Hilton Munich Park {DEU}
Jul 16, 2002, 3:06 am
#16
Join Date: May 2002
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by rcs85551:
With regards to getting a taxicab for the last portion to the hotel (rather than taking the Strassenbahn) - they are readily avaiable at most S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations in the city center...</font>
With regards to getting a taxicab for the last portion to the hotel (rather than taking the Strassenbahn) - they are readily avaiable at most S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations in the city center...</font>
Jul 16, 2002, 5:44 am
#17
Join Date: Dec 2000
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If you get off at Rosenheimerplatz you come out virtually on top of the City Hilton. I am sure that there are cabs there that you could take. And if there aren't I'm sure the hotel would oblige and call you one to get you to their sister hotel.
I am not sure where the taxi rank is at Isartor. Part of that area is a pedestrian area and the other is a busy ring road...Rosenheimerplatz might be the better choice.
I am not sure where the taxi rank is at Isartor. Part of that area is a pedestrian area and the other is a busy ring road...Rosenheimerplatz might be the better choice.
Aug 16, 2002, 12:11 am
#19
Join Date: May 1998
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Yes. Gold benefits include upgraded floor and concierge lounge. Location is great.
There have been a number of threads on this property recently. For instance:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum57/HTML/003327.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum57/HTML/003981.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum57/HTML/004340.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum57/HTML/004818.html
If you'd like to see more, click on "search" at the top of the "Hilton" page, enter "Munich Park" in the "Search Words" box and make sure the " Match all search terms above" button is clicked. Then go down and click on "Perform Search".
You'll enjoy the place.
[This message has been edited by Counsellor (edited 08-16-2002).]
There have been a number of threads on this property recently. For instance:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum57/HTML/003327.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum57/HTML/003981.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum57/HTML/004340.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum57/HTML/004818.html
If you'd like to see more, click on "search" at the top of the "Hilton" page, enter "Munich Park" in the "Search Words" box and make sure the " Match all search terms above" button is clicked. Then go down and click on "Perform Search".
You'll enjoy the place.
[This message has been edited by Counsellor (edited 08-16-2002).]
Aug 16, 2002, 1:24 am
#20
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Agreed, Counsellor. Munich Park is a delightful property with good tram service. I stayed there on a point-stretcher award and, as a Gold, was upgraded to an executive floor king. Nice breakfast spread in the lounge and complementary wine and beer in the evenings.
Aug 16, 2002, 1:27 am
#21
Join Date: May 2002
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I also agree. I stayed there three weeks ago and, as an HH Gold, was upgraded to a very nice room on the Executive Floor overlooking the Englischer Garten. The Lounge is lovely and the staff extremely helpful. Good breakfast buffet too!
Dec 23, 2004, 4:34 am
#23
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Berlin, Germany
Programs: LH Senator, HH Gold
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Munich Park Hilton - Exec Lounge closed
Hi there
similar to the Toronto Hilton thread, the Munich Park Hilton lounge is closed for "renovation". As it was only recently refurbished, it is more than clear that hotel management uses the holidays to reduce staff and close "unnecessary" areas during that time. Nevertheless .... upgrade to business floor, free breakfast in main restaurant was given. As an alternative to the Exec lounge they divided the regular bar on the ground floor in a common and an executive area where they offer identical amenities (free drinks, fingerwood, plenty of magazines and newspaper). Actually the overall experience is good and a clever alternative.
Regards from Munich
Hans J
similar to the Toronto Hilton thread, the Munich Park Hilton lounge is closed for "renovation". As it was only recently refurbished, it is more than clear that hotel management uses the holidays to reduce staff and close "unnecessary" areas during that time. Nevertheless .... upgrade to business floor, free breakfast in main restaurant was given. As an alternative to the Exec lounge they divided the regular bar on the ground floor in a common and an executive area where they offer identical amenities (free drinks, fingerwood, plenty of magazines and newspaper). Actually the overall experience is good and a clever alternative.
Regards from Munich
Hans J
Dec 26, 2004, 2:01 am
#24
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Originally Posted by Hans0001
Hi there
similar to the Toronto Hilton thread, the Munich Park Hilton lounge is closed for "renovation". As it was only recently refurbished, it is more than clear that hotel management uses the holidays to reduce staff and close "unnecessary" areas during that time. Nevertheless .... upgrade to business floor, free breakfast in main restaurant was given. As an alternative to the Exec lounge they divided the regular bar on the ground floor in a common and an executive area where they offer identical amenities (free drinks, fingerwood, plenty of magazines and newspaper). Actually the overall experience is good and a clever alternative.
Regards from Munich
Hans J
similar to the Toronto Hilton thread, the Munich Park Hilton lounge is closed for "renovation". As it was only recently refurbished, it is more than clear that hotel management uses the holidays to reduce staff and close "unnecessary" areas during that time. Nevertheless .... upgrade to business floor, free breakfast in main restaurant was given. As an alternative to the Exec lounge they divided the regular bar on the ground floor in a common and an executive area where they offer identical amenities (free drinks, fingerwood, plenty of magazines and newspaper). Actually the overall experience is good and a clever alternative.
Regards from Munich
Hans J
Yes this is all true. I was there 12/20 and I asked one of the servers in the cigar lounge (Executive Section) what the deal was and she mentioned that it was just because of the Christmas Holliday.
Dec 27, 2004, 9:44 pm
#25
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I hope this is the case. I've cross-subsidized many Hilton Munich Park stays with the unlimited alcohol in the Executive lounge. 
Timothy
Plus, you don't have to eat with the little people.
Timothy
Plus, you don't have to eat with the little people.
Dec 28, 2004, 10:25 am
#26
Join Date: May 2002
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I had a very similar experience when I was at the Munich Park just after Christmas two years ago (perhaps, then, it really was being renovated). Then, however, you just showed a card to the barman in the Whiskey Bar to get free drinks - there was no division in the seating. Service at this hotel is always top notch and it ranks as one of my favourites in Europe. I am pleased to see that they are maintaining the levels of service still.
Dec 31, 2004, 1:12 pm
#27
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8 min phone call from Hilton Munich Park
Does this seem rediculous? 8 min phone call from room to US for E 34.41 ($46.45) seem resonable? There was no rate information posted in the room. At the Scandic Hotel in Offenbach, I made a similar call for E 3.50. At check out, I questioned this and they made no attempt to change the charge. I mentioned that they didnt post rate information in the room and they did say they were sorry for that. No manager around to complain to. This was a paid stay with a E 197.41 folio value.
I guess as a Diamond member, they would treat you a little better. There was no recognition of Diamond status at all except for the free breakfast they had to provide. No room upgrade.
I guess as a Diamond member, they would treat you a little better. There was no recognition of Diamond status at all except for the free breakfast they had to provide. No room upgrade.
Dec 31, 2004, 2:09 pm
#29
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Considering the fact that a call from a normal (i. e. non-hotel) phone in Germany would have cost about 1 EUR for that lapse of time, this is indeed ridiculous. Maybe they charged 8 hours?
However, my personal record is something around $400 for a 1 hour phone call from my hotel in Bulgaria to Germany... that's what I call a surprise!
I guess for that amount I could have flown back and fourth and delivered the information personally. LOL
Regards,
Stefan
However, my personal record is something around $400 for a 1 hour phone call from my hotel in Bulgaria to Germany... that's what I call a surprise!
I guess for that amount I could have flown back and fourth and delivered the information personally. LOL
Regards,
Stefan