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Jun 24, 2019, 8:59 am
#211
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Wisconsin
Programs: HH Diamond, DL Platinum
Posts: 41
I am looking at reservations for either December break or Spring break. I can actually get a lot more bang for buck here than at the Curio property. My husband is concerned with the distance from town and how easily the shuttle works and the time it takes. We have two young teenage boys who are pretty picky eaters (although spaghetti is on their list). I just wonder if this is a good choice for us? The family room is a great option at 107,000 points but it isn't available our dates in December but is in April. Even with it being a premium rate for 5 nights is a good return vs. 640,000 it would cost us for 5 nights in two standard rooms. I also could utilize the $250 resort credit and a free night voucher. But the Curio was silly points, I think it rang up as a million.
Would love some thoughts for family travel at this hotel - I also have been on such a Chase rewards and Hilton roll that my husband said the boys are burnt out on big trips. Sigh...
Would love some thoughts for family travel at this hotel - I also have been on such a Chase rewards and Hilton roll that my husband said the boys are burnt out on big trips. Sigh...
Jul 6, 2019, 10:37 pm
#213
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: BWI/DCA/IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Titan., Hilton Diamond, Hertz Pres
Posts: 143
Looking at an early November 4 night stay. Aside from the obvious benefits of a better room and view, are there benefits to booking an Imperial Room that a Diamond would not already have access to? It sounds like the Imperial Club and Grand Spa access come standard for DIA.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
Jul 7, 2019, 3:31 am
#214
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Looking at an early November 4 night stay. Aside from the obvious benefits of a better room and view, are there benefits to booking an Imperial Room that a Diamond would not already have access to? It sounds like the Imperial Club and Grand Spa access come standard for DIA.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
Also, be careful of what type of room you book. Being a DIA doesn't guarantee a Rome View even when booking an Imperial Room. You can chance it, of course, and might get an upgrade.
Jul 7, 2019, 8:19 am
#215
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 14
Looking at an early November 4 night stay. Aside from the obvious benefits of a better room and view, are there benefits to booking an Imperial Room that a Diamond would not already have access to? It sounds like the Imperial Club and Grand Spa access come standard for DIA.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
Jul 7, 2019, 9:06 am
#216
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
I'm a Diamond member and staying there next month. W-A doesn't ascribe to upgrades, lounge access, and free breakfast like many Hiltons and Conrads, where status has some benefit. Maybe I’m wrong. If you want lounge access, you will need to minimally book an Imperial Room. I also purchased my room with the full buffet breakfast for two. That way, we are free to eat in either the restaurant or the lounge, seven nights, $3,000 all in during a recent sale.
DIAs do indeed get breakfast at the Cavalieri for free at the restaurant.
Jul 7, 2019, 9:26 am
#218
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
Jul 8, 2019, 3:28 am
#219
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,481
There are two kinds of breakfast at the WA Cavalieri: At the restaurant L’Uliveto and at the Imperial Club, As long as you don't book a rate which includes access to the Imperial Club (or pay extra for the access), you get the breakfast at the restaurant L’Uliveto. And at the restaurant L’Uliveto they offer the same kind of breakfast for all guests. The term "continental breakfast" is sometimes used for a downgraded breakfast. That is not the case here.
Jul 12, 2019, 1:18 pm
#220
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Suwanee,Ga ,usa
Posts: 3,617
The downstairs restaurant has a GREAT breakfast. Agree, as opposed to my first few times there, DIA doesn't guarantee much more than special check in. After they stopped upgrading, I paid the extra $ for the lounge. It's one of the bests. In my opinion it was worth it (especially since I used points for the room.).
Jul 13, 2019, 2:03 pm
#221
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Carlson Gold, CM Presidential / *A Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 1,648
Staying here tomorrow for 2 nights and really looking forward to it. Just checked the app now and we got the upgrade to the Imperial floor that I requested right after booking a few months ago. €584 all in now for the stay
No Rome view currently, but will see what I can get when we arrive
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No further upgrades upon checking in. I didn’t expect much after reading this thread and also checking the availability online
Room we got is very nice with a great view - I was expecting a view of a wall or car park
Some snacks now in the Imperial Club lounge before enjoying the spa facilities later on today
Welcome note indicates that robes are not permitted in the lounge, which is a nice change after the last 2 days in the Hilton Milan
We were also offered breakfast (or 1,000 points) in the normal restaurant should we wish, as part of being HH Gold. This directly counters what it said in the app (until a few weeks ago at least) along with what the twitter team told me a couple of months back. They said that this WA was not part of those benefits
No Rome view currently, but will see what I can get when we arrive
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No further upgrades upon checking in. I didn’t expect much after reading this thread and also checking the availability online
Room we got is very nice with a great view - I was expecting a view of a wall or car park
Some snacks now in the Imperial Club lounge before enjoying the spa facilities later on today
Welcome note indicates that robes are not permitted in the lounge, which is a nice change after the last 2 days in the Hilton Milan
We were also offered breakfast (or 1,000 points) in the normal restaurant should we wish, as part of being HH Gold. This directly counters what it said in the app (until a few weeks ago at least) along with what the twitter team told me a couple of months back. They said that this WA was not part of those benefits
Last edited by pmarrsouth; Jul 14, 2019 at 7:50 am
Jul 24, 2019, 7:54 am
#224
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: $9 Fare Club
Posts: 1,485
Stayed here 7/13 - 7/16 with a mixture of FNC, Points & a cash night (partially reimbursed by the Aspire Resort Credit). A slight aside is that Hilton need to introduce a tier above Diamond now that it comes automatically with the Aspire. I actually have 80+ nights so far and it kind of grates that someone with a credit card is afforded the same status.
Thoughts on the hotel;
Thoughts on the hotel;
- No upgrade on arrival, not even to a Rome view which was slightly disappointing. We did however get a welcome gift of Prosecco & Chocolate strawberries which was nice.
- I really enjoy the styling of this property. I know folks on this thread have commented that it is not sleek etc, but I appreciate the paintings and grand Roman designs in both the lobby areas and the room. Some really great paintings.
- The breakfast is probably the best I've ever had at a hotel. Truly incredible selection of items both hot and cold as well as beverages. It’s 35 euro I think I recall if you’re paying for it so this is a real tangible benefit for Diamonds.
- Sadly breakfast time was a zoo for the most part. Lots of kids, lots of adults behaving like kids. Truly I struggle with how people justify the nightly rate this property charges and bring children to it who will likely have no appreciation for it. It really does take from the atmosphere unfortunately.
- The pool area is nice, however space is at a premium so if you intend on lounging by the pool for the day I would advise getting down there quickly. Prices are egregious but to be expected, the Pinot Grigio offers the best value at 31 euro/bottle if you do intend on having a drink.
- An additional Diamond benefit is access to the Turkish Baths which was very nice but not sure I’d pay the money they were asking for access (50 euro maybe?). Definitely nice to have a sweat/steam/soak after wandering Rome for the day.
- Taxi’s cost on average 15-18 euro to get to/from the hotel and major tourist centers. Little bit more from Travestere and the Coleseo. Can’t speak to the shuttle as we didn’t use it. Download the FreeNow app to order taxi’s using a credit card (not always an option for cabs hailed off the street)
- Foodoo and Ristorante el 384 are two decent options within walking distance if you don’t fancy going into Rome for food/dining at the hotel.
Jul 24, 2019, 8:02 am
#225
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold, Hyatt something
Posts: 33,543
Stayed here 7/13 - 7/16 with a mixture of FNC, Points & a cash night (partially reimbursed by the Aspire Resort Credit). A slight aside is that Hilton need to introduce a tier above Diamond now that it comes automatically with the Aspire. I actually have 80+ nights so far and it kind of grates that someone with a credit card is afforded the same status.
Thoughts on the hotel;
Thoughts on the hotel;
- No upgrade on arrival, not even to a Rome view which was slightly disappointing. We did however get a welcome gift of Prosecco & Chocolate strawberries which was nice.
- I really enjoy the styling of this property. I know folks on this thread have commented that it is not sleek etc, but I appreciate the paintings and grand Roman designs in both the lobby areas and the room. Some really great paintings.
- The breakfast is probably the best I've ever had at a hotel. Truly incredible selection of items both hot and cold as well as beverages. It’s 35 euro I think I recall if you’re paying for it so this is a real tangible benefit for Diamonds.
- Sadly breakfast time was a zoo for the most part. Lots of kids, lots of adults behaving like kids. Truly I struggle with how people justify the nightly rate this property charges and bring children to it who will likely have no appreciation for it. It really does take from the atmosphere unfortunately.
- The pool area is nice, however space is at a premium so if you intend on lounging by the pool for the day I would advise getting down there quickly. Prices are egregious but to be expected, the Pinot Grigio offers the best value at 31 euro/bottle if you do intend on having a drink.
- An additional Diamond benefit is access to the Turkish Baths which was very nice but not sure I’d pay the money they were asking for access (50 euro maybe?). Definitely nice to have a sweat/steam/soak after wandering Rome for the day.
- Taxi’s cost on average 15-18 euro to get to/from the hotel and major tourist centers. Little bit more from Travestere and the Coleseo. Can’t speak to the shuttle as we didn’t use it. Download the FreeNow app to order taxi’s using a credit card (not always an option for cabs hailed off the street)
- Foodoo and Ristorante el 384 are two decent options within walking distance if you don’t fancy going into Rome for food/dining at the hotel.
I think Hilton has enough status levels as it is. I only feel I get the best benefit out of Diamond in Asia. It often seems largely ignored in other parts of the world.