Grand Hyatt Taipei REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jan 15, 2020, 12:02 pm
#691
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 984
You shouldn't need to check out at all. The FD should link them when you check in.
I've only had a hotel mess this up once (it was booked very last minute, and also I don't think that the FD guy knew what he was doing)
If you want 2 certificates on one reservation, I recommend calling in to make the reservation. I did this recently. You can't put different payment methods on the same res, but they can. Another thing you can do is book the whole thing using points in a single res, and then call in to get them to modify the payment methods (you can switch to certs and the points will be automatically refunded)
I've only had a hotel mess this up once (it was booked very last minute, and also I don't think that the FD guy knew what he was doing)
If you want 2 certificates on one reservation, I recommend calling in to make the reservation. I did this recently. You can't put different payment methods on the same res, but they can. Another thing you can do is book the whole thing using points in a single res, and then call in to get them to modify the payment methods (you can switch to certs and the points will be automatically refunded)
Jan 15, 2020, 8:24 pm
#692
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: ATL
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Some differing data points, so YMMV. Some say this is only offered on paid stays and not award stays. I recently stayed at the end of December on a combination of paid and award nights and was offered breakfast in the Cafe for the entire stay.
Jan 17, 2020, 5:35 pm
#694
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 723
I also wouldn’t stress about it as traditional Taiwanese breakfast outside of the hotel is not to be missed!
There’s a really good spot that’s only a quick 5 minute cab ride or two MRT stops from the hotel - Yong He Soy Milk King
Last edited by hp12c; Jan 17, 2020 at 5:56 pm
Jan 17, 2020, 8:49 pm
#696
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 723
I completely missed this - where is it? Something new to look forward to next time (since the PH and Andaz don't seem like they'll be ready any time soon)!
Jan 18, 2020, 6:55 am
#697
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
Am interested in this, any chance you can pm me directions? I assume that they only take local currency and no credit right?
Jan 19, 2020, 6:57 am
#698
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Taipei
Posts: 1,128
I am not 100% sure that this pin is the right location, but it's what shows up on google maps. I think you should be able to ask at the hotel to confirm. My aunt says if you are on Ren'ai road by the Sun Yet Sen Memorial then people can point you to it (although walking from GH Taipei you'll get to the pin on the map before you get to the Sun Yet Sen Memorial)
https://goo.gl/maps/e42k8fpftyCiuw9o8
Also note the morning markets are not of the same spectacle as the infamous night markets. Here is someone's blog which describes the morning/day markets and also their list of the markets which includes the Guang Fu Market by the GH Taipei (info is 10 years old)
Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan: Morning Markets | Jodie's Kitchen
Morning Markets in Taipei | Jodie's Kitchen
https://goo.gl/maps/e42k8fpftyCiuw9o8
Also note the morning markets are not of the same spectacle as the infamous night markets. Here is someone's blog which describes the morning/day markets and also their list of the markets which includes the Guang Fu Market by the GH Taipei (info is 10 years old)
Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan: Morning Markets | Jodie's Kitchen
Morning Markets in Taipei | Jodie's Kitchen
Jan 19, 2020, 7:29 pm
#699
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Taipei
Posts: 1,128
Jan 22, 2020, 10:37 pm
#702
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 984
Jan 24, 2020, 12:08 pm
#703
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
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I am not 100% sure that this pin is the right location, but it's what shows up on google maps. I think you should be able to ask at the hotel to confirm. My aunt says if you are on Ren'ai road by the Sun Yet Sen Memorial then people can point you to it (although walking from GH Taipei you'll get to the pin on the map before you get to the Sun Yet Sen Memorial)
https://goo.gl/maps/e42k8fpftyCiuw9o8
https://goo.gl/maps/e42k8fpftyCiuw9o8
I haven't been to the market in years, but it is probably most famous for the 三六九 (3-6-9) vegetarian dumpling shop if it's still there. There were also a couple good food stalls in the alley adjacent to the market, including a breakfast spot with really good shaobing youtiao and one with excellent beef rolls.
As noted, highly unlikely any shop there will take anything but cash.
Last edited by gengar; Jan 24, 2020 at 12:23 pm
Jan 27, 2020, 4:54 pm
#704
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
Stayed here for one night, checking out this morning, checked in at the lounge, was offered breakfast in the lounge but when I asked if I could have breakfast in the cafe they said sure no problem.
I am staying on points, I know that some had postulated that points stays meant breakfast in lounge only, not the case for me.
Breakfast really good. I'm afraid to say I didn't visit the market because I was scared of potential corona virus exposure.
I am staying on points, I know that some had postulated that points stays meant breakfast in lounge only, not the case for me.
Breakfast really good. I'm afraid to say I didn't visit the market because I was scared of potential corona virus exposure.
Jan 27, 2020, 8:09 pm
#705
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold
Posts: 723
Stayed here for one night, checking out this morning, checked in at the lounge, was offered breakfast in the lounge but when I asked if I could have breakfast in the cafe they said sure no problem.
I am staying on points, I know that some had postulated that points stays meant breakfast in lounge only, not the case for me.
Breakfast really good. I'm afraid to say I didn't visit the market because I was scared of potential corona virus exposure.
I am staying on points, I know that some had postulated that points stays meant breakfast in lounge only, not the case for me.
Breakfast really good. I'm afraid to say I didn't visit the market because I was scared of potential corona virus exposure.