Originally Posted by chad75

In terms of elite benefits - little change compared to pre-covid. Obviously no lounge but breakfast is back to normal and they remain pretty consistent with upgrades. You'd be very, very unlucky not to be upgraded to the Deluxe View Room. They typically don't upgrade to the entry level suites, but I'm sure if you asked for one they'd be likely to oblige as most would prefer the Deluxe View Room. Personal preference of course but an upgrade to the Deluxe View Rooms at the front of the Hotel with either a small balcony or French doors (ask for a xx66 room) is much nicer than the dark and pokey entry level suites.

Other post covid changes are the same as most hotels - slightly worse service due to staff storages, cheaper toiletries, drop in the quality of some ingredients at breakfast, rooms showing more wear and tear: nothing out of the ordinary for the new reality.

Saw the GM taking Mr Walker home a couple of months ago - so still around. He's very popular, especially with young kids, so suspect that a "Mr Walker" will be around for quite a while - even if down the track he is actually quietly exchanged for a new one!