Grand Hyatt Melbourne REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Mar 31, 2015, 12:32 am
#121
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Public transport to GH please.
Inbound and it has been two years since last visit. Can someone comment on transport from MEL to GH if anything has changed? Thank you.
Mar 31, 2015, 7:44 am
#122
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When I travel light, I would take a SkyBus outside the curb at MEL for $18 one way. It takes you to the Southern Cross Station. From there, it is a quick tram ride (5-6 blocks) on Collins Street.
Mar 31, 2015, 2:39 pm
#124
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Apr 24, 2015, 10:08 am
#126
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Grand Hyatt or Park Hyatt Melbourne
I had an incredible stay at this hotel in December 2014, and have an upcoming trip to Melbourne again.
I opted to stay at the GH Melbourne instead of the PH Melbourne (where I've never been before).
I am using C&P and a DSU. Anyone disagree with me, and think I should choose the PH? It's slightly more points, but not a dealbreaker.
I also read on Lucky's blog that they charge extra for the full breakfast buffet as a Diamond. I don't like hotels that nickel and dime me, so another reason why I am opting for the GH.
Thoughts?
I opted to stay at the GH Melbourne instead of the PH Melbourne (where I've never been before).
I am using C&P and a DSU. Anyone disagree with me, and think I should choose the PH? It's slightly more points, but not a dealbreaker.
I also read on Lucky's blog that they charge extra for the full breakfast buffet as a Diamond. I don't like hotels that nickel and dime me, so another reason why I am opting for the GH.
Thoughts?
Apr 24, 2015, 12:17 pm
#127
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I had an incredible stay at this hotel in December 2014, and have an upcoming trip to Melbourne again.
I opted to stay at the GH Melbourne instead of the PH Melbourne (where I've never been before).
I am using C&P and a DSU. Anyone disagree with me, and think I should choose the PH? It's slightly more points, but not a dealbreaker.
I also read on Lucky's blog that they charge extra for the full breakfast buffet as a Diamond. I don't like hotels that nickel and dime me, so another reason why I am opting for the GH.
Thoughts?
I opted to stay at the GH Melbourne instead of the PH Melbourne (where I've never been before).
I am using C&P and a DSU. Anyone disagree with me, and think I should choose the PH? It's slightly more points, but not a dealbreaker.
I also read on Lucky's blog that they charge extra for the full breakfast buffet as a Diamond. I don't like hotels that nickel and dime me, so another reason why I am opting for the GH.
Thoughts?
dissapointed at the Park Hyatt
IMHO the only advantage with the Park is that the basic standard rooms are better and larger
The Grand Hyatt has a better breakfast a dependable always open club,killer high floor views and a vastly better gym (avoid the locker room it stinks of foul body odor)
The suites are good at the Grand Hyatt and DSU gets u in^
I also find room service to be vastly better at the Grand
Opinions vary widely on the topic depending on the guest
You can't go wrong with either but it's obvious the Grand is my choice!
Last edited by 777 global mile hound; Apr 24, 2015 at 1:41 pm
Apr 24, 2015, 12:25 pm
#128
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If you were highly satisfied at the Grand Hyatt there is fair chance you may be
dissapointed at the Park Hyatt
IMHO the only advantage with the Park is that the basic standard rooms are better and larger
The Grand Hyatt has a better breakfast a dependable always open club,killer high floor views and a vastly better gym (avoid the locker room it stinks)
The suites are good at the Grand Hyatt and DSU gets u in^
I also find room service to be vastly better at the Grand
Opinions vary widely on the topic depending on the guest
You can't go wrong with either but it's obvious the Grand is my choice!
dissapointed at the Park Hyatt
IMHO the only advantage with the Park is that the basic standard rooms are better and larger
The Grand Hyatt has a better breakfast a dependable always open club,killer high floor views and a vastly better gym (avoid the locker room it stinks)
The suites are good at the Grand Hyatt and DSU gets u in^
I also find room service to be vastly better at the Grand
Opinions vary widely on the topic depending on the guest
You can't go wrong with either but it's obvious the Grand is my choice!
I actually gave them a TripAdvisor pin (TripAdvisor gave me 2), as I really felt the staff went above and beyond.
Apr 24, 2015, 2:14 pm
#129
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The Collins Kitchen is awesome downstairs but the service can be overwhelmed when busy
Diamonds have a reduced charge to visit and the selection good and vast
the Park Hyatt Melbournes restaurant for breakfast underwhelming in everyway
other than presentation
Last edited by 777 global mile hound; Apr 24, 2015 at 2:25 pm
Apr 24, 2015, 2:19 pm
#130
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Do you mean for breakfast or meals later in the day? Whats the reduced charge?
Apr 24, 2015, 5:12 pm
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I believe $22 at the GH.
To compare the PH has an 8$ charge for a la carte items which the chefs cook for your fresh.
My opinions differ to 777 Global Mile Hound and are listed in both review threads.
To compare the PH has an 8$ charge for a la carte items which the chefs cook for your fresh.
My opinions differ to 777 Global Mile Hound and are listed in both review threads.
Apr 24, 2015, 5:25 pm
#132
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IMHO I don't think the PH should nickel and dime a Diamond guest the extra $8. I've been to many PH's and other hotels where they make fresh food, and don't charge you anything extra.
Apr 24, 2015, 5:35 pm
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Call it what you like, but you could save the DSU and have a vastly superior stay at the PH. Why wouldn't you try them both?
Apr 25, 2015, 2:22 am
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The GH is great for the view and the Gym (although the PH had everything I needed). But personally after comparing both last year I would run to the PH.
But both are still decent choices though, so you cannot really go wrong :-).
Apr 25, 2015, 7:33 pm
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Count me in the PH advocates as well.... I find the GH, especially the club, to be very mediocre. I'm a big breakfast fan and hardly felt the need to use the $8 upgrade at the PH while at the GH I did consider the upgrade to the restaurant because I found breakfast lacking. Evening service was also nothing to shout about, although it wasn't bad.
The GH is great for the view and the Gym (although the PH had everything I needed). But personally after comparing both last year I would run to the PH.
But both are still decent choices though, so you cannot really go wrong :-).
The GH is great for the view and the Gym (although the PH had everything I needed). But personally after comparing both last year I would run to the PH.
But both are still decent choices though, so you cannot really go wrong :-).
I think the evening service at the GH was fine, and they do have drinks which I like.