Best in the System: Cat. 4
May 27, 2015, 8:28 pm
#46
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PHs would get a raise in my opinion as a Diamond for full breakfasts in room or restaurant. I tend to dislike GHs because of the continental, limited breakfast fare at the Grand club. I'm thinking of GH Seoul in this regard vs. PH Busan.
May 28, 2015, 2:50 am
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Even though I actively search out hotels with lounges to keep expenses down, I also recognise that my favorite hotels so far in Cat 4 and below are PH Siem Reap and Andaz Shanghai...
P.S. I do regret not trying out the PH Busan during my recent trip through Korea.
May 28, 2015, 3:20 am
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It comes down to personal preference of course. In most cases the GH lounge breakfast is indeed worse than a PH, but then you get evening food and drinks. Some hotels let Diamonds eat BF in the restaurant, even when there is an open lounge, so that's another plus for those hotels that are flexible like that.
Even though I actively search out hotels with lounges to keep expenses down, I also recognise that my favorite hotels so far in Cat 4 and below are PH Siem Reap and Andaz Shanghai...
P.S. I do regret not trying out the PH Busan during my recent trip through Korea.
Even though I actively search out hotels with lounges to keep expenses down, I also recognise that my favorite hotels so far in Cat 4 and below are PH Siem Reap and Andaz Shanghai...
P.S. I do regret not trying out the PH Busan during my recent trip through Korea.
Lounges probably tend to score better during business trips. I'd rather just grab something free in the evening when I'm alone. I haven't been a lot of other Cat. 4s but I suspect you're right that the winner will have a) lounge and b) breakfast flexibility!
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May 28, 2015, 7:15 pm
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Among the 4's Ive stayed at, when taking value, location and property into considerateion
#1 Hyatt Maui- free night in Hawaii: location, location, location
#2 Andaz Savannah- awesome design, and location
#3 Hyatt Place Chicago/River North- like any other Hyatt Place, great location, near the river boat tours, loop, & Magnificent Mile
#4 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis- Great Restaurant,weird floor layout but recently remodeled, enormous room on Nicolette Mall.
I'd love to try Papagayo.
#1 Hyatt Maui- free night in Hawaii: location, location, location
#2 Andaz Savannah- awesome design, and location
#3 Hyatt Place Chicago/River North- like any other Hyatt Place, great location, near the river boat tours, loop, & Magnificent Mile
#4 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis- Great Restaurant,weird floor layout but recently remodeled, enormous room on Nicolette Mall.
I'd love to try Papagayo.
May 28, 2015, 8:51 pm
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Among the 4's Ive stayed at, when taking value, location and property into considerateion
#1 Hyatt Maui- free night in Hawaii: location, location, location
#2 Andaz Savannah- awesome design, and location
#3 Hyatt Place Chicago/River North- like any other Hyatt Place, great location, near the river boat tours, loop, & Magnificent Mile
#4 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis- Great Restaurant,weird floor layout but recently remodeled, enormous room on Nicolette Mall.
I'd love to try Papagayo.
#1 Hyatt Maui- free night in Hawaii: location, location, location
#2 Andaz Savannah- awesome design, and location
#3 Hyatt Place Chicago/River North- like any other Hyatt Place, great location, near the river boat tours, loop, & Magnificent Mile
#4 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis- Great Restaurant,weird floor layout but recently remodeled, enormous room on Nicolette Mall.
I'd love to try Papagayo.
May 29, 2015, 9:58 am
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Just got back from a lovely stay at the Hyatt French Quarter which is a nice Cat. 4 option as well.