Breakfast Diamond Benefit
Dec 22, 2014, 6:56 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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Breakfast Diamond Benefit
Did a quick search and came up with lots of hits and not a specific answer so apologize in advance. Staying at Andaz Liverpool St. and PHV in a few weeks and have 3 rooms at each hotel with 2 people in each so total of 6 people.
What is the "official" diamond breakfast benefit i.e. is it breakfast for 2 people, max of 2 rooms etc.
Also any comments on whether "YMMV" applies at these 2 establishments with breakfast benefit (if it doesn't cover the 6 people).
Many thanks
What is the "official" diamond breakfast benefit i.e. is it breakfast for 2 people, max of 2 rooms etc.
Also any comments on whether "YMMV" applies at these 2 establishments with breakfast benefit (if it doesn't cover the 6 people).
Many thanks
Dec 22, 2014, 8:59 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
Did a quick search and came up with lots of hits and not a specific answer so apologize in advance. Staying at Andaz Liverpool St. and PHV in a few weeks and have 3 rooms at each hotel with 2 people in each so total of 6 people.
What is the "official" diamond breakfast benefit i.e. is it breakfast for 2 people, max of 2 rooms etc.
Also any comments on whether "YMMV" applies at these 2 establishments with breakfast benefit (if it doesn't cover the 6 people).
Many thanks
What is the "official" diamond breakfast benefit i.e. is it breakfast for 2 people, max of 2 rooms etc.
Also any comments on whether "YMMV" applies at these 2 establishments with breakfast benefit (if it doesn't cover the 6 people).
Many thanks
Dec 23, 2014, 8:04 am
#4
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
It's exactly like thucanhho has stated...
From the GP T&C's:
- At Hyatt hotels that do not have a Regency Club or Grand Club lounge, daily complimentary full breakfast inclusive of one entrée (or standard breakfast buffet), juice and coffee (tax, gratuity and service charges included) will be provided to the member and each registered guest in the room, maximum four (4) people.
So what is guaranteed is free breakfast just for the people staying in the same room as the Diamond member, nothing for any additional rooms. Most properties might extend the benefits to one additional room, but I doubt they will extend them to 2 additional rooms for 4 additional people.
Expect to get two free breakfast and pay for the rest. You will have to wait and see how generous a property feels, no hard and fast rules here I'm afraid. Personally if you are staying on points and are not a frequent guest I would guess your chances are slim to none, 3 rooms for a total of 6 is simply too much.
From the GP T&C's:
- At Hyatt hotels that do not have a Regency Club or Grand Club lounge, daily complimentary full breakfast inclusive of one entrée (or standard breakfast buffet), juice and coffee (tax, gratuity and service charges included) will be provided to the member and each registered guest in the room, maximum four (4) people.
So what is guaranteed is free breakfast just for the people staying in the same room as the Diamond member, nothing for any additional rooms. Most properties might extend the benefits to one additional room, but I doubt they will extend them to 2 additional rooms for 4 additional people.
Expect to get two free breakfast and pay for the rest. You will have to wait and see how generous a property feels, no hard and fast rules here I'm afraid. Personally if you are staying on points and are not a frequent guest I would guess your chances are slim to none, 3 rooms for a total of 6 is simply too much.
Dec 23, 2014, 11:43 am
#5
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: MD, USA
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It's exactly like thucanhho has stated...
From the GP T&C's:
- At Hyatt hotels that do not have a Regency Club or Grand Club lounge, daily complimentary full breakfast inclusive of one entrée (or standard breakfast buffet), juice and coffee (tax, gratuity and service charges included) will be provided to the member and each registered guest in the room, maximum four (4) people.
So what is guaranteed is free breakfast just for the people staying in the same room as the Diamond member, nothing for any additional rooms. Most properties might extend the benefits to one additional room, but I doubt they will extend them to 2 additional rooms for 4 additional people.
Expect to get two free breakfast and pay for the rest. You will have to wait and see how generous a property feels, no hard and fast rules here I'm afraid. Personally if you are staying on points and are not a frequent guest I would guess your chances are slim to none, 3 rooms for a total of 6 is simply too much.
From the GP T&C's:
- At Hyatt hotels that do not have a Regency Club or Grand Club lounge, daily complimentary full breakfast inclusive of one entrée (or standard breakfast buffet), juice and coffee (tax, gratuity and service charges included) will be provided to the member and each registered guest in the room, maximum four (4) people.
So what is guaranteed is free breakfast just for the people staying in the same room as the Diamond member, nothing for any additional rooms. Most properties might extend the benefits to one additional room, but I doubt they will extend them to 2 additional rooms for 4 additional people.
Expect to get two free breakfast and pay for the rest. You will have to wait and see how generous a property feels, no hard and fast rules here I'm afraid. Personally if you are staying on points and are not a frequent guest I would guess your chances are slim to none, 3 rooms for a total of 6 is simply too much.
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Dec 23, 2014, 10:06 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
It's exactly like thucanhho has stated...
From the GP T&C's:
- At Hyatt hotels that do not have a Regency Club or Grand Club lounge, daily complimentary full breakfast inclusive of one entrée (or standard breakfast buffet), juice and coffee (tax, gratuity and service charges included) will be provided to the member and each registered guest in the room, maximum four (4) people.
So what is guaranteed is free breakfast just for the people staying in the same room as the Diamond member, nothing for any additional rooms. Most properties might extend the benefits to one additional room, but I doubt they will extend them to 2 additional rooms for 4 additional people.
Expect to get two free breakfast and pay for the rest. You will have to wait and see how generous a property feels, no hard and fast rules here I'm afraid. Personally if you are staying on points and are not a frequent guest I would guess your chances are slim to none, 3 rooms for a total of 6 is simply too much.
From the GP T&C's:
- At Hyatt hotels that do not have a Regency Club or Grand Club lounge, daily complimentary full breakfast inclusive of one entrée (or standard breakfast buffet), juice and coffee (tax, gratuity and service charges included) will be provided to the member and each registered guest in the room, maximum four (4) people.
So what is guaranteed is free breakfast just for the people staying in the same room as the Diamond member, nothing for any additional rooms. Most properties might extend the benefits to one additional room, but I doubt they will extend them to 2 additional rooms for 4 additional people.
Expect to get two free breakfast and pay for the rest. You will have to wait and see how generous a property feels, no hard and fast rules here I'm afraid. Personally if you are staying on points and are not a frequent guest I would guess your chances are slim to none, 3 rooms for a total of 6 is simply too much.
Dec 27, 2014, 2:39 pm
#9
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: Accor Platinum, Marriott
Posts: 175
[QUOTE=RTW1;24041537]It's exactly like thucanhho has stated...
From the GP T&C's:
- At Hyatt hotels that do not have a Regency Club or Grand Club lounge, daily complimentary full breakfast inclusive of one entrée (or standard breakfast buffet), juice and coffee (tax, gratuity and service charges included) will be provided to the member and each registered guest in the room, maximum four (4) people.
These terms do not seem to apply to the Diamond breakfast benefit at the Andaz 5th Avenue. I have just received my invoice folio by email and there are numerous items in relation to breakfast, including "food", "gratuity" and on one day "breakfast tax". Although these items are not big amounts, the highest being $31, it is slightly annoying to see these types of charges on one's account with no explanation.
From the GP T&C's:
- At Hyatt hotels that do not have a Regency Club or Grand Club lounge, daily complimentary full breakfast inclusive of one entrée (or standard breakfast buffet), juice and coffee (tax, gratuity and service charges included) will be provided to the member and each registered guest in the room, maximum four (4) people.
These terms do not seem to apply to the Diamond breakfast benefit at the Andaz 5th Avenue. I have just received my invoice folio by email and there are numerous items in relation to breakfast, including "food", "gratuity" and on one day "breakfast tax". Although these items are not big amounts, the highest being $31, it is slightly annoying to see these types of charges on one's account with no explanation.
Dec 27, 2014, 5:38 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
The Diamond breakfast at the Andaz should include tax, but since there is no buffet they have a maximum amount you can spend. Tip should be included as well, but at some properties it isn't..... The last one doesn't bother me much, they should be clear about the amount that is included however.
Dec 27, 2014, 10:19 pm
#11
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......These terms do not seem to apply to the Diamond breakfast benefit at the Andaz 5th Avenue. I have just received my invoice folio by email and there are numerous items in relation to breakfast, including "food", "gratuity" and on one day "breakfast tax". Although these items are not big amounts, the highest being $31, it is slightly annoying to see these types of charges on one's account with no explanation.
Many properties without buffet provide an allowance for breakfast. You need to pay for portion above the allowance, plus taxes on that portion. Gratuity is often included but some properties don't.
Dec 28, 2014, 5:25 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Germany
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Posts: 139
Are these terms just for the Andaz properties or do they include say the PH DC as well? We were going to have a friend join us for breakfast but didn't know if he would be charged separately or lumped in our "4 persons"
Dec 28, 2014, 7:21 pm
#14
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: Accor Platinum, Marriott
Posts: 175
TerryK,
There were four guests in a two bedroom balcony suite (my wife & I and our two children). Our breakfasts consisted of one entree and a coffee/juice each. What concerned me really, was the inconsistency of the charges. There seemed to be no logic in what was on the bill for each day of our stay. But, as stated previously, this did not detract from the overall experience of the stay.
There were four guests in a two bedroom balcony suite (my wife & I and our two children). Our breakfasts consisted of one entree and a coffee/juice each. What concerned me really, was the inconsistency of the charges. There seemed to be no logic in what was on the bill for each day of our stay. But, as stated previously, this did not detract from the overall experience of the stay.
Mar 20, 2015, 11:21 am
#15
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 390
I'm always unsure about this topic. I am staying at a Hyatt Regency without a lounge tomorrow. I'd like to invite my parents to join us for breakfast. Are they included because I'm allowed 4 on my breakfast bill, or must I change the reservation to 4 persons in the room?