Hyatt Gold Passport - Thank you Gold Passport -- Info on Trip from April 2009 Andaz Event




Trustguy
Sep 2, 09, 9:05 pm
I met many of you at the West Hollywood Andaz event earlier this year. I was lucky enough to win the trip to London with 2 nights at the Andaz London Liverpool Street. If I remember correctly (there was much wine consumed), I was the 4th or 5th name called (sorry to all who left early or didn't show). My name was called, and the adventure started... My SO and I just got back and I decided to start a thread -- Mods, please merge as appropriate. Thanks to all who have wished me well on the trip!

At the time I won, Rashea Caldwell indicated that I had won 2 nights in London at tha Andaz along with airfare for 2. After talking to Rashea, she indicated that I would get enough FF miles in the program of my choice to get 2 business class tickets to London. This was way above my expectation, and it turned out to be outstanding...^

We spent the first 3 nights (2 free and one paid with MC, of course) at the Andaz. I will post my thoughts on the stay, but I must say we were treated really well by the hotel staff. After that, we spent 4 nights at the Hyatt Churchill, and I used a Diamond suite upgrade for the stay -- perhaps one of the best Hyatt stays I have ever had.

We spent several other nights using nights at SPG hotels (free) -- our biggest mistake on the trip was leaving Hyatt hotels...

In the spirit of Flyertalk, we did as much as we could during our trip as recommended by the various boards on Flyertalk. Since we won the trip at an event that was FT-related, we thought it was only right... Let me say that one can have a great trip based on the collective experiences of all on this website. Thanks to all on the Hyatt board who have been interested in my experience -- this is truly a great community, and I am glad to have taken this trip with all of the knowledge I have obtained here.

Cheers and THANK YOU! :D


gregorygrady
Sep 3, 09, 2:07 am
Congrats on your big win. Sounds like you had a fantastic trip.

And kudos to Hyatt/GP for offering up such a wonderful prize at a Hyatt/FT function. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

peteropny
Sep 3, 09, 7:00 pm
Congrats - and that was very generous of Hyatt to "give" you 2 Business Class Tickets (I had figured that out from your earlier posts - but was fully expecting them to be Coach Tickets). Kudos to Hyatt for their generosity and for hosting the amazing event.

Now we have to work on Act II :D


Trustguy
Sep 4, 09, 4:56 pm
that was very generous of Hyatt to "give" you 2 Business Class Tickets

I was frankly very surprised with the business class tix. As an added bonus (and somewhat off topic), the miles I received (with AA) nearly tops off my lifetime mile total at 1 million, which will give me lifetime Gold status. Another Flyertalk moment! ^

You mention "Act II" -- any hints?

jumpdogjump
Sep 4, 09, 5:46 pm
Welcome Back, Trustguy -

P.S. - Interesting post, Peter - Maybe we want to start another speculation thread? Paging Firewind!

Trustguy
Sep 5, 09, 10:49 pm
Welcome Back, Trustguy -

P.S. - Interesting post, Peter - Maybe we want to start another speculation thread? Paging Firewind!

Thanks Jumpdog... I hope the nsxt DO will be in NYC. I am poised to make the trip.... I hope to win another vacation!!!! :D We can also have a small DO in Palm Springs -- anyone else interested?



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