HCNY Update

Nomad420 · Sep 14, 2021

Well as we are coming up to the mid September has anyone heard any news on the presumed October 1st opening date? My guess is it gets pushed back again. Friends and Fam in NYC have looked at the building and they said it still looks pretty closed up with no new tenants in the retail areas and still has paper over the windows to the lobby. On the positive note they said they did say they saw "some" workers inside the building. Crickets from HGVC so far, probably still awaiting word from Parkland. Horrible situation and not sure how this situations is eventually going to end up for owners.

brp · Sep 14, 2021

We were in NYC this past weekend (at W. 57th). We walked past the Hilton Midtown a few times. Late last week there were bicycle barricades across the entrance area out at the sidewalk. Over the weekend those had gone away. I did walk up to the front and see someone inside and some lights on. So, some reason for optimism.

As to the stored in front. I'd seen some of them empty ever since they remodeled the front to add those retail spaces, so I might not read too much into that.

Cheers.

Smclaugh99 · Sep 24, 2021

Looks like the new official reopening date for HCNY (and I would expect The Residences) is October 4th. I had two separate 2BR reservations October 1st through the 3rd that were just moved to the Quin (as 4 separate rooms). I noticed the change on line today and haven’t received email yet. Not too upset because I had wanted to stay at the Quin at some point. I actually had back-up bookings at both West 57th and the Quin in case HCNY was not available. Since HGVC switched the bookings with no change in points, I am going to cancel my back up reservations.

Smclaugh99 · Oct 3, 2021

Just leaving NYC after weekend trip. My HCNY 2BR reservation was moved to The Quin. They moved me to 1BR Penthouse + Studio Penthouse which certainly cost them more than what I booked at HCNY. The PH was probably the nicest room I’ve been to in NYC with outdoor terrace and great Central Park view. I walked past midtown Hilton several times (including today) and there was a lot of action with cleaners/workers outside and people working inside. So I think the hotel will be ready for October 4th. That should bode well for those of us who own HCNY and The Residences after the protracted closure.

Sean

Nomad420 · Oct 7, 2021

Similar move for me but I got placed in an efficiency at the Quin when I booked a 1BR at HCNY, no 1BR Penthouse :-(. I evenasked if I was getting points refunded and was informed it was actually 500 more points that my HCNY booking and they didn't deduct the overage from my account. After staying at the efficiency at Quin I'll take my HCNY 1BR over that any day. At least as far as I can remember. I haven't stayed at HCNY in now over 3 years! People have posted that they hope they used this time to upgrade HCNY (The Residences are fairly new), somehow I seriously doubt that but I hope I am wrong.

Smclaugh99 · Oct 13, 2021

Just checked into HCNY 2BR and studio and am pleased to report that they did do some nice updates and renovations (at least on 37th floor). New carpet throughout, more grays/blues in the hallways, new wall paper and furniture in the rooms. They kept existing doors and cabinetry but painted the light cherry wood black throughout. Bathrooms and vessel sinks are the same. Overall it looks quite nice.

Sean

brp · Oct 13, 2021

Thanks for the update. We are going to NYC (W. 57th) in early November. But we may need to stop by the very nice bar in the lobby of the Midtown for a celebraory reopening drink.

Cheers.

Nomad420 · Oct 15, 2021

Thanks as well, good to hear they at least did something to the property over the last 18 months. Kind of like the cherry wood so I hope the black they painted it looks OK. Was the lounge open or is that still closed? I hope to get there early next year. I wasn't blown away by the Quin but then again I didn't get the penthouse upgrade....LOL

Smclaugh99 · Oct 16, 2021

Nomad420 said:
Thanks as well, good to hear they at least did something to the property over the last 18 months. Kind of like the cherry wood so I hope the black they painted it looks OK. Was the lounge open or is that still closed? I hope to get there early next year. I wasn't blown away by the Quin but then again I didn't get the penthouse upgrade....LOL

Lounge is open and fully functional. The main hotel seems pretty lower occupancy than usual just in terms of much less people in the lobby. The new carpet and hallway colors (slate blues and grays) are smart, modern updates. This continues into the rooms with the new decor and furniture. I think the darker wood complements the changes. I’m no interior decorator but the previous iteration felt dated (early oughts at least). Pics below.

Sean

Nomad420 · Oct 16, 2021

Smclaugh99 said:
Lounge is open and fully functional. The main hotel seems pretty lower occupancy than usual just in terms of much less people in the lobby. The new carpet and hallway colors (slate blues and grays) are smart, modern updates. This continues into the rooms with the new decor and furniture. I think the darker wood complements the changes. I’m no interior decorator but the previous iteration felt dated (early oughts at least). Pics below.

Sean
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Thanks for the images, the room looks great! Like the changes. Looking forward to a return next year.

Smclaugh99 · Oct 19, 2021

More pics from HCNY - hallway walls and carpet to get a flavor of the changes.

Nomad420 · Oct 19, 2021

Smclaugh99 said:
More pics from HCNY - hallway walls and carpet to get a flavor of the changes.

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Wow thanks! While personally not sold on the black paint in the rooms overall it is a great improvement. Thanks for posting...