I haven't stayed in a suite at the PH, but I would take a spa king (have received this as dia on last two stays at PH) over the suite @ GH. The GH suite is 'functional' - good size, etc, but quite plain. The spa king (indeed also the deluxe king I have also had) @ PH just feels to be in a different class. If you like the boutique feel, then PH Ist has it in spades, and the rooms are just lovely. Like I said, with Mrs Mac I would be at the PH in a heartbeat.