A previous post, which hopefully will enable one to come to an informed decision to avoid booking Cunard Hotels. Although it was for a Singapore Hotel, it can translate to New York.
In no doubt CC people will be their preferences for New York at all price points and better locations.
Quote start “From experience at the Fairmont being a Cunard offered Hotel
Cunard makes contracted price deals with Hotels for “freedom of Hotel” aka Junk Rooms. This means your room is only booked 6/8 weeks prior to flight and the hotel will select the room. Rooms confirmed at check in and will probably be worst lowest floor, with no decent view (over the entrance and view of concrete and traffic). Any disputes, the Hotel will refer one back to Cunard, as Cunard made the booking.
Cunard charge a Rack Rate per person, but the Hotel charges per room.
We had a Fairmont Gold Room bay view (with many benefits) for a few pounds more than Cunard quoted for a “Standard Room” aka Junk.
Remember, Cunard charge per person, for two pax the single rate is doubled to equate to a “Room Price”
Also, a private car booked via Fairmont from Airport, then to Cruise, was only a little more than a multi-stop with diversions, Cunard 60 seater coach tour.
Sign up for Fairmont Membership prior to booking direct, as there may be an upgrade offered on a first visit..
There are NO upgrades allowed, even if payment offered at check in, for Cunard JunkRooms.” Quote ends