Please post your Priority Club Elite experiences (Archive Thread 2013)
Sep 15, 2013, 6:25 am
#346
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Gold, Virgin FC Red
Posts: 632
HIX Harlow UK
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum (Ambassador)
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, booked on Points Breaks for 5k points/night. Hotel is still reasonably new and met expectations.
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standarrd HIX Double, received the same
- How are the rooms?
Modern HIX style. Nothing exceptional either on the positive or negative size.
- How is the exec. lounge?
N/A
- What was good and what was bad?
Good:
-Hotel is still fairly new, has a nice modern feel
-Breakfast was pretty well organised. Standard HIX UK choice, constantly be replenished.
-Handy for the M11/J7 (~5 mins drive)
-Free Parking (for some, see below)
Bad:
-There is a free car park, but its only got 15 spots. If you enter the park and there is no spot you can't get out because there is a barrier. The barrier does not have an intercom to the front desk so you need to either call the hotel or walk round to reception for the code. There is an alternative car park behind the hotel. Its a private pay and display multi-story which the hotel has a negiotiaed rate with (3/night). Its an odd arrangement because you are told not to buy a ticket, but at the same time the hotel does not provide anything to put in the windscreen.
-The access paths to the MSCP all smell like a toilet
-Harlow town centre is pretty run down and in need of some investment.
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, if I needed to be in the area. 5k on points was a good deal, although the standard rates are not that high either.
Platinum (Ambassador)
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, booked on Points Breaks for 5k points/night. Hotel is still reasonably new and met expectations.
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standarrd HIX Double, received the same
- How are the rooms?
Modern HIX style. Nothing exceptional either on the positive or negative size.
- How is the exec. lounge?
N/A
- What was good and what was bad?
Good:
-Hotel is still fairly new, has a nice modern feel
-Breakfast was pretty well organised. Standard HIX UK choice, constantly be replenished.
-Handy for the M11/J7 (~5 mins drive)
-Free Parking (for some, see below)
Bad:
-There is a free car park, but its only got 15 spots. If you enter the park and there is no spot you can't get out because there is a barrier. The barrier does not have an intercom to the front desk so you need to either call the hotel or walk round to reception for the code. There is an alternative car park behind the hotel. Its a private pay and display multi-story which the hotel has a negiotiaed rate with (3/night). Its an odd arrangement because you are told not to buy a ticket, but at the same time the hotel does not provide anything to put in the windscreen.
-The access paths to the MSCP all smell like a toilet
-Harlow town centre is pretty run down and in need of some investment.
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, if I needed to be in the area. 5k on points was a good deal, although the standard rates are not that high either.
Sep 15, 2013, 3:56 pm
#347
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Anywhere but home
Programs: UA 1K/MM, DL GM/MM, HH Dia, PC Plat, MR Gold, ALL Sil,
Posts: 4,558
Crowne plaza changi airport, singapore
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes - very convenient for late arrivals into airport
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked King Bed Deluxe room using free night award from PC Visa. Received upgrade to very spacious king bed suite without asking (reservation showed upgrade night before arrival).
How are the rooms?
Fantastic -- didn't care for the sofa but very large, with a huge bathroom.
How is the exec. lounge?
Don't know; not given access.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Location, suite upgrade, quiet and clean room.
Bad: Instant coffee in room, electrical outlets at desk didn't work.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Definitely.
Platinum
Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes - very convenient for late arrivals into airport
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked King Bed Deluxe room using free night award from PC Visa. Received upgrade to very spacious king bed suite without asking (reservation showed upgrade night before arrival).
How are the rooms?
Fantastic -- didn't care for the sofa but very large, with a huge bathroom.
How is the exec. lounge?
Don't know; not given access.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Location, suite upgrade, quiet and clean room.
Bad: Instant coffee in room, electrical outlets at desk didn't work.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Definitely.
Sep 15, 2013, 4:06 pm
#348
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Anywhere but home
Programs: UA 1K/MM, DL GM/MM, HH Dia, PC Plat, MR Gold, ALL Sil,
Posts: 4,558
Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked king bed premier room using PC points, received upgrade to king bed junior suite (which was large for a junior suite).
How are the rooms?
Quite large, clean, but had a smoky smell. Room was in the corner of the building and had many windows along both exterior walls. Overall pleased.
How is the exec. lounge?
Don't know; not given access.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Location, suite upgrade, quiet and clean room.
Bad: Instant coffee in room, smoky smell.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Redeemed 35K points/night for room that would have cost >280 SGD (about 220 USD), so fairly good value. Yes, I would return.
Platinum
Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked king bed premier room using PC points, received upgrade to king bed junior suite (which was large for a junior suite).
How are the rooms?
Quite large, clean, but had a smoky smell. Room was in the corner of the building and had many windows along both exterior walls. Overall pleased.
How is the exec. lounge?
Don't know; not given access.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Location, suite upgrade, quiet and clean room.
Bad: Instant coffee in room, smoky smell.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Redeemed 35K points/night for room that would have cost >280 SGD (about 220 USD), so fairly good value. Yes, I would return.
Sep 17, 2013, 2:10 pm
#349
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Posts: 106
Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes, MN
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard, received upgrade to Lakeside Access (not handicapped access but walk out access to the lake & beach)
How are the rooms?
Average
How is the exec. lounge?
N/A but received coupons for two free drinks in bar.
What was good and what was bad?
Pros: Had small patio with table & two chairs. Literally, just walk about 10 steps to the beach. Great view of the lake. Nice 32" tv & dvd player. Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms. On-site restaurant has great prices, average tasting food.
Cons: Minor things--tile in bathroom could have used a better cleaning (found a few stray hairs in shower) also tiles could use a new grout job; Towels were worn; hair dryer useless.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
This property currently is on an IHG Points Break for stays through October. So at 5,000 points, this is one of the best values out there!!! I stayed a Friday & Saturday Night and the current discounted rate (ie, AAA) is $150+/night. I highly recommend this property. There are 412 lakes within a 25 mile radius. 412, not a typo! Peak fall foilage will be in the area in the next couple of weeks. I will return if I get the chance!
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard, received upgrade to Lakeside Access (not handicapped access but walk out access to the lake & beach)
How are the rooms?
Average
How is the exec. lounge?
N/A but received coupons for two free drinks in bar.
What was good and what was bad?
Pros: Had small patio with table & two chairs. Literally, just walk about 10 steps to the beach. Great view of the lake. Nice 32" tv & dvd player. Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms. On-site restaurant has great prices, average tasting food.
Cons: Minor things--tile in bathroom could have used a better cleaning (found a few stray hairs in shower) also tiles could use a new grout job; Towels were worn; hair dryer useless.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
This property currently is on an IHG Points Break for stays through October. So at 5,000 points, this is one of the best values out there!!! I stayed a Friday & Saturday Night and the current discounted rate (ie, AAA) is $150+/night. I highly recommend this property. There are 412 lakes within a 25 mile radius. 412, not a typo! Peak fall foilage will be in the area in the next couple of weeks. I will return if I get the chance!
Sep 17, 2013, 2:19 pm
#350
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
HI Marne la Vallee
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard, received Executive.
How are the rooms?
Sizeable and now include (at least Exec rooms) free mini-bar with still and sparking water, coke, OJ, peanuts and a Toblerone bar. ^
Plats get a free drink at the bar with a snack too.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Paris was quite sold out and the cheapest HI in town was over 250, le Grand at 560. I got this place for 128. The RER A is steps away as is a decent sized shopping mall with food outlets. So not bad at all when you can't get into central Paris.
Bad: Soundproofing in my 1st floor room and heating could be better. And the emergency alarm went off in the middle of the day for some reason.
Value for or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes.
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard, received Executive.
How are the rooms?
Sizeable and now include (at least Exec rooms) free mini-bar with still and sparking water, coke, OJ, peanuts and a Toblerone bar. ^
Plats get a free drink at the bar with a snack too.
What was good and what was bad?
Good: Paris was quite sold out and the cheapest HI in town was over 250, le Grand at 560. I got this place for 128. The RER A is steps away as is a decent sized shopping mall with food outlets. So not bad at all when you can't get into central Paris.
Bad: Soundproofing in my 1st floor room and heating could be better. And the emergency alarm went off in the middle of the day for some reason.
Value for or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes.
Sep 20, 2013, 11:53 am
#351
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: UK
Programs: HHonors Diamond
Posts: 261
HI Walsall M6 J10
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Just a mattress run for the Big Win, but yes - satisfied.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room; upgraded 5 days beforehand to executive room in dedicated(and relatively newly built) Executive Wing.
How are the rooms?
In excellent condition. Executive Room has sofa and extra TV.
How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge.
What was good and what was bad?
+500 Points or drink+snack (inc. alcohol) at bar.
+Friendly, polite staff.
+Note on bed with incorrect usage of "your" made my day.
-Walsall.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
31? Bargainous.
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Just a mattress run for the Big Win, but yes - satisfied.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room; upgraded 5 days beforehand to executive room in dedicated(and relatively newly built) Executive Wing.
How are the rooms?
In excellent condition. Executive Room has sofa and extra TV.
How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge.
What was good and what was bad?
+500 Points or drink+snack (inc. alcohol) at bar.
+Friendly, polite staff.
+Note on bed with incorrect usage of "your" made my day.
-Walsall.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
31? Bargainous.
Sep 21, 2013, 9:24 am
#352
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Programs: BA GGL, NH SFC, IHG Diamond, Radisson VIP, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 845
CP London-Heathrow
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum (Royal Ambassador)
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest 1 Double Bed 2-4-1 and initially received 2 Single Beds on the Club floor (no room upgrade but a larger room) because no Club room was available.
I asked if I could change the room to a 1 Double Bed Club room for my second night, the front desk agent magically found 1 Bed Club room.
She said that the room was relisted by her colleague a few seconds ago Is this really???
How are the rooms?
Spacious but a bit dated
Sleep Advantage kit with lavender goods
How is the exec. lounge?
Pretty nice actually though it got quite busy during the evening hours. Only one bottle of Champaign per night is a bit miserable if you pay for the access.
What was your welcome gift?
None
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Club lounge
- Breakfast at the restaurant
Bad
- Location. Too far from Heathrow when compared to the other airport hotels on Bath Road. I went to the the British Hotel Reservation Centre at 23.15 and was told Hoppa Bus finished for that day. I therefore had to take the rip-off Executive car for 29.
- The changing room of health club was a bit dirty. I do not think the staff maintain it regularly. Most of the guests (I think locals rather than hotel guests) did not wash themselves before swimming pool/jacuzzi.
- Tired bathrobe
- The internet was dead slow. Eventually I used my mobile dongle.
Value for or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes only if the Bath Road hotels are not available or unreasonably expensive!
Platinum (Royal Ambassador)
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest 1 Double Bed 2-4-1 and initially received 2 Single Beds on the Club floor (no room upgrade but a larger room) because no Club room was available.
I asked if I could change the room to a 1 Double Bed Club room for my second night, the front desk agent magically found 1 Bed Club room.
She said that the room was relisted by her colleague a few seconds ago Is this really???How are the rooms?
Spacious but a bit dated
Sleep Advantage kit with lavender goods
How is the exec. lounge?
Pretty nice actually though it got quite busy during the evening hours. Only one bottle of Champaign per night is a bit miserable if you pay for the access.
What was your welcome gift?
None
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Club lounge
- Breakfast at the restaurant
Bad
- Location. Too far from Heathrow when compared to the other airport hotels on Bath Road. I went to the the British Hotel Reservation Centre at 23.15 and was told Hoppa Bus finished for that day. I therefore had to take the rip-off Executive car for 29.
- The changing room of health club was a bit dirty. I do not think the staff maintain it regularly. Most of the guests (I think locals rather than hotel guests) did not wash themselves before swimming pool/jacuzzi.
- Tired bathrobe
- The internet was dead slow. Eventually I used my mobile dongle.
Value for or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes only if the Bath Road hotels are not available or unreasonably expensive!
Last edited by Dark Blue; Sep 21, 2013 at 9:31 am
Sep 21, 2013, 9:30 am
#353
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Programs: BA GGL, NH SFC, IHG Diamond, Radisson VIP, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 845
CP Milan-Malpensa Airport
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum (Royal Ambassador)
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Probably not
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard with Breakfast at Best Flexible rate and initially received Superior Smoking. Since I hate smoke smells, the room was changed to Executive Nonsmoking which was only a nonsmoking room available.
How are the rooms?
Modern and specious
Sleep Advantage kit with lavender goods
Separate walk-in shower & bathtub
How is the exec. lounge?
It is like a business & refreshment centre. The lounge is not manned, there are only PCs & printers as well as some biscuits and soft drinks. I did not see anyone using it.
What was your welcome gift?
None
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Upgrade to the executive room
Bad
- I booked a nonsmoking room and my accounts preference said nonsmoking. Nonetheless, I was allocated to the smoking room and was told this was my request!
It actually turned out that this happened due to the IHGs IT glitch, the hotel indeed received the smoking room request.
- The restaurant manager was not impressive. She smelt cigarette smoke, which was disgusting.
- Breakfast was awful. There were many package tourists and everywhere looked messy. One toaster was placed, which was not working Its not worth paying for it at this property.
Value for or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
I do not think so
Platinum (Royal Ambassador)
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Probably not
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard with Breakfast at Best Flexible rate and initially received Superior Smoking. Since I hate smoke smells, the room was changed to Executive Nonsmoking which was only a nonsmoking room available.
How are the rooms?
Modern and specious
Sleep Advantage kit with lavender goods
Separate walk-in shower & bathtub
How is the exec. lounge?
It is like a business & refreshment centre. The lounge is not manned, there are only PCs & printers as well as some biscuits and soft drinks. I did not see anyone using it.
What was your welcome gift?
None
What was good and what was bad?
Good
- Upgrade to the executive room
Bad
- I booked a nonsmoking room and my accounts preference said nonsmoking. Nonetheless, I was allocated to the smoking room and was told this was my request!
It actually turned out that this happened due to the IHGs IT glitch, the hotel indeed received the smoking room request.
- The restaurant manager was not impressive. She smelt cigarette smoke, which was disgusting.
- Breakfast was awful. There were many package tourists and everywhere looked messy. One toaster was placed, which was not working Its not worth paying for it at this property.
Value for or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
I do not think so
Sep 23, 2013, 1:32 am
#354
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shanghai and Bavaria
Programs: Spire RA, 1865 Voyager, Bonvoy Titanium, FB LP, LH SEN.
Posts: 3,104
CP Hong Kong Kowloon East
CP Hong Kong Kowloon East
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest, got a top-floor deluxe suite as "one time exception" to the usual one-level upgrade. Was allowed to extend my stay in the suite by two reward nights ^
How are the rooms?
Large, nicely furnished 90 sqm suite with living room, desk area. Guest bathroom. Large bed room, walk-in closet, sizable bathroom, tub with TV. View of the bay.
How is the exec. lounge?
Access offered for 420+ HKD. Lounge is the Italian restaurant on the top floor, offering fantastic outdoor seating with view of the bay. Ample italian appetitzer and good selection of drinks including basic cocktails available for happy hour.
Outstanding staff (that makes sure your glass is never empty).
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Upgrade
- Fantastic staff
- Excellent club lounge
- Nice pool amidst concrete jungle
- Free breakfast for platinums
- Location is quite good for visiting HK island and the eastern NT; Wilson Trail in walking distance
Bad:
- Location is quite bad for visiting Jianshaju, i.e. "central Kowloon". Taxi necessary (or a 50 min ride on public transport)
Value for € or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes. This might be the best value "HK island" IHG property (considering it's just 4 MTR stops from North Point)
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest, got a top-floor deluxe suite as "one time exception" to the usual one-level upgrade. Was allowed to extend my stay in the suite by two reward nights ^
How are the rooms?
Large, nicely furnished 90 sqm suite with living room, desk area. Guest bathroom. Large bed room, walk-in closet, sizable bathroom, tub with TV. View of the bay.
How is the exec. lounge?
Access offered for 420+ HKD. Lounge is the Italian restaurant on the top floor, offering fantastic outdoor seating with view of the bay. Ample italian appetitzer and good selection of drinks including basic cocktails available for happy hour.
Outstanding staff (that makes sure your glass is never empty).
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Upgrade
- Fantastic staff
- Excellent club lounge
- Nice pool amidst concrete jungle
- Free breakfast for platinums
- Location is quite good for visiting HK island and the eastern NT; Wilson Trail in walking distance
Bad:
- Location is quite bad for visiting Jianshaju, i.e. "central Kowloon". Taxi necessary (or a 50 min ride on public transport)
Value for € or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes. This might be the best value "HK island" IHG property (considering it's just 4 MTR stops from North Point)
Last edited by Chinatrvl; Sep 30, 2013 at 4:50 am
Sep 25, 2013, 5:08 am
#355
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shanghai and Bavaria
Programs: Spire RA, 1865 Voyager, Bonvoy Titanium, FB LP, LH SEN.
Posts: 3,104
HI Beijing Focus Square
HI Beijing Focus Square
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Cheapest (which wasn't cheap!), got "special" suite with club access.
How are the rooms?
Large, nicely furnished 90 sqm suite. Guest bathroom. Large bathroom, nice living room. Coffee bar with view over Beijing
How is the exec. lounge?
Great staff, good selection of drinks and food. Nice views over Beijing.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Upgrade
- Fantastic staff
- Excellent club lounge
- Great location. A mall is next door, many restaurants. Airport is just 20 mins away when you find a taxi driver willing to take you there and there's no traffic jam.
Value for € or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
A really expensive HI (due to its location next to several corporate hqs), but also a very good one. Would return when in the area.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Cheapest (which wasn't cheap!), got "special" suite with club access.
How are the rooms?
Large, nicely furnished 90 sqm suite. Guest bathroom. Large bathroom, nice living room. Coffee bar with view over Beijing
How is the exec. lounge?
Great staff, good selection of drinks and food. Nice views over Beijing.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Upgrade
- Fantastic staff
- Excellent club lounge
- Great location. A mall is next door, many restaurants. Airport is just 20 mins away when you find a taxi driver willing to take you there and there's no traffic jam.
Value for € or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
A really expensive HI (due to its location next to several corporate hqs), but also a very good one. Would return when in the area.
Last edited by Chinatrvl; Sep 25, 2013 at 7:22 am
Sep 28, 2013, 5:34 pm
#356
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 11,054
Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, as usual
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate, and received a corner executive room on high floor with club access
How are the rooms?
Medium size, bright
Clean but rather basic/cold Scandinavian design
Bathroom with separate walk-in shower and bathtub
Eco friendly amenities in the bathroom
Large flat TV with massive selection of international channels
Kettle with tea/coffee set
View over the new and rather deserted district
No Ipod/Iphone dock
Free/fast wifi
Very quiet
How is the exec. lounge?
Quite large
Very nicely decorated (one part with tables and 2 Apple computers and one printer, one separated part with elegant leather sofas, drinks, food). Pleasant terrace
Good breakfast with good selection of products
Very basic (used to be much better) evening selection of canaps (I did prefer salad).
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Hotel, with elegant/innovative lobby
- Very friendly staff
- Good club lounge
- Free wifi
- Free airport shuttle (five minutes drive)
- Free bicycles
- Very easy and fast access to city centre with metro or suburban train
Bad:
- Location: very close to the airport, the CP is more an airport hotel. The hotel is located in a new district (read: in the middle of nowhere). This new district has interesting contemporary buildings, but there is no urban life at all. You have more the feeling to be in a green Dubai rather than in a real city. Still, metro station is 100 metres from the hotel, with fast and easy access to city centre.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, excellent value.
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, as usual
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate, and received a corner executive room on high floor with club access
How are the rooms?
Medium size, bright
Clean but rather basic/cold Scandinavian design
Bathroom with separate walk-in shower and bathtub
Eco friendly amenities in the bathroom
Large flat TV with massive selection of international channels
Kettle with tea/coffee set
View over the new and rather deserted district
No Ipod/Iphone dock
Free/fast wifi
Very quiet
How is the exec. lounge?
Quite large
Very nicely decorated (one part with tables and 2 Apple computers and one printer, one separated part with elegant leather sofas, drinks, food). Pleasant terrace
Good breakfast with good selection of products
Very basic (used to be much better) evening selection of canaps (I did prefer salad).
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Hotel, with elegant/innovative lobby
- Very friendly staff
- Good club lounge
- Free wifi
- Free airport shuttle (five minutes drive)
- Free bicycles
- Very easy and fast access to city centre with metro or suburban train
Bad:
- Location: very close to the airport, the CP is more an airport hotel. The hotel is located in a new district (read: in the middle of nowhere). This new district has interesting contemporary buildings, but there is no urban life at all. You have more the feeling to be in a green Dubai rather than in a real city. Still, metro station is 100 metres from the hotel, with fast and easy access to city centre.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, excellent value.
Sep 29, 2013, 3:47 pm
#357
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 11,054
Holiday Inn Valencia (Spain)
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate with breakfast, and received a junior suite on 7th floor.
How are the rooms?
Around 40 sqm.
Sofa, desk, bedroom, bathroom, closets, balcony
Quite elegant beige/wood contemporary design, wood floor
Large selection of international channels (unfortunately Arte was not working: sound but no image)
Marble bathroom with bathtub. Towels could be renewed (pretty thin and old)
Complimentary mineral water, sparkling water.
Free wifi
Welcome drink voucher
How is the exec. lounge?
N/A
What was good and what was bad?
Good:.
Smiling and friendly staff
Rent a bike station close to the hotel
Free wifi
Location (minutes from city centre and harbour/beach)
Bad:
Breakfast has been downgraded (no more fresh orange juice, only Nescaf, poor selection of pastries).
Wifi was working very badly on second day.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, very good value.
Even if the hotel has not the charm of the Palacio Marques de Caro hotel
Some tips for very good gastropubs in Valencia:
Vuelve Carolina
Canalla Bistro by Ricard Camarena
Platinum Royal Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate with breakfast, and received a junior suite on 7th floor.
How are the rooms?
Around 40 sqm.
Sofa, desk, bedroom, bathroom, closets, balcony
Quite elegant beige/wood contemporary design, wood floor
Large selection of international channels (unfortunately Arte was not working: sound but no image)
Marble bathroom with bathtub. Towels could be renewed (pretty thin and old)
Complimentary mineral water, sparkling water.
Free wifi
Welcome drink voucher
How is the exec. lounge?
N/A
What was good and what was bad?
Good:.
Smiling and friendly staff
Rent a bike station close to the hotel
Free wifi
Location (minutes from city centre and harbour/beach)
Bad:
Breakfast has been downgraded (no more fresh orange juice, only Nescaf, poor selection of pastries).
Wifi was working very badly on second day.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, very good value.
Even if the hotel has not the charm of the Palacio Marques de Caro hotel
Some tips for very good gastropubs in Valencia:
Vuelve Carolina
Canalla Bistro by Ricard Camarena
Last edited by nicolas75; Sep 29, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Sep 30, 2013, 11:35 am
#358
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: US GP, MR Platinum, PC Platinum, HHonors Gold, Avis First, Enterprise Plat
Posts: 182
Holiday Inn Fairview Heights, IL
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Best Available Rate - Standard room. Received Jacuzzi Suite
- How are the rooms?
Nice rooms. This hotel is only a few years old. The Jacuzzi room was very large compared to other rooms in this hotel.
- How is the exec. lounge?
n/a
- What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Nice lobby
Excellent front desk staff
Complimentary bottled water in room fridge and at check in
Bad:
Bar is noisy in the evenings, but not a problem up in the rooms
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Hotel is a decent value, but may be a little expensive for the area. Overall it's a good choice in the area.
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Best Available Rate - Standard room. Received Jacuzzi Suite
- How are the rooms?
Nice rooms. This hotel is only a few years old. The Jacuzzi room was very large compared to other rooms in this hotel.
- How is the exec. lounge?
n/a
- What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Nice lobby
Excellent front desk staff
Complimentary bottled water in room fridge and at check in
Bad:
Bar is noisy in the evenings, but not a problem up in the rooms
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Hotel is a decent value, but may be a little expensive for the area. Overall it's a good choice in the area.
Sep 30, 2013, 5:20 pm
#359
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,188
Staybridge Suites - Portland Airport (PDX)
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Queen Studio - upgraded to a King Suite
- How are the rooms?
Not bad at all, though rather small for a suite. Kitchenette was well-stocked with dishes, etc. for those wanting to cook during an extended stay
- What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Nice lobby
Excellent front desk staff
Complimentary bottle of water, Hershey bar, and an apple in gift bag at check-in.
Breakfast went well, with more food choices than I'd thought, and more seating than I'd realized.
Airport shuttle was prompt coming and going.
Bad:
Nothing struck me as "bad" except that their pantry wasn't as well stocked with options for the car-less as I might've liked.
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
I found it a bit expensive, but didn't use their free laundry feature, nor was I there on a night with a food-and-drink "social" offering.
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Queen Studio - upgraded to a King Suite
- How are the rooms?
Not bad at all, though rather small for a suite. Kitchenette was well-stocked with dishes, etc. for those wanting to cook during an extended stay
- What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Nice lobby
Excellent front desk staff
Complimentary bottle of water, Hershey bar, and an apple in gift bag at check-in.
Breakfast went well, with more food choices than I'd thought, and more seating than I'd realized.
Airport shuttle was prompt coming and going.
Bad:
Nothing struck me as "bad" except that their pantry wasn't as well stocked with options for the car-less as I might've liked.
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
I found it a bit expensive, but didn't use their free laundry feature, nor was I there on a night with a food-and-drink "social" offering.
Oct 2, 2013, 4:15 pm
#360
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: London
Programs: PC Plat, HH Gold, FB Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 217
Holiday Inn Sea Port Ijmunden Netherlands
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Rewards nights stay - Standard room. Received superior
- How are the rooms?
Nice rooms. very large, balcony with sea view
free breakfast
- How is the exec. lounge?
n/a
- What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Nice lobby
Complimentary bottled water in room
good food in the restaurant
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Hotel is a decent value. Overall it's a good choice in the area.
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Rewards nights stay - Standard room. Received superior
- How are the rooms?
Nice rooms. very large, balcony with sea view
free breakfast
- How is the exec. lounge?
n/a
- What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Nice lobby
Complimentary bottled water in room
good food in the restaurant
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Hotel is a decent value. Overall it's a good choice in the area.