Trying to figure out the best room category to book as an Ambassador, and interested in having a harbour view. Will "SUPERIOR JUNIOR SUITE POOL VIEW" typically be upgraded to "DELUXE JUNIOR SUITE"?
We could go for lower category, but considering the "COMPLIMENTARY CLUB" rate (HKD3600) which is only for "(...)DELUXE HARBOURVIEW ROOM OR ABOVE(...)"
On the other hand we don't need a flexible rate, and the comparable prepaid rate for "SUPERIOR JUNIOR SUITE POOL VIEW" is HKD2617 so in effect it is HKD1000 for the Club access.
I assume the upgrade from "INTERCONTINENTAL DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW RM" is to the "SUPERIOR JUNIOR SUITE POOL VIEW", but I guess it is possible to decline this upgrade if the harbour view is important?
I really suggest you email ICHK to ask what intended Ambassador upgrade is from Dlx HV room type, since Sup JS room type was only added as bookable online 1-month ago. Previousl Sup JS was only used for RA/Amb upgrade paths.
Previously when no Sup JS room type was bookable , then for an Ambassador booking Dlx HV, ICHKs intent was to upgrade to Dlx JS (and if not enough available use Sup JS instead)
Note
a)Flex Rate difference Dlx HV to Sup JS is only a small hk$200++ whereas Dlx HV to Dlx JS was a large hk$2300++
b)On the plus side for ambassadors now paying hk$200++ extra for Sup JS type guarantees the Dlx JS, which although intended Amb upgrade from Dlx HV sometimes dropped to Sup JS.
But why pay the extra hk200++ if you don't need to.
c)On negative side , If a 7+ night stay then £30++/night starts to really add up !
1. Until 6-8weeks ago , the Superior JS was never listed to be booked online and was only used for 2-upgrade purposes (mainly for RAs, and backstop for Ambs if Amb unlucky)
a)RA's booking the entry level room on either paid or award nights
b)Ambassadors booking Deluxe HV where ICHK stated intent is 1cat up to next bookable room type of Dlx JS, when not enough Deluxe JS rooms after allocating for Paid and RA upgrades, then Amb is unluckily given a Sup JS instead
2. So now that bookable room listing has changed
from
Harbour View (Amb upgrade = Dlx HV)
Deluxe Harbour View (Amb upgrade intent = Dlx JS (if unlucky just a Sup JS)
Deluxe JS (Amb upgrade = Exec Suite)
Exec Suite (Amb upgrade = Deluxe Suite)
Deluxe Suite (No upgrade from this room type)
to
Harbour View (Amb upgrade = Dlx HV)
Deluxe Harbour View (Amb upgrade intent = ?? , is it now Sup JS intent instead of Dlx JS intent?)
Superior JS (No idea of AMB/RA upgrades as not for sale before)
Deluxe JS (Amb upgrade = Exec Suite)
Exec Suite (Amb upgrade = Deluxe Suite)
Deluxe Suite (No upgrade from this room type)