Las Vegas Hotels - FHR experience [2010 -2014]
Dec 10, 2012, 10:27 am
#466
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 80
Similar booking this past weekend 12/1/12.
Booked Encore Tower Suite via FHR
Upgraded to Parlor Suite at check-in without having to ask.
Front desk also hands you a welcome letter that outlines the AmEx FHR benefits
- 2 x $40 breakfast credit inclusive of in-room dining (I didn't double check the fine print of a non-FHR booking but I guess without FHR maybe the "free breakfast" doesn't apply to in-room dining? - we used in-room breakfast and had to remind them to credit our bill $80 upon check-out as it wasn't automatically done)
-$100 spa credit (did not use)
-4pm checkout upon request (which I requested) - if you don't request 4pm, they give you 1pm
Had a great stay. Booking a "regular" Tower Suite to get upgraded to the Parlor Suite is definitely great. I believe the upgrade for one night pays for the annual platinum fee in itself.
Booked Encore Tower Suite via FHR
Upgraded to Parlor Suite at check-in without having to ask.
Front desk also hands you a welcome letter that outlines the AmEx FHR benefits
- 2 x $40 breakfast credit inclusive of in-room dining (I didn't double check the fine print of a non-FHR booking but I guess without FHR maybe the "free breakfast" doesn't apply to in-room dining? - we used in-room breakfast and had to remind them to credit our bill $80 upon check-out as it wasn't automatically done)
-$100 spa credit (did not use)
-4pm checkout upon request (which I requested) - if you don't request 4pm, they give you 1pm
Had a great stay. Booking a "regular" Tower Suite to get upgraded to the Parlor Suite is definitely great. I believe the upgrade for one night pays for the annual platinum fee in itself.
I also checked in 12/1 (about 1pm) to a encore tower suite but didn't get an upgrade to parlor this time. i was staying 4 nights
Dec 10, 2012, 10:54 am
#467
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: SPG PLAT, UA PLAT, AmEx Plat
Posts: 94
here is my impression.. i got in on thursday night, checked out on sunday night
+ virtually no line at check in
+ 4pm checkout was very useful with a 6pm flight out
+ breakfast at "the cafe" was good, at almost exactly $80 or so for 2
+ view from the 27th floor was nice
+ short cab line
- there was no upgrade for me (booked V, stayed at V, H was not available, i guess)
- there is some kind of renovation going, so cabs had to go through the garage
- the rooms were very dated, very 90ies ambiance, furniture had "old" smell to it
- the Bath house was not impressive.. for $25 i would expect much more.
= Manny Pacquiao and Sugar Shane Mosley were staying at theHotel as well, so there was some extra commotion about it.
Overall,I would say don't do it. There are plenty of other hotels on the strip that offer more for less.
+ virtually no line at check in
+ 4pm checkout was very useful with a 6pm flight out
+ breakfast at "the cafe" was good, at almost exactly $80 or so for 2
+ view from the 27th floor was nice
+ short cab line
- there was no upgrade for me (booked V, stayed at V, H was not available, i guess)
- there is some kind of renovation going, so cabs had to go through the garage
- the rooms were very dated, very 90ies ambiance, furniture had "old" smell to it
- the Bath house was not impressive.. for $25 i would expect much more.
= Manny Pacquiao and Sugar Shane Mosley were staying at theHotel as well, so there was some extra commotion about it.
Overall,I would say don't do it. There are plenty of other hotels on the strip that offer more for less.
Dec 11, 2012, 12:11 pm
#468
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E75K, Amex Plat, NEXUS, Aman-user (not really a -junkie)
Posts: 1,721
Did you ask about the upgrade ? When I don't get offered the FHR upgrade at checkin (and I have already checked that there is availability for my stay), I usually ask and offer to check in later when that room becomes available.
Dec 14, 2012, 8:45 am
#469
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2
Our flight landed around 11 am on 12/1 and we only stayed for 1 night. I did notice that the woman checking us in had to pick up the phone to ask if a parlor was available as I assume her computer did not show any available.
Dec 16, 2012, 9:53 am
#470
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,945
Stayed at the Bellagio this past weekend. Booked through FHR. Was offered the upgrade but sadly I needed a 2 queen bed, non smoking room. So I opted not to take the upgrade. I didn't mind it as I was barely in the room.
Received the usual late check out, breakfast vouchers (which I calculated to be approx $15pp/day for continental breakfast), and the $100 spa/$85 Olive's lunch Credit. Used the credit for Olive's and gave a hefty tip to the server to meet the $85 spend.
Received the usual late check out, breakfast vouchers (which I calculated to be approx $15pp/day for continental breakfast), and the $100 spa/$85 Olive's lunch Credit. Used the credit for Olive's and gave a hefty tip to the server to meet the $85 spend.
Dec 16, 2012, 8:21 pm
#471
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bellingham, WA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Delta Gold, Alaska Air MVP Gold
Posts: 449
I don't think the tip counts towards the $85 spend at Olives. Could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure alcohol and tip are not included in the credit.
Dec 19, 2012, 3:17 am
#472
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bellingham, WA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Delta Gold, Alaska Air MVP Gold
Posts: 449
Anyone stayed at the Palazzo now that it's a FHR property? Just wondering what the $100 food and beverage credit is able to be used for. I decided to try it next month so I'll report back then if no one else has tried it.
Dec 19, 2012, 11:34 am
#473
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,945
TBH I'm not so bothered about that as long as they're still offering an alternative to spending it on the spa! The PTS agent seemed to think only spa but good to hear different on here.
Dec 20, 2012, 10:57 pm
#474
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: No longer spreadin' into your seat... down 187 pounds and at goal!
Programs: Delta360; DL Private Jets; Former KFC Golden Bucket
Posts: 227
re THEhotel
Is the $100 spa credit valid at The Bathhouse and Spa Mandalay?
Is the $100 spa credit valid at The Bathhouse and Spa Mandalay?
Dec 21, 2012, 12:34 am
#475
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bellingham, WA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Delta Gold, Alaska Air MVP Gold
Posts: 449
Yes, you can use it at either.
Dec 24, 2012, 6:18 pm
#476
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern California
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, HH Gold, SPG Gold, National EC Executive, AA Platinum
Posts: 606
Dec 24, 2012, 7:57 pm
#477
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bellingham, WA
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Delta Gold, Alaska Air MVP Gold
Posts: 449
Last time I was there (~2 months ago) they said I could use it at either. Did not actually try to use it at Mandalay though.
Dec 24, 2012, 8:18 pm
#478
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Natl Exec
Posts: 449
As for the Spa credit, on the voucher it clearly stated that you can use it for either the spa or at Olives (lunch). Hopefully it doesn't change as it is a great benefit!
Dec 27, 2012, 4:14 pm
#479
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Plat, Priority Club Plat, HHonors Diamond, Avis CC
Posts: 673
At THE hotel, checked in today. Booked 3 V suites for one night. Asked for one to be upgraded to an H suite. None available.
Instead I am in a 2,060 square foot E suite! This place is rediculously huge.
Instead I am in a 2,060 square foot E suite! This place is rediculously huge.
Dec 27, 2012, 8:23 pm
#480
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA PLT, 3MM, DL Plat, Hertz PC, SPG Gold
Posts: 601
For an upcoming 1 night stay, I'm deciding between a V suite (possible upgrade to H or E suite) at theHotel for $104 or a Tower Suite at Encore (usually upgraded to parlor suite) for $251.
I'm leaning towards theHotel for the $$$ savings.
I'm leaning towards theHotel for the $$$ savings.