After an amazing stay in DC at the Hay Adams I was a little dissapointed with the Tump Tower. We stayed in room 1706 and had a great view of the New Years fireworks and Central Park. After being advised at 3pm that our room would not be available for another hour we were a little dissapointed that there was nowhere to 'hang out'. - Oh the receptionist said we could go down to the pool and have a swim - 'What the???'
The room on the 17th floor was functional although it felt like a bit of a time warp - had a 70s sort of feel to it. Loved the Plasma screen and the video/dvd in both rooms(was charged 100US in the Waldorf for hire of a video/DVD), 2nd bathroom opposite the kitchen and a sitting area. Loads of hanging space and the fridge with ice maker was great to have in the room. The sofa was made up at about 6pm for the kids.
The room service was pricey and I found the chef totally rude when I asked if our steaks could have pepper sauce on them. He basically told me he was too busy for private orders and if he could 'fit it in would do a cream reduction with abit of pepper in it' For over 1000US a night for the room and a steak that was 32US - I was hoping for a little bit more love . The sauce came up and was sour. Needless to say I didnt order again.
The position is great -opposite the Time Warner Building and Central Park. The heater really came out of the dark ages and was quite noisy when operating. You can also hear the traffic down stairs and although it was busy - 17 floors up and I still felt I was on the pavement. Some of the furniture was broken and the pillows had the stuffing hanging out. Fiji water and choccies from the turndown sevice. Great bath products that were replenished all the time in large bottles. Room staff were polite and kept the room clean and organised(something I never have been able to do on my own!). Reception were friendly although the 'bling or fur coat ' factor helps you to get served.
Stay again. No. Bit tired and getting abit old in the tooth. Loved the kitchen/size of room and plasma. The chef really got up my nose and I think I can spend my money elsewhere and not get attitude.
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