[ARCHIVE to 2015] Hilton Sydney {AUS}
#1081
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: milesdownunder.com
Posts: 94
The Hilton Sydney used to allow Gold and Diamond members to have breakfast in the restaurant for no additional charge. Now this is no longer the case.
Our update on this is at: http://www.milesdownunder.com/2015/0...into-an-abyss/
Our update on this is at: http://www.milesdownunder.com/2015/0...into-an-abyss/
#1082
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,038
The Hilton Sydney used to allow Gold and Diamond members to have breakfast in the restaurant for no additional charge. Now this is no longer the case.
Our update on this is at: http://www.milesdownunder.com/2015/0...into-an-abyss/
Our update on this is at: http://www.milesdownunder.com/2015/0...into-an-abyss/
#1083
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,633
That's not good news about the restaurant, as its breakfast layout is miles above the EL.
#1084
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Australia
Programs: QFF LTG , HHD
Posts: 1,206
I haven't been there recently to verify but apparently all Golds are to take their breakfast in the EL. If they don't have a Executive floor upgrade they do not get in for the rest of the day, including cocktail hour, however. You can still eat in Glass, the restaurant, but there is a sizable surcharge.
#1085
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NSW
Programs: QF P1 + LTG VA Plat, AA nothing, HH Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 764
I haven't been to Glass for breakfast on my last three stays there as upon exiting the lifts the queue was stretching towards the lifts. They clearly had to do something IMO at the weekends.
If the breakfast is going to be restricted to the Exec Lounge then I hope they improve the quality of the offer which consists of boiled eggs, bakery, cold cuts and some sad looking fruit.
Personally if there has to be a change then I'd prefer a differentiation between Gold and Diamond (as exists at some other properties), with Diamonds being allowed breakfast in Glass.
If the breakfast is going to be restricted to the Exec Lounge then I hope they improve the quality of the offer which consists of boiled eggs, bakery, cold cuts and some sad looking fruit.
Personally if there has to be a change then I'd prefer a differentiation between Gold and Diamond (as exists at some other properties), with Diamonds being allowed breakfast in Glass.
#1086
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 2,378
The Hilton Sydney used to allow Gold and Diamond members to have breakfast in the restaurant for no additional charge. Now this is no longer the case.
Our update on this is at: http://www.milesdownunder.com/2015/0...into-an-abyss/
Our update on this is at: http://www.milesdownunder.com/2015/0...into-an-abyss/
#1088
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: AA LifeTime PLT (2.982 MM, But 3MM+ Total), HHonors GOLD, IHG AMB
Posts: 787
Is this the only Hilton Hotel in SYD? No HGI, Doubletree or Conrad? Rooms between $240 - $350 AUD on Hilton's website for winter, which is summer up top.
Do I go back to the W or 4Points?
Do I go back to the W or 4Points?
#1089
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,554
As a diamond who has given them many stays over the year. I have received a total of one upgrade and little else.
For the nightly rates they are commanding, time to look elsewhere when staying in the CBD
For the nightly rates they are commanding, time to look elsewhere when staying in the CBD
#1090
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,633
#1091
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Sunny SYDNEY!
Programs: UA Million Miler. (1.9M) Virgin Platinum. HH Diamond + SPG Gold
Posts: 32,330
I live here and never seen any decent price deals sadly. Had many a stay in Relaxation Suites there, but only as I knew someone in management to get the upgrade.
Try the Sheraton On The Park a couple streets away .. same or better rates, and THAT lounge view is to die for!
#1092
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
First stay here (Sydney resident) as a cheap rate of A$169 opened for a Friday night, and with the 5K promo was too good to pass up, also my 29th stay for the year as a Gold.
echeckin on Thu only offered me a King Plus room to Lev 25, but by Friday morning it was offering EL to Lev 38, so I took an x22 room closer to George St with view to Town Hall.
Was actually reasonably impressed with the EL's more modern feel - for canapes liked the addition of soup, hot dishes were vegetarian spring rolls or chicken wings, good cheese selection and a pasta and regular salad. Drinks served by a lovely staffer at a temporary bar.
Room itself was quite good with a separate bath and shower, although the bathroom is a little pokey. TV in room has seemingly been recently upgraded with all Australian Digital TV channels quickly accessed and then some CCTV channels that weren't active.. No payTV sports channels. Bathroom had the larger PTR bottles, although somewhat surprisingly the body was is still the microbeads, rather than the newer orange range.
Breakfast in the EL was OK - hard boiled eggs only hot item, but a good range of cereals, breads, muffins, meats, (and the cheese obviously left over from last night). Nespresso coffee machine is free!, but its obviously not Glass.
echeckin on Thu only offered me a King Plus room to Lev 25, but by Friday morning it was offering EL to Lev 38, so I took an x22 room closer to George St with view to Town Hall.
Was actually reasonably impressed with the EL's more modern feel - for canapes liked the addition of soup, hot dishes were vegetarian spring rolls or chicken wings, good cheese selection and a pasta and regular salad. Drinks served by a lovely staffer at a temporary bar.
Room itself was quite good with a separate bath and shower, although the bathroom is a little pokey. TV in room has seemingly been recently upgraded with all Australian Digital TV channels quickly accessed and then some CCTV channels that weren't active.. No payTV sports channels. Bathroom had the larger PTR bottles, although somewhat surprisingly the body was is still the microbeads, rather than the newer orange range.
Breakfast in the EL was OK - hard boiled eggs only hot item, but a good range of cereals, breads, muffins, meats, (and the cheese obviously left over from last night). Nespresso coffee machine is free!, but its obviously not Glass.
#1093
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Sunny SYDNEY!
Programs: UA Million Miler. (1.9M) Virgin Platinum. HH Diamond + SPG Gold
Posts: 32,330
Out of interest, where do you see $169 rates?
#1094
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Programs: NZ Elite; QF Platinum; CZ Gold; MU Platinum; Marriott Titanium; Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,466
Anybody know why they are in such high demand? Conferences?
I mean, its not like the hotel or rooms are that special for the price charged.
#1095
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
Programs: AC*SE & MM/*Wood Gold/HHonors Diamond/Marriott Silver/AirMiles Gold
Posts: 4,554
Yeah, its extraordinary, much more expensive than Sheraton, Westin etc. (nearly 2x Westin on a recent date I looked at in September)
Anybody know why they are in such high demand? Conferences?
I mean, its not like the hotel or rooms are that special for the price charged.
Anybody know why they are in such high demand? Conferences?
I mean, its not like the hotel or rooms are that special for the price charged.
Taking away Glass as a benefit means I will look elsewhere. Every other Hilton in Australia/NZ treats Diamonds quite well. Something about the one in Sydney...