Tucked between 11th Avenue and 33rd Street, the hotel is across from the Vessel, a futuristic Thomas Heatherwick-designed landmark that, in the summer, doubles as the world's most ostentatious workout prop. The Equinox Hotel is located in the heart of New York City's flashy new Hudson Yards development on the city's far west side, at the coveted 33 Hudson Yards address. That includes access to all the facilities, including a eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, multiple pools and unlimited fitness classes. Whether booked through an OTA, a luxury hotel program or directly through Equinox, guests essentially receive memberships to the Equinox Hudson Yards fitness center (read: the hotel gym) for the duration of their stay. We booked a two-night stay in late January through (for a nonrefundable rate of $465 per night) because we had earned a free night (worth up to $345) to help offset the cost. Related: The best credit cards for hotel stays in 2020 Booking direct through the property or through an OTA like and you'd pay only $555 on that same evening, making the Amex FHR rate the best overall value, with the $100 property credit and breakfast. Travelers should note that, on the same date, a stay booked through Amex FHR (available to those with The Platinum Card® from American Express), was pricing at $585, while the Chase rate was nearly $100 more ($675). Related: Booking hotels through a credit card portalīoth luxury hotel booking programs include elite-like perks such as daily breakfast for two, an upgrade on arrival when available, a $100 property credit and other extras. The Equinox Hotel isn't part of any loyalty program, though eligible American Express and Chase cardholders can book this property through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR) and Chase’s Luxury Hotel & Resorts Collection (LHRC), respectively for some nice perks. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. I would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. But it's also a story about how a wellness powerhouse cracked the code on sleeping in a city that, until now, supposedly never slept - and how much people are willing to pay for the privilege. This is a review of a two-night stay at the flagship Equinox Hotel in New York City. The answer, it turns out, is unequivocally yes. When the 212-room Equinox Hotel began welcoming guests in July, we wondered if people would really want to bed down in a hotel run by a fitness brand. Related: Use your points to book a wellness retreat So, ever since the wellness brand broke ground on its first-ever hotel venture, in Hudson Yards (the largest private real estate development in the history of the country), I've been dreaming of a staycation at this luxury property. I use my membership to take classes at 26 different locations around Manhattan and get access to premium bathrooms and lockers no matter where I am in the city. I've been a devout Equinox member since 2015. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.(Photo by Melanie Lieberman/The Points Guy) Social distancing measures are in place staff at the property wear personal protective equipment a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff temperature checks are available to guests guests are provided with hand sanitizer contactless room service is available masks are required in public areas reservations are required for some onsite facilities.Ĭontactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.Įnhanced food service safety measures are in place. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.ĭisinfectant is used to clean the property commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60☌/140☏ guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning.
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