Originally Posted by
ftrichard
Wow. That is an incredible move on the part of this hotel. For a corporate Marriott to deny lounge access to elites is extremely rare and it's not like there's anything exceptional about this hotel. It's not a Luxury Collection, or Tribute Portfolio, or Design Hotel but a corporate branded Marriott. I could get my head around Sheraton resorts losing their lounges outright (Hua Win, Full Moon Maldives for example) but to keep the lounge and deny access to elites. Are there any other Marriotts that do this?
It's not like it's an amazing lounge. It's fine and better than the two Courtyards in HK but nothing special beyond that and my staycations here have been entirely based on getting a room rate of around $1000 and spending the evening having a few drinks in the lounge before going to Stanley the next day. Zero reason to stay here now. I hope they see a massive axing to the numbers of elites staying here now.
Don't worry, we will still be able to enjoy two hours of wine at nearby Ovolo Southside on our way to Stanley.
I've been to the lounge before and you're right, it's not amazing, but it's better than CY HK in SPY. The lounge is also bigger and seem newer.
Will breakfast benefit be honored then? If not, then I have no reason to stay here anymore. It's a shame because I believe this was the best value Marriott hotel in HK. If my status isn't recognized, I mind as well save the money and stay at the Ovolo.