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Why Are Manhattan Hampton Inns So Expensive

Nomade over at FlyerTalk brings up and interesting question:

Why are all Hampton Inns in Manhattan so expensive?

Nomade adds,

All four have hit the $300 threshold even in shoulder season (early spring or late summer). This is non sense. I even find some dates where the Waldorf has some rooms cheaper than those "mid priced" hotels.

For example, the Hampton Inn Chelsea asks $348.30 for arrival on November 11th. This is a AAA rate. The lowest "Best available rate" is $387. This is a fine hotel but I'll never pay those prices for that brand. For the three other Hampton Inn, rates vary from $363 to $384.

We have no idea why Hampton Manhattan prices have skyrocketed, yes all Manhattan hotel prices are going up, but over $300 for a Hampton Inn?

As a comp, we found the Maritime Hotel, which is also in Chelsea, running at $345 a night for November 11th--less than Hampton Inn Chelsea's $348.30 price for the same evening.

Our advice?  You really should be able to find a decent room in Manhattan for under $250, let alone $350.  However, if you are finding mid tier accommodation prices incredibly high, go ahead and substitute in a Manhattan boutique hotel.  Chances are there won't be that much price difference.

Related Stories:
·   Why are all Hampton Inns in Manhattan so expensive? [FlyerTalk]
·   Hampton Inn Chelsea Hotel Reviews [TripAdvisor]
·   Maritime Hotel Reviews [TripAdvisor]