Sakura Club

Sakura Club fridge

Sakura Club room

Sakura Club dinner

Sakura Club dinner chef's station

Sakura Club breakfast

Reservation/Elite perks: I'm a Hilton Gold, booked a Sakura Club 2-Queen room. Did not receive a room upgrade, but I received $25 of food & beverage credit/person, up to $50, for redemption at Estuary, the hotel restaurant. Estuary was very reasonably priced given its chef pedigree, and I was able to order 2 appetizers, 1 entree, and a dessert for just $20 out of pocket. I thought the $50 FB credit was generous, although I understand this is a recent change. I believe the amount of credit is the same whether you are Gold or Diamond.

Room: While I didn't like the hotel lobby due to its emphasis on modern minimalism, I very much liked my Sakura Club room. The carpeting felt luxuriously thick. I appreciated the high ceilings and abundance of light fixtures (too many of my recent hotel stays have been in dimly lit rooms). No issues with water pressure out of the sink or shower. Amenities were Shanghai Tang brand- great choice! Beds were extremely comfortable. USB/power hubs on either side of the bed.

Sakura Club: worth the upgrade price. I was offered champagne at check-in. Staff were excellent. There are 5 meal presentations, with dinner and breakfast being the main affairs. I suspect lunch is considerable as well, but did not have a chance to experience. There is a lounge refrigerator that is stocked with various drinks, Haagen Dazs mini ice cream cups, fresh fruit, and sandwiches/salads. All of the prepared food is made from scratch and tasted very high quality.

Afternoon tea: small finger sandwiches, gourmet cookies, small chocolates. The lounge is also equipped with a Nespresso-type machine now. We had our whisky tasting during tea time.
Dinner: the highlight of the SC experience with an elaborate spread. Various artisanal salads, 3 types of dessert (which were all excellent), and several substantial proteins, including rib eye, a roast chicken dish, and a chef station preparing skirt steak to order. The theme of the night was South American cuisine.
After-Dinner: slightly disappointing after the production that was dinner, this was mainly limited to sandwiches and salads in the refrigerator.
Breakfast: less extravagant than dinner, featured a chef preparing omelettes to order

Conclusion: I would stay again. I hope they can maintain the quality of the Sakura Club.