Jan 6, 2016, 2:55 pm
Last edit by: bhrubin
I have an upcoming stay and read the entire thread. I saw some common themes, and thought it would be useful to start a wiki. Please feel free to update or correct anything. I haven't stayed here, so the information is based on the contents of the thread:
- Diamond Suite Upgrades are NOT available at this property.
- Diamond members receive a complimentary full breakfast for up to 4 guests.
- The beds are very firm platform beds. I saw a few posts where a foam pad for the top of the bed was requested.
- Docked cruise ships that may obstruct the view from the Harbour view rooms.
- The hotel is 4 stories.
The concierge desk offers a weekly tour of the Rocks on Saturday.
Link that shows when cruise ships will be docked opposite the hotel:
https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/...ruise-schedule
Room Types and Floorplans:
https://www.scribd.com/document/3404...t-Sydney-Rooms
Expert Review posted in Luxury Forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-reviews/r-wonderful-park-hyatt-sydney-stay-and-city-harbor-view-with-a-few-caveats-1943
- Diamond Suite Upgrades are NOT available at this property.
- Diamond members receive a complimentary full breakfast for up to 4 guests.
- The beds are very firm platform beds. I saw a few posts where a foam pad for the top of the bed was requested.
- Docked cruise ships that may obstruct the view from the Harbour view rooms.
- The hotel is 4 stories.
The concierge desk offers a weekly tour of the Rocks on Saturday.
Link that shows when cruise ships will be docked opposite the hotel:
https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/...ruise-schedule
Room Types and Floorplans:
https://www.scribd.com/document/3404...t-Sydney-Rooms
Expert Review posted in Luxury Forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-reviews/r-wonderful-park-hyatt-sydney-stay-and-city-harbor-view-with-a-few-caveats-1943
Park Hyatt Sydney (Post-Reno) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Dec 2, 2015, 7:24 am
#751
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I really don't mean this to sound the way that it inevitably will, but sometimes you just have to 'pay to play'. If you can't afford a particular hotel room, just stay somewhere else. Your description of 'mid-20s with not much in the bank' does not reconcile with spending hundred of A$ on 5* hotel rooms. If you can get it on points, great, if not, stay somewhere else and enjoy the city just as much. You won't miss the PH Sydney (psst...it's not that great)!
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Dec 2, 2015, 8:16 am
#752
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I really don't mean this to sound the way that it inevitable will, but sometimes you just have to 'pay to play'. If you can't afford a particular hotel room, just stay somewhere else. Your description of 'mid-20s with not much in the bank' does not reconcile with spending hundred of A$ on 5* hotel rooms. If you can get it on points, great, if not, stay somewhere else and enjoy the city just as much. You won't miss the PH Sydney (psst...it's not that great)!
Dec 2, 2015, 10:07 am
#753
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 303
Seems like the perfect case anyway for using up the Chase free award nights, wont really get more value elsewhere as its in the max category.
Also since the hotel anyways doesnt do diamond suite upgrades, using 30k points straight up per night is also an option I'd consider, in fact would prefer it over cash and points with the huge copay. By using the techniques I do for point generation, the net cost to me would be about $170 a night for straight points.
Also since the hotel anyways doesnt do diamond suite upgrades, using 30k points straight up per night is also an option I'd consider, in fact would prefer it over cash and points with the huge copay. By using the techniques I do for point generation, the net cost to me would be about $170 a night for straight points.
Dec 2, 2015, 10:11 am
#754
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 303
I really don't mean this to sound the way that it inevitable will, but sometimes you just have to 'pay to play'. If you can't afford a particular hotel room, just stay somewhere else. Your description of 'mid-20s with not much in the bank' does not reconcile with spending hundred of A$ on 5* hotel rooms. If you can get it on points, great, if not, stay somewhere else and enjoy the city just as much. You won't miss the PH Sydney (psst...it's not that great)!
Dec 2, 2015, 8:53 pm
#759
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Most economical way? Both of you apply for the Chase Hyatt CC and redeem for four nights (two nights each).
If not, I'd probably go elsewhere and stay at a Virtuoso/AMEX property, especially if they're doing a Stay 3-Pay 2 or Stay 4-Pay 3.
If not, I'd probably go elsewhere and stay at a Virtuoso/AMEX property, especially if they're doing a Stay 3-Pay 2 or Stay 4-Pay 3.
Dec 2, 2015, 9:26 pm
#760
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Seems like the perfect case anyway for using up the Chase free award nights, wont really get more value elsewhere as its in the max category.
Also since the hotel anyways doesnt do diamond suite upgrades, using 30k points straight up per night is also an option I'd consider, in fact would prefer it over cash and points with the huge copay. By using the techniques I do for point generation, the net cost to me would be about $170 a night for straight points.
Also since the hotel anyways doesnt do diamond suite upgrades, using 30k points straight up per night is also an option I'd consider, in fact would prefer it over cash and points with the huge copay. By using the techniques I do for point generation, the net cost to me would be about $170 a night for straight points.
Dec 3, 2015, 12:28 am
#761
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To be clear: This hotel isn't known to treat Diamonds as they should.
Remember that when you check in as a Diamond the manifest all staff sees states how many Hyatt room nights you have at that property and over your lifetime. IME, the former counts much more than anything else.
Also, Sydney is quite expensive. But the hotel is stunning so worth it if you can.
Remember that when you check in as a Diamond the manifest all staff sees states how many Hyatt room nights you have at that property and over your lifetime. IME, the former counts much more than anything else.
Also, Sydney is quite expensive. But the hotel is stunning so worth it if you can.
Dec 3, 2015, 5:46 pm
#762
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SFO
Posts: 510
To be clear: This hotel isn't known to treat Diamonds as they should.
Remember that when you check in as a Diamond the manifest all staff sees states how many Hyatt room nights you have at that property and over your lifetime. IME, the former counts much more than anything else.
Also, Sydney is quite expensive. But the hotel is stunning so worth it if you can.
Remember that when you check in as a Diamond the manifest all staff sees states how many Hyatt room nights you have at that property and over your lifetime. IME, the former counts much more than anything else.
Also, Sydney is quite expensive. But the hotel is stunning so worth it if you can.
Dec 4, 2015, 6:24 am
#763
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 6
Same situation here. In my 20s without little $ in the bank. But my stay in PHS with my wife was absolutely amazing, so plan ahead and I am sure you will enjoy it.
Redeemed 2 free night from Chase Hyatt CC in June this year.
Free upgrade to opera dulex room with a free bottle of French red wine and a plate of chocolate dipped fresh fruit. Free breakfast for sure.
Spent 90 AUD for some fresh flowers in room. My wife loved them very much.
All you need to do is to email them.
I would suggest you do 2 CC free nights and book your other nights in nearby nice hotels.
Redeemed 2 free night from Chase Hyatt CC in June this year.
Free upgrade to opera dulex room with a free bottle of French red wine and a plate of chocolate dipped fresh fruit. Free breakfast for sure.
Spent 90 AUD for some fresh flowers in room. My wife loved them very much.
All you need to do is to email them.
I would suggest you do 2 CC free nights and book your other nights in nearby nice hotels.
Dec 4, 2015, 8:01 am
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Same situation here. In my 20s without little $ in the bank. But my stay in PHS with my wife was absolutely amazing, so plan ahead and I am sure you will enjoy it.
Redeemed 2 free night from Chase Hyatt CC in June this year.
Free upgrade to opera dulex room with a free bottle of French red wine and a plate of chocolate dipped fresh fruit. Free breakfast for sure.
Spent 90 AUD for some fresh flowers in room. My wife loved them very much.
All you need to do is to email them.
I would suggest you do 2 CC free nights and book your other nights in nearby nice hotels.
Redeemed 2 free night from Chase Hyatt CC in June this year.
Free upgrade to opera dulex room with a free bottle of French red wine and a plate of chocolate dipped fresh fruit. Free breakfast for sure.
Spent 90 AUD for some fresh flowers in room. My wife loved them very much.
All you need to do is to email them.
I would suggest you do 2 CC free nights and book your other nights in nearby nice hotels.