Hyatt Regency Danang (Vietnam) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Oct 22, 2016, 7:02 am
#152
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,576
I took simply any cab in the queue. They are all fine. Runs by meter, very professional. From airport it's 200-220K VND. There are some ATMs right outside the airport by the cab kerb to withdraw cash if needed. Foreign cards unfortunately are charged a fee, like Thailand.
Officially they are supposed to accept various credit cards but may not like the hassle... I've had two cabs say their machine "was spoiled" but because I had adequate VND on hand I didn't push it any further.
Officially they are supposed to accept various credit cards but may not like the hassle... I've had two cabs say their machine "was spoiled" but because I had adequate VND on hand I didn't push it any further.
Oct 22, 2016, 7:05 am
#153
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,576
Same here. But they will not upgrade you further to one of the residences because they claim these are owned by private owners who need to see a return on their investment every time their property was rented out.
Oct 22, 2016, 4:19 pm
#154
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Join Date: May 2004
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I think this is very bad advice in Vietnam, a country rife with taxi scams. It's not exactly hard to stick with Vinasun or Mai Linh, because there is ample supply. Others may be fine, but the odds of being scammed are much greater.
Oct 26, 2016, 4:33 am
#155
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: United Premier 1K 1MM; AA Plat Pro; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Platinum; Avis President's Club
Posts: 2,529
Appreciate the feedback on this forum. Very helpful. I've been to Da'nang twice but on official trips.
My wife and I are planning a trip there in December 2016 and I've pieced together a stay using my free night award, redeemed mile and one paid night. The points and paid night are in a room that allows access to the club. I'm wondering for the one free night award if I could pay up to get club access. Has anyone experienced this before? That way we could try to argue for one room throughout the total duration of the stay.
My wife and I are planning a trip there in December 2016 and I've pieced together a stay using my free night award, redeemed mile and one paid night. The points and paid night are in a room that allows access to the club. I'm wondering for the one free night award if I could pay up to get club access. Has anyone experienced this before? That way we could try to argue for one room throughout the total duration of the stay.
Oct 26, 2016, 5:07 am
#156
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
And what they claim is true... why would you expect another free upgrade when it must be clear to you these are owned by private investors and only managed by the hotel when an owner wants rental income?
Last edited by RTW1; Oct 26, 2016 at 5:16 am
Dec 26, 2016, 12:21 am
#157
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Delta Gold, UA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 275
Pay for club access on points + cash stay
Appreciate the feedback on this forum. Very helpful. I've been to Da'nang twice but on official trips.
My wife and I are planning a trip there in December 2016 and I've pieced together a stay using my free night award, redeemed mile and one paid night. The points and paid night are in a room that allows access to the club. I'm wondering for the one free night award if I could pay up to get club access. Has anyone experienced this before? That way we could try to argue for one room throughout the total duration of the stay.
My wife and I are planning a trip there in December 2016 and I've pieced together a stay using my free night award, redeemed mile and one paid night. The points and paid night are in a room that allows access to the club. I'm wondering for the one free night award if I could pay up to get club access. Has anyone experienced this before? That way we could try to argue for one room throughout the total duration of the stay.
Dec 26, 2016, 7:56 am
#159
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Delta Gold, UA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 275
Yeah definitely was planning on it; probably a week or two before I arrive. The rate difference for paid stays is currently 1,200,000 VND, which is just about my upper limit. Wonder if it'll be capacity controlled. When is this property's "high season"?
Dec 29, 2016, 2:10 pm
#162
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Houston,Texas,USA
Programs: Starwood Gold, HH Diamond,Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 962
The club had a very good breakfast, and evening snack presentation, with wine, beer and mixed drinks. The restaurant breakfast was much better but mire costly
Dec 29, 2016, 3:31 pm
#163
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,576
For club premium of $189 a night for 3 nights, if there are just 2 of you, then I'd say this equates to $95 per person per day for food and beverage. Rather steep. But if there are 3 of you then it's more acceptable at $63 per person.
The club has nice cook to order noodles every morning and absolutely divine croissants that are so authentic and fluffy - I still crave for them!
The evening spread is enough to make a meal if you're vegetarian inclined (as most of the food served are salad in nature, with the exception of a single portion meat dish per person that they bring out from the kitchen individually).
The club has nice cook to order noodles every morning and absolutely divine croissants that are so authentic and fluffy - I still crave for them!
The evening spread is enough to make a meal if you're vegetarian inclined (as most of the food served are salad in nature, with the exception of a single portion meat dish per person that they bring out from the kitchen individually).
Feb 8, 2017, 11:16 pm
#165
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Delta Gold, UA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 275
Any recommendations on the best way to contact the property? I've gotten no reply using the general "reservation.danang@hyatt" email. Is there an email address for the GM?
Thanks!
Thanks!