[ARCHIVE to 2015] Hilton Sydney {AUS}
Jul 24, 2015, 7:23 pm
#1111
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Australia
Programs: QFF LTG , HHD
Posts: 1,207
I'm told, but obviously can't verify it, that the access policy to the EL at Sydney Hilton is now as follows:
Diamond - access at all times and can take breakfast in glass
Gold in suites and Executive floor rooms - access at all times, breakfast in the EL
Other gold - breakfast in the EL, no access at other times.
I suspect that there might be exceptions to the policy, for example for known frequent guests. I'll be interested to see if anyone can verify this.
Diamond - access at all times and can take breakfast in glass
Gold in suites and Executive floor rooms - access at all times, breakfast in the EL
Other gold - breakfast in the EL, no access at other times.
I suspect that there might be exceptions to the policy, for example for known frequent guests. I'll be interested to see if anyone can verify this.
Last edited by turtlemichael; Jul 24, 2015 at 7:31 pm
Jul 24, 2015, 8:40 pm
#1112
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WSSS/RCTP
Programs: SQ KF, A3 Gold, CI Dynasty, UA MileagePlus, ANA AMC, HH Gold, M&C Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 317
I'm told, but obviously can't verify it, that the access policy to the EL at Sydney Hilton is now as follows:
Diamond - access at all times and can take breakfast in glass
Gold in suites and Executive floor rooms - access at all times, breakfast in the EL
Other gold - breakfast in the EL, no access at other times.
I suspect that there might be exceptions to the policy, for example for known frequent guests. I'll be interested to see if anyone can verify this.
Diamond - access at all times and can take breakfast in glass
Gold in suites and Executive floor rooms - access at all times, breakfast in the EL
Other gold - breakfast in the EL, no access at other times.
I suspect that there might be exceptions to the policy, for example for known frequent guests. I'll be interested to see if anyone can verify this.
Although I tried the breakfast at the glass restaurant for one morning at a discounted rate for Golds and to be honest, you're just paying for the hot food which isn't that fantastic for me. Oh and barista coffee cost extra too.
Jul 28, 2015, 1:12 pm
#1113
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: BWI, IAD
Programs: AA Ex Plat, United 1k, Hilton Gold, Budget Slowbreak. Hertz 5 Star
Posts: 83
Room with points March 20-27 2015
Any idea why point rates are so high this period? Diamond desk says they haven't loaded standard rates yet. Any idea when this happens? Other thoughts?
Jul 28, 2015, 1:48 pm
#1114
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 2,379
Assume you mean 2016! It's a common problem at this hotel. If you look back on this thread to several in January this year, you will see some discussion about this. Thread nos 1058 to 1070 discuss this problem.
Aug 16, 2015, 9:38 pm
#1115
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Programs: NZ Elite; QF Platinum; CZ Gold; MU Platinum; Marriott Titanium; Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,467
So looking at some potential dates in Oct and Nov for a three night stay over a long weekend, and selecting flexible dates, most stays have lowest rates at AU$879 or AU$599
thats crazy. Good for the hotel of course!
thats crazy. Good for the hotel of course!
Aug 17, 2015, 2:03 pm
#1116
Join Date: Mar 2003
Programs: Marriott and British Airways
Posts: 740
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Aug 17, 2015, 3:02 pm
#1117
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,090
The room standard is vastly superior in every way IMHO
And the service is exceptional as are the views one is even assigned a personal butler
Aug 20, 2015, 12:40 am
#1118
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: It's hot here
Posts: 4,286
I was just coming here to read up and research the high rates at this property as well. Trying to book a stay on points next March or April and am coming up with 200-300K per night. Ouch. Anyone have better luck redeeming here? What am I doing wrong? I have a whoooole lot of points, but not planning to spend them all that quickly.
Aug 20, 2015, 10:09 am
#1119
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
I was just coming here to read up and research the high rates at this property as well. Trying to book a stay on points next March or April and am coming up with 200-300K per night. Ouch. Anyone have better luck redeeming here? What am I doing wrong? I have a whoooole lot of points, but not planning to spend them all that quickly.
Aug 26, 2015, 6:23 pm
#1120
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
Programs: UA 1K/MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Something, IHG Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 8,161
I can confirm this is still the case. According to the welcome letter, as a diamond I get :
...
Complimentary Standard Internet
Executive Lounge Access
Complimentary Glass Brasserie
...
The third of those obviously makes absolutely no sense (well, unless it means I get free food there all day?!?), but I had no issues at all with getting breakfast in Glass.
The Internet comment is also not up with current policy (should be premium), but at least when using the Ethernet cable in the room there's no prompt for different speeds/etc.
...
Complimentary Standard Internet
Executive Lounge Access
Complimentary Glass Brasserie
...
The third of those obviously makes absolutely no sense (well, unless it means I get free food there all day?!?), but I had no issues at all with getting breakfast in Glass.
The Internet comment is also not up with current policy (should be premium), but at least when using the Ethernet cable in the room there's no prompt for different speeds/etc.
Aug 26, 2015, 11:42 pm
#1121
Moderator: Midwest, Las Vegas & Dining Buzz
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 17,976
I checked out yesterday after a week there.
Love this hotel. Location is great. Nice walk to Sydney Harbour.
Had breakfast at Glass as a Diamond. Very nice buffet with hot food. Made-to-order omlettes. Fresh pasteries.
The Executive Lounge breakfast is a very slimmed-down version of this. No hot foods available. It was convenient, however, as I was staying on the same floor (36).
Love this hotel. Location is great. Nice walk to Sydney Harbour.
Had breakfast at Glass as a Diamond. Very nice buffet with hot food. Made-to-order omlettes. Fresh pasteries.
The Executive Lounge breakfast is a very slimmed-down version of this. No hot foods available. It was convenient, however, as I was staying on the same floor (36).
Oct 6, 2015, 2:01 am
#1122
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Sunny SYDNEY!
Programs: UA Million Miler. (1.9M) Virgin Platinum. HH Diamond + SPG Gold
Posts: 32,330
I can confirm this is still the case. According to the welcome letter, as a diamond I get :
...
Complimentary Standard Internet
Executive Lounge Access
Complimentary Glass Brasserie
...
The third of those obviously makes absolutely no sense (well, unless it means I get free food there all day?!?), but I had no issues at all with getting breakfast in Glass.
The Internet comment is also not up with current policy (should be premium), but at least when using the Ethernet cable in the room there's no prompt for different speeds/etc.
...
Complimentary Standard Internet
Executive Lounge Access
Complimentary Glass Brasserie
...
The third of those obviously makes absolutely no sense (well, unless it means I get free food there all day?!?), but I had no issues at all with getting breakfast in Glass.
The Internet comment is also not up with current policy (should be premium), but at least when using the Ethernet cable in the room there's no prompt for different speeds/etc.
Amex have a '$50 off' deal right now if you pay for a Hilton over $250 a room, with Amex, and I see a rate of $256 there soon.
$A200 does sound pretty silly, and see no $169 rooms these days, but need a few stays and if the Glass is back .......
Assume that breakfast runs to Diamond and room guest if booked for 2?
Oct 6, 2015, 8:33 am
#1123
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
Yes that's explicitly stated in the Diamond benefits: "A complimentary continental breakfast for you and up to one additional guest registered to the same room each day of your stay"
Last edited by kirkwoodj; Oct 6, 2015 at 8:51 am
Oct 6, 2015, 9:08 am
#1124
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
What does a "continental" breakfast entail at this property? Does it include made to order eggs and the like? Sometimes this term is used to limit the offering to coffee/tea, juice, breakfast breads and pastries and a fruit basket
Oct 6, 2015, 10:58 am
#1125
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: No. California
Programs: UA MP HH LTD
Posts: 2,040
If you are referring to what is in the EL, we checked out 10 days prior to Iluv2fly. The breakfast in the EL does include 2 hot items, plus breads and pastries, meats, cheeses, fruits, cereals and oatmeal (also hot) and a few other items. Nothing to complain about.