Gas explosion at Hyatt Churchill London (11/21/14)
Mar 3, 2015, 3:13 pm
#211
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13 march is only 10 days away so hopefully we should have a conclusion to this thread soon!
Mar 3, 2015, 3:50 pm
#212
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Just contacted @HyattConcierge on Twitter again as I have a reservation for 23rd March. I got an unequivocal:
"Hyatt Regency London The Churchill will not be opening in March. Guest relations will be contacting you to discuss your options."
I really wish they would open! I won't cancel my reservation just in case.
"Hyatt Regency London The Churchill will not be opening in March. Guest relations will be contacting you to discuss your options."
I really wish they would open! I won't cancel my reservation just in case.
Mar 3, 2015, 3:53 pm
#213
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Just contacted @HyattConcierge on Twitter again as I have a reservation for 23rd March. I got an unequivocal:
"Hyatt Regency London The Churchill will not be opening in March. Guest relations will be contacting you to discuss your options."
I really wish they would open! I won't cancel my reservation just in case.
"Hyatt Regency London The Churchill will not be opening in March. Guest relations will be contacting you to discuss your options."
I really wish they would open! I won't cancel my reservation just in case.
It has been great to experience other hotels in London and realize how great the choices can be.
Mar 4, 2015, 12:56 am
#214
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Hyatt Andaz
Just contacted @HyattConcierge on Twitter again as I have a reservation for 23rd March. I got an unequivocal:
"Hyatt Regency London The Churchill will not be opening in March. Guest relations will be contacting you to discuss your options."
I really wish they would open! I won't cancel my reservation just in case.
"Hyatt Regency London The Churchill will not be opening in March. Guest relations will be contacting you to discuss your options."
I really wish they would open! I won't cancel my reservation just in case.
Mar 4, 2015, 5:42 pm
#215
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Plenty of hotel choices in London, just not many Hyatt's to choose from. I'm not sure I will go back the Churchill in the future. Since the hotel has been under repair it has forced me to stay in other locations and break my habit of staying at the Churchill repeatedly.
It has been great to experience other hotels in London and realize how great the choices can be.
It has been great to experience other hotels in London and realize how great the choices can be.
If I do go back the hotel and especially with any frequency they would have to improve both rooms as well as offer a true quality standard in a fitness center
Andaz is totally out of the question for me
I find it quirky and depressing and the room service awful
Mar 5, 2015, 2:38 pm
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Just contacted @HyattConcierge on Twitter again as I have a reservation for 23rd March. I got an unequivocal:
"Hyatt Regency London The Churchill will not be opening in March. Guest relations will be contacting you to discuss your options."
I really wish they would open! I won't cancel my reservation just in case.
"Hyatt Regency London The Churchill will not be opening in March. Guest relations will be contacting you to discuss your options."
I really wish they would open! I won't cancel my reservation just in case.
Tried the Corinthia for my last stay, staying at the Shangri-La Shard for my next one if the Churchill doesn't re-open (seems unlikely as I am there early April).
Mar 7, 2015, 11:04 am
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Plenty of hotel choices in London, just not many Hyatt's to choose from. I'm not sure I will go back the Churchill in the future. Since the hotel has been under repair it has forced me to stay in other locations and break my habit of staying at the Churchill repeatedly.
It has been great to experience other hotels in London and realize how great the choices can be.
It has been great to experience other hotels in London and realize how great the choices can be.
All offer comparable rates (some under LHW). I really did not appreciate the diversity of options. Having lost more than 10 stay credit already this year, Diamond re-qaulification this year will be difficult (as the Churchill accounted for most of my stays).
Off to the Connaught this friday!
Mar 11, 2015, 7:50 am
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Churchill to re-open on March 15!
The website has been updated -- the hotel will officially re-open on March 15. They are also renovating, they say, and those will be done by summer.
Just checked rates in June and they are running 400-500 quid a night!
Just checked rates in June and they are running 400-500 quid a night!
Mar 11, 2015, 9:14 am
#219
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This is great news as we have a 4 night reservation in May for our 40th wedding anniversary and didn't like the location of the Andaz. So appreciate the update.
Mar 11, 2015, 11:00 am
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Great news indeed as I finally was able to book my reward night for July 
Mar 11, 2015, 11:09 am
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a future refurbished guest room and maybe a second operating club lounge that actually may even be open
No Omelets though That's extra
Mar 11, 2015, 11:58 am
#222
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I had less luck. I had most of my reward nights booked, but one night I didn't get nailed down before the explosion. Now there aren't any standard rooms left, much less award nights (late June). Think I might have to do one night elsewhere. Really can't justify $500 a night. Can't do the Andaz as we have our son with us. Sigh...
Mar 11, 2015, 3:33 pm
#223
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I had less luck. I had most of my reward nights booked, but one night I didn't get nailed down before the explosion. Now there aren't any standard rooms left, much less award nights (late June). Think I might have to do one night elsewhere. Really can't justify $500 a night. Can't do the Andaz as we have our son with us. Sigh...
PS Apparently I got really lucky - I just tried booking for the same night I did earlier today - award nights no longer available. As often is the case, timing is everything
Last edited by Paulchili; Mar 11, 2015 at 4:07 pm
Mar 11, 2015, 11:23 pm
#224
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I'm happy with this news. I was able to extend my stay at the Andaz Liverpool Street (arriving a few days earlier than planned) and was able to extend my DSU to cover. Prior to this news, the Andaz didn't have much availability.
Spouse will be Diamond by then ... I wonder how many ... naaah, never mind.
Everyone has their favorites, to which they're entitled. The Andaz Liverpool Street is my favorite Hyatt property worldwide. I like the location, the history, the breakfast, the comfort, the uniqueness.
Spouse will be Diamond by then ... I wonder how many ... naaah, never mind.
Everyone has their favorites, to which they're entitled. The Andaz Liverpool Street is my favorite Hyatt property worldwide. I like the location, the history, the breakfast, the comfort, the uniqueness.
Mar 12, 2015, 3:41 pm
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I'm happy to, this will open up more availability at the Andaz, it's also my favorite Hyatt, can't beat the breakfast in 1901.
Welcome Back Churchill!!!
Welcome Back Churchill!!!
I'm happy with this news. I was able to extend my stay at the Andaz Liverpool Street (arriving a few days earlier than planned) and was able to extend my DSU to cover. Prior to this news, the Andaz didn't have much availability.
Spouse will be Diamond by then ... I wonder how many ... naaah, never mind.
Everyone has their favorites, to which they're entitled. The Andaz Liverpool Street is my favorite Hyatt property worldwide. I like the location, the history, the breakfast, the comfort, the uniqueness.
Spouse will be Diamond by then ... I wonder how many ... naaah, never mind.
Everyone has their favorites, to which they're entitled. The Andaz Liverpool Street is my favorite Hyatt property worldwide. I like the location, the history, the breakfast, the comfort, the uniqueness.
