Grand Hyatt Manila - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jan 21, 2020, 5:44 am
#46
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: FRA, SIN
Programs: LH, WoH, Bonvoy, ALL, SH-L
Posts: 232
Jan 21, 2020, 6:40 am
#47
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: BOS
Programs: Bonvoy Gold, IHG Platinum, WoH Explorist
Posts: 204
Do note if you do this, you have to book at the Standard Rate (not Member, Corporate Codes, or any Prepaid Rates). Book the standard rate, then call Hyatt Global Reservations in order to upgrade to club access with points.
Feb 27, 2020, 6:14 am
#48
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Newcastle, Australia.
Programs: QF Plat+ LTG/ OW Emerald, VA Plat, NZ Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Whatsit. Taxation is theft.
Posts: 2,637
Just checked out of a 4 night stay here (Discoverist, used a Club Access award).
FANTASTIC property. I've stayed at a lot of hotels in SEA, and this is up there with the best.
Awesome service, great lounge (I held around a dozen meetings in the lounge, with up to 4 guests for either afternoon tea or evening canapés - did not get asked to pay a cent/ peso extra), very nice and modern hotel.
25m lap pool a complete delight, adequately shaded both early morning and late afternoon/ evening. A pale-skinned swimmer's dream.
The buffet restaurant is a little odd for dinner as almost everything is cooked to order - if you compare and contrast with the Hilton KLA or Hyatt Delhi it's bizarre - but still decent. You can also get proper wine here (Rose, Pinot Grigio...) and not pay a fortune for it.
Airport transfer was seamless and reasonably priced. Yes, Grab is a lot cheaper but a pain in the arse to sort out for airports - this was seamless with the usual Hyatt WiFi in the car en route.
I'm a Hilton Diamond and evangelist - Hyatt is my backup program where there is no (or no decent) Hilton - Delhi, Saigon, etc. I only booked this hotel because the Conrad was sold out, and I'm very glad that I did.
10/10.
FANTASTIC property. I've stayed at a lot of hotels in SEA, and this is up there with the best.
Awesome service, great lounge (I held around a dozen meetings in the lounge, with up to 4 guests for either afternoon tea or evening canapés - did not get asked to pay a cent/ peso extra), very nice and modern hotel.
25m lap pool a complete delight, adequately shaded both early morning and late afternoon/ evening. A pale-skinned swimmer's dream.
The buffet restaurant is a little odd for dinner as almost everything is cooked to order - if you compare and contrast with the Hilton KLA or Hyatt Delhi it's bizarre - but still decent. You can also get proper wine here (Rose, Pinot Grigio...) and not pay a fortune for it.
Airport transfer was seamless and reasonably priced. Yes, Grab is a lot cheaper but a pain in the arse to sort out for airports - this was seamless with the usual Hyatt WiFi in the car en route.
I'm a Hilton Diamond and evangelist - Hyatt is my backup program where there is no (or no decent) Hilton - Delhi, Saigon, etc. I only booked this hotel because the Conrad was sold out, and I'm very glad that I did.
10/10.
Feb 27, 2020, 6:50 am
#49
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
Just checked out of a 4 night stay here (Discoverist, used a Club Access award).
FANTASTIC property. I've stayed at a lot of hotels in SEA, and this is up there with the best.
Awesome service, great lounge (I held around a dozen meetings in the lounge, with up to 4 guests for either afternoon tea or evening canapés - did not get asked to pay a cent/ peso extra), very nice and modern hotel.
25m lap pool a complete delight, adequately shaded both early morning and late afternoon/ evening. A pale-skinned swimmer's dream.
The buffet restaurant is a little odd for dinner as almost everything is cooked to order - if you compare and contrast with the Hilton KLA or Hyatt Delhi it's bizarre - but still decent. You can also get proper wine here (Rose, Pinot Grigio...) and not pay a fortune for it.
Airport transfer was seamless and reasonably priced. Yes, Grab is a lot cheaper but a pain in the arse to sort out for airports - this was seamless with the usual Hyatt WiFi in the car en route.
I'm a Hilton Diamond and evangelist - Hyatt is my backup program where there is no (or no decent) Hilton - Delhi, Saigon, etc. I only booked this hotel because the Conrad was sold out, and I'm very glad that I did.
10/10.
FANTASTIC property. I've stayed at a lot of hotels in SEA, and this is up there with the best.
Awesome service, great lounge (I held around a dozen meetings in the lounge, with up to 4 guests for either afternoon tea or evening canapés - did not get asked to pay a cent/ peso extra), very nice and modern hotel.
25m lap pool a complete delight, adequately shaded both early morning and late afternoon/ evening. A pale-skinned swimmer's dream.
The buffet restaurant is a little odd for dinner as almost everything is cooked to order - if you compare and contrast with the Hilton KLA or Hyatt Delhi it's bizarre - but still decent. You can also get proper wine here (Rose, Pinot Grigio...) and not pay a fortune for it.
Airport transfer was seamless and reasonably priced. Yes, Grab is a lot cheaper but a pain in the arse to sort out for airports - this was seamless with the usual Hyatt WiFi in the car en route.
I'm a Hilton Diamond and evangelist - Hyatt is my backup program where there is no (or no decent) Hilton - Delhi, Saigon, etc. I only booked this hotel because the Conrad was sold out, and I'm very glad that I did.
10/10.
Also, OT, but I can't believe you would choose hilton over hyatt. What is it that attracts you?
Feb 27, 2020, 8:55 pm
#50
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Newcastle, Australia.
Programs: QF Plat+ LTG/ OW Emerald, VA Plat, NZ Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Whatsit. Taxation is theft.
Posts: 2,637
Not just a Hyatt thing - Le Meridian Jakarta, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Kuching...
It's mostly price and availability driving me to Hilton. For Australian domestic travel there is no Hyatt option in Brisbane, Adelaide or the Gold Coast, nor in Auckland (yet). I used to be a Hyatt Diamond when their Australian & NZ property network was larger.
Feb 27, 2020, 9:26 pm
#51
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Re: the lounge, they did - but I've found that in many Asian lounges you can just waltz in with additional guests and nobody questions it.
Not just a Hyatt thing - Le Meridian Jakarta, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Kuching...
It's mostly price and availability driving me to Hilton. For Australian domestic travel there is no Hyatt option in Brisbane, Adelaide or the Gold Coast, nor in Auckland (yet). I used to be a Hyatt Diamond when their Australian & NZ property network was larger.
Not just a Hyatt thing - Le Meridian Jakarta, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Kuching...
It's mostly price and availability driving me to Hilton. For Australian domestic travel there is no Hyatt option in Brisbane, Adelaide or the Gold Coast, nor in Auckland (yet). I used to be a Hyatt Diamond when their Australian & NZ property network was larger.
Feb 28, 2020, 4:07 am
#52
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 10,053
Re: the lounge, they did - but I've found that in many Asian lounges you can just waltz in with additional guests and nobody questions it.
Not just a Hyatt thing - Le Meridian Jakarta, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Kuching...
It's mostly price and availability driving me to Hilton. For Australian domestic travel there is no Hyatt option in Brisbane, Adelaide or the Gold Coast, nor in Auckland (yet). I used to be a Hyatt Diamond when their Australian & NZ property network was larger.
Not just a Hyatt thing - Le Meridian Jakarta, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Kuching...
It's mostly price and availability driving me to Hilton. For Australian domestic travel there is no Hyatt option in Brisbane, Adelaide or the Gold Coast, nor in Auckland (yet). I used to be a Hyatt Diamond when their Australian & NZ property network was larger.
Mar 9, 2022, 11:25 pm
#57
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,901
Mar 26, 2022, 3:15 pm
#58
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 343
Staying here in August and had booked a reservation for 8 nights with points + cash for a premium suite. The available room at booking was the presidential suite. I received an email last week asking for a pre-authorization one night booking fee, which I happily obliged to pay. I then receive the below email this morning. Any thoughts/suggestions on this?
Mar 26, 2022, 3:56 pm
#59
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 10,053
Staying here in August and had booked a reservation for 8 nights with points + cash for a premium suite. The available room at booking was the presidential suite. I received an email last week asking for a pre-authorization one night booking fee, which I happily obliged to pay. I then receive the below email this morning. Any thoughts/suggestions on this?
Mar 31, 2022, 12:33 am
#60
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 17
Staying here in August and had booked a reservation for 8 nights with points + cash for a premium suite. The available room at booking was the presidential suite. I received an email last week asking for a pre-authorization one night booking fee, which I happily obliged to pay. I then receive the below email this morning. Any thoughts/suggestions on this?