Originally Posted by
arlflyer
Disagree. I haven't seen a new-build U.S. Hilton property with a lounge of any sort - paid or otherwise - in years. So the alternative that you're comparing against isn't a free Diamond lounge; it's no lounge.
Well not exactly. The new Hilton National Mall/L'enfant Plaza has an Executive Lounge. However, I doubt its F&B presentations are as extensive as those in the Sakura Club.
Originally Posted by
arlflyer
Agree 100%. This is a new concept to Hilton loyalists for sure. Don't get me wrong, I do love me some U.S. Hilton Exec lounge cheese and crackers, but this isn't comparable by any means. The correct analogy, as we agree, is to RC clubs.
While the RC clubs might have a more lavish spread, I don't think they have the high quality farm-to-table fresh foods that the Sakura Club has. Also the RC club rooms are generally more expensive.