Grand Hyatt Taipei REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#61
Join Date: Aug 1999
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Last time I was there... ~ a year ago... was no-name brand in "GH Taipei" bottles in the regular rooms and CrabTree and Evelyn in the Club Rooms / Suites.
#63
Join Date: May 2003
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I got a room on the Club floor when I was there last month. The Diamond Amenity was the same nice box of 9 truffles/chocolates that they sell in the lobby for like $13. The last few times I was there (although this was 2-3 years ago) I got a free drink in the Lobby Bar as a Diamond Amenity.
One interesting thing is that in my room there was a door hanger for a "free room service Diamond continental breakfast". I assume it is given to all Diamonds, although I'm not sure why they would give you room service breakfast if you are already on the Club floor. Although I'm not complaining. I ordered the room service breakfast and then I went and got my fill again in the Lounge.........................
This was my 5th time there and this time I FINALLY made it across the street and to the top of the tallest building in the world (Taipei 101).
One interesting thing is that in my room there was a door hanger for a "free room service Diamond continental breakfast". I assume it is given to all Diamonds, although I'm not sure why they would give you room service breakfast if you are already on the Club floor. Although I'm not complaining. I ordered the room service breakfast and then I went and got my fill again in the Lounge.........................
This was my 5th time there and this time I FINALLY made it across the street and to the top of the tallest building in the world (Taipei 101).
#64
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Beijing, China
Programs: BA/A3 Gold/SPG Plat
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Above pictures was took on Nov.16, Grand Hyatt Taipei
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I also got a box of 9 truffles/chocolates with welcome fruits, but now the Crabtree and Evelyn bathroom amenities are not available in the Club Rooms anymore. Replaced by "Hyatt Brand" - I find it in Japan and Hong Kong as well.
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I also got a box of 9 truffles/chocolates with welcome fruits, but now the Crabtree and Evelyn bathroom amenities are not available in the Club Rooms anymore. Replaced by "Hyatt Brand" - I find it in Japan and Hong Kong as well.
#65
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Bath Amenities
For those staying on the Premier Floor (Suite Categories: Premier Suite, Ambassador Suite, Chairman Suite, and Presidential Suite), the bath amenities are from Acqua di Parma.
#66
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
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Stayed there early October - was on the club floor and received the box of 9 chocolates/truffles, too. Also received a bottle of nice red wine, but I think that was for something else, and not part of the Diamond amenity.
I think the hotel offers free room service continental breakfast for all Gold Passport members. gregorygrady and I are leading parallel lives. As in another thread where I was just like GG (number of FFN nights for this promotion period) .... we did something similar as in his report a few posts earlier ..... 2 years ago when we stayed there (and also received a box of chocolate truffles for the Diamond amenity), my wife figured "why not?", and had the room service delivered, but then we went to the Club and stuffed our faces even more.
I think the hotel offers free room service continental breakfast for all Gold Passport members. gregorygrady and I are leading parallel lives. As in another thread where I was just like GG (number of FFN nights for this promotion period) .... we did something similar as in his report a few posts earlier ..... 2 years ago when we stayed there (and also received a box of chocolate truffles for the Diamond amenity), my wife figured "why not?", and had the room service delivered, but then we went to the Club and stuffed our faces even more.
#67
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Beijing, China
Programs: BA/A3 Gold/SPG Plat
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Stayed there early October - was on the club floor and received the box of 9 chocolates/truffles, too. Also received a bottle of nice red wine, but I think that was for something else, and not part of the Diamond amenity.
I think the hotel offers free room service continental breakfast for all Gold Passport members. gregorygrady and I are leading parallel lives. As in another thread where I was just like GG (number of FFN nights for this promotion period) .... we did something similar as in his report a few posts earlier ..... 2 years ago when we stayed there (and also received a box of chocolate truffles for the Diamond amenity), my wife figured "why not?", and had the room service delivered, but then we went to the Club and stuffed our faces even more.
I think the hotel offers free room service continental breakfast for all Gold Passport members. gregorygrady and I are leading parallel lives. As in another thread where I was just like GG (number of FFN nights for this promotion period) .... we did something similar as in his report a few posts earlier ..... 2 years ago when we stayed there (and also received a box of chocolate truffles for the Diamond amenity), my wife figured "why not?", and had the room service delivered, but then we went to the Club and stuffed our faces even more.
I've been charged for the continental breakfast few years ago when I'm a Platinum tier. The story is I did not see the GP menu hand on the door and just simply order it via phone, then I found it charge to my bill. I asked the front desk why they charge for it, one lady mentioned that " we cancelled the free continental breakfast for Platinum and Gold member for few monthes, now only free coffee/tea served in the morning"
But anyway, they deduct the price of coffee/tea but I still have to paid the price for juice and bread
#68
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Beijing, China
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Ambassador Suite (I forgot the name of this room type)
#69
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Now only Diamond members will have continental breakfast thru room service. Grand Hyatt Taipei cancelled this benefit to Platinum and Gold member last few years. You will only see a menu on door and printed "Diamond member only" some words like that if you are a Diamond member.
On the recent stay a couple months ago, I noticed the door hanger for free breakfast, but didn't imbide nor looked at the hanger closely this time.
#70
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Beijing, China
Programs: BA/A3 Gold/SPG Plat
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Thanks for the info. It must have happened within the past 2 years. When I stayed there 2 years ago (in SEPT 05), my brother, a plain ol' Gold member was there, too, and he received the free continental breakfast then.
On the recent stay a couple months ago, I noticed the door hanger for free breakfast, but didn't imbide nor looked at the hanger closely this time.
On the recent stay a couple months ago, I noticed the door hanger for free breakfast, but didn't imbide nor looked at the hanger closely this time.
I booked four rooms for Dec.31 of 2008 on Jan.1 of 2007, the room rate is just only TWD$8750 per night. But since it's the last year of Taipei 101 firework show, GH Taipei adjusted the room rate in Feb. of 07. The " 101 firework promotion rate" becomes to TWD$10600+10% w/o breakfast. Then, the rate jumped again with TWD$14600+10% in Apr. for standard room type - Grand King Room (But this time they offered 2 buffet breakfast per room).
The room rate I paid for Dec.31 of 2006 was TWD$6030+10% with breakfast.
I checked with GH Taipei reservation department and they told me this year were all fully booked, and they requested the guests must pay full deposit in advance. Total of 856 rooms and suites were all taken You even can not use the Hyatt Diamond membership to GTD a standard room with rack rate on Dec.31.
Amazing People! in Taiwan
#73
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Beijing, China
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Some of my co-workers has been ask for leave.
#74
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: San Francisco
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Checking out today after a 4-night stay, upgraded to the Club floor at the 22nd floor, facing the Taipei 101. Nice view.
Taipei has been raining for the past few days, but getting around is easy, as there are plentiful of taxis.
The free breakfast that you can hang outside the door is now only available to Diamond. The lounge hour food was good, about 2 to 3 hot food items, but they shut down the service promptly at 8pm.
Tried the japanese buffet at Irodori, was pretty good with many variety of sushi and sashimi, hot soups, noodles and desserts. Abt NTD 1200.
And, you have to walk at least 10mins to reach the nearest subway, or you may take a shuttle bus from Taipei 101 to the subway. But the free shuttle ends 1st April 2008, as far as I understand.
Taipei has been raining for the past few days, but getting around is easy, as there are plentiful of taxis.
The free breakfast that you can hang outside the door is now only available to Diamond. The lounge hour food was good, about 2 to 3 hot food items, but they shut down the service promptly at 8pm.
Tried the japanese buffet at Irodori, was pretty good with many variety of sushi and sashimi, hot soups, noodles and desserts. Abt NTD 1200.
And, you have to walk at least 10mins to reach the nearest subway, or you may take a shuttle bus from Taipei 101 to the subway. But the free shuttle ends 1st April 2008, as far as I understand.
#75
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Hyatt Platinum, SPG Platinum, Hilton Diamond
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Understand that Taipei has moved the bulk of the exhibition to the Nangang exhibition hall instead of using the World Trade Centre besides Hyatt Taipei.
Is the new exhibition hall far away from Grand Hyatt Taipei? Thx.
Is the new exhibition hall far away from Grand Hyatt Taipei? Thx.