The only place where you can book connecting hotel rooms and suites.Here's how you do it.
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It doesn't matter if it comes with origami swans, a cute candy wrapper and a bottle of champagne, a room is not a suite. And not all suites are the same. So if there is no luxury, how is a suite different from a room?
Hotel room vs. hotel suite
A standard room is the most booked type of accommodation – 80% of the time to be precise. You get a single room with one or more king-size, queen-size, full or single beds, a desk, a bathroom and possibly a closet, a TV and a chest of drawers. A suite is a much larger accommodation. It usually has an attached bathroom, a sitting area and usually a dining area as well. Think of it as a furnished apartment-like residence of between 400 m2 and 400 m2. ft and 3000 sq.ft. ft (or more!).
So what the heck is a junior suite?
Interestingly, not all suites are the same and some people end up getting a glorified room when they book a 'luxury suite'. That is why it is important to know what kind of suite you are getting, ask questions and view many photos of the suite. Asuite can mean any of these:
- Suites.A large apartment-like interior with a separate living room, one or two bedrooms with adjacent bathroom and/or office space and usually also a dining area. Most of these suites have living rooms and bedrooms separated by a sturdy partition, such as a door. These are the most common suites and are usually preferred by families with small children or one or more couples traveling together.
Empire Terrassuite, Andaz 5th Avenue
- The junior package.Junior suites are smaller than a regular suite, but more importantly, they usually don't have good separation between the bedrooms and the living area. These suites have a small living area that is an extension of the bedroom space and do not have a dining area. The great thing about junior suites is that they are cheaper than regular suites and often have sofa beds, so you can accommodate more guests.
- The living suite.These are fully equipped suites in every sense of the word. Not only do you get a separate living room, dining room, and one or more bathrooms, some suites also come with wet bars, fully equipped kitchens, private washers and dryers, and even patios and terraces.
One bedroom residential suite in Times Square, also known as Times Square
- The presidential suite.The absolute best suite in any hotel. Most hotels normally only have a few presidential suites or penthouse suites. Usually located on the upper floors, this is your ultra-luxury architecture-digest-chic bathroom with everything you can imagine. Stunning panoramic views, luxury toiletries, jetted tubs in spa-like bathrooms, expansive living, dining and bedroom areas, foyers, private terraces and sometimes even private butlers!
Penthouse-suite op The Time New York
- The connecting suite.Only available on Suiteness. Interconnecting suites are suite configurations where more than one bedroom is connected to the living area of a suite. Some of these also have a suite that connects to another suite. You see, most hotel suites are built with an adjoining room or suite with a separate private entrance. Unfortunately, hotel reservation systems are outdated. So even though these suites and rooms are connected, they can only be sold separately and never together as a connected suite. Until now, that is. A connecting suite is basically the same as a regular full-size suite that has more than one adjoining bedroom – just cheaper. You're looking at a difference between $100 and even $1,000 between onestandard 2 bedroom suiteand aconnecting 2 bedroom suite. Discover what it's like to live in a connecting suite with this virtual tour.
Which is the best suite?
Well, the question should be:which is the best suite for me?Because it depends on your budget and your needs. We've found that regular one-bedroom suites are a big hit with families with babies or toddlers who specifically need a door that can be closed between the living room and the bedroom. But our star sellers are connecting suites, have booked 3.3 times more than their non-connecting counterparts, and are huge with group travelers of up to 10 guests.
Quick snapshot of the typical Suiteness customer
The advantage of interconnecting suites
It's no wonder people love connecting suites; they offer a great balance between value, space and quality. For example, the average price per night per person for a connecting suite at a 4- or 5-star hotel in Vegas is $80. We've seen large groups of eight or more people snag a luxury two-bedroom hotel suite on the Strip for less than $ 500, and those are weekend rates. With suites, in many cases there is also a difference between the actual occupancy of the suite and the maximum occupancy. For example, with connecting suites, we have seen that the average occupancy of suites is 5.9 guests, while the average number of guests is 3.5. This means that although a suite can only accommodate a maximum of 4 guests due to bed restrictions, it can accommodate up to 6 or 8 guests for a get-together or celebration. When this happens, our guests usually handle the overflow by reserving additional rooms nearby.
The right time to book a suite
Suite prices rarely come closer to your travel dates. Suiteness suites are booked an average of 54 days in advance. Interconnecting suites are best booked 2-3 months in advance for better rates and more importantly, better availability.
Like everything else related to travel, suite rates are subject to seasonal trends. So the usual suspects such as summer, holidays and spring break are the high season when demand is high. Depending on the city you're visiting, also avoid conference dates and wedding season.
So if you are traveling with a large group, or are a family with children, or need more luxurious options for a special occasion, choose a suite. It's probably better than booking a vacation rental if you take into account the amenities and hidden costs. It is best to look at different options by comparing the number of beds you get, the facilities included, any additional services and of course the price.
