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Old Jan 30, 2022 | 4:34 am
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nicolas75
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What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay
Yes, very much so.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate, and received a King Premium room on last floor, with city view.

How are the rooms?
Around 45sqm
Superbly renovated in a luxury yacht style
Seating area and desk.
Large smart TV with good selection of international channels.

Nespresso machine. Kettle.

Large comfortable bed.
Large flat screen television with large selection of international channels.


Bathroom with bathtub, separate toilets and walk-in shower. Very nice Byredo "Bal d'Afrique" amenities

Very quiet. Very efficient air conditioning system.
View over the city,

How is the exec. lounge?
The club lounge is not open yet (staff said it might open in February).
Very good breakfast served at the main restaurant on main floor.
Afternoon tea and evening snacks/drinks served in the lobby area (evening spread is quite basic, and I hope that when the club lounge will reopen, it will be as nice as it was under the Crowne Plaza brand).


What was good and what was bad?
Good
Very friendly and professional staff, smiling and attentive service.
Super renovation (it is hard to recognize anything from former Crowne Plaza
Superb spa with indoor pool (Royal Ambassador members do not have to pay the EUR 40 fee for 45 minutes).
Very pleasant top floor outdoor pool with terrace


Bad
Nothing

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes. I like very much this hotel.
Renovation is impressive and service is simply excellent.
The gastronomic restaurant, in addition of the current restaurant, will open soon.



Exterior

Lobby











King Skyline view










Minibar

View from the room


Welcome gift

Pool area











Breakfast






Spa







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