Hilton HHonors - Hilton Adelaide

Has anyone got any comments on the Adelaide Hilton? I'm booked in there for the last Friday in August so I can have the 6 course dinner at the Grange, each paired with a glass of wine, and not have to worry about getting anywhere.

Got a nice "Winter Warmer" rate of AUD 120 is less than the dinner!

Planning an Australia trip for 07/2003. Anyone stay at the Hilton Adelaide recently and could share their thoughts/opinions on the property? Thanks.

I don't know about recently, but I stayed there in January 2000 and it was very nice. There is an executive lounge with very knowledgeable and pleasant staff. It' well located -- you can, for example, take the tram straight to the beach. Adelaide is small enough that you can walk to most places downtown -- if you're a walker.

I second these comments. Have stayed there on a number of occasions and though it is one of the older modern hotels in the city centre, it has its own character and charm. It is also adjacent to the main Market, if you enjoy the delights of wandering through such places in search of inexpensive items to fill your stomach.

I will be in Adelaide April 20th to 26th.

Has anyone stayed at this hotel? What is it like? I am staying on points what should I expect to get? Do they have an Executive Lounge? Dose it have breakfast and nightly hors d’oeuvre and drinks?

Would you stay here?

Should I save the points and find a room somewhere else that will not be as costly as the Hilton?


Thanks in advance for your help

Excellent hotel, superb service, location is great, and the lounge is first class. You will enjoy your stay.

Hilton Adelaide is awesome....Its right in the middle of everything...the lounge is great, serves a great breakfast and evening snacks....

Staff are first rate.....

Just a small cheeky tip...If you are driving to the hotel then the valet parking is $25 plus tax, however if you find a parking meter outside, and there are many of them, and you don't get up and out by 8am you will get a parking ticket...the fine $15.00 and you can pay on line..! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

And a great Thai resturant around the corner called the "The Star of Siam"...get the hotel to book for you...

Love Adelaide

If you're on the Exec Floor, say hi to Janine (the Exec Club Manager) - her husband is one of the Concierges. She has an excellent memory (particularly what you drink), and the canapes are plentiful. Lovely view watching the sun set over the Adelaide Hills - plane spotting from the nearby airport at any time.

I will be in Adelaide April 20th to 26th.

Has anyone stayed at this hotel? What is it like? I am staying on points what should I expect to get? Do they have an Executive Lounge? Dose it have breakfast and nightly hors d’oeuvre and drinks?

Would you stay here?

Should I save the points and find a room somewhere else that will not be as costly as the Hilton?


Thanks in advance for your help

How was your stay in Adelaide at the Hilton? Planning a trip to OZ and looking at Adelaide Hilton. Thanks for any advise and overview.

SCA

How was your stay in Adelaide at the Hilton? Planning a trip to OZ and looking at Adelaide Hilton. Thanks for any advise and overview.

SCA

If I may butt in...

We stayed there in early April. Just walked in off the street and got a good rate and upgrade to exec floor. (I'm a HH Diamond).

Room was pretty good. The drinks and food flowed freely in the exec lounge. And you can't beat the location - right on the central square; great views.

My only grumble is the price of valet parking.

I stayed here at the beginning of 2002.

It's fine, but I wouldn't say brilliant. Slightly dated (although obviously may have been refurbed since I stayed).

The location is good, near lots of restaurants (I can second Ferrarri's recommendation of the Star of Siam) and a little indoor market, although for me it would have been better to be at the other end of the main street, nearer to where the Hyatt etc is.

Any updates or current thoughts on this Hotel? I am traveling in Augsut 05 and looking into staying there and Sydney and Melbourne.

Thanks again for any help and thoughts

SCA

What else are you wanting to know?

Must be one of those Kiwis who bought the casino in Adelaide... :D :D :D

(Dunno why my friends in Seaford get so upset about my mentioning that...)

What else are you wanting to know?

To KIWI FLYER
We will be staying in OZ for ten nights in Sugust 05. As we plan this large undertaking, we start with a basic plan of Melbourne, Wine Country(Barossa valley) and Syndey. We have never traveled to OZ and not sure when we will be back, so we are trying to see three cities. We are looking at three nights each and one by SYD airport night before leaving. I was lucky in enough to get business on QF through USAIR, if they are still alive in August. We arrive in MEL and leave SYD. Going to Adelaide in between. Should we look to fly or is there a train service worth looking into for one leg.
I am HH Gold and SGP Gold. Does the Hilton Adelaide have a lounge, upgraded rooms? I am not sure to which hotels in SYD or MEL to look at. We like to shop and dine. I don't think we need a car in Syd or Mel? I have (HH) points for three nights at one stop. We would like to visit the wine country of Barossa Valley, can this be done from the Adelaide Hilton Is the Barossa Valley a day trip or should we look into stay in the valley?

Thanks Kiwi Flyer and I will be touch as the planning goes on.

SCA

Note that the NEW SYDNEY hilton whould be open by the end of this year!! something to look forward to as they did a COMPLETE RESTORATION of the whole building (Pretty much a rebuild of the existing frame and everything has being re-design (incl a new Attirum from Pitt to George Streets as well as a really good health club)


To KIWI FLYER
We will be staying in OZ for ten nights in Sugust 05. As we plan this large undertaking, we start with a basic plan of Melbourne, Wine Country(Barossa valley) and Syndey. We have never traveled to OZ and not sure when we will be back, so we are trying to see three cities. We are looking at three nights each and one by SYD airport night before leaving. I was lucky in enough to get business on QF through USAIR, if they are still alive in August. We arrive in MEL and leave SYD. Going to Adelaide in between. Should we look to fly or is there a train service worth looking into for one leg.
I am HH Gold and SGP Gold. Does the Hilton Adelaide have a lounge, upgraded rooms? I am not sure to which hotels in SYD or MEL to look at. We like to shop and dine. I don't think we need a car in Syd or Mel? I have (HH) points for three nights at one stop. We would like to visit the wine country of Barossa Valley, can this be done from the Adelaide Hilton Is the Barossa Valley a day trip or should we look into stay in the valley?

Thanks Kiwi Flyer and I will be touch as the planning goes on.

SCA

Despite what the Hilton website says the refurbished Sydney Hilton will NOT be opening this year. If you're in the area you can see there is still a lot of work to be done. Various opening dates have been speculated and ozstamps recently got an email or letter from Hilton Diamond Club which mentions a date - check recent threads where he posted this.

However, for your travel in September 2005 there is a (good?) chance it will be open by then.

While you could take a train (or bus) I wouldnt bother. You lose too much time (1 day+ each leg) when you are only in Oz for such a short time, and in any case can pick up air tix more cheaply (Virgin Blue, Jetstar or Qantas). If you had more time then I'd suggest a drive (or bus) along Great Ocean Road but as this takes 2-3 days that's out for you too.

Yes Hilton Adelaide has lounge and okay rooms. I havent stayed in exec rooms there but still get lounge access as gold.

Barossa Valley is an easy day trip from Adelaide - plenty of tour companies do this.

Other Hiltons - Melbourne I'd recommend Hilton on the Park (great location, great rooms, good service and amenities). Sydney currently has The Grace as stand-in but hopefully Hilton will reopen by then. Will leave it to others to comment on SPG properties.

While you could take a train (or bus) I wouldnt bother. You lose too much time (1 day+ each leg) when you are only in Oz for such a short time, and in any case can pick up air tix more cheaply (Virgin Blue, Jetstar or Qantas). If you had more time then I'd suggest a drive (or bus) along Great Ocean Road but as this takes 2-3 days that's out for you too.

Yes Hilton Adelaide has lounge and okay rooms. I havent stayed in exec rooms there but still get lounge access as gold.

Barossa Valley is an easy day trip from Adelaide - plenty of tour companies do this.

Other Hiltons - Melbourne I'd recommend Hilton on the Park (great location, great rooms, good service and amenities). Sydney currently has The Grace as stand-in but hopefully Hilton will reopen by then. Will leave it to others to comment on SPG properties.

Hey KiwiFlyer,

I know this is a bit off topic but would you recommend the Hilton on the Park in Melbourne or Park Hyatt Melbourne/Grand Hyatt Melbourne? I am getting very low on my Hyatt GP points but still have 2 FFNs whereas I have lots of Hilton points and about 10-11 nights shy of requalifying for Diamond (which is very difficult to do in NZ since there is only 1 very expensive Hilton in AKL)...

A couple of colleagues from MEL recommended the Hyatts for location and mentioned that the MEL Hilton was a little run down and not that central...

Thanks, Mary

Sorry dont know much about the Hyatts. Hilton on the Park is very central if you're attending sporting events, but yes a moderate walk or short tram ride away from shopping areas etc.

As a gold I've always managed to get a great room there (didnt notice it looking tired :confused: ). Personally I qualify on stays and MEL is quite good for that being about the only place nearby with 2 Hiltons. Works in well with NZ's evening flights - stay at Airport Hilton then come into the city next morning to stay at Hilton on the Park = 2 stays.

PM me if you want more info.

Sorry about the diversion - back to Adelaide please.

"I am HH Gold and SGP Gold. Does the Hilton Adelaide have a lounge, upgraded rooms? I am not sure to which hotels in SYD or MEL to look at."

The Hilton in Adelaide does have a lounge with a free drink in the evening from 5pm plus snacks from 5:30 - 7:30. The executive rooms are quite nice.

In Melbourne, the hotel I would recommend is the Grand Hotel which is located on Spencer Street at the corner with Flinders Street. An excellent hotel. I spent a year living there in one of the 2 bedroom apartments and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Dave

Any updates or current thoughts on this Hotel? I am traveling in Augsut 05 and looking into staying there and Sydney and Melbourne.

Thanks again for any help and thoughts

SCA
You should enjoy Adelaide.Just stayed at Hilton Adelaide and it is in a great spot.As well a free CBD bus with a stop not far from the front door of the hotel.
Barossa can be done as a day trip easily from Adelaide.The other great day trip is to the Adelaide hills just 30 minutes from the hotel by car-have lunch at Bridgewater mill-you should book however.It is also home to Petaluma,one of the best premium lable wines in Australia although now owned by one of our large copanies.
Also atrip to Glenelg on the tram which leaves just in front of the hotel is worth considering.
Just around the corner from the hotel in Gouger street is the BBQ City-one of the best value asian restaurants in Australia-Peking duck $US25.Try the scallops or oysters in Ginger and shallot sauce if up on the specials board.
Am HH gold but didnt get upgrade but did get full buffet breakfast for stay-have a great trip.

Just stayed there 2wks ago on a customer's corp rate and was upgraded to exec floor (am gold) and found that the main diff between rooms on exec and non (my colleagues were in non-exec) was that bathrooms have separate shower/tub. Not sure if it matters to you but it does to me.
Got in too late to see how lounge was, so sorry no advise there.

Do make sure you get lounge access. My colleagues breakfast was A$30 which to me was unreal :eek:

My only gripe was no free internet access there.

As others have said, very well located. Chinatown just round the corner too.

Which room is best? The King de luxe plus or the Queen executive? Actually I would prefer a King executive, but somehow it is not offered.

The queen executive room gives you lounge access-in australia the lounge is usually called an executive lounge.
If gold or diamond in australia you will often be upgraded to the executive level with lounge access-though on my one stay in adelaide the hotel was said to be full-but got full buffet breakfast for 2 instead and personally I would rather have the king bed. ;)

Hey guys

Is there anyone who stayed with Hilton Adelaide??

Please advise of facilities and kindness of staffs...They give upgrade for members? or any benefits??

Cheers

Stayed there last september as gold.No upgrade but breakfast in the restaurant for 2.Room was still large and comfortable and position is good.Quite a few asian restaurants in gouger street in the same block as the hilton.

Stayed there last sep too as gold on a cheapo corporate rate but got upgraded to top floor (18th floor) and breakfast at the lounge.

Room upgraded. Lounge is very nice (and with great staff) - free drinks and canapes in the evening, brekkie in the morning.

As with most australian hiltons, a free bottle of wine plus a couple of chocolates and fruit (and the usual water). These are for gold and diamonds (and sometimes for everyone when there is a special promotion).

Haven't stayed there but when in Adelaide in February during a tour of the city (which is beautiful by the way) they said when you take a taxi be sure and say Hilton International or they may take you to this little hole in the wall hotel which is called The Hilton Hotel. The tour said Hitlon Intl tried to get them to change the name but they had the name Hilton Hotel before Hilton Intl did so they got to keep it per Australian Law.

Stayed at the Adelaide Hilton for a night this week, originally given a standard room but was upgraded to an executive floor room (which gives lounge access) once I reminded them of my gold status (staff were very apologetic). Lounge is great, with attentive staff, free drinks in the evening and buffet breakfast. Anyone with status staying there should request an executive floor room as they are far nicer than the standard rooms (based on the 5 minutes I spent in the latter).

I stayed 3 or 4 times a year until I couldn't bear the rooms any longer. The standard rooms are TERRIBLE, for a hilton, most of the couches were so filthy I wouldn't sit on them. Bathrooms very 70's.

I recently reached Gold and the last time I stayed there I got an exec room (after pointing out to the desk guy that I was gold not blue as their computer apparently stated) - no complimentary wine or water or chocolates despite raising the concern with manager. BUT the rooms are 1000% on the standard rooms.

I'm there next week and hoping things are better in terms of recognition but will wait and see.

Location is good and I would echo the post about clarifying to taxi driver which Hilton you are talking about - I've been driven to the wrong one before but not really a worry as they are only 5 minutes drive apart and you certainly won't get out of the cab at the less salubrious one (you'll realise it's a mistake straight away, if for no other reason than the missing 16 floors!) :p

Paul

Stayed there in April 2004. Walked in off street - got a good rate and upgrade to exec floor (I'm a Diamond). Nice suite, great view. Only downside was expensive parking.

All in all, a very acceptable experience.

The last time I stayed at this property was November last year, there was the Xmas parade outside the hotela nd I had to drag my bags to the front door as the road past the hotel was blocked. I also had to fight my way through the crowd up the stairs (being used by people to watch parade). Needless to say there was no greeting or welcome at all. Besides the obvious OH&S issues, I expect that a 5 star hotel should be better organised and should be considerate of their guests. I received a standard apology letter weeks later.

Hi all

I am going to Adelaide around April 18th and I have a stack of Hilton points to redeem. This is my first time redeeming points for a Hilton Hotel stay so I would be grateful for some help.

First, I will probably be driving to Adelaide so I will need somewhere to park my car. I have heard that the Valet Parking costs $30 a day. Can I redeem points for valet parking? If not is there somewhere cheaper nearby that I could park my car?

Next concerns room bookings. I will have myself, my wife and two young children with me. I understand that I can user the point stretcher system and get a room for only 15,000 points during April (cool). However I would like two beds so as to accommodate my kids. How many extra points does an extra bed cost?

Also I note that you can get a 2 for 1 voucher for use in the Hilton restaurant. Is there some way one can exchange points for an entire meal?

Finally are there any free upgrades to Gold going at the moment?

cheers Peter

I stayed there in 2004 and it was very pleasant. The hotel dates from the 70s or early 80s? Service was very nice and there is an award winning restaurant downstairs, at which I dined and which I recommend.

I actually preferred the Hilton Adelaide to the Hyatt A(stayed in both) based on the exceptional and kind service team.
However at the time the Hyatt was a little nicer in the guest room and public areas.
I hear the Hilton Adelaide has had some renovations but I cant confirm or deny this.I also thought the food at the Hilton A was good.

In Melbourne the Park Hyatt wins for excellent accomodations and the Grand Hyatt wins for service if you are fortunate to be or have access to the Regency Club.
Unfortunately my colleagues say last I heard that the Hilton Melbourne is very dated
My suggestion Hilton Sydney but not Hilton Melbourne would still be a better choice.Melbourne it is a Hyatt town since we lost the Luxury Collection Sheraton.The Westin Melbourne also is excellent however suites and upgrades to guest rooms for elites are difficult to obtain and you pay for everything and anything unlike the Hilton or the Hyatts who consistently offer great value to their elite members

Looking to stay at Hilton Adelaide in the upcoming months (22-24 Sept), I'm being shown a variety of prices. Only, however, with the Shopping Package, do I get to select a King Hilton Executive Room. I can get a King Hilton Guest Room with the Indulgence Package, but ideally I want a King Hilton Executive Room with the Bed And Breakfast package.

Am I best to approach the hotel directly, or contact Hilton on the toll free number?

Does anyone have any information on how this hotel treats Gold VIPs, and/or what service I should expect?

I'd suggest calling the # if the combination you want is not showing online.

Hilton ADL is in a neat location. ^

Try plugging "PR09BB" into the "Promotion Code" field when searching. That gives me a quote of $280/night for the King Exec room on the Bed and Brekkie rate.

Note the "flexible" rate is only $250/night, so if you're staying by yourself you would probably be better off using that and charging brekkie back to your account.

The other offers are also available too, but you'd need different promo codes.

I stayed there last Nov. with a Gold friend (seperate rooms). He was given an upgraded room (and I had a pretty average room!), but I can't recall if he had lounge access or not (I remember not going to the lounge, but wasn't sure if that was a timing thing or because he didn't have access.

I think he was delivered a bottle of wine as well - but as per the comment above not entirely sure!!

(Originally posted that he did have access, but now remembering I'm not sure!)

Stayed there 18 months ago when gold.Did not get upgraded but instead given the full breakfast downstairs which was fantastic.

Looking to stay at Hilton Adelaide in the upcoming months (22-24 Sept), I'm being shown a variety of prices. Only, however, with the Shopping Package, do I get to select a King Hilton Executive Room. I can get a King Hilton Guest Room with the Indulgence Package, but ideally I want a King Hilton Executive Room with the Bed And Breakfast package.

Am I best to approach the hotel directly, or contact Hilton on the toll free number?

Does anyone have any information on how this hotel treats Gold VIPs, and/or what service I should expect?

I stayed there a few years ago for one night, and was gold at the time.
I was extremely lucky as I was upgraded to one if (if not THE) nicest room/suite I've ever had at a Hilton. It was on the top floor near the lounge, and featured a full dining room, gorgeous art etc., Shame I was there by myself for all of a few hours, but the gesture was appreciated.
At the desk, when I checked in they told me they hadn't seen a Gold or Diamond member for awhile, and they were waiting to treat someone!

I've been treated well at Adelaide Hilton. Upgraded as both gold and diamond. Nice lounge with free-flowing evening drinks and nibbles.