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United States:
- Park Hyatt New York - TSU suite ("1 King Bed Suite") is not a true suite; additionally, Globalists are often upgraded to the "1 King Bed Studio Suite" which is a similar size.
- Thompson Beach House, Playa del Carmen - No true suites. Only benefit is room guaranteed not to be on the ground floor, which means more privacy and a nicer view from balcony; however, given limited number of rooms on the ground floor this isn't really an issue most of the time.
- Thompson Main House, Playa del Carmen - No true suites, and the TSU "suite" has even less of a "sea view" than many of the regular rooms (where it is possible to see the sea over the rooftops of the bars and restaurants)
Properties not worth using a Suite Upgrade Award (TSU)
#16
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So far this year my suite success ratio without using a TSU has been pretty high - but now that travel is picking up, occupancy rates are higher and there are (I assume) significantly more Globalists going into 2021/2022 then I expect that success ratio to go down. There's also a new Prive promotion for 3rd/4th/5th night free on suites, which will probably further reduce standard suite availability.
So for someone like me the thread (/the need to be strategic in TSU usage for 2021/2022) is already relevant.
Last edited by coleslaw; Apr 28, 2021 at 1:07 pm
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It's completely subjective. If people want to share opinions in a single thread, fair enough. But not worthy of a wiki IMO.
For example, I had no problems with the suite at the GH Berlin. Is it a massive space? Of course not. But IIRC suites there come with a free minibar and you are still getting a bigger room.
And with TSUs to burn and a limited number of places I can visit, I've got other things to worry about than rationing them for use the "best" suites. Maybe in 2-3 years this thread becomes a bit more relevant.
For example, I had no problems with the suite at the GH Berlin. Is it a massive space? Of course not. But IIRC suites there come with a free minibar and you are still getting a bigger room.
And with TSUs to burn and a limited number of places I can visit, I've got other things to worry about than rationing them for use the "best" suites. Maybe in 2-3 years this thread becomes a bit more relevant.
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Anything without a proper door. Aka not a suite. Hyatt Centric New Orleans, Andaz San Diego, Park Hyatt New York; these are a few scam TSUs that come to mind.
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#23
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Just for a perspective, us poor Discoverists don't even know what a TSU gets you. I love Hyatt, but it's really hard to get status if you don't travel. I looked into trying to gain some by booking some Work from the Hotel for the Day rates, but around here, that rate was 3 times what it was to stay in the hotel overnight.
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