Please post your Ambassador experiences (Archive Thread 2016)
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Please post your Ambassador experiences (Archive Thread 2016)
Ambassador Experience Thread 2016
This thread is about Member holding Ambassador Status in the InterContinental Hotels and Resorts Loyalty Program. A template for the post is provided in this post.
Regions
Africa
North America
Central and South America
Asia Pacific
Europe
Middle East
Oceania
Regions are related to the InterContinental Hotels and Resort location list.
A list with older Ambassador Experience Thread could be found here.
There are also the following threads for additional information
Royal Ambassador Experience Thread 2016
Rewards Club Experience Thread 2016
Please note
This thread is dedicated to the report of the experience and not so much about discussions about each individual hotel, which should be done in the hotel. One of the moderators will add the report to the overview in each thread, which is listed in regions.
If you post here as either Rewards Club or Royal Ambassador Members, you post will be moved accordingly without further notice.
Given that this thread has be so many times moved, merged and split in the past, that it was better to start a new one from scratch. I apologies for the inconvenience caused by this decision.
This thread is about Member holding Ambassador Status in the InterContinental Hotels and Resorts Loyalty Program. A template for the post is provided in this post.
Regions
Africa
North America
Central and South America
Asia Pacific
Europe
Middle East
Oceania
Regions are related to the InterContinental Hotels and Resort location list.
A list with older Ambassador Experience Thread could be found here.
There are also the following threads for additional information
Royal Ambassador Experience Thread 2016
Rewards Club Experience Thread 2016
Please note
This thread is dedicated to the report of the experience and not so much about discussions about each individual hotel, which should be done in the hotel. One of the moderators will add the report to the overview in each thread, which is listed in regions.
If you post here as either Rewards Club or Royal Ambassador Members, you post will be moved accordingly without further notice.
Given that this thread has be so many times moved, merged and split in the past, that it was better to start a new one from scratch. I apologies for the inconvenience caused by this decision.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Dec 31, 2015 at 7:26 am
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How to post to this thread
How to post
1. Do not use the "Reply with Review Button" but the regular one
2. Put the name of the hotel in the title of the post and the thread
3. Use the following format by extracting it, ie by using "reply quoting", copying the content into memory, then backing out of "reply quoting" and then pasting the copied content into a new post. Each line is formatted so that you can paste in between them having deleted these opening comments:
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Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
How are the rooms?
How is the exec. lounge?
What was good and what was bad?
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
1. Do not use the "Reply with Review Button" but the regular one
2. Put the name of the hotel in the title of the post and the thread
3. Use the following format by extracting it, ie by using "reply quoting", copying the content into memory, then backing out of "reply quoting" and then pasting the copied content into a new post. Each line is formatted so that you can paste in between them having deleted these opening comments:
----
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
How are the rooms?
How is the exec. lounge?
What was good and what was bad?
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Last edited by FLYGVA; Aug 16, 2016 at 12:54 am
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Africa
Africa
no stays by Ambassador Members in 2016
no stays by Ambassador Members in 2016
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North America
North America
IC Chicago Magnificent Mile
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26375624-post42.html March 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26908340-post106.html July 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27634800-post149.html December 2016
IC Dallas
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25963973-post15.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27226433-post124.html September 2016
IC The Palazzo Las Vegas
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26428650-post52.html April 2016
IC The Venetian Las Vegas
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26098747-post29.html January 2016
IC Los Angeles
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26039864-post26.html January 2016
IC Miami (Downtown)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26551893-post69.html April 2016
IC Miami Doral
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26923077-post107.html July 2016
IC Milwaukee
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26403200-post50.html March 2016
IC Monterey
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25968089-post17.html January 2016
IC Montreal
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26487519-post62.html April 2016
IC New York Barclay
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27033211-post111.html August 2016
IC New York Times Square
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26428596-post50.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26564856-post76.html May 2016
IC San Francisco Mark Hopkins
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27663931-post153.html December 2016
IC San Francisco (SoMa)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26190425-post32.html February 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26428623-post51.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26443392-post57.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559399-post71.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26789618-post91.html June 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27185955-post123.html September 2016
IC Tampa
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26403166-post49.html March 2016
IC Toronto Centre
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27008384-post110.html AUgust 2016
IC The Willard Washington
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559433-post72.html April 2016
IC Chicago Magnificent Mile
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26375624-post42.html March 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26908340-post106.html July 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27634800-post149.html December 2016
IC Dallas
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25963973-post15.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27226433-post124.html September 2016
IC The Palazzo Las Vegas
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26428650-post52.html April 2016
IC The Venetian Las Vegas
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26098747-post29.html January 2016
IC Los Angeles
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26039864-post26.html January 2016
IC Miami (Downtown)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26551893-post69.html April 2016
IC Miami Doral
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26923077-post107.html July 2016
IC Milwaukee
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26403200-post50.html March 2016
IC Monterey
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25968089-post17.html January 2016
IC Montreal
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26487519-post62.html April 2016
IC New York Barclay
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27033211-post111.html August 2016
IC New York Times Square
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26428596-post50.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26564856-post76.html May 2016
IC San Francisco Mark Hopkins
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27663931-post153.html December 2016
IC San Francisco (SoMa)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26190425-post32.html February 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26428623-post51.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26443392-post57.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559399-post71.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26789618-post91.html June 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27185955-post123.html September 2016
IC Tampa
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26403166-post49.html March 2016
IC Toronto Centre
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27008384-post110.html AUgust 2016
IC The Willard Washington
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559433-post72.html April 2016
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Central and South America
Central and South America
IC Buenos Aires
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26823101-post94.html June 2016
IC Miramar Panama
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26580778-post80.html May 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26701458-post86.html May 2016
IC Buenos Aires
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26823101-post94.html June 2016
IC Miramar Panama
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26580778-post80.html May 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26701458-post86.html May 2016
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Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific
IC Bali
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26477269-post61.html April 2016
IC Bangkok
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26578830-post78.html May 2016
IC Hongkong
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26093620-post28.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27255844-post125.html September 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27266827-post129.html September 2016
IC Hongkong Grand Stanford
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26321848-post36.html March 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26455662-post58.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559554-post75.html April 2016
IC Kuala Lumpur
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26495689-post66.html April 2016
IC Osaka
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26397246-post46.html March 2016
IC Phnom Penh
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26855538-post103.html June 2016
IC Asiana Saigon
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25977759-post18.html January 2016
IC Seoul Coex
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25957413-post14.html January 2016
IC Seoul Parnas
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25957378-post13.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559446-post73.html April 2016
IC Shenzhen
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559464-post74.html April 2016
IC Singapore
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26804580-post92.html June 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27264049-post128.html September 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27580560-post146.html December 2016
IC Tokyo ANA
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26711593-post87.html June 2016
IC Tokyo Bay
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27586089-post147.html December 2016
IC Bali
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26477269-post61.html April 2016
IC Bangkok
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26578830-post78.html May 2016
IC Hongkong
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26093620-post28.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27255844-post125.html September 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27266827-post129.html September 2016
IC Hongkong Grand Stanford
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26321848-post36.html March 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26455662-post58.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559554-post75.html April 2016
IC Kuala Lumpur
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26495689-post66.html April 2016
IC Osaka
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26397246-post46.html March 2016
IC Phnom Penh
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26855538-post103.html June 2016
IC Asiana Saigon
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25977759-post18.html January 2016
IC Seoul Coex
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25957413-post14.html January 2016
IC Seoul Parnas
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25957378-post13.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559446-post73.html April 2016
IC Shenzhen
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26559464-post74.html April 2016
IC Singapore
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26804580-post92.html June 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27264049-post128.html September 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27580560-post146.html December 2016
IC Tokyo ANA
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26711593-post87.html June 2016
IC Tokyo Bay
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27586089-post147.html December 2016
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Europe
Europe
IC Amsterdam
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27262752-post127.html September 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27269254-post130.html September 2016
IC Athen
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26184985-post30.html Feburay 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26831815-post97.html June 2016
IC Berlin
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26834378-post98.html June 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26842635-post99.html June 2016
IC Bordeaux
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26221354-post33.html February 2016
IC Budapest
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27309689-post131.html October 2016
IC Bucharest
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26536080-post67.html April 2016
IC Davos
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26390917-post45.html March 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27134522-post122.html August 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27632968-post148.html December 2016
IC Düsseldorf
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27444385-post139.html November 2016
IC Frankfurt
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26831607-post96.html June 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27133766-post119.html August 2016
IC Geneva
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26968989-post109.html July 2016
IC Istanbul
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26185073-post31.html February 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26307833-post34.html March 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26871467-post105.html July 2016
IC Lisbon
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26492760-post63.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26843678-post100.html June 2016
IC London Park Lane
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26826207-post95.html June 2016
IC London O2
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25950295-post11.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26032011-post24.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26860499-post104.html July 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27260134-post126.html September 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27386914-post137.html October 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27452521-post142.html November 2016
IC Madrid
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27433003-post138.html November 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27563475-post145.html December 2016
IC Malta
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26580293-post79.html May 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26673141-post82.html May 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27126067-post118.html AUgust 2016
IC Warsaw
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27036885-post112.html August 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27322621-post132.html October 2016
IC Amsterdam
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27262752-post127.html September 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27269254-post130.html September 2016
IC Athen
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26184985-post30.html Feburay 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26831815-post97.html June 2016
IC Berlin
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26834378-post98.html June 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26842635-post99.html June 2016
IC Bordeaux
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26221354-post33.html February 2016
IC Budapest
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27309689-post131.html October 2016
IC Bucharest
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26536080-post67.html April 2016
IC Davos
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26390917-post45.html March 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27134522-post122.html August 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27632968-post148.html December 2016
IC Düsseldorf
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27444385-post139.html November 2016
IC Frankfurt
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26831607-post96.html June 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27133766-post119.html August 2016
IC Geneva
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26968989-post109.html July 2016
IC Istanbul
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26185073-post31.html February 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26307833-post34.html March 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26871467-post105.html July 2016
IC Lisbon
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26492760-post63.html April 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26843678-post100.html June 2016
IC London Park Lane
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26826207-post95.html June 2016
IC London O2
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25950295-post11.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26032011-post24.html January 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26860499-post104.html July 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27260134-post126.html September 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27386914-post137.html October 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27452521-post142.html November 2016
IC Madrid
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27433003-post138.html November 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27563475-post145.html December 2016
IC Malta
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26580293-post79.html May 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26673141-post82.html May 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27126067-post118.html AUgust 2016
IC Warsaw
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27036885-post112.html August 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27322621-post132.html October 2016
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Middle East
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Oceania
Oceania
IC Adelaide
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26547011-post68.html April 2016
IC Bora Bora Thalasso
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26466528-post60.html April 2016 (Stay March 2016)
IC Fiji
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26431362-post53.html April 2016
IC Melbourne
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26317243-post35.html Mach 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26716244-post89.html June 2016
IC Sydney
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26637831-post81.html May 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26769275-post90.html June 2016
IC Wellington
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26556194-post70.html April 2016
IC Adelaide
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26547011-post68.html April 2016
IC Bora Bora Thalasso
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26466528-post60.html April 2016 (Stay March 2016)
IC Fiji
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26431362-post53.html April 2016
IC Melbourne
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26317243-post35.html Mach 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26716244-post89.html June 2016
IC Sydney
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26637831-post81.html May 2016
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26769275-post90.html June 2016
IC Wellington
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/26556194-post70.html April 2016
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#11
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Diamond Amb, Bonvoy Plat (+LTP), VS Silver
Posts: 1,392
Intercontinental London - The O2
Intercontinental London - The O2
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
King Superior; upgraded to King Deluxe Canary Wharf View
How are the rooms?
Brand new (obviously) and very smartly done. The room is around 30sqm so isn't huge but perfectly large enough. Large bathroom with separate bath/shower and didn't have Agraria bath product (Anne Semonin I think?).
Unit in main room with coffee maker, mini bar, safe and kettle.
Very comfortable bed; sockets everywhere (including 2 USB by the bed)
How is the exec. lounge?
Not yet open
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Excellent welcome. Was greeted as a Spire Ambassador on check-in (and again at breakfast), and after a quick check-in process was offered a guided tour of the hotel which is looks superb
Good welcome gift (chocolates) and variety of fruit
Great breakfast (included in Be Our First Guest rate) and many dining/drinking options in the hotel
Bad
Not everything is yet open - but obviously this will change (by the end of the month I'm told)
The hotel was very empty, but the whole O2 complex seemed quiet given it was New Year's Day
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Will definitely be returning. Given its location, the hotel's rates are a bit on the high side (i.e. quite a bit more than those at Excel), but as far as I'm concerned, this is a very good hotel and will be able to justify the premium. It is just in zone 2 on the Underground so it doesn't cost much or take much time to get to Westminster/Green Park/Bond Street/etc on the Jubilee Line
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
King Superior; upgraded to King Deluxe Canary Wharf View
How are the rooms?
Brand new (obviously) and very smartly done. The room is around 30sqm so isn't huge but perfectly large enough. Large bathroom with separate bath/shower and didn't have Agraria bath product (Anne Semonin I think?).
Unit in main room with coffee maker, mini bar, safe and kettle.
Very comfortable bed; sockets everywhere (including 2 USB by the bed)
How is the exec. lounge?
Not yet open
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Excellent welcome. Was greeted as a Spire Ambassador on check-in (and again at breakfast), and after a quick check-in process was offered a guided tour of the hotel which is looks superb
Good welcome gift (chocolates) and variety of fruit
Great breakfast (included in Be Our First Guest rate) and many dining/drinking options in the hotel
Bad
Not everything is yet open - but obviously this will change (by the end of the month I'm told)
The hotel was very empty, but the whole O2 complex seemed quiet given it was New Year's Day
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Will definitely be returning. Given its location, the hotel's rates are a bit on the high side (i.e. quite a bit more than those at Excel), but as far as I'm concerned, this is a very good hotel and will be able to justify the premium. It is just in zone 2 on the Underground so it doesn't cost much or take much time to get to Westminster/Green Park/Bond Street/etc on the Jubilee Line
Last edited by FLYGVA; Jan 5, 2016 at 4:16 am Reason: adding name of property to post instead of post title only
#12
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 17
IC London Park Lane
IC London Park Lane
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Classic Room (Using 50,000 points) upgraded to Superior Room then upgraded again to Executive Room
How are the rooms?
Very clean, well maintained. Decent size with a view overlooking Park Lane (Hyde Park at a push). Small(ish) bathroom. Great comfortable bed.
How is the exec. lounge?
Access not allowed or even offered at a fee.
What was good and what was bad?
GOOD: Staff are all very friendly. Spotlessly clean throughout. Recognised on arrival as a Spire Ambassador Member. Great location. Early check-in at 11:30am permitted, late check-out of 4pm permitted. Welcome gift was a packet of Shortbread biscuits.
BAD: Service slow in the hotel bar even though it was pretty quiet. No Newspaper offered.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Great value. Booked on 30th December for the following night (New Year's Eve). Executive Room rate was showing at over £700 so definitely worth 50,000 points. Would definitely return.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Classic Room (Using 50,000 points) upgraded to Superior Room then upgraded again to Executive Room
How are the rooms?
Very clean, well maintained. Decent size with a view overlooking Park Lane (Hyde Park at a push). Small(ish) bathroom. Great comfortable bed.
How is the exec. lounge?
Access not allowed or even offered at a fee.
What was good and what was bad?
GOOD: Staff are all very friendly. Spotlessly clean throughout. Recognised on arrival as a Spire Ambassador Member. Great location. Early check-in at 11:30am permitted, late check-out of 4pm permitted. Welcome gift was a packet of Shortbread biscuits.
BAD: Service slow in the hotel bar even though it was pretty quiet. No Newspaper offered.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Great value. Booked on 30th December for the following night (New Year's Eve). Executive Room rate was showing at over £700 so definitely worth 50,000 points. Would definitely return.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Jan 5, 2016 at 4:16 am Reason: adding name of property to post instead of post title only
#13
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Manila Philippines
Programs: IHG Spire Royal Ambassador, Le Club Accor Gold, Shangrila Golden Circles Diamond
Posts: 24
IC - Grand Seoul Parnas
IC - Grand Seoul Parnas
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a King Bed Junior Suite (Weekend Rate) and Got Upgraded to King Bed Residence Suite.
How are the rooms?
Very Nice Room. Around 80 sqm with separate Living Room and Bedroom.
How is the exec. lounge?
No Access Provided
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Fast and efficient Check-In with separate Check-in Lounge for Ambassador members.
Welcome gift (cookies), water and variety of fruit were provided.
Late Check-Out (4 PM) was granted with no problem.
Bad
The Breakfast Buffet was very crowded. I decided to skip breakfast in order not to wait in queue.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Very Good Value for Money. Would definitely return.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a King Bed Junior Suite (Weekend Rate) and Got Upgraded to King Bed Residence Suite.
How are the rooms?
Very Nice Room. Around 80 sqm with separate Living Room and Bedroom.
How is the exec. lounge?
No Access Provided
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Fast and efficient Check-In with separate Check-in Lounge for Ambassador members.
Welcome gift (cookies), water and variety of fruit were provided.
Late Check-Out (4 PM) was granted with no problem.
Bad
The Breakfast Buffet was very crowded. I decided to skip breakfast in order not to wait in queue.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Very Good Value for Money. Would definitely return.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Jan 5, 2016 at 4:15 am Reason: adding name of property to post instead of post title only
#14
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Manila Philippines
Programs: IHG Spire Royal Ambassador, Le Club Accor Gold, Shangrila Golden Circles Diamond
Posts: 24
IC - Seoul COEX
IC Seoul - COEX
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a King Bed Corner Suite (Weekend Rate) and King Bed Club Corner Suite
How are the rooms?
Nice Room with good view. Around 70 sqm with separate Living Room and Bedroom.
How is the exec. lounge?
Comfortable and not too crowded.
Good choices of food for breakfast and fair drinks & food spread for the evening.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Fast and efficient Check-In.
Early Check-In (9am) granted and i granted lounge access untill my room was ready.
Late Check-Out (4 PM) was granted.
Bad
Pay Per View was not working
Ambassador Gift
Only Mineral Water and Fruits were provided
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Good Value for Money. Would return.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a King Bed Corner Suite (Weekend Rate) and King Bed Club Corner Suite
How are the rooms?
Nice Room with good view. Around 70 sqm with separate Living Room and Bedroom.
How is the exec. lounge?
Comfortable and not too crowded.
Good choices of food for breakfast and fair drinks & food spread for the evening.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Fast and efficient Check-In.
Early Check-In (9am) granted and i granted lounge access untill my room was ready.
Late Check-Out (4 PM) was granted.
Bad
Pay Per View was not working
Ambassador Gift
Only Mineral Water and Fruits were provided
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Good Value for Money. Would return.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Jan 5, 2016 at 4:15 am Reason: adding name of property to post instead of post title only
#15
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Chicago, USA
Programs: TK Elite ...and blue, lots of blue...
Posts: 746
IC - Dallas
IC Dallas
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked deluxe Room, upgraded to King Bed Executive Suite
How are the rooms?
Big 2 level suite. Living Room + desk + restroom downstairs. Bedroom + bathroom upstairs. Some traces of wear but still ok.
How is the exec. lounge?
Nice lounge, had only breakfast there. Friendly attendants, ok choice.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Fast and efficient Check-In with separate Check-in for Ambassador members.
Welcome gift (chocolates?), water and variety of fruit were provided.
Was very cheap (about $100/night)
Outside (free) parking was full one night, had to park inside. Was provided with a free exit voucher without hesitation.
Free movie
Bad
Huge hotel, felt deserted (hence the low price?)
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Very good value for this low price, will definitely check out the rates when returning.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked deluxe Room, upgraded to King Bed Executive Suite
How are the rooms?
Big 2 level suite. Living Room + desk + restroom downstairs. Bedroom + bathroom upstairs. Some traces of wear but still ok.
How is the exec. lounge?
Nice lounge, had only breakfast there. Friendly attendants, ok choice.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Fast and efficient Check-In with separate Check-in for Ambassador members.
Welcome gift (chocolates?), water and variety of fruit were provided.
Was very cheap (about $100/night)
Outside (free) parking was full one night, had to park inside. Was provided with a free exit voucher without hesitation.
Free movie
Bad
Huge hotel, felt deserted (hence the low price?)
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Very good value for this low price, will definitely check out the rates when returning.
Last edited by FLYGVA; Jan 5, 2016 at 4:15 am Reason: adding name of property to post instead of post title only