Grand Hyatt Berlin REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Aug 31, 2010, 7:25 am
#136
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Looking to book a room here for mid-Sept, Hyatt Daily rate is €325 and (thankfully just before booking noticed) a 14 day cancellation policy ! There is a big fair on that week, so understand the nosebleed rates, but that's the first time I've ever seen a cancellation policy of more than 24hours for the HDR... is this usual ? Or is occupancy good now in Berlin ? [the backup Hilton is full, so am pondering options ....]
dont know about the exact dates you are looking for but here
http://www1.messe-berlin.de/vip8_1/w...sch/index.html
you cand find the trade shows.. probably the IFA ?
Aug 31, 2010, 8:48 am
#137
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Looking to book a room here for mid-Sept, Hyatt Daily rate is €325 and (thankfully just before booking noticed) a 14 day cancellation policy ! There is a big fair on that week, so understand the nosebleed rates, but that's the first time I've ever seen a cancellation policy of more than 24hours for the HDR... is this usual ? Or is occupancy good now in Berlin ? [the backup Hilton is full, so am pondering options ....]
Aug 31, 2010, 8:58 am
#138
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hi,
check for HR Cologne at the end of march ( IDS show). we have reservations with a cancellation period of 60 (!!!! ) days!
but in this case they would love to take my reservation back for free ! ( have rooms on certs, regular room now is 500 €/N )
check for HR Cologne at the end of march ( IDS show). we have reservations with a cancellation period of 60 (!!!! ) days!
but in this case they would love to take my reservation back for free ! ( have rooms on certs, regular room now is 500 €/N )
Aug 31, 2010, 9:29 am
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Looking to book a room here for mid-Sept, Hyatt Daily rate is €325 and (thankfully just before booking noticed) a 14 day cancellation policy ! There is a big fair on that week, so understand the nosebleed rates, but that's the first time I've ever seen a cancellation policy of more than 24hours for the HDR... is this usual ? Or is occupancy good now in Berlin ? [the backup Hilton is full, so am pondering options ....]
I would expect the cancellation policy to be even more stringent during the two or three top events in town like the ITB or Film Festival, but I am not sure.
Aug 31, 2010, 9:31 am
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Many rooms are not refundable at all during such events, comparable with the actual event space at the fair grounds during some events...
Aug 31, 2010, 10:24 am
#141
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You are right , but 500+€ for a regular room at the HR Cologone
so my choice certs are a good investment!
Sep 3, 2010, 1:50 pm
#142
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I see that this hotel will be coming up for a limited sale on Jetsetter next week:
http://www.jetsetter.com/sale/pre/gr...=upcoming&cl=3
http://www.jetsetter.com/sale/pre/gr...=upcoming&cl=3
Sep 6, 2010, 4:47 am
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I see that this hotel will be coming up for a limited sale on Jetsetter next week:
http://www.jetsetter.com/sale/pre/gr...=upcoming&cl=3
http://www.jetsetter.com/sale/pre/gr...=upcoming&cl=3
Sep 6, 2010, 5:02 am
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Invitation from member with invitation privileges. Fishing here has been known to work before.
As has going directly to their site and requesting to become a member (although I have no idea how often that does work).
As has going directly to their site and requesting to become a member (although I have no idea how often that does work).
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Sep 6, 2010, 6:00 am
#146
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Just PM me your e-mail adress and I´ll send you an invitation. 
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Sep 8, 2010, 8:33 am
#147
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I see that this hotel will be coming up for a limited sale on Jetsetter next week:
http://www.jetsetter.com/sale/pre/gr...=upcoming&cl=3
http://www.jetsetter.com/sale/pre/gr...=upcoming&cl=3
Rate on there is ~ €100 cheaper than on hyatt.com... do I get Diamond benefits and/or stay credit ?
Thanks Onewhoknows - seems like you do
Have asked a followon Q on the BRG thread... think that I might call the property direct and ask them if they can get close to the jetsetter rate.
Last edited by Stewie Mac; Sep 8, 2010 at 9:33 am Reason: thanks and follow-on Q
Sep 8, 2010, 8:44 am
#148
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Sep 13, 2010, 1:51 am
#149
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Just back from a stay at GH Berlin.
Nice. Breakfest Selection at the club is grown!
Big plus !
At the evening food type has changed! Because of "hygiene" they started to put up three different types of food ( beef, fish, vegi) in small preserving jars. Since you cant hardly see whats inside, they were ok, but well , not more. It looks really strange...
after all , good stay.
Nice. Breakfest Selection at the club is grown!
Big plus !
At the evening food type has changed! Because of "hygiene" they started to put up three different types of food ( beef, fish, vegi) in small preserving jars. Since you cant hardly see whats inside, they were ok, but well , not more. It looks really strange...
after all , good stay.
Sep 23, 2010, 6:44 am
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Also a good stay for me.
Booked on the jetsetter promo @ €220, rates were fluctuating before my arrival from 320 to 395 (Diamond guarantee).
Was given 'only' a Grand King but was told that I would still have access to the lounge. Checked hyatt.com that afternoon and only Park King or Daimler Suite available for fair enough
Agree that the little 'pots' at evening cocktails are a bit strange.
Excellent in-room GP hot chocolate though ^
Back in Berlin next week but will stay at PH Hamburg and get the train first thing... >€100 cheaper !
Booked on the jetsetter promo @ €220, rates were fluctuating before my arrival from 320 to 395 (Diamond guarantee).
Was given 'only' a Grand King but was told that I would still have access to the lounge. Checked hyatt.com that afternoon and only Park King or Daimler Suite available for fair enough
Agree that the little 'pots' at evening cocktails are a bit strange.
Excellent in-room GP hot chocolate though ^
Back in Berlin next week but will stay at PH Hamburg and get the train first thing... >€100 cheaper !
Last edited by Stewie Mac; Sep 23, 2010 at 6:55 am Reason: added photo