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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 5:15 am
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Originally Posted by turtlemichael
Indeed they are two different things but I can understand the OP's confusion. Of the hotels I use most frequently Hilton Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Cairns all have executive lounges and have 'lounge" listed as an amenity. No mention of the word executive. Hilton Parmelia Perth and Doubletree Cairns have no executive lounge and none on their amenity list. As Melbourne Doubletree has one listed but has no executive lounge you could describe this all as confusing. Clear as mud? I usually go by whether the hotel has executive rooms but this is not always 100% reliable.
Exactly. This property gets tepid reviews, at best. Had I known there was no lounge, I would have booked elsewhere. Unfortunately, I booked a non-refundable rate.
There are still plenty of very nice (and larger) AirBNB's available for my trip at less than what I paid. I am tempted to try for a refund.

Anyone have experiences with an early check-in? Right now, that will make a big difference to me.
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