New York luxury hotel deals

Nowhere is the effect of the economic downturn more dramatic than in New York City, ground zero of the collapse of the credit bubble. With properties struggling to fill rooms, even luxury hotels are offering free nights and room upgrades to attract business and leisure travelers.

Here are some notable New York luxury hotel deals. Note that they are subject to availability. Most of these values are good through March 31, 2009.

Four Seasons New York — third night free

Peninsula New York — third night free (pictured above)

Gramercy Park Hotel — third night free for Deluxe, Loft, and Suite categories along with all the Virtuoso amenities including a 10% discount off the best available rate. Good until March 31, 2009; book by Dec. 30th.

The St. Regis New York — second night for $4. Book one night in a 1 BR Madison, St. Regis, Fifth Avenue, or Grand Suite at Rack rate; pay just $4 for the second night (the price of a room at the St. Regis in 1904).

W New York Union Square — third night free (Thursday - Sunday travel)


These values are typically available with the Virtuoso amenities, including complimentary daily breakfasts for two. Consult with your Virtuoso travel advisor for complete details and to take advantage of these unprecedented values at New York luxury hotels.

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New York luxury hotels | W Union Square

Located on the northeast corner of Union Square, the W Union Square is an attractive trendy hotel which would be perfect for business travelers needing to stay downtown. For tourists, the convenient Union Square subway station provides a quick 15 minute train ride to midtown. While the lead-in "Wonderful" room is small (285-320 square feet), I saw a "Spectacular" room, quite nice at 340 square feet. While not overly large, it would be great for a single traveler. I was told that Virtuoso guests in either of these room categories are upgraded if possible to a "Mega" room (355-390 square view) which has a southern exposure and looks directly out onto Union Square.

I had lunch at Olives, Todd English's restaurant offering both moderate prices and very good contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Note: the entire hotel will undergo a rapid rolling soft goods renovation between March-July, 2009.

Definitely book through Virtuoso. Not only will you pay the Best Available Rate, Virtuoso guests receive an upgrade upon arrival if available and a daily continental breakfast for two via room service. Just contact a Virtuoso luxury travel consultant to make your reservation.

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copyright (c) 2008 by David J. Ourisman. All rights reserved. If you have comments on this column, or questions about booking travel, email me or visit my website.
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