Hilton Sydney {AUS}
Nov 17, 2018, 4:37 pm
#301
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
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Nov 17, 2018, 9:44 pm
#302
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
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Yeah, any of the landmarks (including the airports) work fine, as does Pyrmont which is the Suburb next to what is officially "Sydney" (ie, the CBD area). Just odd that Sydney itself has disappeared from the list, and just as odd that "Opera de Sydney, Australia" has appeared on it...
Nov 18, 2018, 8:19 am
#303
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,694
On my last visit (last month) they had changed it so that you needed a keycard to access the Executive Lounge floor via the Lift. I had checked in at the front desk so it did not worry me. Getting a staff member to provide access might be a real hassle even if they will do it.
Nov 18, 2018, 9:56 pm
#304
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: HH Diamond, VA Platinum
Posts: 259
Yeah, any of the landmarks (including the airports) work fine, as does Pyrmont which is the Suburb next to what is officially "Sydney" (ie, the CBD area). Just odd that Sydney itself has disappeared from the list, and just as odd that "Opera de Sydney, Australia" has appeared on it...
Nov 18, 2018, 10:05 pm
#305
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: HH Diamond, VA Platinum
Posts: 259
I always used the exec lounge for check in whenever I had a relax room upgrade or above showing. But lately I have just used the front desk and on a few occasions been further upgraded so the lift thing has worked in my favour.
Nov 18, 2018, 10:11 pm
#306
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
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Still better than the Marriott/Starwood apps. You get all sorts of garbage in them.
Nov 19, 2018, 8:26 am
#307
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Singapore
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For everyone staying at this property, look careful at the points you earn.
I had it in December and again a few weeks back where reservations were combined but only the amount of the last reservation earned points, the added amount on the invoice from the adjacent reservation did not earn anything.
It seems a consistent failure that only gets corrected if you write in. I am sure they save a lot on members that don’t check their balance based on their spend.
Globalist
I had it in December and again a few weeks back where reservations were combined but only the amount of the last reservation earned points, the added amount on the invoice from the adjacent reservation did not earn anything.
It seems a consistent failure that only gets corrected if you write in. I am sure they save a lot on members that don’t check their balance based on their spend.
Globalist
Nov 19, 2018, 5:17 pm
#308
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Australia
Programs: QFF LTG , HHD
Posts: 1,207
For everyone staying at this property, look careful at the points you earn.
I had it in December and again a few weeks back where reservations were combined but only the amount of the last reservation earned points, the added amount on the invoice from the adjacent reservation did not earn anything.
It seems a consistent failure that only gets corrected if you write in. I am sure they save a lot on members that don’t check their balance based on their spend.
Globalist
I had it in December and again a few weeks back where reservations were combined but only the amount of the last reservation earned points, the added amount on the invoice from the adjacent reservation did not earn anything.
It seems a consistent failure that only gets corrected if you write in. I am sure they save a lot on members that don’t check their balance based on their spend.
Globalist
Nov 19, 2018, 6:17 pm
#309
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: HH Diamond, VA Platinum
Posts: 259
I've found that issue is not exclusive to Sydney Hilton. I've had it happen there but also at other hotels - about one in two stays in fact. It can be a shortfall of points and/or nights. I think it comes down to how the hotel manages the two folios into one. Your message is correct - always check.
Dec 25, 2018, 3:12 pm
#311
Join Date: Aug 2004
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At Town Hall, easiest is to walk towards the Queen Victoria Building, then after exiting the station keep to the right (the Queen Victoria Building will be to the left). There is a New Zealand Naturals ice cream stall right there. Keep walking, staying to the right, and take the escalator up to street level. The Hilton is next door.
Last edited by anabolism; Dec 25, 2018 at 4:06 pm Reason: Fix typo
Dec 25, 2018, 3:21 pm
#312
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
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Almost right on top of Town Hall station, and you can stay inside/underground almost the entire way between them if the weather is crook. Super easy, will do it with my larger bag later today! Plenty of lifts, escalators as well.
Last edited by kirkwoodj; Dec 25, 2018 at 3:22 pm Reason: addendum
Dec 25, 2018, 4:02 pm
#313
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: TSV, Australia
Posts: 2,401
The hotel is basically on top of Town Hall station, so very convenient. If you don't want to ride all the way around the city circle, which takes about 15 minutes, you could either change trains at Central and get one going straight to Town Hall or hop of at Museum or St James stations from where it's about a 10 minute walk to the Hilton.
Dec 25, 2018, 9:41 pm
#314
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Australia
Programs: QFF LTG , HHD
Posts: 1,207
Be aware that for the last couple of days the escalator at Town Hall station from the concourse to ground level has been out of operation. The options are the stairs (no fun with heavy bags) or turn round and walk back to take the lift to street level. Of course, it may also be operating now.
Dec 26, 2018, 12:48 am
#315
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: HH Diamond, VA Platinum
Posts: 259
I will take the easy option and use a car when I arrive tomorrow night. Hope the lounge is not too crowded tonight and if you have not been there for a few weeks the new Lounge Manager may be working. I gave him a bit of a warning what to expect but he used to work at a golf course so may find the crowd mellow in comparison.