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Re: the manhattan club (by Paul G.):
I have used RCi to stay at the Manhattan Club in the fall of 07. I can not emphasize enough the valus of the location relative to the cost of the lodging experience. Perhaps, if I relate the quality of our experience in Manhattan as a result of the location it will be helpful to prospective purchasers or exchangers.
NYC is a town of complete serendipity (we are natives). Our first night in, we walked to an early supper on Broadway (the whoel Upper West Side [UWS] of Manhatan is like little Europe). As we walked past Lincoln Center on the way home we walked over to the Metropolitan Opera and caught the last two disount tickets for the orchestra at the lavish opening of Mozart's Magic Flute (spectacular). The next morning was a free rehersal at Carnagie Hall acroos the street after breakfast at the Carnagie Deli. The evening brought 1/2 price Brodway play courtesy of TKTS. The week passed quickly and wonderfully. Our specific unit at the club was small and upgraded with LCD TVs and ok furniture. We had no time to interact with staff in any deep way but all luggage and maid interactions in passing were efficient and firendly as were our tips.
Overall the MC is only 4 star in appearance and furnishings and often the greed of individual developers and specific owners in overselling or underappreciating can give timeshare a bad name. The location of this property and the opportunities it presents elevates it to 5 star. The demand will always exceed the supply. Help keep management fair and get in when you can!!