IC COEX or Grand Seoul
Dec 11, 2010, 11:49 am
#31
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: JFK/ICN/PVG/HGH/
Programs: SPG/HGP/IHG/MR/HH/DL/UA/
Posts: 117
Do we have upgrade success thread for just plat?
Do you know any properties give upgrade to plat?
It will be nice to get Jr. Suite upgrade just being Plat.
Dec 12, 2010, 5:16 pm
#32
Moderator, All Nippon Airways and Japan
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TYO
Programs: NH SFC (*G), JL JGP (OWE), AS MVP, WOH E, IHG SE
Posts: 3,908
Interesting; I stayed at an IC property in Japan recently, and I received not only a room upgrade but late checkout as well. Are PC standards that different between countries?
Dec 12, 2010, 6:23 pm
#33
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: JFK/ICN/PVG/HGH/
Programs: SPG/HGP/IHG/MR/HH/DL/UA/
Posts: 117
It's based on availability. So.... it's more like where and when.
If you got room upgrade and late check-out at IC in Tokyo for just being Plat.(w/o amb), I say you got lucky. IMO and IME.
One thing I know for sure is that, when I was just Plat. few years back,
I had hard time getting late check-out even at ICs in US. (maybe 1 out of 10 success)
I don't really care about room upgrade, unless I get like Jr. suite from standard.
Anyway, late check-out was the reason I joined ambassador program.
After joining, I had no problem getting 4pm check-out at any of IC around world.
Dec 13, 2010, 8:59 am
#34
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,421
No thread that I know of. The ones I've stayed at all gave me nice upgrades as a Plat, but all were in Asia.
Apr 16, 2011, 4:19 am
#36
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BKK/NRT
Programs: BA*G, UA1K, SPG-P, HH-G, GP-D, IC-RA
Posts: 783
Staying at IC Coex. The lady who escorted me to the room told me the club lounge opened about a month ago. Very nice spread of food. I am now sitting in the lounge for cocktail, but I only see a few people.
Apr 17, 2011, 3:18 am
#37
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Korea, USA
Programs: IC Dia RA / Marriott LT Plat / WOH Globalist / Hilton Diamond / OZ Diamond Plus
Posts: 340
Club Lounge has been opened since Jan
Grand Seoul has same upgrade policy for AMB/RA. Just 1 step upgrade.
Also you can't get upgrade higher than Residence Suite even if you book Residence Suite.
Even if you are a RA, they won't give you neither club benefit or 2 step upgrade.
Exactly same as an Ambassador. But you can get free sauna
Usually they charge about $30 for sauna.
Coex Seoul offers upgrade to ambassador floor(higher and nice view) with free internet for ambassador member. They don't have 1-Category higher room so they offer free internet instead.
RA will get club room and free sauna. They opened newly built club lounge from this year. So it's new.
Also you can't get upgrade higher than Residence Suite even if you book Residence Suite.
Even if you are a RA, they won't give you neither club benefit or 2 step upgrade.
Exactly same as an Ambassador. But you can get free sauna
Usually they charge about $30 for sauna.
Coex Seoul offers upgrade to ambassador floor(higher and nice view) with free internet for ambassador member. They don't have 1-Category higher room so they offer free internet instead.
RA will get club room and free sauna. They opened newly built club lounge from this year. So it's new.
Feb 4, 2012, 4:53 pm
#38
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: England
Programs: IHG
Posts: 526
Both Seoul IC's have only suites available on Fri March 23rd from 2,000,000 KRW upwards, so this means standard rooms are sold out right?
Switch the search to Reward nights & standard rooms become available.
I guess this is because properties are obliged to make 5% of inventory available for IVANI bookings, unless someone can suggest an alternative reason?
Switch the search to Reward nights & standard rooms become available.
I guess this is because properties are obliged to make 5% of inventory available for IVANI bookings, unless someone can suggest an alternative reason?
Feb 5, 2012, 11:16 am
#39
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,673
Hotels in Seoul are almost sold out for late March.
Feb 5, 2012, 10:34 pm
#40
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Korea, USA
Programs: IC Dia RA / Marriott LT Plat / WOH Globalist / Hilton Diamond / OZ Diamond Plus
Posts: 340
Both Seoul IC's have only suites available on Fri March 23rd from 2,000,000 KRW upwards, so this means standard rooms are sold out right?
Switch the search to Reward nights & standard rooms become available.
I guess this is because properties are obliged to make 5% of inventory available for IVANI bookings, unless someone can suggest an alternative reason?
Switch the search to Reward nights & standard rooms become available.
I guess this is because properties are obliged to make 5% of inventory available for IVANI bookings, unless someone can suggest an alternative reason?
Therefore, even if you book on Reward Nights, it could be cancelled by hotels. I recommend you to call to hotel after making a reservation to ensure your reservation.
Feb 6, 2012, 4:04 pm
#41
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Phoenix
Programs: IC PC Plat; UA MP 1K
Posts: 17
COEX is more likely to be booked since it is connected to the center hall. Grand would be my choice because the rooms are nicer and newer.
Feb 20, 2012, 9:20 pm
#42
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Switzerland
Programs: Bonvoy LT Gold, IHG Gold, BAEC Silver, TP Silver
Posts: 1,495
I will most probably stay at the IC COEX this coming April and I wanted to know if anyone stayed in those "Korean Ondol Room"?
Can't find pictures on the hotel website...
Can't find pictures on the hotel website...
Feb 21, 2012, 7:11 am
#43
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Near Lichfield, UK
Programs: BMI DC Gold, BA Gold, LH SEN, Priority Club Platinum, Nectar purple
Posts: 949
I have, but at the Holiday Inn Seongbuk, not the Coex. It's basically a thin mattress on the floor - I like a hard bed so quite enjoyed it. If you like a soft bed then best to avoid.
Feb 26, 2012, 4:04 pm
#44
Moderator, Hertz; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
Programs: UA 1MM, BA GGL, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond and others
Posts: 12,690
When I stayed at Seoul a few years ago, I went to the grand seoul. booked a adv purchase and used a old bogo. Got a studio suite upgrade and RA benefits.