patmcpsu

I just completed a pretty-nice stay here for the Rose Bowl. I made a reservation for December 31-January 2nd using the Ambassador BOGO Voucher, and a separate reservation for January 2nd-3rd using points.

The BOGO reservation was for an Executive Suite, so I could get upgraded to the much-more-expensive Premiere Suite. The points reservation was for the base room, as it's the only option.

I e-mailed the hotel about a week ahead of time to see if I could "stay in the same room throughout my stay" and offered to pay for an upsell. Their response was:
The e-mail continued by stating they would grandfather this stay under the old policy, and offered a $200 upsell to keep the Premiere Suite for the 3rd night, which I accepted.

However, I wanted everyone to be aware of the change in policy, because I wasn't. They warned me twice during the stay (during check-in, and again with a written note in the room) that the Premiere Suite upgrade wouldn't be possible on future stays, so they must be serious about it. The new policy is also reflected on the Ambassador T&C website:
INTERCONTINENTAL AMBASSADOR FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS
All in all, it didn't effect my stay because the "old policy" was honored. The Premiere Suite was nice, but I won't lose any sleep if I can only upgrade to Executive Suites in the future.

Also, they upgraded their black car to a Tesla, which is a blast.

scubaccr

Only one Tesla ride so far for me, unexpectedly provided at Amsterdam Schiphol taxi rank NOV2016 , my taxi driver used a Tesla as a standard taxi.... a quiet nice drive Schiphol to IC Amstel

nicolas75

The pleasure to be RA and being upgraded to an Executive suite when booking cheapest rate ^^

apple1122

Hi all,

I am staying one night at this hotel, what are the other cheaper parking nearby the hotel? I think the hotel charges $40/night. Is it safe to park elsewhere (on the nearby parking lot or street)?

Thanks.

vh_bu98

I stayed there in March and just paid the $40 a night. There's really no cheap or free parking in the area. The West Olympic Boulevard Parking Lot is close by, but it is only open 7 AM-7 PM. The 2030 Century Park West is a 12 minute walk, but the rate is $32. I rather pay the extra $8 for the convenience and security of the hotel parking.

336

Came to the dame conclusion for my stay last year.

demue

+1. Also bit the bullet on those charges. Still cheaper than IC SFO ($54ish IIRC) if it is any consolation.

boekel

and even much cheaper than the IC Chicago which charges 68 dollar per night

Genius1

My review of this property is part of my trip report here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...t-lounges.html

dascc

Stayed here for 1 night. Used my free night voucher from the IHG CC. Very happy with the stay, was upgraded to a suite (Bedroom, living room and two balconies) without asking by the front desk agent. I think those rooms were going for $500+ during that date range so definitely got my $49 annual fee worth of a free room.

Was given the option of a free non-alcoholic beverage or bonus points. Took the points which posted to my account within the hour.

Bellhop crew chatted up with the s/o about what to see in the area, and gave her two bottles of chilled water (perfect on a hot day) while I checked in.

Valet parking is $44, no self parking option.

Had dinner and breakfast at the restaurant. Not impressed with the food to be honest. Wait staff was amazing and very attentive.

Kalboz

How so? As the free anniversary night terms are very clear:

Anniversary Free Night is valid at IHG Hotels with a current point redemption level of 40,000 points or less.

This property charges 65,000 points per night!

dascc

I have the IHG Reward Club Select card, AFN certs issued before 5/2019 are good for any property. The cert I used was issued 2/2018, so it covered my 1/2019 stay. My 2019 cert (since it was issued before May 2019) is good for any property as well. Starting 2020 it will be capped at a 40k point level hotel, same as the newer IHG Rewards Club Premier card.

PantsFlyer

I have a booking for a few nights starting the 31st August, but I have just received the following email;

This is bad news for my vacation plans, that I was holding a glimmer of hope were still viable.
Looking at the website, they are now only taking bookings from the 1st Sept 2020 onwards.

This appears more restrictive than most hotels in the area, so I don't know why the IC is so adversely affected.

PantsFlyer

Has anyone heard any more from the IC Century City.
It doesn't appear on the the IHG search results, and I don't believe its been open since the first wave of Covid lockdowns in the spring of 2020.

davidw70

IHG Service are saying on Twitter that the hotel has now ceased operations.