InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort [Master Thread]
Aug 24, 2015, 10:09 am
#136
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 213
IC Danang Sun Peninsula Resort [unannounced changes]
So the property went from 35,000 to 50,000 on redemptions despite going from 25,000 to 35,000 points in May.
Thought the whole point of having a yearly review is not to have these unannounced changes in the program?
Thought the whole point of having a yearly review is not to have these unannounced changes in the program?
Aug 25, 2015, 6:54 am
#138
Join Date: Jun 2011
Programs: TK Elite, BA Gold, Skyteam Elite Plus, IHG Spire AMB, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 162
oh my good, i was there last february for 25k Points (-10% Ambassador Kick-back)
yes, the Hotel is pretty - but sorry - not like InterContinental Amstel, Bora Bora, Tahiti etc...
yes, the Hotel is pretty - but sorry - not like InterContinental Amstel, Bora Bora, Tahiti etc...
Aug 25, 2015, 10:14 pm
#140
Moderator: Mileage Run, InterContinental Hotels
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 5,916
I stayed here a couple of weeks ago on free nights. I'm not a fan of the unannounced category change, but in their defense, the summer rates are eye-watering ($680 for the base room during my stay). It's certainly one of the best (and priciest) ICs I've stayed at (considering that IC GS HK and SIN price at 50k points, this place would be worth 150k). My problem wasn't so much the unannounced change, but the fact that for a periods of several months, there didn't seem to be any award availability at all.
Aug 27, 2015, 12:43 pm
#141
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,048
Moving from 25K to 50K in the space of weeks is definitely not cool. That said, if 25K could never be booked, hopefully 50K will get the hotel to open up some award space that people might find useful.
Aug 27, 2015, 7:16 pm
#142
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA IHG
Posts: 1,370
I'm also disappointed at the increase to 50K - but I still think it's absolutely worth it. I just hope IHG don't increase their maximum level.
Aug 28, 2015, 8:05 am
#143
Moderator: Mileage Run, InterContinental Hotels
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 5,916
I don't think much of the 25k/50k difference trickles down to the hotel; it's mostly a way for IHG to control demand. The hotel has to make available for redemption a certain percentage of rooms (reportedly, 5%), and these rooms may now book up slightly less quickly. As cmcbugg says, this property is spectacular and will likely see high demand even at 50k points.
Aug 28, 2015, 11:16 am
#144
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 520
Looking to book award stay here. when I put in 2 adults I can choose from king beds or queen beds but when I put 2 adults and 2 kids I'm given no options. My kids are 5/8. has anyone had any issue with families the size on one room?
Aug 30, 2015, 2:59 am
#145
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ha Noi
Programs: FB Gold, IC Gold Amb, Le Club Plat.
Posts: 86
If you have club access, i think that surcharge for kid over 6 should applied, if no, kid over 6 pay for breakfast (maybe 50%).
Extra bed is free. Room big enough for all 04.
Aug 30, 2015, 9:10 pm
#146
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 520
Were you able to get a points booking with a suite or villa? I couldn't
Aug 31, 2015, 2:39 am
#147
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ha Noi
Programs: FB Gold, IC Gold Amb, Le Club Plat.
Posts: 86
, you and me, i think that we both know that reward nights are applied for standard room only.Based on my own experiences with IC Danang, whats ever on points or paying, just book room for 02 adults, resort shall try their best to accommodate your children.
Aug 31, 2015, 9:35 am
#148
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA IHG
Posts: 1,370
guestservices AT icdanang.com
reservations.icdanang AT ihg.com
My welcome email also had these surcharges (not sure what the surcharge is without breakfast)
Kid Surcharge
• Breakfast for Child (below 6 years old): Complimentary
• Surcharge for Child (6 – 12 years old): USD35++ per child with breakfast ( no extra bed )
• Surcharge for Child (above 12 years old) or adult : USD75++ per child ( with extra bed & breakfast )
Sep 1, 2015, 1:02 am
#149
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: N/A
Programs: 100m swimming certificate level 5
Posts: 1,456
so any recent experiences of RA upgrades here, read something earlier about them capping upgrades. I had to book the 1 bed peninsula suite as that was cheapest available, any ideas on upgrades?
Sep 4, 2015, 12:32 am
#150
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Belgium
Programs: Miles&More IHG
Posts: 148