Where do players stay during the US Open?

[shinta]

This is kind of a silly question, but anyone know where the players usually stay during the US open? I'm just curious. I'll be in the city a couple nights for the US open, and if I could end up at the same hotel as some of the other players, that'd be pretty sick.

For one thing, that annoying commercial with Sharapova and the "I feel pretty" song shows her walking out of the Waldorf Astoria. Is that where she actually stays? I've stayed there before, but always thought it a bit antiquated, which is why I'm staying at the Ritz this year. But if all the tennis players are staying at the Waldorf or some other hotel, I might switch, lol.

 

[BaseLineBash]

Probably top notch hotels in manhattan.

 

[babySuri]

well, you know, motel 6, days inn, holiday inn express

 

[shinta]

Probably top notch hotels in manhattan.

Most likely, but which one(s)? There are qute a few. A couple days ago there was this "meet Andy Roddick" party at the W, which is a nice hotel, but I wouldn't know if any tennis players are actually staying there.

 

[Fee]

The W hotel on Lexington, and everything within about 4 blocks of it. It was chaos there last year. If I ever go to the USO again, I'm staying at the Doubletree, at least their wireless connection is free.

 

[BaseLineBash]

The W hotel on Lexington, and everything within about 4 blocks of it. It was chaos there last year. If I ever go to the USO again, I'm staying at the Doubletree, at least their wireless connection is free.

Most hotels in downtown have wifi integration now not to mention most hotels in general and it's also free.

 

[RiosTheGenius]

I guess it depends on your ranking..... I know the top players stay in good hotels in Manhattan, other players get smaller rooms, and those who usually play in thew challenger circuit and came to play the qualies stay where they can afford, like... people's houses and stuff :lol: ... till they make the main draw

 

[shinta]

The W hotel on Lexington, and everything within about 4 blocks of it. It was chaos there last year. If I ever go to the USO again, I'm staying at the Doubletree, at least their wireless connection is free.

Seriously? The W on Lex? Interesting. I suppose it's trendy, and they have nice pillows, but it wouldn't be my first guess. Did you stay there last time? Did you get to see any of the tennis players in the hotel lobby, lounge, or in the general vicinity?

 

[shinta]

I guess it depends on your ranking..... I know the top players stay in good hotels in Manhattan, other players get smaller rooms, and those who usually play in thew challenger circuit and came to play the qualies stay where they can afford, like... people's houses and stuff :lol: ... till they make the main draw

Ya, that makes sense. I guess there's not that one specific hotel that's the best for tennis star sightings, lol. Still, it'd be pretty slick to come down for breakfast and end up sitting next to Roger Federer's table.

 

[Fee]

Most hotels in downtown have wifi integration now not to mention most hotels in general and it's also free.

Yeah, I know, but the W (smallest rooms I've ever seen) practically charges you to look in the mirror. I'd bet they are still charging for a high speed connection this year.

There is a list of recommended hotels provided by the USO for the players. The ATP has a 'headquarters' hotel, the WTA has one, and the USTA has one. These are the hotels that the shuttle bus goes to every hour for credentialed players and guests, and that the tournament cars will go to. Some of the players stay in rented houses/apartments nearby as well (those who can afford it) and yes, some share rooms just off the beaten path (closer to the tennis center) to save money.

Yes, I stayed at the W last year for 3 days and I regularly ran in to players that I knew there, on the street in front of it, at Starbucks, at the restaurant we ate at, wherever. Wander up and down Lexington long enough, you'll bump into just about everyone eventually I suppose. Just don't ask for an autograph or a picture, you'll look like a fangirl.

 

[Tennis_Nickmo]

Can I ask why "sick" is a positive term? It seems the strangest word to use in a positive context, surely?

 

[zampano]

This is kind of a silly question, but anyone know where the players usually stay during the US open? I'm just curious. I'll be in the city a couple nights for the US open, and if I could end up at the same hotel as some of the other players, that'd be pretty sick.

i've just seen an interview with federer on euronews (rain delays), he's staying at The Peninsula, same as last year, but that's not a usual place for the players to stay at the USO, it's a small, quite hotel.
he showed the suite, his cosmetic table("it's important to me"), the bedroom ("i don't sleep alone before matches).

 

[nopiforyou]

Can I ask why "sick" is a positive term? It seems the strangest word to use in a positive context, surely?

These days sick and ridiculous is a positive term. I know it sounds ridiculous. Lol. great pun of mine there.

 

[skip1969]

well, there are some quaint, but sparsely decorated grass huts on the far side of the grounds which are quite convenient.