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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 5:32 pm
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Kuki
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: London, United Kingdom
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Originally Posted by sdix
If you are used to staying at 4 Seasons or RC's then comparing to Hiltons it's more like driving a BMW or Jag then complaing about your Taurus rental car. In my mind 2 different levels and prices of properties.

The NY Hilton used to be a Hilton flagship property in the 70's. Current issues there start with the ownership group and work there way down. If the owners don't support the GM or if the GM is incompetent then what you get today is the result.

It's a shame really
You're from US, right? I am comparing Hilton properties in Asia and Europe to Four Seasons and Ritz Carltons in US. Totally different thing. There're way better Hiltons (especially Conrads) outside the US, than these "luxury chains" are in US.
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