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Old Dec 12, 2018, 7:47 pm
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rbAA
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
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IC Hua Hin

Status: AMB Spire

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked the lowest, King bed Superior, received two-level upgrade to King Premier in the Beach Wing. Also, used my BOGO as the second night was much more expensive (THB 6000 for first night and THB9000 for the second.)

How are the rooms? Very large and good open feel, as the bathroom uses sliding partitions for the walls that we just left open. Big tub which is always a plus, with separate shower room and toilet enclosure.Great large balcony also with a king sized resting bed outside with nice view of the sea. Only issue is all the lighting controls seem to be difficult to figure out. The room is in very good condition with a comfortable king bed, large flat-screen TV on the wall and good desk area. My preious stay was in a Jr Suite and this room was almost as large.

How is the exec. lounge? It moved to a new location near the pool and beach, but we didn't have access (THB3000/day quoted for that didn't seem worthwhile.)

What was good and what was bad? The amenity points posted immediately which is always nice. Good fruit dish delivered shortly after we got into the room (we did have to wait until about 3pm but we were going into town anyway for lunch so it worked fine.) The breakfast was fantastic as it had plenty of variety, Thai, Chinese, some sushi, as well as western dishes, great salads, and fresh squeezed juices. We had to pay for breakfast, THB690 per person per day, apx 20% discount on the regular rate though I noticed that it can be added on the prepaid rate for less if you book it online. The staff were great, especially Lisa, who came to talk to us both mornings.

Only bad thing is the beach, as the Gulf of Thailand is filthy near Hua Hin, and the high tide wipes out the beach until later in the day. Rainy both days, but can't do much about the weather.

Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return? Used an expiring Ambassador BOGO certificate, which made this a good deal, plus had an Accelerate bonus that required 6 brands, so this finished that off nicely. Hua Hin is not our favorite beach area so probably won't be going again anytime soon.
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