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
Mar 13, 2017, 4:34 pm
#1081
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,511
RC are on an aggressive push in Australiasia after they pulled out of Australia 20 or so years ago where they had two properties https://www.ausbt.com.au/first-look-...e-star-pyrmont
Mar 13, 2017, 5:00 pm
#1082
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Democratic People's Republic of Victoria
Programs: First Time Flyer
Posts: 833
While this is my personal favorite room the hotel nevertheless should have done better by you. I don't understand why the PHS doesn't change branding and management if it doesn't want to participate in Hyatt's loyalty programs. Maybe become a Ritz Carlton or even go independent.
However sometimes it is nice to have an opera view.
Mar 13, 2017, 5:02 pm
#1083
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Democratic People's Republic of Victoria
Programs: First Time Flyer
Posts: 833
I think this hotel likes to think that it doesn't cater to the general public JetAway, only VIPs. The general public can go to the HR, or elsewhere.
After all, nobody is making you stay at this property.
After all, nobody is making you stay at this property.
Mar 13, 2017, 6:44 pm
#1084
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SFO
Posts: 506
I don't think you can book a single night with points for suites...suites on points require a minimum of 3 nights.
Did you actually book this already or is it something you're just planning?
If the latter, I don't think your plan will work, but if you already book it, I'd love to hear more details.
Did you actually book this already or is it something you're just planning?
If the latter, I don't think your plan will work, but if you already book it, I'd love to hear more details.
Mar 13, 2017, 8:05 pm
#1085
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,021
I would say the PHS's location is multiple times better.
Mar 15, 2017, 4:27 am
#1086
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: SPG Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 356
Staying now second of two nights as Chase Discoverist on a free cert. Upgrade was to City Harbor, excellent view of harbor with Opera House in full view to the left when standing on the balcony. As mentioned earlier in the thread, my prior stay on a free cert was upgraded to Opera King. I did the two free cert nights as separate one night stays (separated by about a week of travel elsewhere). Just speculating: could it increase odds of upgrades to use the certs separately for one night stays rather than for two consecutive nights? No idea if this mattered or if I was just plain lucky.
Mar 15, 2017, 8:24 am
#1087
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 322
Staying now second of two nights as Chase Discoverist on a free cert. Upgrade was to City Harbor, excellent view of harbor with Opera House in full view to the left when standing on the balcony. As mentioned earlier in the thread, my prior stay on a free cert was upgraded to Opera King. I did the two free cert nights as separate one night stays (separated by about a week of travel elsewhere). Just speculating: could it increase odds of upgrades to use the certs separately for one night stays rather than for two consecutive nights? No idea if this mattered or if I was just plain lucky.
Mar 15, 2017, 4:00 pm
#1088
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
Mar 15, 2017, 4:18 pm
#1089
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: SPG Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 356
Good to know! FWIW I did not arrive especially late in the day either time, 11 am and 1 pm approx. But the single nights must have helped.
Mar 15, 2017, 5:34 pm
#1090
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Staying now second of two nights as Chase Discoverist on a free cert. Upgrade was to City Harbor, excellent view of harbor with Opera House in full view to the left when standing on the balcony. As mentioned earlier in the thread, my prior stay on a free cert was upgraded to Opera King. I did the two free cert nights as separate one night stays (separated by about a week of travel elsewhere). Just speculating: could it increase odds of upgrades to use the certs separately for one night stays rather than for two consecutive nights? No idea if this mattered or if I was just plain lucky.
Mar 22, 2017, 7:46 pm
#1092
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Will be staying at PHS this Sunday. Problem is flight arrive at 8:30 am, so will reach hotel perhaps before 10 am. Would love to check in and have a chance to shower after a long flight.
What is the chance of having an early check-in? If not possible, then maybe I can shower in spa or pool area?
Cant imagine will be comfortable walking around all day without 'waking' myself up under a shower
What is the chance of having an early check-in? If not possible, then maybe I can shower in spa or pool area?
Cant imagine will be comfortable walking around all day without 'waking' myself up under a shower
Mar 22, 2017, 7:51 pm
#1093
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: 50% DFW / 50% the world
Programs: Virtuoso, FSPP, RC STARS, PEN Club, Belmond Bellini, Relais Chateaux PP & Dorchester Diamond
Posts: 7
Is possible if they are not fully booked. Otherwise worse case they have a decent spa bathroom with all the normal stuff one needs that you could use to shower and change into fresh clothes, then have the concierge hold your bags until the room is ready. Guessing you booked direct? Otherwise your TA should have no issue requesting the early check in.
TWMelissa
TWMelissa
Mar 22, 2017, 8:13 pm
#1095
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
Will be staying at PHS this Sunday. Problem is flight arrive at 8:30 am, so will reach hotel perhaps before 10 am. Would love to check in and have a chance to shower after a long flight.
What is the chance of having an early check-in? If not possible, then maybe I can shower in spa or pool area?
Cant imagine will be comfortable walking around all day without 'waking' myself up under a shower
What is the chance of having an early check-in? If not possible, then maybe I can shower in spa or pool area?
Cant imagine will be comfortable walking around all day without 'waking' myself up under a shower