Jan 31, 2015, 7:40 pm
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As of June 2023, evening service is in the 2nd floor Lobby Lounge, and breakfast is served in The Cafe - main hotel restaurant - for all Plat+ Elite guests.
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers - [Master Thread]
Apr 29, 2013, 1:52 pm
#721
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: YUL
Programs: Aeroplan, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 69
I am staying at the Sheraton from May 6th to May 11th. I booked a standard room for 48000 points (5th night free). Of course, I thought that access to Towers lounge was complimentary for Platinum (which I am). Well, I was wrong...
I called SPG back and was able to book a Towers room for 10000 points more.
Now, is it really worth it?
I will be there for pleasure and breakfast would be nice. Is the difference between the Oyster bar and the Platinum lounge really worth 10000 points?
Evening cocktails and snacks could be nice but are not a must.
I called SPG back and was able to book a Towers room for 10000 points more.
Now, is it really worth it?
I will be there for pleasure and breakfast would be nice. Is the difference between the Oyster bar and the Platinum lounge really worth 10000 points?
Evening cocktails and snacks could be nice but are not a must.
Apr 29, 2013, 2:39 pm
#722
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: stl
Programs: AA LT Plat/8.1mm now with 1350 miles left in my account and proud of it.. SPG LT Titanium.
Posts: 3,082
As a platinum you would get full breakfast at the buffet or in the towers in the oyster bar with the view of the harbour. Happy hour would be the 9th floor windowless lounge or the 16 th floor lounge with the view. Both have alcohol and snacks but the towered lounge is much nicer. If you haven't been before or you plan to be in the hotel a bit I would spend the points. I still do although I have a quick one night stay in June and am debating it.
Apr 29, 2013, 2:58 pm
#723
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC LT Gold, HH Dia, MR LT Plat, IHG Diamond Amb, Amex Plat
Posts: 13,773
I am staying at the Sheraton from May 6th to May 11th. I booked a standard room for 48000 points (5th night free). Of course, I thought that access to Towers lounge was complimentary for Platinum (which I am). Well, I was wrong...
I called SPG back and was able to book a Towers room for 10000 points more.
Now, is it really worth it?
I will be there for pleasure and breakfast would be nice. Is the difference between the Oyster bar and the Platinum lounge really worth 10000 points?
Evening cocktails and snacks could be nice but are not a must.
I called SPG back and was able to book a Towers room for 10000 points more.
Now, is it really worth it?
I will be there for pleasure and breakfast would be nice. Is the difference between the Oyster bar and the Platinum lounge really worth 10000 points?
Evening cocktails and snacks could be nice but are not a must.
You can use points to upgrade to a Towers room within 5 nights of your stay for a lot less than 10k per night (circa 4k IIRC).
10k total is good value. This isn't a great property but the Towers lounge is probably it's best feature.
Apr 29, 2013, 3:05 pm
#724
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,785
I am staying at the Sheraton from May 6th to May 11th. I booked a standard room for 48000 points (5th night free). Of course, I thought that access to Towers lounge was complimentary for Platinum (which I am). Well, I was wrong...
I called SPG back and was able to book a Towers room for 10000 points more.
Now, is it really worth it?
I will be there for pleasure and breakfast would be nice. Is the difference between the Oyster bar and the Platinum lounge really worth 10000 points?
Evening cocktails and snacks could be nice but are not a must.
I called SPG back and was able to book a Towers room for 10000 points more.
Now, is it really worth it?
I will be there for pleasure and breakfast would be nice. Is the difference between the Oyster bar and the Platinum lounge really worth 10000 points?
Evening cocktails and snacks could be nice but are not a must.
If you're rich on points the W should be more interesting for a leisure stay.
Apr 29, 2013, 6:02 pm
#725
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: YUL
Programs: Aeroplan, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 69
Thanks for all the feedback!
It is 10000 points total. So 58000 points for five nights in a Tower room.
Not the first time in HK. But first time with the gf and last time I was staying at the Ymca in a window-less room. So it is not really hard to beat.
190-ish $US is too much for my budget. Trying to keep things to a minimum.
Do they serve breakfast items in the 9th lounge? How's the breakfast ammenity for plats at this hotel (if I am not staying in the Towers)? I could choose the breakfast option instead of the 500 points.
And pool access is for all guests right?
It is 10000 points total. So 58000 points for five nights in a Tower room.
Not the first time in HK. But first time with the gf and last time I was staying at the Ymca in a window-less room. So it is not really hard to beat.
190-ish $US is too much for my budget. Trying to keep things to a minimum.
Do they serve breakfast items in the 9th lounge? How's the breakfast ammenity for plats at this hotel (if I am not staying in the Towers)? I could choose the breakfast option instead of the 500 points.
And pool access is for all guests right?
Apr 29, 2013, 9:12 pm
#726
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC LT Gold, HH Dia, MR LT Plat, IHG Diamond Amb, Amex Plat
Posts: 13,773
Thanks for all the feedback!
It is 10000 points total. So 58000 points for five nights in a Tower room.
Not the first time in HK. But first time with the gf and last time I was staying at the Ymca in a window-less room. So it is not really hard to beat.
190-ish $US is too much for my budget. Trying to keep things to a minimum.
Do they serve breakfast items in the 9th lounge? How's the breakfast ammenity for plats at this hotel (if I am not staying in the Towers)? I could choose the breakfast option instead of the 500 points.
And pool access is for all guests right?
It is 10000 points total. So 58000 points for five nights in a Tower room.
Not the first time in HK. But first time with the gf and last time I was staying at the Ymca in a window-less room. So it is not really hard to beat.
190-ish $US is too much for my budget. Trying to keep things to a minimum.
Do they serve breakfast items in the 9th lounge? How's the breakfast ammenity for plats at this hotel (if I am not staying in the Towers)? I could choose the breakfast option instead of the 500 points.
And pool access is for all guests right?
Apr 29, 2013, 9:57 pm
#727
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Ottawa
Programs: AC MM SE; SPG Plat; Hilton Gold
Posts: 247
When I have stayed there I thought the breakfast in the regular dining room was great. I think it was a regular plat benefit, and not the amenity but am no sure. The lounge I recall was unimpressive , the windowless one. In the room the upgrade harbor view was excellent.
Last time I was in HKG the Sheraton had no C &P and points availability was on the high end, whereas intercontinental had their C&P equivalent. Although only gold there I thought it blew away what I was used to at Sheraton as Plat.
Last time I was in HKG the Sheraton had no C &P and points availability was on the high end, whereas intercontinental had their C&P equivalent. Although only gold there I thought it blew away what I was used to at Sheraton as Plat.
Apr 29, 2013, 11:04 pm
#728
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,785
The regular breakfast can be a zoo, it gets very busy. Food&beverage quality is good, though.
The lounge isn't really that bad for a quick drink or two.
Not to mention this property has a Casa del Habano which is my main reason to stay here!
The lounge isn't really that bad for a quick drink or two.
Not to mention this property has a Casa del Habano which is my main reason to stay here!
May 8, 2013, 9:39 am
#729
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
Programs: AC*Super Elite (100K) / PR*Elite / AY*Platinum (OWE) / SPG*Bonvoy Titanium (LTT)
Posts: 2,272
Thanks for all the feedback!
It is 10000 points total. So 58000 points for five nights in a Tower room.
Not the first time in HK. But first time with the gf and last time I was staying at the Ymca in a window-less room. So it is not really hard to beat.
190-ish $US is too much for my budget. Trying to keep things to a minimum.
Do they serve breakfast items in the 9th lounge? How's the breakfast ammenity for plats at this hotel (if I am not staying in the Towers)? I could choose the breakfast option instead of the 500 points.
And pool access is for all guests right?
It is 10000 points total. So 58000 points for five nights in a Tower room.
Not the first time in HK. But first time with the gf and last time I was staying at the Ymca in a window-less room. So it is not really hard to beat.
190-ish $US is too much for my budget. Trying to keep things to a minimum.
Do they serve breakfast items in the 9th lounge? How's the breakfast ammenity for plats at this hotel (if I am not staying in the Towers)? I could choose the breakfast option instead of the 500 points.
And pool access is for all guests right?
Just checked-out today at the Sheraton HKG. They are pretty good with compli suite upgrades for Platinum Guests. Would you prefer a tower room plus 10K extra points or main building compli suite upgrade?
Never had an experience not being upgraded to their suites as a plat. guest regardless if its revenue or points (in fact I have a specific suite which I like to stay in).
Breakfast is FREE for platinum guests in the lobby and it's pretty good IMHO. Get the 500 points. And yes, pool access is compli for all staying guests.
My suggestion is to request for a compli suite upgrade due to "romantic getaway" on the remarks field of your reservation.
Happy hour at room 915 (club lounge) is not that filling when it comes to food..But you do get free flowing alcoholic beverages. And oh btw, make sure your reservation is for 2 pax...There is a charge of 75HKD for an additional guest to enter the club lounge if your reservation has only 1 pax.
IMHO, best Starwood property in HKG for platinum member benefits.
May 14, 2013, 5:18 pm
#730
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 158
I completed a 2 week stay at the HK sheraton and it was great. The towers staff was awesome. Check in was a breeze. The breakfast on the 18th floor was spectacular. They even held my table for me everyday at the same time. The snacks and drinks at the towers lounge was great also. I highly recommend getting the towers package. So worth it. I was even upgraded to a suite. Kudos to the HK Sheraton staff! Much better service then Shangri La Hotel in HK IMHO.
May 14, 2013, 5:41 pm
#731
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SNA/LAX
Posts: 145
I had a wonderful stay here myself. Initially was given a deluxe harbor room but was upgraded to a suite after one day...then asked for my deluxe room back. Well documented, but the view of the harbor is great. I really enjoyed the breakfast buffet downstairs as well.
Full review.
Full review.
May 15, 2013, 5:24 am
#732
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: VCE
Posts: 14,165
I completed a 2 week stay at the HK sheraton and it was great. The towers staff was awesome. Check in was a breeze. The breakfast on the 18th floor was spectacular. They even held my table for me everyday at the same time. The snacks and drinks at the towers lounge was great also. I highly recommend getting the towers package. So worth it. I was even upgraded to a suite. Kudos to the HK Sheraton staff! Much better service then Shangri La Hotel in HK IMHO.
May 25, 2013, 5:44 am
#733
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Posts: 5,240
Pay for the towers upgrade... Totally worth it if you drink in the lounge at light. View at the windows is excellent.
May 25, 2013, 7:57 am
#734
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
Posts: 5,785
the view from the upstairs bar is far superiour - I would rather Burn extra cash there than on the room unless it's high enough.
May 25, 2013, 6:42 pm
#735
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: stl
Programs: AA LT Plat/8.1mm now with 1350 miles left in my account and proud of it.. SPG LT Titanium.
Posts: 3,082
I think you mean the 9th floor lounge. The Towers has it's own lounge on the 16 floor with a fabulous view.