Hilton Surfers Paradise {AUS}

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Dec 26, 2018, 3:16 am

#91

markis10

Join Date: Apr 2006

Location: BNE

Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond

Posts: 2,281

Quote:

Originally Posted by chongcao

Thanks. Reading the review here it seems the main hotel has more noise due to the fact that hotel occupies floor 14 and below. So are you saying the residence has more noise? Thank you for your input! Have not considered Voco due to vague elite benefit.

I have had noise every time I have stayed there regardless of room booked, I just think it’s poorly built. Voco has few elite benefits but having just stayed there loved it, rooms are nicely refurbished, and the breakfast was of a very high quality food wise, it’s good value points wise at present.

Jan 2, 2019, 4:39 pm

#92

lifetimeblue

Join Date: Dec 2013

Location: Scotland, UK

Programs: HH - Diamond BA - Blue

Posts: 426

Happy new year all!

I'm thinking of booking Surfers Paradise Residence apartments for a few nights in Feb.

Does anyone have recent experience of getting Diamond benefits on staying in the Residences?
I stayed a few years ago and got lounge access and breakfast each morning... but would be good to hear if this is still the case.

Thanks!

Jan 2, 2019, 5:02 pm

#93

futaris

Join Date: Jan 2000

Posts: 1,424

I'd check the AFF thread:

https://www.australianfrequentflyer....1#post-1874971

There have been a couple of people staying in the Residences in 2018, but I don't remember the last post where someone confirmed that they got lounge access.

Mar 6, 2019, 12:44 am

#94

RafKa

Join Date: Feb 2012

Location: GVA

Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver

Posts: 1,778

Anyone know if they have Hilton Grand Vacations Club presentations onsite? If so, what would the incentive be for a tour (a few thousand points)? Or should I call and enquire about a potential 2-3 night package?

Mar 6, 2019, 12:53 am

#95

markis10

Join Date: Apr 2006

Location: BNE

Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond

Posts: 2,281

Quote:

Originally Posted by RafKa

The property is due to change hands in May, and it’s not clear what the future of Hilton is with this property moving forward.

RafKa likes this.

Mar 12, 2019, 2:26 pm

#96

RafKa

Join Date: Feb 2012

Location: GVA

Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver

Posts: 1,778

Entry level rooms for gotten and residences are exactly the same price for my dates (1 night stay later this month, before heading to the Sheraton for 5 nights).

All things being equal, am I right to assume the residence would be best (travelling with a toddler)? I understand as a Diamond I would get lounge access and full buffet breakfast for an upcharge I'd staying at either, is that right?

I've also got a flex booking at the Novotel which comes in at half the price including breakfast, so I'm in two minds on whether it's worth staying at the Hilton, given the mixed reviews...

Last edited by RafKa; Mar 12, 2019 at 2:54 pm

Mar 12, 2019, 2:36 pm

#97

markis10

Join Date: Apr 2006

Location: BNE

Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond

Posts: 2,281

I would look at the Marriott for a night for possibly similar money, the Novotel is an old courtyard property. If you do stay at the Hilton, there should be no issues with lounge access if a residences guest, apart from the somewhat lengthy walk from the other tower and the extra noise some of the residences rooms get facing west.

RafKa likes this.

Mar 12, 2019, 2:58 pm

#98

RafKa

Join Date: Feb 2012

Location: GVA

Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver

Posts: 1,778

Quote:

Originally Posted by markis10

Thanks for the helpful info. I'm mostly considering the Hilton as I need all the stays I can get this year to retain Diamond, as it's going to be a slow traveling year for me. Barring that I'd probably rather save some money by going Novotel and not sacrificing on the location.

Mar 23, 2019, 12:10 am

#99

RafKa

Join Date: Feb 2012

Location: GVA

Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver

Posts: 1,778

Final question: if I stay one night at the hotel and the following night at the residences, would that count as two separate stays?

Mar 25, 2019, 2:45 am

#100

Ausriver

Join Date: Jul 2015

Location: SYD | HGH

Programs: CX DM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton DM, Marriott Plat

Posts: 2,121

So if switching between the hotel and residence, it will be considered as separate stays, correct?

Mar 25, 2019, 3:35 pm

#101

m0hamed

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: SYD

Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC

Posts: 8,527

It's the same reception desk and booking system so I don't think so, but not 100% sure.

Mar 25, 2019, 6:21 pm

#102

escape4

Join Date: Dec 2013

Location: Homeless

Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit

Posts: 4,843

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ausriver

So if switching between the hotel and residence, it will be considered as separate stays, correct?

In my experience, when there are two different properties listed on hilton.com it counts as two different stays. I have not tested it at this specific location however but I would bet it will be 2 stays.

Mar 26, 2019, 4:46 am

#103

RafKa

Join Date: Feb 2012

Location: GVA

Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver

Posts: 1,778

Quote:

Originally Posted by RafKa

Final question: if I stay one night at the hotel and the following night at the residences, would that count as two separate stays?

I can confirm they posted separately.

On a separate note, I had a very nice stay here. Awesome location, great Diamond benefits. I was offered an upgrade to a 2BR Deluxe Oceanview at the residences for $30 which I took, an in exchange for waived the $20 parking charge for the night... It was on floor 32 (top floor) of the Boulevard tower and I found it great. Got lounge access and full buffet breakfast at Catch. It says $10 upcharge Pier person bit I wasn't charged on either night.

camsean and FlyerTalker688786 like this.

Jun 14, 2019, 3:09 am

#104

FlyerTalker688786

Suspended

Join Date: Jul 2007

Posts: 4,477

Quote:

Originally Posted by markis10

The property is due to change hands in May, and it’s not clear what the future of Hilton is with this property moving forward.

Hi markis10, do you have any further news about changing hands of the Hilton Property?

Jun 14, 2019, 3:26 am

#105

markis10

Join Date: Apr 2006

Location: BNE

Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond

Posts: 2,281

Quote:

Originally Posted by chongcao

Hi markis10, do you have any further news about changing hands of the Hilton Property?

Property was sold and new owner is aiming to get more rooms into the letting pool first. He did appear to be an Accor and Rydges fan, with most of his hotels under those brands of management. But recently added the four points Sydney to his ownership and also holds the CP Hunter Valley as well, so perhaps branding is not something of too much importance to him if it’s already established. Current ownership: Rydges World Square, Rydges Central Sydney, Hotel Ibis World Square, Hotel Ibis King Street Wharf, Mercure Hotel Canberra, Mercure Hotel Sydney, Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, Victoria Hotel Melbourne, Rydges Newcastle, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, Novotel Newcastle, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and the new Four Points by Sheraton at Sydney Central Park.

https://www.accomnews.com.au/2019/05...d-from-hilton/

i suspect the Hilton will stay as such under that brand while rooms are improved etc

FlyerTalker688786 likes this.