Grand Hyatt Taipei REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Dec 11, 2014, 5:36 am
#377
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 248
I haven't received any upgrades at the W or the LM as a lowly gold, but the LM is quite the sweet spot for using Starpoints to upgrade to a club floor. It costs just 1,500 Starpoints per night to upgrade from a base room to the club floor, which is pretty good as far as SPG point upgrades go.
Dec 24, 2014, 4:54 pm
#378
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York, NY
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 456
In the midst of a four-night stay and we are being very treated very well (at least as a Diamond). Amenity included a box of delicious macaroons and a bottle of wine. At check-in, I was asked if I preferred the points or the amenity, which the agent said was sparkling water. We'll see if I get the points, but I'm happy with the actual amenity if not. Fruit also refreshed daily, but I think that's a Club-floor thing.
Also, I am really, really impressed with the food. Dunno why I had low expectations, but I have been really pleasantly surprised by the quality of everything we've had in the lounge and ground-floor cafe at breakfast, especially their baked goods.
FYI, lounge renovations are done as of breakfast on Dec 25.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Also, I am really, really impressed with the food. Dunno why I had low expectations, but I have been really pleasantly surprised by the quality of everything we've had in the lounge and ground-floor cafe at breakfast, especially their baked goods.
FYI, lounge renovations are done as of breakfast on Dec 25.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Dec 25, 2014, 6:56 pm
#379
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York, NY
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 456
In the midst of a four-night stay and we are being very treated very well (at least as a Diamond). Amenity included a box of delicious macaroons and a bottle of wine. At check-in, I was asked if I preferred the points or the amenity, which the agent said was sparkling water. We'll see if I get the points, but I'm happy with the actual amenity if not. Fruit also refreshed daily, but I think that's a Club-floor thing.
Also, I am really, really impressed with the food. Dunno why I had low expectations, but I have been really pleasantly surprised by the quality of everything we've had in the lounge and ground-floor cafe at breakfast, especially their baked goods.
FYI, lounge renovations are done as of breakfast on Dec 25.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Also, I am really, really impressed with the food. Dunno why I had low expectations, but I have been really pleasantly surprised by the quality of everything we've had in the lounge and ground-floor cafe at breakfast, especially their baked goods.
FYI, lounge renovations are done as of breakfast on Dec 25.
Merry Christmas everyone!
The service and the food continue to be very good, but I think the renovated space is very underwhelming.
Dec 29, 2014, 4:30 am
#380
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
Can anyone recommend another tourist destination accessibly by train from Taipei? We have 11 nights total and thought we might split it at the Hyatt, leaving our large luggage and go someplace for a night or 2. A quick search seems to come up with Kaohsiung. Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated, and also an accommodation recommendation at the other destination if possible. Thanks.
Dec 30, 2014, 10:11 am
#381
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,338
Two words - Taroko Gorge!
Can anyone recommend another tourist destination accessibly by train from Taipei? We have 11 nights total and thought we might split it at the Hyatt, leaving our large luggage and go someplace for a night or 2. A quick search seems to come up with Kaohsiung. Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated, and also an accommodation recommendation at the other destination if possible. Thanks.
Dec 30, 2014, 7:10 pm
#382
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat
Posts: 145
Can anyone recommend another tourist destination accessibly by train from Taipei? We have 11 nights total and thought we might split it at the Hyatt, leaving our large luggage and go someplace for a night or 2. A quick search seems to come up with Kaohsiung. Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated, and also an accommodation recommendation at the other destination if possible. Thanks.
http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/Englis...y/Beauty01.htm
The hotel that was recommended to us is "Lalu".
http://www.thelalu.com.tw/en/discovery.php
We just came back from GH Taipei, used DSU for a Grand Suite. Had a pleasant stay, the comments about the over-crowding in the club lounge is very true...
Jan 1, 2015, 4:17 pm
#383
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 51
Kaohsiung is far in the south. I haven't been in ages but it's good for fresher and cheaper seafood than Taipei. This month, I'm looking to go to Hualien, Yangmingshan, or Beitou for the hot springs. Only have 5-6 days and plan to relax. Beitou can be reached by car or metro from GH. IIRC Hualien is a couple of hours away by high speed rail.
Jan 8, 2015, 4:48 am
#385
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: New York, NY
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 456
Don't think so...but my partner has dietary restrictions and I emailed them in advance about it. In response, they offered their restaurant breakfast in addition to the lounge. Perhaps you have dietary needs.
Jan 8, 2015, 4:31 pm
#387
formerly gemini573
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX, HKG, and BKK
Programs: CX Emerald, WOH Globalist, Marriott Platinum, AA Lifetime Platinum, Virtuoso, Prive, STEPS, STARS
Posts: 2,233
I've heard the GH TPE is very stingy in releasing C+P rooms and DSU. I haven't stayed there for a while. It seems that post the renovation, rates seem to be around TWD 9000.
Jan 9, 2015, 8:16 am
#389
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158