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Hilton opens a brand new Embassy Suites hotel in New York

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Hilton opened its newest New York property, Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Midtown Manhattan, this week.

It is so new that the website doesn’t even have room photographs and when I wrote this yesterday it had zero TripAdvisor reviews.

The location is very handy, located between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue on 37th Street in the Garment District.  It is a brand new 39-storey tower and, as most of the area is low rise, it claims to have excellent views.

The good thing about Embassy Suites is that they are designed for families – although no rooms here take more than three people – on longer stays, although you can book for a night.  Rooms are large by New York standards and most have sofas and microwaves.  Free breakfast is included for everyone.

As a brand new hotel you are guaranteed, if nothing else, to find everything new and shiny.  Rates are as low as $199 next month – and $149 this month – looking at the website.

It caps out at 70,000 Hilton Honors points per night although it is well below that at the moment due to the cheap opening rates on offer.  The hotel website is here.


How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards

How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards (November 2024)

There are various ways of earning Hilton Honors points from UK credit and debit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

There are two dedicated Hilton Honors debit cards. These are especially attractive when spending abroad due to the 0% or 0.5% FX fee, depending on card.

You also receive FREE Hilton Honors status for as long as you hold the debit cards – Gold status with the Plus card and Silver status with the basic card. This is a great reason to apply even if you rarely use it.

We reviewed the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card here and the Hilton Honors Debit Card here.

You can apply for either card here.

NEW: Hilton Honors Plus Debit

12,000 bonus points (special offer), Hilton Gold status and NO FX fees Read our full review

NEW: Hilton Honors Debit

3,500 bonus points (special offer), Hilton Silver status and 0.5% FX fees Read our full review

There is another way of getting Hilton Honors status, and earning Hilton Honors points, from a payment card.

Holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Hilton Honors Gold status for as long as they hold the card.  It also comes with Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

The Platinum Card from American Express

Huge 80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Hilton Honors points indirectly with:

and for small business owners:

The conversion rate from American Express to Hilton points is 1:2.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Hilton Honors points

(Want to earn more hotel points?  Click here to see our complete list of promotions from the major hotel chains or use the ‘Hotel Offers’ link in the menu bar at the top of the page.)

Comments (101)

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  • Ben says:

    Absolutely, 100% OT- I’ve got 10 days planned for Lombok and Bali with the family (7 and 9). Any hotel recommendations from the corporates (cash booking). I’m thinking of the Sheraton Senggigi beach for Lombok and probably a Starwood hotel for Bali. No particular loyalty other than holding a SPG amex and working towards a travel package. More than happy to consider independents if they’re a better product / value. Any top tips greatly appreciated.

    • Axel says:

      From your kids perspective it’s crucial you show them photos/videos and agree to spend a family day in the waterpark waterbom

      You will get more respect and excitement from your kids for that than from an upgrade, lounge or loyalty program.

    • Michael C says:

      Hey Ben, if you don’t mind being in the thick of things in Bali, Stones Hotel (Autograph) in Legian is VERY easy with kids. One big free-form pool so you can always see them (plus bar, yay!), an aircon kids’ centre – maybe a bit small for yours, but has a video room etc. for a bit of respite in the cool. Lovely massive b/fast options (plus really decent woodfire pizzas etc. any time).

      Pool view rooms with baths on the outdoor balcony for a bit of fun.

      And v easy to get to Seminyak / walk to mall / opposite beach for a stroll.

      Obvs. depends on the type of trip, but have a fantastic time whatever you choose!

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