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
Feb 20, 2017, 7:30 pm
#1036
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Democratic People's Republic of Victoria
Programs: First Time Flyer
Posts: 833
The George St roadworks / tramworks make this part of The Rocks feel even more isolated than before, adding ~$5 to taxi/uber fares due to traffic, and weird routes.
Feb 20, 2017, 7:35 pm
#1037
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Democratic People's Republic of Victoria
Programs: First Time Flyer
Posts: 833
One thing which this hotel is really good at is housekeeping.
They really do spend a good amount of time (~1hr maybe) servicing each room, each day for the main service, followed by the evening turn down service, which is a full reset (if required).
I drink a lot of water, and the hotel is quite good at arranging extra bottled water to be in my room, along with the normal fruit plate and bottle of wine.
They really do spend a good amount of time (~1hr maybe) servicing each room, each day for the main service, followed by the evening turn down service, which is a full reset (if required).
I drink a lot of water, and the hotel is quite good at arranging extra bottled water to be in my room, along with the normal fruit plate and bottle of wine.
Feb 26, 2017, 5:01 pm
#1038
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SYD
Programs: UA Premier Gold (*G), IHG Platinum & Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,456
Had a one night stay over the weekend as a last hurrah before my Diamond status expires.
Given a one category upgrade from the Park King to the City Harbour King, which provided a great view of the Queen Mary 2 so I was happy with that.
Chose a bottle of sparkling wine for as the welcome amenity, which turned out to be Chandon.
Breakfast was reasonably good with the full buffet and one a la carte choice for Diamonds. Went with the tasty grilled smoked salmon, though it was no match for the Dunganess Crab Benedict at the Hyatt Olive 8.
Overall a very pleasant staycation with the 4PM check out being particularly appreciated.
Given a one category upgrade from the Park King to the City Harbour King, which provided a great view of the Queen Mary 2 so I was happy with that.
Chose a bottle of sparkling wine for as the welcome amenity, which turned out to be Chandon.
Breakfast was reasonably good with the full buffet and one a la carte choice for Diamonds. Went with the tasty grilled smoked salmon, though it was no match for the Dunganess Crab Benedict at the Hyatt Olive 8.
Overall a very pleasant staycation with the 4PM check out being particularly appreciated.
Feb 26, 2017, 6:05 pm
#1039
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,508
Great pic of the QM2-almost like a travel poster. Unlike many others I, too, enjoy the City Harbor views. Always something going on.
Feb 27, 2017, 2:31 am
#1040
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SYD
Programs: UA Premier Gold (*G), IHG Platinum & Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,456
I've also added the room type brochure which shows the different categories and layouts for future reference to the Wiki or via:
https://www.scribd.com/document/3404...t-Sydney-Rooms
Mar 1, 2017, 8:48 am
#1041
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
I'm looking to go back next February (as an explorist) and am so conflicted. If they gave me the same City Harbor room I had last time, I'd stay in a second, if not, one of the Marriott/SPG properties (as a Marriott/SPG Plat) or the Hyatt Regency using one of the new Club upgrades seems appealing.
Mar 1, 2017, 9:38 am
#1042
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,508
Mar 6, 2017, 8:16 am
#1044
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,508
No chance of a suite. This PH is exempt from suite upgrades of any kind. You should be given the best non-suite room available but this hotel notoriously plays games so that is not assured. Please advise us of what you are given.
Mar 6, 2017, 2:25 pm
#1045
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
Actually it's not exempt from complimentary upgrades, but the hotel has a history of being stingy.
Mar 6, 2017, 2:36 pm
#1046
Moderator: American AAdvantage & Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: PHX
Programs: American ExPlat; Marriott/SPG Lifetime Plat; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 8,116
Mar 6, 2017, 3:35 pm
#1047
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,508
Mar 6, 2017, 11:16 pm
#1048
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: SPG Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 356
Ok, staying here tonight on a free night certificate. No status other than what comes with the credit card (under WOH = Discoverist). Got upgraded to Opera view room on the first floor. Here is the view from my balcony, very pleased!
Mar 6, 2017, 11:21 pm
#1049
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: SPG Plat
Posts: 792
Mar 7, 2017, 11:36 am
#1050
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: SPG Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 356