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  • W New York – Times Square

    W New York – Times Square

    Upscale, well furnished, oasis of cool quiet from Time Square crowds. An oasis of cool quiet from Time Square crowds. Hotel entrance is understated and easily missed because of the crowds. You have to go up to the 7th floor to check in. Check in: smooth, helpful, friendly. There was 1 person in queue. An…

  • Courtyard by Marriott Princeton

    Courtyard by Marriott Princeton

    Quiet, clean, comfortable hotel close to Princeton university campus. Older, but well kept. Has that old sink outside the toilet/shower setup that we don’t see in newer hotels. Hotel entrance: sweeping driveway shared with an Indian restaurant (A2B), plenty of parking Check in:competent and friendly. We checked in at 6pm, and there was no line.…

  • The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection

    The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection

    Overall experience was very good. Checkin/ Checkout: smooth and helpful. There were about 6 agents at the front desk at 5.30pm. Room: 2 double bed standard room on 38th floor, with a view of Aria mostly (City view). Large and well put together. Linens were clean and smelled good (a pet peeve). TV had netflix,…

  • The Lucerne Hotel

    The Lucerne Hotel

    A change from the big chain hotels. The Lucerne has an old world elegance, with larger rooms than the usual New York hotels (I’ve done a deep dive into room sizes at various Times Sq and Upper West side hotels). Check in: the reception area was well staffed at 6pm (3 agents for about 5…