Oz Fest #10 – Perth Australia - Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26, 2013
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May 31, 2012, 5:37 am
#21
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Note that "due to China and the resources boom"; Perth accommodation can be much more expensive than it was several years ago, surprisingly so!
The Parmelia Hilton is these days a Category 7 HHonors hotel - purely on average price; it does not even have an executive lounge. GLONS and AXONS for those with the resources come to the fore here.
The Parmelia Hilton is these days a Category 7 HHonors hotel - purely on average price; it does not even have an executive lounge. GLONS and AXONS for those with the resources come to the fore here.
May 31, 2012, 5:50 am
#22
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I'll be there
A couple of notes on hotels.
Note that Burswood is renaming to Crown Perth from 1 July, and at that time the two hotels will be leaving the IHG portfolio of hotels. Not sure what the hotel names will be, but Crown something!
The Parmelia Hilton in Perth does not have an executive lounge. Nevertheless, I will likely be in the bar tomorrow night I used to know the bar manager there - will check out if he is still around.
What was the Sheraton is now the Pan Pacific (http://www.panpacific.com/en/Perth/Overview.html), and is opposite from the Novotel.
While hotels are expensive in Perth, there are often good prices around on the weekends. The Hilton often has a special of Fridays.
Also, note that the Hilton and Hyatt are at opposite ends of town. There is a Free Transit Zone in Perth, and catching a Transperth bus , such as between these two hotels, is free in this zone.
Note that Burswood is renaming to Crown Perth from 1 July, and at that time the two hotels will be leaving the IHG portfolio of hotels. Not sure what the hotel names will be, but Crown something!
The Parmelia Hilton in Perth does not have an executive lounge. Nevertheless, I will likely be in the bar tomorrow night
I used to know the bar manager there - will check out if he is still around.What was the Sheraton is now the Pan Pacific (http://www.panpacific.com/en/Perth/Overview.html), and is opposite from the Novotel.
While hotels are expensive in Perth, there are often good prices around on the weekends. The Hilton often has a special of Fridays.
Also, note that the Hilton and Hyatt are at opposite ends of town. There is a Free Transit Zone in Perth, and catching a Transperth bus , such as between these two hotels, is free in this zone.
Last edited by perthite; May 31, 2012 at 5:56 am
May 31, 2012, 6:12 am
#23
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Please add me to the Gold list. OzFest #10 is still too far away to commit for Platinum. However I am looking forward to return to Perth - where i had the toughest immigration of all time a couple years ago. 
May 31, 2012, 6:12 am
#24
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As mentioned in the Ozfest #9 thread, I am keen to come back for more. Please upgrade me to Platinum.
I have already run through some creative flight options and may combine with another trip around that time of year!
Let's just say I may not be flying direct
I have already run through some creative flight options and may combine with another trip around that time of year!
Let's just say I may not be flying direct
Last edited by penegal; May 31, 2012 at 6:19 am
May 31, 2012, 6:23 am
#25
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Getting to Perth
a) Perth airport Star alliance fly to Perth from Singapore
a) Perth airport Star alliance fly to Perth from Singapore
May 31, 2012, 6:36 am
#26
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I have, and am in shock...
Wow
...the cheapest (cancelleable) rate for the Hilton is an AAA rate for a Twin Guest room for 1 person at AUD$299 per nite!!
I have made a tentative booking for 4 nites 24-28 May 13 but will need to look around as I'm not really happy to pay $1200 for 4 nites in a hotel
Hotels are expensive in Perth, thanks to the WA mining boom. But plenty of choice to suit all budgets.
Based on history the Hilton may be the home hotel. QFWP as an infrequent busienss traveller to Perth may have a opinion.
Hilton Parmelia web site
14 Mill Street, Perth.
Based on history the Hilton may be the home hotel. QFWP as an infrequent busienss traveller to Perth may have a opinion.
Hilton Parmelia web site
14 Mill Street, Perth.
Note that "due to China and the resources boom"; Perth accommodation can be much more expensive than it was several years ago, surprisingly so!
The Parmelia Hilton is these days a Category 7 HHonors hotel - purely on average price; it does not even have an executive lounge. GLONS and AXONS for those with the resources come to the fore here.
The Parmelia Hilton is these days a Category 7 HHonors hotel - purely on average price; it does not even have an executive lounge. GLONS and AXONS for those with the resources come to the fore here.
Wow
...the cheapest (cancelleable) rate for the Hilton is an AAA rate for a Twin Guest room for 1 person at AUD$299 per nite!! I have made a tentative booking for 4 nites 24-28 May 13 but will need to look around as I'm not really happy to pay $1200 for 4 nites in a hotel
May 31, 2012, 6:43 am
#27
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I have, and am in shock...
Wow...the cheapest (cancelleable) rate for the Hilton is an AAA rate for a Twin Guest room for 1 person at AUD$299 per nite!! I have made a tentative booking for 4 nites 24-28 May 13 but will need to look around as I'm not really happy to pay $1200 for 4 nites in a hotel
Wow
...the cheapest (cancelleable) rate for the Hilton is an AAA rate for a Twin Guest room for 1 person at AUD$299 per nite!! I have made a tentative booking for 4 nites 24-28 May 13 but will need to look around as I'm not really happy to pay $1200 for 4 nites in a hotelThe weeknights may be a problem, but they may also be on sale...
May 31, 2012, 6:51 am
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I once received points and night credits for a reservation I had at the IC Berlin. When the hotel left IHG I canceled my reservation. Still I did receive the credit in my priorityclub account although I had canceled at the new management. Perhaps that kind of trick also works for the IC in Perth
