Aug 2, 2018, 6:13 pm
Last edit by: 59Impala
There is a Hyatt sub-forum for everything related to SLH, benefits, reviews, etc...
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/small-luxury-hotels-slh-772/
would be nice if the forum would get a boost
Cheers 59Impala
Paid stays are 10%+ cheaper if booked as an SLH member on its website. It, also, includes continental breakfast. (note from @59impala. I paid a 30% premium for The Plymouth Southbeach.) (antonius66 I observed 10-30% premiums for 2 hotels in Portugal over SLH direct, closer to 50% over OTAs)
A limited number of reviews of SLH properties may be found in the Other Hotel Chains Forum.
World of Hyatt members can earn 5 Base Points for every $1 USD spent on qualifying room rates and can redeem points for free nights at participating SLH hotels. It doesn't stop there, members can also enjoy exclusive in-hotel benefits when staying at a participating SLH hotel.
Complimentary continental breakfast for two
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Early check-in 12:00pm (based on availability at check-in)
Late check-out 2:00pm (based on availability at check-in)
One category room upgrade (based on availability at check-in)
Review Master Threads:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/small-luxury-hotels-slh-772/
would be nice if the forum would get a boost
Cheers 59ImpalaPaid stays are 10%+ cheaper if booked as an SLH member on its website. It, also, includes continental breakfast. (note from @59impala. I paid a 30% premium for The Plymouth Southbeach.) (antonius66 I observed 10-30% premiums for 2 hotels in Portugal over SLH direct, closer to 50% over OTAs)
A limited number of reviews of SLH properties may be found in the Other Hotel Chains Forum.
World of Hyatt members can earn 5 Base Points for every $1 USD spent on qualifying room rates and can redeem points for free nights at participating SLH hotels. It doesn't stop there, members can also enjoy exclusive in-hotel benefits when staying at a participating SLH hotel.
Complimentary continental breakfast for two
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Early check-in 12:00pm (based on availability at check-in)
Late check-out 2:00pm (based on availability at check-in)
One category room upgrade (based on availability at check-in)
Review Master Threads:
The Plymouth Southbeach:https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...er-thread.html
Viceroy Bali: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...er-thread.html
HGU New York: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-world-hyatt/1958701-hgu-new-york-slh-hotel.html
Byblos Art Hotel, Villa Amistŕ, Verona, Italy: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...ing-hotel.html
Hotel Haven, Helsinki https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...ki-review.html
Enso Ango (Fuya II), Kyoto - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...slh-hotel.html
SINA Centurion Palace - Venice, Italy - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...l#post31441012
Hotel Ranga - Iceland: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-world-hyatt/1984015-hotel-ranga-iceland-small-luxury-hotel.html#post31442837
137 PIllars House, Chiang Mai, Thailand https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...hiang-mai.html
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, Japan, https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...oen-tokyo.html
1906 Lodge Coronado (San Diego), CA: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...sland-slh.html
137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok, Thailand: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt-world-hyatt/2007231-137-pillars-bangkok-small-luxury-hotel.html
Akyra Thonglor Bangkok, Thailand: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smal...er-thread.html
Opus XIV Bergen, Norway : https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-hotel-chains/1983274-hotel-opus-xvi-small-luxury-hotels-bergen-norway.html
Ambassador Zurich, Switzerland: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smal...er-thread.html
Inverlochy Castle, Scotland UK: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...-scotland.html
Cromlix, Scotland UK: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smal...-scotland.html
Akyra Thonglor Bangkok, Thailand: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smal...er-thread.html
Opus XIV Bergen, Norway : https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/other-hotel-chains/1983274-hotel-opus-xvi-small-luxury-hotels-bergen-norway.html
Ambassador Zurich, Switzerland: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smal...er-thread.html
Inverlochy Castle, Scotland UK: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyat...-scotland.html
Cromlix, Scotland UK: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smal...-scotland.html
Hyatt & Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Announce Partnership MASTER THREAD
Nov 30, 2018, 8:09 pm
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Dec 1, 2018, 1:33 pm
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Dec 6, 2018, 1:59 am
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40,000 points per night for Category 8 properties are worth $600 if you're using Ultimate Rewards points (Chase Sapphire Reserve) which can also be transferred to Hyatt. Some of the SLH properties are actually more than $600 a night, so in that case, I guess it's a good deal. I just can't imagine paying that much for the smallest room (often 20-25 sq. meters) at those properties with no chance of an upgrade.
Dec 6, 2018, 8:39 am
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It is amazing to me the amount of complaining in this thread about a really fantastic new earning and redemption opportunity which no one is being forced to take advantage of. Don't like it, don't use it.
Dec 6, 2018, 10:21 am
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Let me think about this...as a Discoverist I don't get breakfast at a Hyatt property but they are offering it at the SLH properties...seems like a good deal to me!
I just booked the Liostasi Hotel & Suites in Greece for 2 nights next year and the benefits and earnings potential are a definite + to me!
Dec 6, 2018, 1:23 pm
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Where do you get that? Hyatt benefits at SLH expressly include room upgrade (subject to availability of course).
It is amazing to me the amount of complaining in this thread about a really fantastic new earning and redemption opportunity which no one is being forced to take advantage of. Don't like it, don't use it.
It is amazing to me the amount of complaining in this thread about a really fantastic new earning and redemption opportunity which no one is being forced to take advantage of. Don't like it, don't use it.
Dec 6, 2018, 7:48 pm
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Over promise/under deliver is rarely a formula for making people happy.
Dec 7, 2018, 5:57 pm
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seems many are either new to 'game' or are just too optimistic ?
no one looked at how design hotels launched? and it was controlled by starwood
also accor getting rid of partner hotels (IIRC some of the hyatt SLH participated)
no one looked at how design hotels launched? and it was controlled by starwood
also accor getting rid of partner hotels (IIRC some of the hyatt SLH participated)
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Dec 8, 2018, 4:20 am
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The agreement hotels have with SLH is a lot more property owner-friendly/flexible on average than what Hyatt has with most Hyatt brand hotels, and so indeed the Starwood relationship with Design Hotels should be factored into the understanding of what has happened and will happen with SLH properties in the Hyatt tie-up.
Dec 8, 2018, 7:23 am
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The agreement hotels have with SLH is a lot more property owner-friendly/flexible on average than what Hyatt has with most Hyatt brand hotels, and so indeed the Starwood relationship with Design Hotels should be factored into the understanding of what has happened and will happen with SLH properties in the Hyatt tie-up.
The whole SLH brand is a marketing vehicle where they are purposefully pushing their "independence" as an element of the brand. Unless you've seen the agreement, then you really have no idea how it compares to Hyatt - it might not be nearly as different as you think: SLH provides basically the same resource Hyatt provides to, say, Unbound... a reservations system, loyalty program, branding, marketing, etc.. which is the same services Hyatt, Choice, Best Western, and everyone else provide.
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Dec 8, 2018, 9:39 am
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Maybe you should ask Kagehitokiri about my play in this area.
Dec 8, 2018, 6:57 pm
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actually, i read financials every quarter for all chains
design hotels are not franchises and not discussed anywhere
to clarify, starwood 'dominates' (DE biz term) designhotels corp
(and designhotels refers to starwood as subsidiary of marriott)
99% sure SLH will be the same, especially because of hyatt stock structure
GUWonder is tied in at highest levels there are, a surprising number on FT are
choice - franchise only (theyre only big chain like this = less valuable corp)
best western - NOT franchise, a cooperative with only central reservations
numbers here > https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22529911-post4.html
99% sure SLH will be like designhotels, and NOT 'unbranded brands' (unbound)
vs (74) two roads will be managed etc by hyatt so i am curious to see details
design hotels are not franchises and not discussed anywhere
to clarify, starwood 'dominates' (DE biz term) designhotels corp
(and designhotels refers to starwood as subsidiary of marriott)
99% sure SLH will be the same, especially because of hyatt stock structure
GUWonder is tied in at highest levels there are, a surprising number on FT are
choice - franchise only (theyre only big chain like this = less valuable corp)
best western - NOT franchise, a cooperative with only central reservations
numbers here > https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22529911-post4.html
99% sure SLH will be like designhotels, and NOT 'unbranded brands' (unbound)
vs (74) two roads will be managed etc by hyatt so i am curious to see details
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Dec 8, 2018 at 7:22 pm
Jan 1, 2019, 8:02 pm
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So looks like we are still not completely very clear about the relationship between Hyatt and SLH, aside from the speculations?
I am not in the 'complaining' camp and view this partnership as positive.
In fact, I am considering using my Globalist Promo Night at SLH's Les Etangs de Corot near Paris, to sample its Michelin-starred restaurant. Anyone has any experience with this property and especially how Globalists are treated?
I am not in the 'complaining' camp and view this partnership as positive.
In fact, I am considering using my Globalist Promo Night at SLH's Les Etangs de Corot near Paris, to sample its Michelin-starred restaurant. Anyone has any experience with this property and especially how Globalists are treated?
Jan 2, 2019, 2:40 pm
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Has anyone stayed in an SLH hotel since the acquisition yet? I'm debating on moving my Shanghai stay on 1/10 to THE SUKHOTHAI SHANGHAI. But other than breakfast, it doesn't seem like I'd be getting any benefit as a Globalist.