Hilton Sydney {AUS}
Feb 8, 2017, 6:53 am
#136
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Singapore
Programs: HHonors Diamond; A3 *Nothing ; BA Exec. Club Gold
Posts: 1,690
I knew they charged a premium but that is more than I would have thought.
Theres usually a few pre paid non refundable sales during the year that you can book most of those dates around half those prices.Except for 31/12 which I have found will not change in price till a week out and no matter how you book it is non refundable. The other 2 nights vary year to year but still double what I would usually pay when booking closer to the date. Unfortunately they charge you for orgainsing your holiday plans in advance.
If you can put off booking till later in the year you should be able to better those prices.
If you have the points 24-29 is showing as 63 000pts / night non refundable for a deluxe room.
Theres usually a few pre paid non refundable sales during the year that you can book most of those dates around half those prices.Except for 31/12 which I have found will not change in price till a week out and no matter how you book it is non refundable. The other 2 nights vary year to year but still double what I would usually pay when booking closer to the date. Unfortunately they charge you for orgainsing your holiday plans in advance.
If you can put off booking till later in the year you should be able to better those prices.
If you have the points 24-29 is showing as 63 000pts / night non refundable for a deluxe room.
I am not in a hurry, just did not want to wait till too late and unable to secure a room.
I will hold off for now..
Thanks!
Globalist
Feb 8, 2017, 11:22 am
#137
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: LAX/SYD
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, AA EXP, QFF WP, HH D, SPG G, Hertz PC
Posts: 245
Had a fascinating thing happen. I've been trying to get dates for 10-12 February, but the sticking point has been Saturday night, which had been minimum AUD636, and Friday AUD361. As I have a work accommodation limit of AUD420 per night, I was going to stay at the Sheraton on the Park on Saturday instead.
Last night, they might have had cancellations because last night, just two days before, I was able to get King Hilton Guestroom Plus rooms for AUD244 for both nights - and this morning I'm glad I did, because Friday is now sold out and Saturday is up at AUD361.'
If ever there was a reason not to book non-refundable bookings in advance when things are expensive, this is it.
Last night, they might have had cancellations because last night, just two days before, I was able to get King Hilton Guestroom Plus rooms for AUD244 for both nights - and this morning I'm glad I did, because Friday is now sold out and Saturday is up at AUD361.'
If ever there was a reason not to book non-refundable bookings in advance when things are expensive, this is it.
Feb 8, 2017, 3:02 pm
#138
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
Had a fascinating thing happen. I've been trying to get dates for 10-12 February, but the sticking point has been Saturday night, which had been minimum AUD636, and Friday AUD361. As I have a work accommodation limit of AUD420 per night, I was going to stay at the Sheraton on the Park on Saturday instead.
Last night, they might have had cancellations because last night, just two days before, I was able to get King Hilton Guestroom Plus rooms for AUD244 for both nights - and this morning I'm glad I did, because Friday is now sold out and Saturday is up at AUD361.'
If ever there was a reason not to book non-refundable bookings in advance when things are expensive, this is it.
Last night, they might have had cancellations because last night, just two days before, I was able to get King Hilton Guestroom Plus rooms for AUD244 for both nights - and this morning I'm glad I did, because Friday is now sold out and Saturday is up at AUD361.'
If ever there was a reason not to book non-refundable bookings in advance when things are expensive, this is it.
I never book prepaid rates, regardless.
Feb 9, 2017, 2:28 am
#139
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,201
I had the same experience with the Parmelia Hilton in Perth, but nowhere else. Certainly it's unusual outside Australia.
Feb 21, 2017, 4:19 am
#140
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Australia
Programs: QFF LTG , HHD
Posts: 1,207
It is just that they have not set any rates for any date after December 28th, 2017. I am looking for dates in January 2018 and have been watching the site for weeks. Rates seem to get posted about 10-11 months in advance and therefore, if they follow the pattern, rates for late December 2017 and January 2018 should get posted late February or early March.
Feb 21, 2017, 5:19 am
#141
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
Hilton has now published on-line their rates from January 4 2018 to the end of the month. They have not published the New Year's Eve period rates as yet. Rates in January are in the $700-900+ range. Unbelievable! This is the quietest time of the year. Who are they kidding?
Feb 21, 2017, 8:13 pm
#143
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: NZ Airpoints GE, Qantas Platinum, Accor Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 967
January in Sydney is far from the quietest time of the year. Peak summer coinciding with Chinese New Year. Note that the Hilton now has Chinese investment so it is close to its key market in terms of filling and pricing.
Last week I went to BNE in the evening from SYD rather than stay in SYD and take a morning flight to BNE: SYD Hilton $790/BNE Hilton $280.
Last week I went to BNE in the evening from SYD rather than stay in SYD and take a morning flight to BNE: SYD Hilton $790/BNE Hilton $280.
Feb 21, 2017, 8:38 pm
#144
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Australia
Programs: QFF LTG , HHD
Posts: 1,207
January in Sydney is far from the quietest time of the year. Peak summer coinciding with Chinese New Year. Note that the Hilton now has Chinese investment so it is close to its key market in terms of filling and pricing.
Last week I went to BNE in the evening from SYD rather than stay in SYD and take a morning flight to BNE: SYD Hilton $790/BNE Hilton $280.
Last week I went to BNE in the evening from SYD rather than stay in SYD and take a morning flight to BNE: SYD Hilton $790/BNE Hilton $280.
Mar 6, 2017, 3:49 pm
#146
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,679
Standard Rooms Not Available Through Hilton.com
I was just looking for some dates in June and noticed that there are no standard rooms available through Hilton.com, however they are available on Kayak, Priceline, Expedia, etc. Is this normal and does anyone know if Hilton requires rooms to be available through Hilton.com?
Mar 6, 2017, 3:58 pm
#147
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,470
I was just looking for some dates in June and noticed that there are no standard rooms available through Hilton.com, however they are available on Kayak, Priceline, Expedia, etc. Is this normal and does anyone know if Hilton requires rooms to be available through Hilton.com?
Mar 15, 2017, 4:40 am
#148
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SYD | HGH
Programs: CX DM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton DM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,121
January in Sydney is far from the quietest time of the year. Peak summer coinciding with Chinese New Year. Note that the Hilton now has Chinese investment so it is close to its key market in terms of filling and pricing.
Last week I went to BNE in the evening from SYD rather than stay in SYD and take a morning flight to BNE: SYD Hilton $790/BNE Hilton $280.
Last week I went to BNE in the evening from SYD rather than stay in SYD and take a morning flight to BNE: SYD Hilton $790/BNE Hilton $280.
Mar 15, 2017, 5:15 am
#149
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
Mar 15, 2017, 6:52 am
#150
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
