Originally Posted by
777 global mile hound
Appreciate the excellent well said review
I am so glad I canceled my reservation there rather than trust the brand as I came close to doing
This was my exact perception from the photos that Conrad was a cost cutting huge design mistake even brand damaging. And now you've convinced me
Thought maybe the photos were unflattering but not the case at all
Feel sorry for those who paid 1000 a night an up there for a suite and don't know the difference.One utube video guy was bragging about spending the 1k
The Hilton shows much better than the Conrad oddly and Crockfords the best as it should be
I do think they may have hit their mark @ Crockfords and that should have likely been the Conrad & then another wing for Conrad LXR
Similar to Aria vs Aria Suites an exclusive brand within the same elegant complex just more personal service and even plusher rooms suites etc
One reviewer said the beds were hard at the Conrad can you share your thoughts as well as linen and pillow quality? @ Conrad VS the new Virgin Hotel ?
The bed was fine for me but I prefer a firmer sleep. The bathroom towels were actually mixed I think, most of them were Hilton branded and some of them didn't seem all that fresh or luxurious. I had a stash of Hilton free night certificates that are expiring at the end of the year so I kind of yolo'd them. It's a bit disappointing but I'm really glad I didn't pay the ~$500/night the rooms were going for when I booked the award stay. I'd be pissed. I haven't checked the Hilton prices but I guess if it was cheap enough I'd consider staying at the Hilton, but only after everything is opened (the spa doesn't open until this fall). If you have status I highly recommend the Virgin - chances are you'll get a pretty nice room upgrade to a much, much nicer room. You'll get the same daily F&B credit and end up paying half as much. The only thing nice about the room was that I got a strip view on the 33rd floor so I had an incredible view of the fireworks. That and the pool salvaged the trip. The food was only so-so, it did not knock my socks off like many of the Caesars or MGM venues.
And what boggles my mind is that they had people tour these rooms months ago, they have been finished for a while (at least some of them) and they still have these issues?
EDIT: The only silver lining I can think of as a guest is that if/when Marriott actually opens up the old Fontainebleau they have a perfect roadmap for how to not introduce a luxury brand. I hope they're taking notes and keep it a two-brand property (JW and EDITION).