New york hotel tax?

Ganga

We are looking at visiting NY again next year and after looking on the BA holidays website noticed that the hotel we stayed at last time and fancy again has a accomadation tax of $35 plus tax per night!:eek:

I cannot remember paying this last time we stayed there,is this something that has been introduced recently.

Also we have a choice of BA flights or AA flights across the pond,is there any plus or negative points in choosing one over the other.

Igol

City tax has always been on our trips to NYC and we've also travelled BA & AA cant say as I noticed much of a difference other than the drivers announcements seemed more relaxing in an American accent

What I would suggest is look further afield than Manhattan if that's where your staying?
Our last two trips have had us stay in Brooklyn and Long Island City the subway gets you to the touristy bits quick enough and Air train every time.

peachyprice

Yes, Long Island for us too.

We're going in July/Aug, the cost of 2 rooms (didn't relish the thought of sharing with a 17yo for 9 nights) in NYC was just silly and I couldn't bear the thought of being stuck in the city if they have another sweltering summer.

waamo

Ganga wrote: »

Also we have a choice of BA flights or AA flights across the pond,is there any plus or negative points in choosing one over the other.

Having flown both personally I much preferred AA. Although it was supposedly identical aircraft the AA seemed to have been upgraded with more a more modern entertainment system and much more comfortable seats.

I found BA to be cramped and the entertainment panel primitive.

Opinions are rather subjective though and I know people that love BA.

Ganga

waamo wrote: »

Having flown both personally I much preferred AA. Although it was supposedly identical aircraft the AA seemed to have been upgraded with more a more modern entertainment system and much more comfortable seats.

I found BA to be cramped and the entertainment panel primitive.

Opinions are rather subjective though and I know people that love BA.

I know that you have to pay for spirits on AA but beer,wine and soft drinks are free,do not know what BA charge allthough free drinks are not the most important part of travelling long distance.

waamo

Ganga wrote: »

I know that you have to pay for spirits on AA but beer,wine and soft drinks are free,do not know what BA charge allthough free drinks are not the most important part of travelling long distance.

We asked for one of those small bottles of wine each on the AA flight and the guy serving just gave us two. He also didn't charge the person in the seat in front of us for a whisky and mixer.

I found them to be very relaxed possibly because the aircraft wasn't packed full with passengers.

Westin

Ganga wrote: »

We are looking at visiting NY again next year and after looking on the BA holidays website noticed that the hotel we stayed at last time and fancy again has a accomadation tax of $35 plus tax per night!:eek:

I cannot remember paying this last time we stayed there,is this something that has been introduced recently.

Is it a Resort or Hotel Fee rather than taxes?

Some of the NY hotels have greedily tried to jump on the resort fee band-wagon following similar charges in places like Las Vegas and Miami. The problem of course in NY is they are not resorts.

If purely taxes, with a tour operator like BA Holidays, the taxes are normally included in the package price.

Which hotel is this?

londoninvestor

Ganga wrote: »

We are looking at visiting NY again next year and after looking on the BA holidays website noticed that the hotel we stayed at last time and fancy again has a accomadation tax of $35 plus tax per night!:eek:

There are local tourist taxes - however, nothing like that amount. I can't remember the exact details, but that number is about 10 times too high.

Ganga

Westin wrote: »

Is it a Resort or Hotel Fee rather than taxes?

Some of the NY hotels have greedily tried to jump on the resort fee band-wagon following similar charges in places like Las Vegas and Miami. The problem of course in NY is they are not resorts.

If purely taxes, with a tour operator like BA Holidays, the taxes are normally included in the package price.

Which hotel is this?

The hotel is the Roosevelt,its near Grand Central Station so fairly central for most attractions.
I could always ask BA if they are included but it seemed to imply that these were extra.Thanks for the input from all who have taken the time to post.

katydo12

we stayed at the new yorker hotel at the start of the year. we didnt pay resort fees although we were expecting to.. we did pay a deposit though which was returned to us on departure. we were originally told by our tour operator it would have to be on a car but we didnt have one so paid in cash.
we also emailed the hotel prior to arrival to say we were there on our bleated honeymoon/30th birthday celebration and got an upgraded room.. doesnt hurt to try if youre there for a special occasion!!

pennylane99

The Roosevelt Hotel charges a facility Fee of $35 + tax per night which includes:

10% Discount on food purchases in all outlets except Room Service (no Alcohol)
Premium High-speed internet Access
Unlimited access to fitness center
Free local calls