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Old Apr 15, 2015, 3:56 am
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nicolas75
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
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Crowne Plaza Hamburg

- 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 cheapest rate with breakfast, and was upgraded to club room with club access (after negocation)

- How are the rooms?
Around 20 sqm.
Well maintained but dated design
Tiny bathroom.
Flat screen television sets with basic good selection of international channels
View over the city
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Very quiet

- How is the exec. lounge?
Quite large, with 3 separate rooms
Good selection of afternoon canapés, evening hot food and drinks.
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Pleasant terrace
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- What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Convenient location, in one of most trendy district of the city (many trendy shops, restaurants in the immediate vicinity)
- Easy access to public transport. Shared bike station 5 minutes wlak to the hotel
- Good breakfast (quiet and elegant room, good selection of products, excellent service), nice staff at restaurant

Bad:
- Somewhat dated design
No bicycle to be rented at the hotel

- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes
Excellent value, even if I'd prefer other options in Hamburg
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