My wife and I booked the Setai through Jet Luxury (like a lot of folk). Got a good deal, though when we changed our dates their booking engine didn't acknowledge it, so we were slightly concerned that we wouldn't get our promised room or rate on arrival, even though when I asked, the CEO did email and promise it would be OK (we still got no confirmation though). Thankfully, there was no problem at check-in, and all the staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. No sense of being on a cheap deal at all.
Our room had views of the top of the Empire State, though a higher floor would have had even better views and had less in the way of road noise but that wasn't a big deal as it's expected in a big city (presumably not available with Jet Luxury unless you book a suite). Nice to have a floor to ceiling window too.
The room was very nice and tasteful, if not quite as designer as I was expecting (possibly a good thing). But everything was very high end. The bathroom was very nicely done too, though I agree with other reviewers that there is nowhere to put anything. A couple of shelves or a tallboy would sort that out.
Nicest points: a small supply of free drinks in the fridge. Free wifi. Lovely toiletries. Great bed and linens. Two nice robes (why you get one in most rooms is beyond me). Great location for midtown (Empire State, Theatres, Madison Square, Bryant Park etc). Bar on Fifth was nice and good value too. And a free Maserati shuttle around Manhattan - wow!
If we can get close to this rate again, we'll definitely be back.
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