Park Hyatt Auckland - Pre-Opening discussion
Jul 22, 2019, 6:54 am
#76
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I'll be there in March & hopefully that's a sure bet for completion. Otherwise, it's the Hilton again.
Jul 22, 2019, 8:26 am
#77
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I'm in Auckland in early-Jan. Hope this hotel is open by then!
Jul 22, 2019, 10:50 am
#78
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I’m aware of what you said, as I can read English and quoted you.
To avoid further confusion, I understand that in late July I can go to the Hyatt site and make a reservation. What I don’t know, and would be of interest to anyone reading this thread, is for what dates those reservations can be.
To avoid further confusion, I understand that in late July I can go to the Hyatt site and make a reservation. What I don’t know, and would be of interest to anyone reading this thread, is for what dates those reservations can be.
Jul 26, 2019, 4:45 pm
#79
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I’m aware of what you said, as I can read English and quoted you.
To avoid further confusion, I understand that in late July I can go to the Hyatt site and make a reservation. What I don’t know, and would be of interest to anyone reading this thread, is for what dates those reservations can be.
So, I exchanged emails with the GM about a month ago and he said that the hotel was to open in Q4 (see my previous posts). I told him I was looking to reserve for end of October/early November and he was non-committal (as to be expected).
Basically at this point I think a) reservations won't open before the end of the month and b) Q4 is questionable. These guys are a mess- way behind schedule.
Jul 27, 2019, 8:53 pm
#80
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The outside works could be completed fast, seems like it's mostly concrete pouring and some window settings. The real question is how does it look INSIDE? If there's nothing done yet then kiss the September date goodbye. There is no way they can get that up from scratch in a month or even two.
Jul 27, 2019, 9:05 pm
#81
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September is gone...
Q4 is the latest update and when I asked I was told they couldn’t guarantee November 1st.
Q4 is the latest update and when I asked I was told they couldn’t guarantee November 1st.
Jul 29, 2019, 6:14 am
#82
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I am going to Auckland next week. I wrote to the Park Hyatt General Manager, Brett Sweetman on LinkedIn and asked if it was possible to tour the site. He said: "Hi Kathy, I am unable to arrange a tour of our site as it is still a construction site during this fit out phase."
I'll still take some photos of what I can when I'm there next week.
I'll still take some photos of what I can when I'm there next week.
Jul 29, 2019, 6:32 am
#83
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Please do! :-) thanks!
Jul 29, 2019, 8:13 am
#84
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I am going to Auckland next week. I wrote to the Park Hyatt General Manager, Brett Sweetman on LinkedIn and asked if it was possible to tour the site. He said: "Hi Kathy, I am unable to arrange a tour of our site as it is still a construction site during this fit out phase."
I'll still take some photos of what I can when I'm there next week.
I'll still take some photos of what I can when I'm there next week.
Jul 29, 2019, 8:36 am
#85
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Construction of any new build almost always takes longer than expected. It’s not exactly rocket science. That’s what’s going on.
I’m reminded of children in the back of the car repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?”
I’m reminded of children in the back of the car repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?”
Jul 30, 2019, 6:47 am
#86
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There’s quite a bit of that on FT these days...
that said, this project has been particularly laden with delays... If you’ve followed it closely, which many of us have, they have been incredibly disorganized.
that said, this project has been particularly laden with delays... If you’ve followed it closely, which many of us have, they have been incredibly disorganized.
Aug 2, 2019, 12:50 am
#87
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I just found following construction update on the official "Wynyard Quarter" website from approx. one month ago:
27 June 2019
Source
That doesn't sound too bad and generates a feeling of optimism for an opening still in 2019!
Construction Updates for Park Hyatt
27 June 2019
Work on the Park Hyatt is in its final stages. The ground floor will feature retail outlets, a public plaza and a promenade. Mana Whenua artworks are to be installed in the form of 4 four cultural pou.
Completion is anticipated in August 2019. The Park Hyatt’s official opening is on 30 August 2019, but the completion and opening dates are currently being revised by developers.
That doesn't sound too bad and generates a feeling of optimism for an opening still in 2019!
Aug 4, 2019, 8:15 pm
#88
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I just got an update directly from PH Auckland, they still plan to open at the end of this year and will definitely be open in January 2020. Their reservations system should be live and open for booking in the next few weeks. In addition, they still don't know their WoH category...
Frankly speaking that doesn't sound very specific and convincing but let's wait and see...
Frankly speaking that doesn't sound very specific and convincing but let's wait and see...
Aug 5, 2019, 8:00 am
#89
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I've booked my flights for Auckland during the second week of January, so it is good news to hear that the hotel will be open by then!
Aug 6, 2019, 4:19 pm
#90
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As promised I took these photos yesterday- yes, I’m posting a blog post- I don’t intend this as clickbait- it’s just the easiest way to share and to upload photos.
https://willrunformiles.boardingarea...-construction/
https://willrunformiles.boardingarea...-construction/