Please post your Royal Ambassador experiences (Archive Thread 2015)
Feb 22, 2015, 4:54 am
#47
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
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InterContinental Budapest
IC Budapest
What is your IHG Rewards Club Status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very much
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked the cheapest Weekend escape rate and received an Executive Suite river. View with club access.
How are the rooms?
Around 50sqm
Classic and elegant design (recently softly renovated)
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...27813721026562
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...27923100078081
Seating area with sofa, elegant desk
Nespresso machine, kettle, desk. No iPhone dock
View over the Danube
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...28453754658816
Very comfortable bed
Bathrooms with bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Agraria (large bottles) amenities.
Large flat screen television with good selection of channels
Very quiet
Fast wifi
Video of the executive suite
How is the exec. lounge?
Very nice design
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...12889775030272
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...12833109966848
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...12769012625409
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...12705137590273
Great staff
View over the River
Very good selection of evening canapés. Hot meals. Drinks. Afternoon pastries.
One of European best club lounges
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Excellent quality of service: very professional and attentive staff.
- Central location
- Pleasant club lounge and suite
- Very good spa with indoor pool and sauna
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...14178782613504
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...13521346437120
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...09640604405760
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...09579510198272
Bad:
- Nothing indeed
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points?Would you return?
Yes, for location, quality of service and club lounge.
I was very impressed by the quality of service.
What is your IHG Rewards Club Status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very much
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked the cheapest Weekend escape rate and received an Executive Suite river. View with club access.
How are the rooms?
Around 50sqm
Classic and elegant design (recently softly renovated)
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...27813721026562
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...27923100078081
Seating area with sofa, elegant desk
Nespresso machine, kettle, desk. No iPhone dock
View over the Danube
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...28453754658816
Very comfortable bed
Bathrooms with bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Agraria (large bottles) amenities.
Large flat screen television with good selection of channels
Very quiet
Fast wifi
Video of the executive suite
How is the exec. lounge?
Very nice design
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...12889775030272
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...12833109966848
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...12769012625409
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...12705137590273
Great staff
View over the River
Very good selection of evening canapés. Hot meals. Drinks. Afternoon pastries.
One of European best club lounges
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Excellent quality of service: very professional and attentive staff.
- Central location
- Pleasant club lounge and suite
- Very good spa with indoor pool and sauna
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...14178782613504
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...13521346437120
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...09640604405760
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...09579510198272
Bad:
- Nothing indeed
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points?Would you return?
Yes, for location, quality of service and club lounge.
I was very impressed by the quality of service.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 24, 2015 at 12:15 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 22, 2015, 5:10 am
#48
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
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InterContinental Istanbul
IC Istanbul
What is your IHG Rewards Club Status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked the cheapest Weekend escape rate and received a Business Suite Sea View with club access.
How are the rooms?
Around 80sqm
Classic (and rather kitsch) design, but lerfectly maintained and very comfortable
Seating area with sofa, dining table
Nespresso machine, kettle, desk.
View over the Bosphorus and sea
Very comfortable bed
Separate toilets
Elegant marble bathrooms with bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Large bottles Agraria amenities.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...79270034915328
Large flat screen television with good selection of channels
Very quiet
Fast wifi
iPhone dock
How is the exec. lounge?
Renovated design
Frendly staff
View over the bosphorus
Very good selection of evening canapés. Hot meals. Drinks. Afternoon pastries.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Excellent quality of service: very professional and attentive staff.
- Location, where most of action is
- Pleasant club lounge and suite
- Very good spa with indoor pool and sauna https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...19472133320704
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...19569315360770
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...19850262425600
- Great view from the panorama bar
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...27134565105664
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...91209817518080
Bad:
- Nothing indeed
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points?Would you return?
The hotel is very pleasant for location, staff, club lounge and spa.
Renovation of the room would be more than welcome.
Lobby area has been renovated but in a questionable style.
Restaurant area has been renovated in a pleasant style.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...20147030405120
It would be great that Autoban, which has designed the Flamingo restaurant at the hotel (and some of nicest properties in town), will make the complete renovation of the InterContinental Istanbul.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...54472659542016
What is your IHG Rewards Club Status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked the cheapest Weekend escape rate and received a Business Suite Sea View with club access.
How are the rooms?
Around 80sqm
Classic (and rather kitsch) design, but lerfectly maintained and very comfortable
Seating area with sofa, dining table
Nespresso machine, kettle, desk.
View over the Bosphorus and sea
Very comfortable bed
Separate toilets
Elegant marble bathrooms with bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Large bottles Agraria amenities.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...79270034915328
Large flat screen television with good selection of channels
Very quiet
Fast wifi
iPhone dock
How is the exec. lounge?
Renovated design
Frendly staff
View over the bosphorus
Very good selection of evening canapés. Hot meals. Drinks. Afternoon pastries.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Excellent quality of service: very professional and attentive staff.
- Location, where most of action is
- Pleasant club lounge and suite
- Very good spa with indoor pool and sauna https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...19472133320704
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...19569315360770
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...19850262425600
- Great view from the panorama bar
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...27134565105664
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...91209817518080
Bad:
- Nothing indeed
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points?Would you return?
The hotel is very pleasant for location, staff, club lounge and spa.
Renovation of the room would be more than welcome.
Lobby area has been renovated but in a questionable style.
Restaurant area has been renovated in a pleasant style.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...20147030405120
It would be great that Autoban, which has designed the Flamingo restaurant at the hotel (and some of nicest properties in town), will make the complete renovation of the InterContinental Istanbul.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...54472659542016
Last edited by nicolas75; Apr 27, 2016 at 1:39 am
Feb 23, 2015, 7:16 pm
#49
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Princeton, NJ; Lviv Ukraine
Programs: UA 3.6MM, AF/KL Lifetime Plat, BA Gold, AA 1MM, IC Spire RA, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, et alia
Posts: 2,732
IC Los Angeles Beverly Hills Century City
IC los Angeles Beverly Hills
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Deluxe, got Suite
How are the rooms?
Nice. Suite has separate living/dining area, bedroom has twin doors from the dining area. Single bathroom with entrances from front hallway and from bedroom.
How is the exec. lounge?
Alas, none.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Two bottles water and a small fruit basket. I didn't need it but it was pretty chintzy.
How was the minibar?
Above average; about 10 different mini bottles,
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
They now have a "VIP check in" area which is to the right of the front entrance. Nothing special but closer to the entrance and the elevators.
Generally good recognition
-Bad
No Club
$39 for (valet-only) parking. Did save a few bucks with a "Free Parking" package which was about $30 more than the Best Flexible Rate. But it's still rather ridiculous for essentially a corporate area. If you're willing to walk a few blocks you can park free.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
A little pricey compared to other ICs.
Would you return?
Yeah, whenever I'm in the area.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Deluxe, got Suite
How are the rooms?
Nice. Suite has separate living/dining area, bedroom has twin doors from the dining area. Single bathroom with entrances from front hallway and from bedroom.
How is the exec. lounge?
Alas, none.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Two bottles water and a small fruit basket. I didn't need it but it was pretty chintzy.
How was the minibar?
Above average; about 10 different mini bottles,
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
They now have a "VIP check in" area which is to the right of the front entrance. Nothing special but closer to the entrance and the elevators.
Generally good recognition
-Bad
No Club
$39 for (valet-only) parking. Did save a few bucks with a "Free Parking" package which was about $30 more than the Best Flexible Rate. But it's still rather ridiculous for essentially a corporate area. If you're willing to walk a few blocks you can park free.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
A little pricey compared to other ICs.
Would you return?
Yeah, whenever I'm in the area.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 24, 2015 at 12:14 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 23, 2015, 7:22 pm
#50
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Princeton, NJ; Lviv Ukraine
Programs: UA 3.6MM, AF/KL Lifetime Plat, BA Gold, AA 1MM, IC Spire RA, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, et alia
Posts: 2,732
IC New Orleans
IC New Orleans
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes and no
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked deluxe, got a studio suite.
How are the rooms?
Completely renovated. Gone are the classic style decorations. Now it's a modern decor, and flat screen TVs.
Also the reception moved from the 2nd floor to the ground floor, another bar added.
How is the exec. lounge?
THERE IS NO MORE LOUNGE. They took away the 14th floor with its decent lounge and friendly service.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Usual fruit basket.
How was the minibar?
Average.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
Like the reception area better.
Nice bar.
-Bad
No more Club lounge.
No more "Avenue Suite" upgrade -- this used to be one of my best upgrades!
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
It was a few weeks before Mardi Gras, so rates a bit higher than usual.
Would you return?
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes and no
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked deluxe, got a studio suite.
How are the rooms?
Completely renovated. Gone are the classic style decorations. Now it's a modern decor, and flat screen TVs.
Also the reception moved from the 2nd floor to the ground floor, another bar added.
How is the exec. lounge?
THERE IS NO MORE LOUNGE. They took away the 14th floor with its decent lounge and friendly service.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Usual fruit basket.
How was the minibar?
Average.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
Like the reception area better.
Nice bar.
-Bad
No more Club lounge.
No more "Avenue Suite" upgrade -- this used to be one of my best upgrades!
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
It was a few weeks before Mardi Gras, so rates a bit higher than usual.
Would you return?
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 24, 2015 at 12:14 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 23, 2015, 7:29 pm
#51
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Princeton, NJ; Lviv Ukraine
Programs: UA 3.6MM, AF/KL Lifetime Plat, BA Gold, AA 1MM, IC Spire RA, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, et alia
Posts: 2,732
IC Presidente Mexico City
IC Presidente Mexico City
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, a pair of stays
[B]Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive
One was a King Club Room, upgraded to a Suite. The other was a regular room, upgraded to a junior suite, Club access.
How are the rooms?
Nice, but a little dated. Stucco walls.
How is the exec. lounge?
Fairly nice; panoramic views out of both sides of the hotel. Comprehensive breakfast. Generally enough snacks in the evening to make a meal. Awesome desserts/chocolates. Decent bar, with some upscale items (tequilas, etc.) available for an upcharge.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Yes, in addition to the fruits, mineral water, a different gift each time, last one was a pottery shot glass.
How was the minibar?
Fairly good.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
Safe Polanco neighborhood
Walking distance to anthropological museum, Chapultepec, and to a Metro station to see areas such as the Zocalo.
Good Club.
-Bad
Hotel taxi charges about double a regular taxi, but unfortunately you generally want a hotel taxi for safety.
Getting a little frumpy. Presidentes were built to a lesser standard than most ICs.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Fairly good price.
Would you return?
My fifth time.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, a pair of stays
[B]Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive
One was a King Club Room, upgraded to a Suite. The other was a regular room, upgraded to a junior suite, Club access.
How are the rooms?
Nice, but a little dated. Stucco walls.
How is the exec. lounge?
Fairly nice; panoramic views out of both sides of the hotel. Comprehensive breakfast. Generally enough snacks in the evening to make a meal. Awesome desserts/chocolates. Decent bar, with some upscale items (tequilas, etc.) available for an upcharge.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Yes, in addition to the fruits, mineral water, a different gift each time, last one was a pottery shot glass.
How was the minibar?
Fairly good.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
Safe Polanco neighborhood
Walking distance to anthropological museum, Chapultepec, and to a Metro station to see areas such as the Zocalo.
Good Club.
-Bad
Hotel taxi charges about double a regular taxi, but unfortunately you generally want a hotel taxi for safety.
Getting a little frumpy. Presidentes were built to a lesser standard than most ICs.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Fairly good price.
Would you return?
My fifth time.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 24, 2015 at 12:14 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 23, 2015, 7:37 pm
#52
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Princeton, NJ; Lviv Ukraine
Programs: UA 3.6MM, AF/KL Lifetime Plat, BA Gold, AA 1MM, IC Spire RA, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, et alia
Posts: 2,732
IC Vienna (Wien), Austria
IC Vienna (Wien)
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked two free nights, one paid night. Upgraded to deluxe room with Club access.
How are the rooms?
Not memorable.
How is the exec. lounge?
Expansive. Nice breakfast, and a full dinner. Good selection of wines. Marzipan chocolates all day.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Some chocolates, bonbons, etc.
How was the minibar?
Good.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
Nice upgrades, good treatment
Good location next to Stadtpark, or walking into the center.
Great club.
-Bad
Humorless
It was snowing most of the time, which made things unpleasant. Vienna is pretty in the snow, but not fun walking around.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
The two nights I used free nights were a bit pricey; the final night was a cheaper, approachable, weekend rate.
Would you return?
Yup.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked two free nights, one paid night. Upgraded to deluxe room with Club access.
How are the rooms?
Not memorable.
How is the exec. lounge?
Expansive. Nice breakfast, and a full dinner. Good selection of wines. Marzipan chocolates all day.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Some chocolates, bonbons, etc.
How was the minibar?
Good.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
Nice upgrades, good treatment
Good location next to Stadtpark, or walking into the center.
Great club.
-Bad
Humorless
It was snowing most of the time, which made things unpleasant. Vienna is pretty in the snow, but not fun walking around.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
The two nights I used free nights were a bit pricey; the final night was a cheaper, approachable, weekend rate.
Would you return?
Yup.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 24, 2015 at 12:13 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 23, 2015, 7:40 pm
#53
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Princeton, NJ; Lviv Ukraine
Programs: UA 3.6MM, AF/KL Lifetime Plat, BA Gold, AA 1MM, IC Spire RA, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, et alia
Posts: 2,732
IC Amstel Amsterdam, Netherlands
IC Amstel Amsterdam
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked on a free night. Got an upgrade but then got downgraded because I wanted two beds but their suites all have a single bed.
How are the rooms?
Classic, tasteful, but given the price, kinda small.
How is the exec. lounge?
There is none.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Don't remember one.
How was the minibar?
Very Good -- but RA treatment doesn't extend to the large-format bottles of booze. So a mixed review.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
One of the nicest, most luxurious ICs anywhere.
-Bad
Very expensive
Further from the tourist areas of downtown than you want.
No Club
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Frightfully expensive.
Would you return?
If company is covering costs, or I use freebies.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked on a free night. Got an upgrade but then got downgraded because I wanted two beds but their suites all have a single bed.
How are the rooms?
Classic, tasteful, but given the price, kinda small.
How is the exec. lounge?
There is none.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Don't remember one.
How was the minibar?
Very Good -- but RA treatment doesn't extend to the large-format bottles of booze. So a mixed review.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
One of the nicest, most luxurious ICs anywhere.
-Bad
Very expensive
Further from the tourist areas of downtown than you want.
No Club
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Frightfully expensive.
Would you return?
If company is covering costs, or I use freebies.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 24, 2015 at 12:13 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 23, 2015, 7:48 pm
#54
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Princeton, NJ; Lviv Ukraine
Programs: UA 3.6MM, AF/KL Lifetime Plat, BA Gold, AA 1MM, IC Spire RA, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, et alia
Posts: 2,732
IC Le Grand Paris France
IC Paris Le Grand
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very much so
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a free room. Upgraded to a deluxe room with two beds. I think I would have had a better upgrade if I had asked for a single King. But ^^^ for giving me Club access and free minibar drinks.
How are the rooms?
Nice, classic
How is the exec. lounge?
One of my favorites. Foie gras, nice wines and liquors.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Some macarons from the in-house patisserie.
How was the minibar?
Very good. It was New Year's Eve so we did quite some damage to the wine and champagne.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
One of my favorite ICs.
Excellent location.
Nice two-story Club lounge.
Great treatment (got late checkout)
-Bad
Sometimes on the pricey side.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
For free, great deal. If on company travel, for sure, Solo, sometimes decent rate, sometimes not.
Would you return?
Been there at least 20 times.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very much so
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a free room. Upgraded to a deluxe room with two beds. I think I would have had a better upgrade if I had asked for a single King. But ^^^ for giving me Club access and free minibar drinks.
How are the rooms?
Nice, classic
How is the exec. lounge?
One of my favorites. Foie gras, nice wines and liquors.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Some macarons from the in-house patisserie.
How was the minibar?
Very good. It was New Year's Eve so we did quite some damage to the wine and champagne.
What was good and what was bad?
-Good
One of my favorite ICs.
Excellent location.
Nice two-story Club lounge.
Great treatment (got late checkout)
-Bad
Sometimes on the pricey side.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
For free, great deal. If on company travel, for sure, Solo, sometimes decent rate, sometimes not.
Would you return?
Been there at least 20 times.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 24, 2015 at 12:12 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 24, 2015, 9:07 am
#55
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 10,958
InterContinental Madrid
Intercontinental Madrid
- What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, as always
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate and was upgraded to a Club Senior suite.
- How are the rooms?
Around 60 sqm
Classic and elegant design.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...809728/photo/1
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...835009/photo/1
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...050880/photo/1
Seating area with desk
Flat screen television set, with large selection of international channels
Bedroom with very comfortable bed
Marble bathroom with separate walk in shower. Agraria amenities
Very quiet.
Large terrace balcony.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...166016/photo/1
View over the city
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...832640/photo/1
Fast wifi
No iPhone dock
No plugs close to the bed
- How is the exec. lounge?
- What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
BAD
Nothing
- Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes
Video of the Senior suite
- What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, as always
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate and was upgraded to a Club Senior suite.
- How are the rooms?
Around 60 sqm
Classic and elegant design.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...809728/photo/1
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...835009/photo/1
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...050880/photo/1
Seating area with desk
Flat screen television set, with large selection of international channels
Bedroom with very comfortable bed
Marble bathroom with separate walk in shower. Agraria amenities
Very quiet.
Large terrace balcony.
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...166016/photo/1
View over the city
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...832640/photo/1
Fast wifi
No iPhone dock
No plugs close to the bed
- How is the exec. lounge?
- Warm classic design
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...416896/photo/1 - Very friendly staff
- Very good breakfast with hot and cold option
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...330048/photo/1 - 2 free PC with Internet and printer
- Evening food has been massively improved: selection of two hot dishes,
- Nice selection of sweet and salted canapés during the day
- What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
- The staff is really nice at IC Madrid
- Luxurious atmosphere in public places
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...345666/photo/1
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...693953/photo/1
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...060737/photo/1 - Nice courtyard garden
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...214912/photo/1 - Location is very convenient from airport (metro station 80 meters from the hotel) and shopping: the Salamenca district is one of the most elegant for luxury boutiques and concept stores (Isolée, Gallery Madrid, ...) and "secret" museums (Fundación Juan March, Residencia des estudiantes, Museo Cerralbo, etc.)
- Pretty nice fitness centre
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...490304/photo/1
https://twitter.com/nicolas75flyert/...123456/photo/1
BAD
Nothing
- Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes
Video of the Senior suite
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 25, 2015 at 3:39 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 25, 2015, 2:26 am
#56
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: FB LTPE, BAEC GGL, EK Blue, SK Gold, Marriott Amb+LTT, IHG Diamond Amb, Accorhotels Silver
Posts: 1,953
IC Nairobi
IC Nairobi
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Classic Room with BOGO coupon, got a classic room with Club Access granted
How are the rooms?
Just OK, a little bit dated decor to my taste.
How is the exec. lounge?
Very nice. Made to order eggs and good quality products. The lounge is small but I have never seen it packed.
Staff is amazing there, they take care of everything and always super politely and proactively.
What was your welcome gift?
Bottle of redwines, a fruit platter and jars of chocolate.
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Bad
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Very good with the BOGO coupon
Would you return?
Yes
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Classic Room with BOGO coupon, got a classic room with Club Access granted
How are the rooms?
Just OK, a little bit dated decor to my taste.
How is the exec. lounge?
Very nice. Made to order eggs and good quality products. The lounge is small but I have never seen it packed.
Staff is amazing there, they take care of everything and always super politely and proactively.
What was your welcome gift?
Bottle of redwines, a fruit platter and jars of chocolate.
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Location super central
- Very secured hotel
- Super Staff
Bad
- Absolutely no upgrade
- Swimming pool not that clean
- Not very appealing restaurants in property
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Very good with the BOGO coupon
Would you return?
Yes
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 25, 2015 at 3:39 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 25, 2015, 2:59 am
#57
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: FB LTPE, BAEC GGL, EK Blue, SK Gold, Marriott Amb+LTT, IHG Diamond Amb, Accorhotels Silver
Posts: 1,953
IC London Park Lane
IC London Park Lane
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
More or less
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard London Room, received Executive Room
How are the rooms?
Just OK, pretty large for London, but nothing special to make it an executive. I have experienced Junior Suites before and I like much more the decor.
How is the exec. lounge?
Not granted, despite my room not being ready at 12pm.
What was your welcome gift?
Pack of shortbread with water
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Location is still amazing
Theo Randall Restaurant
Bad
RA recognizion
Not well trained staff at check-in
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Bad. More than Ł350+tax is not a decent fare
Would you return?
Not for personal trips definitely
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
More or less
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard London Room, received Executive Room
How are the rooms?
Just OK, pretty large for London, but nothing special to make it an executive. I have experienced Junior Suites before and I like much more the decor.
How is the exec. lounge?
Not granted, despite my room not being ready at 12pm.
What was your welcome gift?
Pack of shortbread with water
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Location is still amazing
Theo Randall Restaurant
Bad
RA recognizion
Not well trained staff at check-in
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Bad. More than Ł350+tax is not a decent fare
Would you return?
Not for personal trips definitely
Last edited by FLYGVA; Feb 25, 2015 at 3:39 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of title only
Feb 27, 2015, 12:18 pm
#58
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 444
Intercontinental Cannes - Carlton Hotel
InterContinental Cannes - Carlton Hotel
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very happy. Always great to receive a suite upgrade there
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received an Executive Suite (with name)
How are the rooms?
Some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...carlton-hotel/
How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge!
What was your welcome gift?
A souvenir (candle)
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes, but without cutlery
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Bad
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Winter rates are great
Would you return?
Yes
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very happy. Always great to receive a suite upgrade there
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received an Executive Suite (with name)
How are the rooms?
Some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...carlton-hotel/
How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge!
What was your welcome gift?
A souvenir (candle)
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes, but without cutlery
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Renovation
- Upgrade
- Executive Suite
- Location
- Best place in Cannes to see and be seen
Bad
- No cutlery in the suite, only tissues for the fruit plate
- Breakfast service is a little bit strange
- No pool
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Winter rates are great
Would you return?
Yes
Feb 27, 2015, 1:26 pm
#59
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 444
Intercontinental Budapest
InterContinental Budapest
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
I love this hotel. The view is amazing!
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received executive suite. Current RA upgrade: deluxe view room with club or executive suite (without club)
How are the rooms?
Some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...al-budapest-3/
How is the exec. lounge?
Good, but didn't have access (suite upgrade)
What was your welcome gift?
Souvenir
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Bad
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes, a great hotel in a great city
Would you return?
Yes, definitely
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
I love this hotel. The view is amazing!
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room, received executive suite. Current RA upgrade: deluxe view room with club or executive suite (without club)
How are the rooms?
Some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...al-budapest-3/
How is the exec. lounge?
Good, but didn't have access (suite upgrade)
What was your welcome gift?
Souvenir
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Amazing view
- Upgrade
- Price
- Breakfast
- Hardware: garage, pool, bar and coffeeshop
- Location
Bad
- Nothing
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes, a great hotel in a great city
Would you return?
Yes, definitely
Feb 27, 2015, 1:38 pm
#60
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 444
Intercontinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Could be better
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room with breakfast with best rate guarantee, received executive room with terrace. Seems to be the standard upgrade ...
How are the rooms?
A very tiny room, with terrace:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...le-hotel-dieu/
How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge, you receive a free drink voucher (2 drinks)
What was your welcome gift?
Sweets
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes, apples
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Bad
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
It's overpriced!
Would you return?
Maybe with best rate ...
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Could be better
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room with breakfast with best rate guarantee, received executive room with terrace. Seems to be the standard upgrade ...
How are the rooms?
A very tiny room, with terrace:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...le-hotel-dieu/
How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge, you receive a free drink voucher (2 drinks)
What was your welcome gift?
Sweets
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes, apples
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- New hotel
- Pool and spa
- Design and architecture
- Terrace
- View
Bad
- A tiny room is called executive room
- No writing desk in the executive room (two chairs, a table and a bed, that's it)
- Upgrade (the hotel was empty)
- Breakfast (small, crowded restaurant with unfriendly waiters)
- 24hours fitness was closed at 9pm
- Hotel is locked from midnight to morning and it's difficult to get in and out
- Housekeeping calls from 12am to 4pm (every 30 minutes)
- Check-out problems: They didn't want to remove the minibar items, a manager had to solve this problem. Seems that many RA's are staying there ...
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
It's overpriced!
Would you return?
Maybe with best rate ...