6 Reasons a Vacation Rental is Better Than a Hotel
If you’re a family of six visiting New York City with teens or grandparents in tow, you’ll need at least two hotel rooms in a city where even two-star accommodations can cost $400 a night! Add hotel taxes and fees and you could be spending up to $1,000 a day before breakfast! Not to mention gratuities for the valet, the bellman, and the guy who brings you room service.
But regardless of the price, it’s the experience that can make or break your vacation. That’s why renting a vacation apartment—specifically one of Deedee’s Apartments—is a far better way to go. Here’s why.
1. Space
The average Manhattan hotel room is about 400 square feet (37 square meters). Sure, you’ll be out sightseeing all day. But, do you really want to return to a cramped room, where you’re tripping over your luggage and each other?
Deedee’s Apartments range in size from a 950-square-foot (88 square meters) studio to a 1,950-square-foot (181 square meters) four-bedroom duplex. All have living rooms, full kitchens and plenty of room (and privacy) for everyone. Some have a private backyard or furnished roof terrace with a barbecue grill!
2. Comfort
Aside from room service and a pricy minibar, your only option for meals is to eat out when you stay in a hotel. How much nicer would it be to start the day with coffee and a home-cooked breakfast (that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg)? With a fully stocked kitchen, you can enjoy family meals any time you feel like it.
Pop over the Grove Street Farmer’s Market and stock up on fresh veggies and healthy snacks. Store juice for the kids alongside your favorite midnight snack in the fridge. Many of Deedee’s Apartments also have a washer and dryer, because it’s so much nicer to return from vacation with clean clothes.
3. Privacy
Who wants to spend a week sharing a bathroom with kids, who also happen to be sleeping in the next bed? In a vacation apartment, you can send them to bed and watch a movie or stay up talking in the living room. Some duplex units have suites with sitting areas that are away from the main living room and kitchen, so grandparents or families with small children can retire early.
4. Style
Unlike the average hotel, with hundreds of rooms that look exactly alike, most vacation rentals have their own unique character. Deedee’s Apartments include flats and lofts to that preserve the character of Jersey City’s historic brownstones and industrial warehouses. No two of our sleek high-rise apartments have the same decor.
Rather than mass-produced furnishings and bland artwork, you’ll find exposed brick walls, chic Mid-century modern design and gallery-style artwork. In place of dull industrial carpet, you’ll walk on gleaming hardwood floors or polished concrete warmed with hydronic radiant heat. Your modern kitchen will be equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, a range of cooking utensils and a complete set of dinnerware. You’ll dream of sinking into a bed with a memory foam mattress at the end of each day.
5. 5-Star Luxury (Without the 5-Star Prices)
Some NYC hotels charge a “destination fee”—sometimes called a facility fee or urban fee—to cover amenities such as Wi-fi, phone calls or access to the fitness center. You could book a “good deal” only to find hundreds of dollars in add-on fees at check-out!
Not so with Deedee’s Apartments. We go out of our way to spoil you with extras: 100% organic high thread-count sheets, oversized towels, curated bath amenities, a Keurig coffee maker and free coffee pods/creamer and filtered water in the fridge. No extra charge.
6. Personal Service
A warm welcome makes all the difference, especially after a grueling flight from Europe or Asia. The day you arrive, Deedee’s guest services manager will greet you and answer all your questions. She’ll tell you where to find the PATH station and closest grocery store. She’ll even bring extra towels if you need them. From then on, don’t hesitate to call or text with any questions or issues. When you’re suffering from jet lag, this level of personal service makes all the difference.
We invite you to experience a level of value and convenience no Manhattan hotel can match. Whether you’re planning your first or your fiftieth vacation in NYC, Deedee’s Apartments is committed to making it your best.