We are Marriott Reward Gold members and typically enjoy Renaissance hotels, however this is not your typical Renaissance. Management clearly will tell you that this is hotel is part of a special brand of Renaissance referred to as Boutique. The rediciously small concierge lounge was open to anyone, not that I care but Gold status members and those paying extra for lounge access ultimately are getting ripped off. Not to mention they do not offer an evening buffet of apps, rather you can order off a tapas menu.
This hotel is definitely not for young children! We should have figured that out when the stroller barely fit in the elevator and when the 2nd floor lobby had candles lit all over the place, just lying out. Way too posh! This hotel may work for couples or single people but definitely not for those traveling with toddlers/infants. Rooms are tiny, not to mention we had a jr. suite...still too small (guess this is typical for NYC). No bathtub, only glass enclosed shower. No bathroom door, only a pocket door. Way too many breakable items in the room. End tables are top heavy. Not to mention the hazardous wooden platform bed which sticks out horribly. By the time you put your luggage, crib and stroller in the room you have zero room.
NYC in general was overwhelming for us. The subway system does not provide elevator options at all the stops...and many restaurants do not have elevators...i.e. TGI Fridays around the corner.
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