New York City Hyatt showdown video: Is paying more worth it?

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At TPG, we're all big fans of Hyatt and the World of Hyatt loyalty program. But we also know that not all Hyatts are the same, especially considering that there are over 30 brands ranging from affordable to all-out luxury.With that in mind, we sent our resident New Yorker and video superstar, Bella Boccasino, to compare three different Hyatt brands across three different price points in Manhattan: roughly $250, $500 and $1,000 a night, for cash prices. Over the course of a few nights, Bella checked into the Hyatt Place in Chelsea, The Standard Highline in the Meatpacking District and the Park Hyatt New York, one of the most luxurious hotels in Manhattan.But since it's TPG, we didn't send her just to check in for a place to crash; we put each hotel to the test to see how much value you really get for the money (or the points!), by comparing everything from Wi-Fi speeds to gym equipment, breakfast offerings to room service speed, the views, the service and even how good their cookies are.The Standard, High Line. CAROLINE TANNER/THE POINTS GUYWhat did we learn? Well, each hotel has it's own pros and cons and serves a different purpose: the Hyatt Place is an affordable (for NYC standar...

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