Best Conrad?
Apr 1, 2019 | 7:00 pm
#106
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,362
Brought this thread back to life because I have a BMG Conrad cert expiring in May. I'm flipping coins between just burning it in Indianapolis for a one-night trade show vs. taking a flight to ICN or Tokyo pretty much just to stay for a day and then come home to the States. Any other easily-reached one-leg-flight destinations (I usually fly out of SEA or SLC on Delta) I should be adding to the list? I can fly direct to ICN, TYO (HND or NRT). Unfortunately, DL cancelled their direct flight to HKG, or I'd go to Macau - Didn't get a chance to pop over last time I was in Hong Kong where I enjoyed at week at the Conrad in HK. TDM
Since you have only one night, I would rule out Bora Bora, Algarve, Macao, Bali, etc. How about the new one in Washington? I haven't tried it yet, but the recent reviews are promising.
Apr 1, 2019 | 7:50 pm
#107
Join Date: Jun 2008
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I've stayed at 21 Conrad properties and the Indianapolis one is probably at the bottom of my list. The Diamond breakfast is an embarrassment.
Since you have only one night, I would rule out Bora Bora, Algarve, Macao, Bali, etc. How about the new one in Washington? I haven't tried it yet, but the recent reviews are promising.
Since you have only one night, I would rule out Bora Bora, Algarve, Macao, Bali, etc. How about the new one in Washington? I haven't tried it yet, but the recent reviews are promising.
I stayed at the Indy Conrad maybe six years ago and was similarly let down with the breakfast as well as the tiny room I was given. But its been a while, figured Id check in to see if its gotten better with breakfast amenity changes for Diamonds and such.
DC: definitely fishing to see if it gets added to peoples best list. Havent been tuned in to what that whole Sakura suite thing is about - if its a no-chance-unless-paid-for-no-upgrade thing, then I might pass. Im not a fan of those hotel-in-a-hotel oneupsmanship setups (like the Hilton Tel Aviv, which I like, but the Vista lounge floor is treated like a different hotel.)
I gotta check how easy it is to get from ICN airport to Seoul Conrad via cheap public transport.
Apr 1, 2019 | 10:01 pm
#110
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,362
I stayed at the Indy Conrad maybe six years ago and was similarly let down with the breakfast as well as the tiny room I was given. But its been a while, figured Id check in to see if its gotten better with breakfast amenity changes for Diamonds and such.
Apr 2, 2019 | 3:44 am
#111
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,777
Never had the breakfast buffet there but room service food (for breakfast and dinner) was always very good. I also found the staff extremely friendly and helpful - typical of midwestern US properties. No issue there - I also put in time at the Westin, the JW, and a couple others in Indy and the Conrad was the best of the bunch IMO.
Apr 2, 2019 | 6:13 am
#112
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
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Posts: 6,383
Brought this thread back to life because I have a BMG Conrad cert expiring in May.
I'm flipping coins between just burning it in Indianapolis for a one-night trade show vs. taking a flight to ICN or Tokyo pretty much just to stay for a day and then come home to the States. Any other easily-reached one-leg-flight destinations (I usually fly out of SEA or SLC on Delta) I should be adding to the list? I can fly direct to ICN, TYO (HND or NRT). Unfortunately, DL cancelled their direct flight to HKG, or I'd go to Macau - Didn't get a chance to pop over last time I was in Hong Kong where I enjoyed at week at the Conrad in HK.
TDM
I'm flipping coins between just burning it in Indianapolis for a one-night trade show vs. taking a flight to ICN or Tokyo pretty much just to stay for a day and then come home to the States. Any other easily-reached one-leg-flight destinations (I usually fly out of SEA or SLC on Delta) I should be adding to the list? I can fly direct to ICN, TYO (HND or NRT). Unfortunately, DL cancelled their direct flight to HKG, or I'd go to Macau - Didn't get a chance to pop over last time I was in Hong Kong where I enjoyed at week at the Conrad in HK.
TDM
Apr 2, 2019 | 8:37 am
#113
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Brought this thread back to life because I have a BMG Conrad cert expiring in May.
I'm flipping coins between just burning it in Indianapolis for a one-night trade show vs. taking a flight to ICN or Tokyo pretty much just to stay for a day and then come home to the States. Any other easily-reached one-leg-flight destinations (I usually fly out of SEA or SLC on Delta) I should be adding to the list? I can fly direct to ICN, TYO (HND or NRT). Unfortunately, DL cancelled their direct flight to HKG, or I'd go to Macau - Didn't get a chance to pop over last time I was in Hong Kong where I enjoyed at week at the Conrad in HK.
TDM
I'm flipping coins between just burning it in Indianapolis for a one-night trade show vs. taking a flight to ICN or Tokyo pretty much just to stay for a day and then come home to the States. Any other easily-reached one-leg-flight destinations (I usually fly out of SEA or SLC on Delta) I should be adding to the list? I can fly direct to ICN, TYO (HND or NRT). Unfortunately, DL cancelled their direct flight to HKG, or I'd go to Macau - Didn't get a chance to pop over last time I was in Hong Kong where I enjoyed at week at the Conrad in HK.
TDM
Apr 2, 2019 | 8:54 am
#114
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
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Apr 2, 2019 | 11:20 am
#115
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: CONUS
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Yes.
Yes its insane.
😜
(*Ahi Assassins, hole in the wall local place. I recommend it.)
Apr 2, 2019 | 2:15 pm
#116
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,547
The Osaka Conrad has a super amazing lobby on the 40th floor.
i was just wowed...when the elevator doors opened to the lobby.
simply incredible.
breakfast is really good too n the staff are very nice n friendly.
got an exec room with excellent view as well.
i was just wowed...when the elevator doors opened to the lobby.
simply incredible.
breakfast is really good too n the staff are very nice n friendly.
got an exec room with excellent view as well.
Apr 3, 2019 | 6:44 am
#117
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NJ
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Posts: 850
Stayed there last Feb, agreed the lobby is something special. Whole stay was great, would highly recommend.
Apr 14, 2021 | 9:23 am
#119
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Makati City, Philippines
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Posts: 1,363
Osaka Conrad for me, followed by Conrad Macau, Conrad Singapore, least favorites, Chicago, NYC downtown (came across as a revamped ES), and Bangkok (might be better since they started renovating the rooms).
Apr 21, 2021 | 5:36 am
#120
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Springfield, MA
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Posts: 476
I love the Conrad Algarve. The rooms are amazing, the breakfast is spectacular, the management works really hard at solving any problems, the spa is wonderful, the restaurant has great food, and they will take you to a lovely beach spot! My favorite Conrad by far!