We only needed 1 night and got a great rate through AAA. Part of the deal is that you get a room on a higher floor. This is much needed because the hotel is in the middle of Times Square. We loved the location and the customer service was outstanding. The beds were very comfortable. The room was quiet. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!

My son and I stayed at the Doubletree Guest Suites last week for 5 nights & were very happy. The AARP rate was $250/night which seemed like a great rate to me for 2 rooms & 2 TVS! The rooms were clean, bedding very comfy with plenty of fluffy pillows (not flat, foam ones) & nice, big bath towels. Sofabed was tolerable for my son. Only negative was the slightly dingy shower & lousy bathroom lighting. We were on the 38th floor so Times Square noise wasn't an issue. Service was very pleasant though we only dealt with the front desk. Great location for walking to theater & hopping on a subway; got very tired of the mob scene in Times Square after the 3rd day or so but would definitely stay there again. Loved NYC!

If you like to be able to have a lot to do at night, then Times Square is the place to go- and Doubletree Guest Suites is a great location. This area felt fairly safe for a woman too. Don't expect to be wowed by the entrance and lobby though. Both are pretty bare bones. The bar area was also dead. The room was clean, the staff was nice, and the bed and pillows were really soft. Our corner room was smaller than our friend's room. Better views, but noticeably smaller. This and the Marriott Times Square are the most conveniently located hotels that I saw while in New York. I would definitely go back. Make sure you try to get a better rate than what they quote you.

We're a family of 4 with small kids and lots of luggage so the hotel room was a bit cramped. The bathroom door wouldn't lock and the pull-out bed was not a suprising discomfort. We didn't get the breakfast, nor did we eat in the hotel's restaurant. We were desperate enough to buy a $5 soda from the minibar! Oh, and the coffee bar downstairs had delicious muffins and croissants. The cleaning staff came late on our 2nd day and wanted to clean while we were there. I guess that's a good thing. The A/C was good and cold and the views were outstanding!! It would be fair to say that we had the best views around on the 18th floor. It was challenging to locate the hotel by car due to all the one-way streets, but the concierge was truly a gentlemen and helped us find our way.

We didn't have any problems with check-in or check-out and we were asked for our room key a few times until they began to recognize us. We felt safe and secure and are sure we left with everything we brought. The bell captains were very accomodating, even storing and charging our scooter. I hope our tips were enough. Make sure you have enough towels and pillows and always ask for extra coffee, cups and sugar.

All in all, with a decent room and price, this is the place to stay. Though, I heard staying around Wall St. is much cheaper, we wanted the action and lights of Times Square - and we got it in full force!

We should have: brought umbrellas, our own totebags for souvenirs, foldable seats for the fireworks; and bought metro cards for the buses and subways, the double-decker tour bus pass and some groceries.

We did: bring cash for tips; wear comfortable shoes; valet park our car and forgot about it for 4 days while we used every conceivable mode of transportation available in NYC; receive, from the hotel, 2 great kiddie backpacks filled with toys as well as the yummy cookies.

Enjoy your vacations!