Gas explosion at Hyatt Churchill London (11/21/14)
Jan 28, 2015, 8:26 pm
#181
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,130
we've got dates mid-march so am curious if there are any new developments since we can't get a room for points at Andaz for 3... two yes or 3 for $ not on points. When I spoke to HGP rep.. she just said.. then why don't you just get 2 rooms at Andaz... after a few minutes I knew it was pointless to explain I felt it wasn't really necessary to use 50K points per night when we could have easily been accomodated at Churchil for 25K.
Oh well, guess I'll just have to wait... luckily we still have other destination options since I've got flights on hold and haven't tied up $$ on that.
Oh well, guess I'll just have to wait... luckily we still have other destination options since I've got flights on hold and haven't tied up $$ on that.
Jan 29, 2015, 1:30 pm
#182
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: CO
Programs: WN, UA, Hyatt, National
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we've got dates mid-march so am curious if there are any new developments since we can't get a room for points at Andaz for 3... two yes or 3 for $ not on points. When I spoke to HGP rep.. she just said.. then why don't you just get 2 rooms at Andaz... after a few minutes I knew it was pointless to explain I felt it wasn't really necessary to use 50K points per night when we could have easily been accomodated at Churchil for 25K.
Oh well, guess I'll just have to wait... luckily we still have other destination options since I've got flights on hold and haven't tied up $$ on that.
Oh well, guess I'll just have to wait... luckily we still have other destination options since I've got flights on hold and haven't tied up $$ on that.
Jan 29, 2015, 1:31 pm
#183
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: CO
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Jan 31, 2015, 12:12 am
#184
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Midwest
Programs: Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 757
FWIW, I was on the phone with CS regarding another reservation and asked for an update on The Churchill. The rep said they are rebooking reservations 2/15 and before. That's 2 weeks away, so it sound like they are going on a week to week basis. Right or wrong, I feel a little more reassured with my summer reservation, but I wish they would make some kind of announcement already.
Feb 11, 2015, 1:20 pm
#185
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
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Posts: 2,640
Still not booking into this hotel.
Anyone have the latest news as to when they expect to reopen?
Anyone have the latest news as to when they expect to reopen?
Feb 11, 2015, 4:04 pm
#186
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,130
Have ressie for March 13th and haven't gotten a call yet...
Wonder what's up since we have a room for 3 and can't get that for Andaz... we shall see.
Wonder what's up since we have a room for 3 and can't get that for Andaz... we shall see.
Last edited by cmjaffe; Feb 11, 2015 at 4:05 pm Reason: wrong info
Feb 11, 2015, 5:08 pm
#187
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, southwest A List Preferred, American Platinum
Posts: 255
We have a reservation for the end of May. I just called the Diamond line 2 days ago and asked what the status was. After putting me on hold, he said that they weren't sure when it was going to be up and running and told me to make a backup reservation at the Andaz. I had a reservation with points and cash using a Diamond suite upgrade (made the reservation last July cuz it's our 40th wedding anniversary), but they said that wasn't available at the Andaz and I could only reserve a regular room. Asked if they could make an exception due to the situation and they said NO. Frustrating......
Feb 11, 2015, 6:17 pm
#188
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Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
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I walked by the hotel on Feb 7 to take a look, sorry for not posting this sooner. The gas was clearly still off since the lobby was being heated with electric heaters. There were a bunch of panel trucks for gas repair people around back (in the road next to where the entrance to Locanda Locatelli is).
Feb 13, 2015, 1:06 am
#189
Join Date: May 2012
Location: UK
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Posts: 490
For me the Andaz doesnt match the Churchill in location or ambiance. I love being behind Selfridges..
Feb 16, 2015, 4:51 am
#190
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Location: LGW
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Locanda Locatelli is reopening on 14th March, so perhaps the Hotel isn't too far behind it?
Feb 16, 2015, 5:14 am
#191
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Feb 16, 2015, 5:17 am
#192
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The info I have is that the hotel will be semi-reopening in mid-late March with the top 3 floors opening initially. The damage to the ground floor in particular was extensive and the hotel are taking the opportunity to renovate whilst they make repairs. So, I heard on the grapevine that the long awaited new gym will make an appearance, also possibly a spa.
Feb 16, 2015, 12:02 pm
#193
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The damage on the ground floor may have been extensive but the main lobby and hotel restaurant area looked fine to me when I was in there two weeks ago. So possibly the damage on the ground floor is in the back, over by Locanda Locatelli and the event rooms on that side of the hotel.
They have now modified the website posting and are now saying that bookings up until March 15 will be cancelled.
They have now modified the website posting and are now saying that bookings up until March 15 will be cancelled.
Feb 16, 2015, 2:54 pm
#194
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Feb 16, 2015, 4:29 pm
#195
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, southwest A List Preferred, American Platinum
Posts: 255
This is great news as our reservations are for May! Appreciate the updated information.