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Westin New York Grand Central opens (former Helmsley Hotel) and special rate offer

Westin New York Grand Central held a grand opening celebration last week after a $75 million renovation. The new hotel has 774 rooms and a 3,000 square foot workout center which far exceeds the size of the small workout rooms I saw last month at Westin Times Square and W Union Square.

Big wigs like Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Starwood executives along with hotel owner executives from Host Hotels attended the ribbon cutting.

Ben Folds Five played a private performance at the hotel as an SPG Moments member opportunity. 

Westin New York Grand Central

  • 774 rooms over 300 sq. ft.
  • 11 one-bedroom suites
  • 1 three-bedroom Presidential Suite
  • SPG category 5 at 12,000 or 16,000 points per night.

Grand Opening Special Rate October 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013

Welcoming Guests with Special Opening Offer

In celebration of the Grand Opening, The Westin New York Grand Central is extending a special limited-time offer available from October 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013, which includes 10% off best available rates and daily complimentary in-room breakfast for two. Hotel rates start at $269. www.westinnewyorkgrandcentral.com/grandopening

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$186 per night for Dec 21-25, 2012, but the rate details do not have any reference to complimentary breakfast.

Source: Starwood Hotels news (Oct. 12, 2012)

Ric Garrido, writer and owner of Loyalty Traveler, shares news and views on hotels, hotel loyalty programs and vacation destinations for frequent guests. You can follow Loyalty Traveler on Twitter and Facebook and RSS feed.

3 Comments

  • […] since this is a category 5 hotel which only requires 12,000 points for a free night. Thanks to Loyalty Traveler for sharing this […]

  • PaulE October 15, 2012

    I got cash & points over NYE before it went to category 5.

  • Neal October 16, 2012

    I stayed there at the tail end of the renovation. They did a fantastic job transforming the old Helmsley into a Westin. And definitely a primo location!

    Also, I was only SPG Gold at the time (have since qualified for Platinum) and they were very deferential to my status and upgraded both me and my business partner

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