Conrad Washington DC {US-DC}
Jul 19, 2019, 10:48 am
#166
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: No. California
Programs: UA MP HH LTD
Posts: 2,040
For Diamonds that have stayed here. Can I get some details on the food credit given to Diamonds and possibly Golds? I hear $25...is that $50 if two in the room? Is it a per day thing, or once in the stay? Other comments or info? Looking forward to our 5 night stay in a month.
Jul 19, 2019, 10:34 pm
#167
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
For Diamonds that have stayed here. Can I get some details on the food credit given to Diamonds and possibly Golds? I hear $25...is that $50 if two in the room? Is it a per day thing, or once in the stay? Other comments or info? Looking forward to our 5 night stay in a month.
Jul 20, 2019, 7:28 am
#168
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
Does that stack with Sakura access? When I was there on a Sakura rate, I didn’t receive anything. Of course, given the club offerings, no idea what on earth I would use it for, but still interesting trivia I guess.
Jul 20, 2019, 7:41 am
#169
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: No. California
Programs: UA MP HH LTD
Posts: 2,040
We agree...as good as the reviews and info are on the Sakura Club, we are not sure what we would use the food/beverage credit for, but we don't want to miss an opportunity if it exists. We are there for 5 nights, so, possibly, $250, is hard to pass up.
Jul 20, 2019, 2:12 pm
#171
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
I called the Conrad to ask, and this is what they said.
1) Must book directly on Hilton site (obviously)
2) Gold or Diamonds receive the same benefit, comprising $25 of food and beverage credit per person, up to $50 per room per day
3) May be applied towards room service or Estuary (unclear if it can also be applied to the rooftop bar/dining)
Very generous! And Estuary is phenomenal. And it stacks with Sakura Club access because I received it when I was staying in a SC room.
1) Must book directly on Hilton site (obviously)
2) Gold or Diamonds receive the same benefit, comprising $25 of food and beverage credit per person, up to $50 per room per day
3) May be applied towards room service or Estuary (unclear if it can also be applied to the rooftop bar/dining)
Very generous! And Estuary is phenomenal. And it stacks with Sakura Club access because I received it when I was staying in a SC room.
Jul 20, 2019, 2:49 pm
#173
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
IIRC, you stayed at the Conrad shortly after opening, before they implemented the elite F&B credit.
Jul 20, 2019, 3:22 pm
#174
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: No. California
Programs: UA MP HH LTD
Posts: 2,040
I called the Conrad to ask, and this is what they said.
1) Must book directly on Hilton site (obviously)
2) Gold or Diamonds receive the same benefit, comprising $25 of food and beverage credit per person, up to $50 per room per day
3) May be applied towards room service or Estuary (unclear if it can also be applied to the rooftop bar/dining)
Very generous! And Estuary is phenomenal. And it stacks with Sakura Club access because I received it when I was staying in a SC room.
1) Must book directly on Hilton site (obviously)
2) Gold or Diamonds receive the same benefit, comprising $25 of food and beverage credit per person, up to $50 per room per day
3) May be applied towards room service or Estuary (unclear if it can also be applied to the rooftop bar/dining)
Very generous! And Estuary is phenomenal. And it stacks with Sakura Club access because I received it when I was staying in a SC room.
Jul 20, 2019, 4:31 pm
#175
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
I did stay right after opening, absolutely, but presumably for honors compliance purposes they would have had some sort of breakfast. I just didnt think to ask. Either way, nice work confirming - this is a great benefit to have.
Aug 21, 2019, 2:58 pm
#176
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: United PremPlat; M LT Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Spire A
Posts: 144
Two different AmEx FHR stays:
1. No discount for Sakura club for Diamonds
2. I am underwhelmed by the food quality in the restaurant - both times too salty for my taste
3. Double-dipping is now not-permitted - when booking with FHR, Diamond $30/person credit doesn't apply - seems reasonable as for 1 night my spending credit was $60 (breakfast) + $100 (food) + $60 (Diamond). Front Desk Manager made a last time exception for me for the 2nd visit. Actually the net room rate was less than the credit.
4. It is very easy to spend $60 for one person during breakfast
5. Strictly one cat room upgrade - no double dipping for AmEx FHR+Diamond combo
AmEx FHR Conrad DC benefits
1. No discount for Sakura club for Diamonds
2. I am underwhelmed by the food quality in the restaurant - both times too salty for my taste
3. Double-dipping is now not-permitted - when booking with FHR, Diamond $30/person credit doesn't apply - seems reasonable as for 1 night my spending credit was $60 (breakfast) + $100 (food) + $60 (Diamond). Front Desk Manager made a last time exception for me for the 2nd visit. Actually the net room rate was less than the credit.
4. It is very easy to spend $60 for one person during breakfast
5. Strictly one cat room upgrade - no double dipping for AmEx FHR+Diamond combo
AmEx FHR Conrad DC benefits
Aug 21, 2019, 7:48 pm
#177
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: BAEC (Gold), Hilton (Diamond), Hyatt (Globalist)
Posts: 447
Stayed this week as Diamond and proactively upgraded to a Corner King a couple of days out. Had selected my room with online check in and got a different one (I’m lost on the point of online check in as I never get the room I select).
Felt like a luxury hotel - great staff, beautiful room stocked with Shanghai Tang toiletries which I like. Room could’ve been tagged a Junior suite given floor space and the additional table and seating.
As as noted above, breakfast is expensive. 2 omelettes, coffee and a juice tallied up to $81 with tip. The $50 Diamond credit will appease the expense report. Admittedly one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had in years and the restaurant set up with open counter pass is good.
Overall a great stay and impressive hotel.
Felt like a luxury hotel - great staff, beautiful room stocked with Shanghai Tang toiletries which I like. Room could’ve been tagged a Junior suite given floor space and the additional table and seating.
As as noted above, breakfast is expensive. 2 omelettes, coffee and a juice tallied up to $81 with tip. The $50 Diamond credit will appease the expense report. Admittedly one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had in years and the restaurant set up with open counter pass is good.
Overall a great stay and impressive hotel.
Aug 21, 2019, 10:29 pm
#178
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
Two different AmEx FHR stays:
1. No discount for Sakura club for Diamonds
2. I am underwhelmed by the food quality in the restaurant - both times too salty for my taste
3. Double-dipping is now not-permitted - when booking with FHR, Diamond $30/person credit doesn't apply - seems reasonable as for 1 night my spending credit was $60 (breakfast) + $100 (food) + $60 (Diamond). Front Desk Manager made a last time exception for me for the 2nd visit. Actually the net room rate was less than the credit.
4. It is very easy to spend $60 for one person during breakfast
5. Strictly one cat room upgrade - no double dipping for AmEx FHR+Diamond combo
1. No discount for Sakura club for Diamonds
2. I am underwhelmed by the food quality in the restaurant - both times too salty for my taste
3. Double-dipping is now not-permitted - when booking with FHR, Diamond $30/person credit doesn't apply - seems reasonable as for 1 night my spending credit was $60 (breakfast) + $100 (food) + $60 (Diamond). Front Desk Manager made a last time exception for me for the 2nd visit. Actually the net room rate was less than the credit.
4. It is very easy to spend $60 for one person during breakfast
5. Strictly one cat room upgrade - no double dipping for AmEx FHR+Diamond combo
Aug 23, 2019, 11:16 am
#179
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: VPS, previously SEA and PIT
Programs: DL Diamond/1MM, Hilton Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,201
As as noted above, breakfast is expensive. 2 omelettes, coffee and a juice tallied up to $81 with tip. The $50 Diamond credit will appease the expense report. Admittedly one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had in years and the restaurant set up with open counter pass is good.
Overall a great stay and impressive hotel.
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Aug 23, 2019, 11:19 am
#180
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,769
$20 omelet + $7 juice + $5 coffee plus 10% DC tax plus a decent tip, x2. Pretty standard big city business hotel pricing.