The Official Fall 2011 China DO Thread
Nov 14, 2010, 3:58 am
#33
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: Marriott/SPG Lifetime P, IC RA, Hyatt D
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Generally speaking, the hotels in Asia are cheaper. These rates are pre-negotiated(qualifying and very good) rates.
Last edited by TravellerOnline; Nov 14, 2010 at 8:36 am
Nov 14, 2010, 8:42 am
#34
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: Marriott/SPG Lifetime P, IC RA, Hyatt D
Posts: 256
Le Royal Meriden Shanghai is a very good choice. I have stayed over 30 times there and am very satisfied with the service there.
JW Shanghai is at a similar location. In terms of lounge, the lounge at JW offers better food than Le Royal Meridien. They are quite friendly too -- I guess that's why it's one of the world's most favorite JWs, according to a poll at FlyerTalk. It's slightly more expensive though(about $20). They do tend to offer full suite upgrades for platinum, rather than the standard junior suite at Le Royal Meridien.
Anyway, both hotels are very viable choices. You can walk from one hotel to another in about 5 minutes.
JW Shanghai is at a similar location. In terms of lounge, the lounge at JW offers better food than Le Royal Meridien. They are quite friendly too -- I guess that's why it's one of the world's most favorite JWs, according to a poll at FlyerTalk. It's slightly more expensive though(about $20). They do tend to offer full suite upgrades for platinum, rather than the standard junior suite at Le Royal Meridien.
Anyway, both hotels are very viable choices. You can walk from one hotel to another in about 5 minutes.
Thanks for the great description and research. Le Royal Meridian sounds like a great location and property. I have nothing against Marriott (finally made Silver) but every time I am in one I get the feeling I have entered a palace and I wonder what they would think when a bunch of FT's take over the executive lounge.....
Last edited by TravellerOnline; Nov 14, 2010 at 9:38 am
Nov 14, 2010, 9:41 am
#35
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: Marriott/SPG Lifetime P, IC RA, Hyatt D
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Most people on FlyerTea prefer November. The most common response us: Well, this is really interesting event and we would like to attend. But it's too far away and we can't plan that far away.
Seems most people here prefer Nov, we'll wait for TravellerOnline to post a similar post on FlyerTea and pick a date that would work for most people.
As for a tour of the facility @PVG/SHA, if we have enough responses, we can certainly ask folks on FlyerTea if they've got contacts. But does anyone ever had experience dealing with the airport authority and request for such tour?
As for a tour of the facility @PVG/SHA, if we have enough responses, we can certainly ask folks on FlyerTea if they've got contacts. But does anyone ever had experience dealing with the airport authority and request for such tour?
Nov 21, 2010, 9:18 am
#37
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NYC
Posts: 195
The general consensus appears that Nov 11-14 will work best for both Flyertalkers and FlyTeas. Plus 11/11/11 isn't a date that come around too often...
Therefore, the front page has been updated with the Nov date as the official DO date. Please review your attendance and hotel preference and notify us if anything changes.
Eddie(UpgradedFirst) is looking into the hotel rate for us and remember the more people we get the more bargaining power we have.
Therefore, the front page has been updated with the Nov date as the official DO date. Please review your attendance and hotel preference and notify us if anything changes.
Eddie(UpgradedFirst) is looking into the hotel rate for us and remember the more people we get the more bargaining power we have.
Nov 21, 2010, 9:43 am
#38
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
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Always nice to have a date now. It help a lot as we can book awards the day they become available.
I'm reconfirming my intent to show up for November barring any force majeure* events:
I'm reconfirming my intent to show up for November barring any force majeure* events:
*As used in this rule, “force majeure” means actual, threatened or reported:
(1) Weather conditions or acts of God
(2) Riots, civil unrest, embargoes, war, hostilities, or unsettled international conditions
(3) Strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, lockout, or any other labor-related dispute
(4) Government regulation, demand, directive or requirement
(5) Shortages of labor, fuel, or facilities
(6) Any other condition beyond my control or any fact not reasonably foreseen by myself
(1) Weather conditions or acts of God
(2) Riots, civil unrest, embargoes, war, hostilities, or unsettled international conditions
(3) Strikes, work stoppages, slowdowns, lockout, or any other labor-related dispute
(4) Government regulation, demand, directive or requirement
(5) Shortages of labor, fuel, or facilities
(6) Any other condition beyond my control or any fact not reasonably foreseen by myself
Nov 23, 2010, 9:16 am
#39
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SPI
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Too early to know for SURE, but definitely interested!!
Attendance: HOPE SO!
Date Choice: Nov 11-14
# of attendees: 1
Hotel Preference: Either LM or Westin on the Bund
Other Suggested activities: We've done brunch at M on the Bund in the past, that was a LOT of fun.
Dave
Attendance: HOPE SO!
Date Choice: Nov 11-14
# of attendees: 1
Hotel Preference: Either LM or Westin on the Bund
Other Suggested activities: We've done brunch at M on the Bund in the past, that was a LOT of fun.
Dave
Nov 23, 2010, 2:02 pm
#40
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: MEL
Programs: QF WP, LTG, QP on hold
Posts: 717
Attendance: Interested
Date Choice: Nov
# of attendees: 2 (myself and Mr Falconea
Hotel Preference: Not too expensive. With non-smoking floor and restaurant, if possible.
Looking forward to seeing how it pans out!
I am planning a trip to Hong Kong at around this time - are there any interesting transport options between Hong Kong and Shanghai? Train?
Audrey
Date Choice: Nov
# of attendees: 2 (myself and Mr Falconea
Hotel Preference: Not too expensive. With non-smoking floor and restaurant, if possible.
Looking forward to seeing how it pans out!
I am planning a trip to Hong Kong at around this time - are there any interesting transport options between Hong Kong and Shanghai? Train?
Audrey
so please put Mrs Spaceman down as a definite ^