We stayed at the Marriott Marquis April 22-24, 2005 and had a great experience there. We were able to get a great deal through Marriott Rewards and only paid $199/night. The stay was worth $199/night but not worth the usual $350-500/night. The room was pretty big and looked out over Times Square (which also lets in a lot of light from all of the neon signs and billboard, not a problem if you keep the curtains closed tightly). Room and bathroom were very nicely decorated, bathroom could have been a little cleaner. The restaurants and room service were outrageously expensive ($60 price fixe dinner, $15 for 3 muffins from rm serv stick out in my mind) but you can probably expect that from any Times Sq/NYC location. The fitness room was really nice and huge, lots of machines, equipment, etc and is free for guests. All of the staff were very nice and helpful. Save yourself $10/night and skip the valet and park in the garage directly across the street (where they end up parking your car for you anyway). Now on to the hot topic - elevators. We had NO PROBLEMS WITH ELEVATORS! However, we were only on the 10th floor - request a low floor when making reservation and you'll be ok. Anyway, we also took trips up to the top floor lounge, gym, etc., came in & out of the hotel during the day, late & early and never waited more than 5 min for an elevator. *Tips for Breakfast: Paramount Cafe, Tick Tock Diner - Lunch/Dinner: Tir Na Nog, Lazzara's Pizza (wkdays only), Da Nico (Little Italy)*
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