Full disclosure: This experience is in conjunction with the Starwood AmEx Stars program I’m participating in, courtesy of the Starwood American Express. They covered the cost of my flights to New York, my two night stay at the W New York Union Square, and tickets to the American Express card member event at Mercedes Benz…
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In light of the condom box left behind, I probably would have asked for fresh sheets and duvet on the bed.
It's your favourite W hotel because it's the least W hotel type you've ever been to?
So in conclusion, you don't like the W hotels.
I actually live on the corner of East 11th and 5th Ave. Can't say they were my condoms though haha.
I've actually been wondering what this hotel looks like from the inside for some time now though. When I emerge from the 14th st subway I always notice the bright orange 'W' sign. Thanks for the info!
We stayed here a number of years ago... upgraded to the similar suite (absent the box with absent condoms)... I like the Union Square location and the fact that the lighting in the halls and public spacess in this W is a little above darkness
This used to be an office building and I had an office on the 12th floor overlooking the park. Now I work downtown and I wish I was still in union square. It's a great area.
Nice review, you are on a roll! Relevant review for me as I have avoided the hotel because I didn't think I was hip enough.
Did you check out Eataly, which is nearby?
And kudos for your gym dedication while on the road!
Ben, When staying at the W, the bottom drawer under the TV is always stacked with "personal" amenities. One of which are condoms. It could be that the housekeeper was stocking them and simply forgot to take it with them. It still doesn't mean they were right in just leaving it there.
Did you really just call Union Square a "more relaxing" part of New York? Pretty sure you just lost all of your non-tourist cred. For the 95% of New York City that isn't Midtown/Times Square, USq is as busy as it gets.
Lucky it seems you very seldom have positive reviews of Ws (or their showers at least!), which begs the question why you continue to stay at the chain?
I'm guessing he's trying out as many of the Ws as possible. It seems like he finally found one he'd return to here. Condom issue aside, it does seem like one of their better properties (unless you're really a fan of the W's style).
@ Will -- This stay was two weeks ago and the hotel was booked for me.
Also, at the end of the day I'm happy to try just about any hotel once. It was a quick stay and I'd rather experience a hotel and be able to make decisions based on that in the future than only returning to the same places.
@ Lucky- So, in general, would you recommend the W chain, or avoid it? I find a more pleasant atmosphere at Westins almost always. The only reason I would choose a W is if I was trying to party with a group of friends or stay after a concert/event. I can't imagine it being appealing as a business hotel, in general.
@ Will -- While there are some exceptions (and I quite liked this hotel, for example), I try to avoid the chain on the whole. Far prefer Westin, Le Meridien, and St. Regis.