IC London Westminster Master Thread (leaving IHG August 31, 2014)
Jul 23, 2014, 2:47 pm
#481
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Personally I think the Lounge at PL is better, and at PL the deluxe suites and above are much better , in fact I cant remember the last time I seen those tiny bang and olufsen sets, all large Samsungs now unless you get stuck in a classic room. Also not a fan of the Tv sets mounted into the wall where window glare ruins the viewing.
Jul 23, 2014, 3:07 pm
#482
Join Date: May 2008
Location: UK
Programs: IC Spire Amb, Hilton, Marriott, BA, VA.
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Hope it is 14 Sept 14 - I've got a one night points booking here in the first week of September.
I wonder if there's any chance of them honouring it in that first week if they do change over on 1st Sept? Fingers crossed.......
I wonder if there's any chance of them honouring it in that first week if they do change over on 1st Sept? Fingers crossed.......
Jul 23, 2014, 3:24 pm
#483
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
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I had thought this myself when I first read it but it says September 14, 2014. Possibly just a typo, I guess we will find out in the next few days.
Jul 23, 2014, 4:01 pm
#484
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Jul 23, 2014, 4:06 pm
#485
Join Date: Feb 2013
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It is termed below according to prices and the display sequence on the website, the reason you might not be able to view it is possibly they are booked out as there is only 2 in the building.
Jul 23, 2014, 6:15 pm
#486
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
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Personally I think the Lounge at PL is better, and at PL the deluxe suites and above are much better , in fact I cant remember the last time I seen those tiny bang and olufsen sets, all large Samsungs now unless you get stuck in a classic room. Also not a fan of the Tv sets mounted into the wall where window glare ruins the viewing.
What do you have to book to get a Deluxe Suite? Do they have the same old fashioned decor as other rooms?
Jul 23, 2014, 6:56 pm
#487
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One thing I wonder about the Club is, do any Conrad hotels have Club's? I've stayed in a few and am indeed at the Conrad Chicago right now. None of the ones I've stayed in have club's. So will they keep the one here or get rid of it?
Oops. Edited because I just remembered the Conrad Bangkok does have a Club. But none in Chicago and I don't think there's one in Dublin either. Nor Hong Kong, right?
Oops. Edited because I just remembered the Conrad Bangkok does have a Club. But none in Chicago and I don't think there's one in Dublin either. Nor Hong Kong, right?
Last edited by stimpy; Jul 23, 2014 at 7:06 pm
Jul 23, 2014, 7:32 pm
#488
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One thing I wonder about the Club is, do any Conrad hotels have Club's? I've stayed in a few and am indeed at the Conrad Chicago right now. None of the ones I've stayed in have club's. So will they keep the one here or get rid of it?
Oops. Edited because I just remembered the Conrad Bangkok does have a Club. But none in Chicago and I don't think there's one in Dublin either. Nor Hong Kong, right?
Oops. Edited because I just remembered the Conrad Bangkok does have a Club. But none in Chicago and I don't think there's one in Dublin either. Nor Hong Kong, right?
They could ditch the lounge but it would be a good selling point.
I am staying next week, I shall enquire about the plans then.
Jul 24, 2014, 2:36 am
#489
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: MAN
Programs: BA Blue, Priority Club Plat (again!), Marriott Rewards Gold
Posts: 541
The IHG website is not allowing bookings beyond September now.
I have an existing booking in November using an Ambassador weekend certificate. Not had any communication from them about this. Assuming it will still be honoured?
I have an existing booking in November using an Ambassador weekend certificate. Not had any communication from them about this. Assuming it will still be honoured?
Jul 24, 2014, 4:01 am
#490
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tyrone,EU
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You'd need to check. I'd be surprised if Conrad is going to (notionally) give you 2 nights for the price of one...but I guess they could.
Jul 26, 2014, 10:22 am
#491
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Noticed there wasnt much info on duplex suites here so posting some pics, i am impressed with the space utilised in the suite.
http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/mi...postlogin=true
http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/mi...postlogin=true
Jul 26, 2014, 11:39 pm
#492
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Noticed there wasnt much info on duplex suites here so posting some pics, i am impressed with the space utilised in the suite.
http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/mi...postlogin=true
http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/mi...postlogin=true
Jul 27, 2014, 12:22 am
#493
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Jul 27, 2014, 4:27 am
#494
Join Date: May 2008
Location: UK
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Just called the hotel to ask about the changeover to Conrad and was told that it is happening on 31st August. Couldn't get a definitive answer to what would happen to prior rewards bookings made for after that date, but judging by my previous experiences of this kind of situation it's not going to be good news.
I suppose it is possible that they may honour them, but I think it would be wise to have a contingency in place just in case.....
I suppose it is possible that they may honour them, but I think it would be wise to have a contingency in place just in case.....
Jul 27, 2014, 4:49 am
#495
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Just called the hotel to ask about the changeover to Conrad and was told that it is happening on 31st August. Couldn't get a definitive answer to what would happen to prior rewards bookings made for after that date, but judging by my previous experiences of this kind of situation it's not going to be good news.
I suppose it is possible that they may honour them, but I think it would be wise to have a contingency in place just in case.....
I suppose it is possible that they may honour them, but I think it would be wise to have a contingency in place just in case.....