The Luxury Collection Manhattan Midtown Hotel  

As someone who has traveled a lot and stayed in a lot of hotels, there's one signal to me that sticks out above the rest--am I thinking about the stay a day later or two days later or longer? And with this hotel/stay, I'm still thinking about it 8 days later. Obviously, I thought very highly of it. I rarely say this with hotel stays, but the stay was impeccable from start to finish. I booked this stay on points as a Platinum Elite and used a Nightly Upgrade Award which was accepted. Jason from the hotel reached out in advance of my stay and was very helpful. Check-in was quick and friendly. And then I went to the room and WOW. It was on the 53rd floor. It felt very private and secluded. I appreciated being given the Central Park side of the hotel as well (see attached/included). The room was stunning and massive. The living space was beautiful, the bedroom (and bed) comfortable, and the bathroom was spectacular. The soak tub was appreciated and the shower had wonderful pressure. Within minutes, a delivery was brought to the room with glass bottled waters, the most delicious strawberries with a sinfully delicious chocolate sauce, and a tasty pastry to celebrate our anniversary (also attached). Unexpected, but so appreciated. The breakfast was surprisingly good the next morning too. Hotel breakfasts to me are hit or miss and most are misses, but this was a hit. Also, this hotel might have the largest fitness center of any hotel in NYC. Finding one this spacious including an actual squat rack is a unicorn. I requested a late checkout at 4p and it was accepted without hesitation. This is always appreciated. I really felt valued as a Platinum Elite here (which I can't always say at other hotels). Checkout was seamless as well. I only wish my stay was longer. I've been fortunate to stay at some wonderful Marriott hotels in the city like the Ritz Carlton Nomad, the JW Essex House, the St. Regis and this hotel is easily as good as all of them if not the best. I will not hesitate to come back and I highly recommend this hotel to others. My only regret is not having found it sooner.