Park Hyatt Auckland - Pre-Opening discussion
Nov 19, 2019, 3:26 am
#121
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: ZRH
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That’s the information I got directly from the hotel last week regarding my potential stay in January (They still show some positive signs that they might open by beginning of January). What I think/thought they wanna say is that they gonna take over the turn-key property from the construction company in December and then finally start to run the hotel. However, based on today’s comments that seems very unlikely...
Nov 19, 2019, 5:38 am
#122
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 643
That’s the information I got directly from the hotel last week regarding my potential stay in January (They still show some positive signs that they might open by beginning of January). What I think/thought they wanna say is that they gonna take over the turn-key property from the construction company in December and then finally start to run the hotel. However, based on today’s comments that seems very unlikely...
I think the project is going to get tied up in litigation for years.
All my personal opinion, I hope I'm proven wrong.
Nov 30, 2019, 6:20 pm
#123
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: Hyatt Diamond; HHonors Dia; Langham Voyager; Marriot & SPG Gold; UA Gold; AA Plat
Posts: 54
Made reservation for mid-March 2020, when it was open for reservations beginning March 1st, 2020.
(I got in on the 10k AA LAX-AKL deal)
As of (a week?) ago, one can now only make reservations beginning April 1st or later.
Not exactly holding my breath that the hotel will be open for business in time for my stay.
With the repeated delays of the Great Scotland Yard, it's beginning to look like I'm 0-2 with brand-new properties :-(
(I got in on the 10k AA LAX-AKL deal)
As of (a week?) ago, one can now only make reservations beginning April 1st or later.
Not exactly holding my breath that the hotel will be open for business in time for my stay.
With the repeated delays of the Great Scotland Yard, it's beginning to look like I'm 0-2 with brand-new properties :-(
Nov 30, 2019, 7:28 pm
#124
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,520
Made reservation for mid-March 2020, when it was open for reservations beginning March 1st, 2020.
(I got in on the 10k AA LAX-AKL deal)
As of (a week?) ago, one can now only make reservations beginning April 1st or later.
Not exactly holding my breath that the hotel will be open for business in time for my stay.
With the repeated delays of the Great Scotland Yard, it's beginning to look like I'm 0-2 with brand-new properties :-(
(I got in on the 10k AA LAX-AKL deal)
As of (a week?) ago, one can now only make reservations beginning April 1st or later.
Not exactly holding my breath that the hotel will be open for business in time for my stay.
With the repeated delays of the Great Scotland Yard, it's beginning to look like I'm 0-2 with brand-new properties :-(
Hotels almost never open on time or on budget.
Nov 30, 2019, 10:51 pm
#125
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: ZRH
Programs: LX SEN & WoH Globalist
Posts: 274
Made reservation for mid-March 2020, when it was open for reservations beginning March 1st, 2020.
(I got in on the 10k AA LAX-AKL deal)
As of (a week?) ago, one can now only make reservations beginning April 1st or later.
Not exactly holding my breath that the hotel will be open for business in time for my stay.
With the repeated delays of the Great Scotland Yard, it's beginning to look like I'm 0-2 with brand-new properties :-(
(I got in on the 10k AA LAX-AKL deal)
As of (a week?) ago, one can now only make reservations beginning April 1st or later.
Not exactly holding my breath that the hotel will be open for business in time for my stay.
With the repeated delays of the Great Scotland Yard, it's beginning to look like I'm 0-2 with brand-new properties :-(
Dec 18, 2019, 7:28 pm
#126
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 1
Had a reservation for the second week of March, just got an email from the PH Auckland that the opening is Delayed and to start looking for other accommodations.
Dec 30, 2019, 2:09 pm
#128
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,076
Dear Mr.777 Global Mile Hound
Greetings from Park Hyatt Auckland, I hope this email finds you well.
I am reaching out in relation to your upcoming reservation at Park Hyatt Auckland which we are currently holding in a non-smoking Park King Room.
I wanted to personally provide you with an update on the progress of the construction of the hotel and our anticipated opening date.
Unfortunately, over the past few months, the construction team have experienced delays which has raised concerns for us that we might be unable to meet our opening date of 1st March 2020.
I can assure you that all our efforts are focused on opening a property that represent the Park Hyatt brand and meet the expectations of our most valued Park Hyatt guests, however at this point we are not confident that our anticipated date will be met.
As March is high season for Auckland, we would like to provide you with as much time as possible to arrange alternative accommodation. Should you require assistance with this, or if you have any concierge requests, please let us know so we can ensure your time in Auckland is memorable.
Knowing that you are an esteemed Lifetime Globalist member we hope you can understand that as a Park Hyatt hotel, prior to opening our doors, everything must be immaculate so that we can continuously provide you with the experiences you have come accustomed to when visiting a member of the Hyatt family.
I understand that this update may be disappointing, we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
I am looking forward to hearing back from you.
Best Regards,
Director of Rooms
While I appreciate the well written message
I suppose I will have to suck up the loss of my non refundable tickets for the two of us to Auckland which was premature on my part as I really didn't have a need to go to Auckland
I'm not sure that I want to fly to Auckland to stay yet again at the Hilton (been there done that) the only choice really attached to a good program
I had no reason to go to Auckland
The reason to go was to make it the opening week and do a trip report
I may just eat the loss of the tickets and go elsewhere (sigh)
Greetings from Park Hyatt Auckland, I hope this email finds you well.
I am reaching out in relation to your upcoming reservation at Park Hyatt Auckland which we are currently holding in a non-smoking Park King Room.
I wanted to personally provide you with an update on the progress of the construction of the hotel and our anticipated opening date.
Unfortunately, over the past few months, the construction team have experienced delays which has raised concerns for us that we might be unable to meet our opening date of 1st March 2020.
I can assure you that all our efforts are focused on opening a property that represent the Park Hyatt brand and meet the expectations of our most valued Park Hyatt guests, however at this point we are not confident that our anticipated date will be met.
As March is high season for Auckland, we would like to provide you with as much time as possible to arrange alternative accommodation. Should you require assistance with this, or if you have any concierge requests, please let us know so we can ensure your time in Auckland is memorable.
Knowing that you are an esteemed Lifetime Globalist member we hope you can understand that as a Park Hyatt hotel, prior to opening our doors, everything must be immaculate so that we can continuously provide you with the experiences you have come accustomed to when visiting a member of the Hyatt family.
I understand that this update may be disappointing, we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
I am looking forward to hearing back from you.
Best Regards,
Director of Rooms
While I appreciate the well written message
I suppose I will have to suck up the loss of my non refundable tickets for the two of us to Auckland which was premature on my part as I really didn't have a need to go to Auckland
I'm not sure that I want to fly to Auckland to stay yet again at the Hilton (been there done that) the only choice really attached to a good program
I had no reason to go to Auckland
The reason to go was to make it the opening week and do a trip report
I may just eat the loss of the tickets and go elsewhere (sigh)
Dec 30, 2019, 2:39 pm
#129
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 643
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Sorry to hear of your situation 777!
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Sorry to hear of your situation 777!
Dec 30, 2019, 10:30 pm
#130
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,076
https://wolfstreet.com/2019/08/30/ch...o-11-year-low/
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Sorry to hear of your situation 777!
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Sorry to hear of your situation 777!
Dec 31, 2019, 1:37 pm
#131
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Jan 1, 2020, 12:01 pm
#132
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: ZRH
Programs: LX SEN & WoH Globalist
Posts: 274
This property is still far from opening. I am in Auckland right now and passed by yesterday. Quick photo update for all who are interested:
God knows what is happening here. Construction site was very empty and nothing is happening. Even if it was 1st of Jan yesterday other construction sites in the city center were more active... Compared to other photo updates before, there doesn’t seem to be a big progress. I assume Hyatt is facing other major problems than a normal construction delay here. Let’s see if this property really opens as a Park Hyatt eventually...
God knows what is happening here. Construction site was very empty and nothing is happening. Even if it was 1st of Jan yesterday other construction sites in the city center were more active... Compared to other photo updates before, there doesn’t seem to be a big progress. I assume Hyatt is facing other major problems than a normal construction delay here. Let’s see if this property really opens as a Park Hyatt eventually...
Jan 1, 2020, 12:14 pm
#133
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Paris
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Posts: 2,645
Geesh, that looks almost identical to when I was there the last week in October. They’re taking bookings for May 1st... no more announcement as to when they are opening...
Jan 1, 2020, 1:47 pm
#134
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: San Diego,CA
Posts: 10,076
Not looking good!Appreciate the update and photos ^
Then in May they can send out the same message due to our need to be perfect for our guests at our opening we suggest you look for another hotel for now
Then in May they can send out the same message due to our need to be perfect for our guests at our opening we suggest you look for another hotel for now
Jan 1, 2020, 3:51 pm
#135
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,503
Likely Chinese money troubles.
