Grand Hyatt Taipei REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Mar 1, 2008, 5:25 am
#76
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Not too close. Depending on traffic, maybe a 20-30-minute taxi ride (approx. NT$200). No subway connection yet.
Apr 5, 2008, 5:18 am
#77
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Grand King
I just made a booking in Grand King from Jan 2nd 2009 to jan 4th 2009. What should I expect for hotel quality, etc. I am a new Gold Passport Gold (entry level) Member. Which way is better to go, take the Hyatt points or Korean Air Miles? You can't double count, i assume?
Apr 5, 2008, 9:16 pm
#78
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I just made a booking in Grand King from Jan 2nd 2009 to jan 4th 2009. What should I expect for hotel quality, etc. I am a new Gold Passport Gold (entry level) Member. Which way is better to go, take the Hyatt points or Korean Air Miles? You can't double count, i assume?
Haven't stayed in a Grand King room but have stayed in a Grand Club King which I assume looks the same. Good size rooms (kind of like a mini suite) - ask for a high floor so you get a good view of the city.
Unfortunately you can't double count points but I'd personally take the Hyatt points and use them for upgrades later on
Apr 8, 2008, 8:05 pm
#80
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Agree, it's a solid 10-15 minute walk even if you walk fast...
Grand Club King rooms vs. Grand King rooms
1) Club rooms are located on higher floors (I think something like 20~25?).
2) Club rooms have free internet access (wired and WiFi in Club and public areas)
3) Club rooms have slightly better amenities, but not a big upgrade really
4) Club rooms have LCD TV + DVD player
5) Size of the rooms are identical (Grand Club King vs. Grand King)
I don't think Splatnz stayed at a Grand Club room from his descriptions... He must have been upgraded to the Executive room, which is sort of like a junior suite.
Grand Club King rooms vs. Grand King rooms
1) Club rooms are located on higher floors (I think something like 20~25?).
2) Club rooms have free internet access (wired and WiFi in Club and public areas)
3) Club rooms have slightly better amenities, but not a big upgrade really
4) Club rooms have LCD TV + DVD player
5) Size of the rooms are identical (Grand Club King vs. Grand King)
I don't think Splatnz stayed at a Grand Club room from his descriptions... He must have been upgraded to the Executive room, which is sort of like a junior suite.
Jul 29, 2008, 12:33 am
#81
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Just completed a 5-nt stay at the Grand Hyatt Taipei. As a Gold, we were put in a newly renovated room the 29th floor. Nice room with many amenities and good service. Beautiful lobby. Across the street from the Taipei 101, (the world's tallest building--for now) which has a great food court on the lowest level and upscale shopping on the next 5 levels. Very nice breakfast buffet (about $25) and dinner buffet (about $40). Lobby is beautiful. Adjacent to World Trade Center and the convention center. A 10-15 minute walk to the terrific subway system, which gets you anywhere in Taipei quickly and cheaply. I would definitely book here again if I ever return to Taipei.
Aug 2, 2008, 6:50 pm
#82
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Just completed a 5-nt stay at the Grand Hyatt Taipei. As a Gold, we were put in a newly renovated room the 29th floor. Nice room with many amenities and good service. Beautiful lobby. Across the street from the Taipei 101, (the world's tallest building--for now) which has a great food court on the lowest level and upscale shopping on the next 5 levels. Very nice breakfast buffet (about $25) and dinner buffet (about $40). Lobby is beautiful. Adjacent to World Trade Center and the convention center. A 10-15 minute walk to the terrific subway system, which gets you anywhere in Taipei quickly and cheaply. I would definitely book here again if I ever return to Taipei.
Grand King /Twin located from 5 to 14 floor
Grand Deluxe King /Twin located from 15 to 19 floor (renovated on 2006?)
Grand Club Room located from 20 to 24 floor, Lounge located at 22 floor
Premier Suites (Premier/Ambassador/Diplomatic/Presidental Suite) located at 25 floor
Sep 25, 2008, 11:08 pm
#83
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Have all rooms been renovated now? or are there still rooms that are newly renovated vs older versions?
Also has the fitness center been moved? It seems to be in some old guest rooms?
Also has the fitness center been moved? It seems to be in some old guest rooms?
Last edited by SkyTeam777; Sep 25, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Sep 28, 2008, 9:07 am
#85
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I was in GH TPE las week.The club room seems been renovated.I have no idea about none club level room.The fitness center are located at level 6,very small I think used to be guest rooms.
Oct 2, 2008, 8:44 pm
#86
Join Date: Jun 2005
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I'm new to the Hyatt program, but got matched diamond based on my Hilton status. Do they routinely upgrade diamonds to the Club Level with Lounge access at this hotel? I noticed in the T&Cs that lounge access is only available at US & Canadian hotels.
Oct 2, 2008, 9:09 pm
#87
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To be precise with the T&Cs - lounge access is guaranteed for Diamonds at domestic hotels (that are not resorts) even if upgrade to the RC level room is not available. At international (and resort) properties, a Diamond will get upgrade to RC if a room is available on the club floor. However, some properties will give you RC access anyways even if a club floor room isn't available. Some properties however may play games and not upgrade you even if the upgrade to RC level room is available.
Nov 23, 2008, 8:29 pm
#90
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Club Access and Free Parking for Guest/Visitor
Just for your information, Grand Hyatt Taipei is just a 25-story building.
Grand King /Twin located from 5 to 14 floor
Grand Deluxe King /Twin located from 15 to 19 floor (renovated on 2006?)
Grand Club Room located from 20 to 24 floor, Lounge located at 22 floor
Premier Suites (Premier/Ambassador/Diplomatic/Presidental Suite) located at 25 floor
Grand King /Twin located from 5 to 14 floor
Grand Deluxe King /Twin located from 15 to 19 floor (renovated on 2006?)
Grand Club Room located from 20 to 24 floor, Lounge located at 22 floor
Premier Suites (Premier/Ambassador/Diplomatic/Presidental Suite) located at 25 floor
BTW - G.Hyatt Taipei has free parking for staying guest (that can be used for friends visiting you, just validate the parking stub with concierge desk)... so you can have business meetings or friends meet up at the hotel or at Taipei 101 (generally only 1 hour free parking based on shopping/dining receipt), but park multiple hours at G.Hyatt.
