Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: FB LTPE, BAEC GGL, EK Blue, SK Gold, Marriott Amb+LTT, IHG Diamond Amb, Accorhotels Silver
Posts: 2,090
Over my 3 experiences in Design Hotels, 2 were horrendous (with one ending in a full refund of the stay, in Iceland) and 1 was acceptable.
But expect just nothing in terms of Elite recognition. So Design Hotels are my last resort when there is nothing else decent around.