After a short stay in Canada that gave us a taste of winter and mountain recreation, we decided to spend a few days in New York, and stayed at the New York EDITION, located near Union Square.
A look back on this pleasant stay.
Booking
As usual, I proceeded to book this hotel through the Marriott Bonvoy app, using my business’ corporate code.
I chose this hotel because I wanted to try it, and I’ve been around the acceptable New York Marriott properties a bit… The W Times Square and the Element disappointed me, the Four Points Times Square a bit too basic and the W Hoboken too far.
The brand is supposed to be the millenials‘ version of Ritz-Carlton, so it was worth a try! Here we go for 4 nights at $450 a night!
Arrival
A few days before my arrival, I see in the app an upgrade to a Deluxe Corner room, with a great view of Manhattan.
We arrive from Montreal to JFK airport, and arrive in Manhattan in 45 minutes by Uber. The hotel does not have a bellman outside despite its 5 stars and we have to enter our luggage ourselves.
I proceed to the check-in of our room. At both EDITION and The Ritz-Carlton, the loyalty program is only partially implemented, and breakfast will not be offered as a welcome gift. However, the upgrade is confirmed.
The service is relaxed, too relaxed for a property of this standing. Borderline disrespectful, New York style, you sometimes wonder who the customer is…
Anyway, less than 2 minutes later, I am on my way to our room.
Room
The assigned room was located on the 23rd floor of the property. Each floor has only a handful of rooms.
Ours, as the name suggests, was located on a corner, offering an interesting view of Lower Manhattan.
The entrance is quite large, and has nice sized closets to store clothes and luggage.
Opposite the closet is the bathroom. Despite the space, only one sink has been installed, and the toilets are not separate. The shower is quite large.
Le Labo toiletries are of very good quality.
The room itself consists of a lounge area with sofa and coffee table, and a very comfortable king size bed. The view from the bed is magnificent, over the entire Skyline.
To finish, a video tour:
Hotel facilities
The hotel has an in-house gym, but we will not use it during this stay. We will not use the spa either, well let’s say the massage rooms.
Food options
EDITION New York has a Michelin-starred restaurant in its midst, ClockTower, located on the property’s first floor.
We had dinner there one evening, and breakfast one morning.
As for the breakfast, I didn’t take any pictures but I remember a rather decent but expensive service (From memory, $80 for two with tip).
For dinner, on the other hand, what a disappointment for a starred restaurant: basic dishes but above all service not at all up to par. Nearly $150 for this, it’s heartbreaking.
On the other hand, our test of the room service breakfast was excellent!
Departure
The departure formalities were simple. Most importantly, the hotel has lifted those horrible resort fees, and is doing so (without advertising it) for all Ambassador members. Well done!
Bottom line
A very good stay in a property with discreet luxury that we like very much. A quality hotel but a service so New York…
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