathroom and catchup on the wall. When the maid came to "fix" it..she said nothing was wrong. The tile in the bathroom was growing.
pros: comfortable, elegant, big bedthe bed. ah, so nice. so big. so fluffy. the rooms are great. small, but with nice touches like cd player with downtempo mix cd. rooms are very clean as are bathrooms. decor is energizing, if a little by-the-book...
stay somewhere else, come for the bars
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Posted Oct 26, 2002
by stanbud
Mediocre
pros: hip, cool barsYou'll find the most clueless staff trying to be hip at night and real staff during the day. Seriously the smallest room you'll ever see and staff pretends like its no big deal. I couldn't even open my bag on the floor and the...
All Review Photos There are now
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Posted Oct 23, 2002
Okay
All Review Photos There are now several W hotels in Manhattan and each of them has one or more trendy bars inside them. The W Hotel on Lex and 49th has the Whiskey Blue bar attached to it which you immediately upon entering the hotel, you enter...
The W New York is on Lexington right
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Posted Jul 16, 2002
Mediocre
The W New York is on Lexington right across from the Waldorf (which is on Park Ave.) in Midtown Manhattan. Whether in NY on business or pleasure, the hotel's location is great.
Following Westin's strategy for the W chain, this W...
pros: vallet parking, great lounge and bar, tastfully chic roomMy husband and I have stayed at this hotel twice in the last year and we find it very comfortable. The staff has always been extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are small but very ...
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