beachmouse

Yeah. The best you'll typically do with Gold is getting the better room within the class you booked. So a higher floor, a nicer view, and nowhere near a noisy ice machine, but not a suite or something.

scottish minnie

What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
it was ok
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
booked standard king, received same
- How are the rooms?
Spacious, modern but some have no natural light (see bad points)
- How is the exec. lounge?
n/a
- What was good and what was bad?
Good
new hotel
close to restaurants and shops

Bad
very pricey
poorly signposted (no signage after leaving highway)
very loud background muzak playing in public areas and outdoor spaces
rooms on floor 2 at front of building have windows obscured by some sort of roof overhang making them pitch black even in broad daylight.


- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
not at all good value ($180 per night) - would probably not return

scottish minnie

What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
very much so
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
booked standard king, received king suite
- How are the rooms?
spacious, well appointed, nice view of grazing woodland deer
- How is the exec. lounge?
n/a
- What was good and what was bad?
Good
well kept hotel
well organised staff
complimentary breakfast
nearby shops and restaurants within walking distance
this was our 5th stay and the hotel has been consistently excellent


Bad
Nothing
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
4 night pc stay - definitely good value

youhavebeenupgraded

- 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?
Standard with point breaks, received deluxe corner room.

- How are the rooms?

Some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...anbul-harbiye/

- How is the exec. lounge?
No access

- What was good and what was bad?

• Upgrade
• Indoor pool!!!
• Electric blinds
• Gym
• Location could be a problem; its a longer walk to Taksim; there is a shuttle bus from the hotel to Taksim, but they wont take you back to the hotel

- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
With point breaks yes, paid yes! Would you return? Yes

nicolas75

Obviously very useful considering the room is directly facing another room

ldnhlj

Crowne Plaza Barcelona Fira Center

- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum

- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very happy

- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
King room with sofa bed (using points), automatically upgraded to Club King incl. complimentary access to the lovely club lounge.

- How are the rooms?
Nice spacious room with a huge 55' Samsung TV. Separate bathtub and walk-in shower.

- How is the exec. lounge?
Wonderful! Serving daily breakfast 7:00-10:30, tapas 13:00-15:00 and again 19:30-22:30. Best of all, all day (7:00 - 23:00) free unlimited flow of Moet & Chandon champagne!!!

- What was good and what was bad?
Surprised by the automatic upgrade prior to arrival - was able to head up to the club lounge directly for check-in formalities instead of the regular lobby reception. (We checked on IHG.COM whilst waiting in the lobby reception queue, but noticed that the room type had been changed to the club room and there was a sign in the lobby directing customers confirmed in club rooms to the lounge for check-in)
Central location, 5 mins walk to metro and to the magic fountain.

- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
At 30K per night, it's worth it if you get the upgrade to club room. Will definitely return!
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nicolas75

also with unlimited flow of with Moet & Chandon champagne?

BBxCoreb

Holiday Inn Melaka

- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum

- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Not Happy

- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Deluxe Room upgraded to Club Room with Straits Room

- How are the rooms?
Normal,Bathroom decor seems dated without bathtub and rainfall shower with mosaic tiles

- How is the exec. lounge?
Not good at all. 2 hot dishes (finger food), some cakes and sandwich, cookie jar and cheese spread. The sandwiches were cleared in less than 10minutes after being served and no replenishment after that. Finished plates were left at tables during breakfast service and not cleared until 30-45minutes later.

- What was good and what was bad?
Good - worthwhile upgrade, concierge is helpful and friendly.
Bad - executive lounge service level is horrendous since my last visit 1 year back.

My email to the general email, followed by GEM and then GM (1week gap) all did not receive any response.

My reservation comments for birthday celebration was ignored. There was no welcome card in the hotel nor fruits or cookies as previous stays. Club Lounge staff argued with me that it was not in their system. I shown them the original reservation with the comments and the staff shrugged and assured me he will arrange for a cake. When i was back at my seat, he shouted my name from his desk (20meters away!?) and called me over by showing the finger gesture. Spoke to me as though he is my manager -.-lll, My partner was annoyed with his attitude but i shrugged it off as its her birthday.

Asked for sparkling water and said there were none. Asked for cookies for my coffee during afternoon tea and was told there were no cookies as they were sold out.

At check in, was told that spa discount was 40%, only to argue with the spa staff who insisted that the discount was 20%, spa staff compromised to offer 30%/.

Requested for turndown service but was told by housekeeping that they do not offer turndown and gave me 4 bottles of assorted bath amenities instead (last year they did turn down!)

Breakfast ended at 1030 and i went to the lounge at 1045, i grabbed what was left at the spread and asked whether they had any bread/milk, on duty lounge staff said they ran out of bread but offered me cornflakes n milk. The same lounge staff which shouted my name came out from the office and stared at my partner from the lounge desk and mumbled in annoyance to the new staff.

- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
NO! Even with the upgrade, the service at the lounge will deter me from returning.
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George K

Crowne Plaza Kensington

- What is your Priority Club status?
Gold Elite

- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very happy

- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Points redemption for standard room – upgraded to executive suite

- How are the rooms?
Very spacious suite with a big bed, couch, desk, fully-stocked kitchen, balcony overlooking the garden on the 5th floor (very quiet, considering the other side of the building was the noisy high street), TV. Separate bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower, with all the necessary toiletries.

- What was good and what was bad?
I was quite chuffed to get such an upgrade on a points redemption. It was litteraly a bump from one end of the spectrum to the other. Was offered extra points or a drink at the bar. An overall excellent stay. Nothing crazy to report bar the noise of the fridge

- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
45k points was a stretch, but the day’s rates were £399 for a standard room and £599 for a suite. Considering I got the latter, I’d say I got my points’ worth. Would happily return for another redemption!

TheBeerHunter

Crowne Plaza JFK Airport

- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador

- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
sure

- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
booked Chase free night (rate was $295) - received Presidential Suite

- How are the rooms?
I checked in late and after a lot of clicking around and side conversations, realized they appear to be overbooked with both a large teenage soccer tournament staying here, plus lots of flight crews. Instead of getting walked (as I was dreading, as it was 10:30PM, but I was sort of expecting given I booked via the Chase free night) I was offered the presidential suite.

It's a nice large suite, with a little open kitchen area with fridge, microwave, wet bar, dining/living area, and bedroom. One bathroom. Two oddly shaped closets. I would call this more a regular suite in most hotels, but take what I can get for free.

- What was good and what was bad?
Crazy check-in and long waits for elevators due to the soccer clubs and flight crews. Orderly, but long waits. Otherwise, no complaints.

- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Considering a free night redemption because I didn't want to pay $300 for a 10 hour stay, I'd say good value. Of course, this is the type of upgrade one gets when one is travelling alone with no one to impress

nicolas75

What is your IHG Rewards 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 best advance rate wth breakfast, and received a quiet room facing the pool (no executuve room at the hotel).

How are the rooms?
Not huge but comfortable
Elegant renovated design
Bathroom with walk-in shower
Flat TV with good selection of French channels, plus some international channels
Kettle with tea/coffee set
Very quiet

How is the exec. lounge?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?

Good:
- Hotel with quite elegant design. It is a renovated Novotel, but has nothing left from standardized Novotel design
- Very friendly staff
- Small outdoor pool
- Pleasant restaurant

Bad:
- Location is convenient for business in the district, but definitely not for leisure (you need a car, or prepare to take - expensive - taxis: it will cost you EUR 30 from train station)

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes

nicolas75

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very much so

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked best advance rate and received a suite on last floor with club access

How are the rooms?
Around 48sqm
Elegant corporate design. A bit dark.
Dining area
Seating area with very comfortable (and rather ugly) Stressless armchair
Desk with usb charger
Massive Samsung smart television with good selection of national and international channels (you can watch movies in English on Spanish channels by changing the audio language). Same smaller smart television in the bedroom.
Large and elegant bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub. Fair Trade and The White Company amenities
Nespresso coffee machine and kettle
Small balcony with view over the city, Sagrada Familia and Torre Agbar
Very quiet

How is the exec. lounge?
Simply one of the best Crowne Plaza club lounges!
Elegant design
Great staff
Dining area with excellent selection of cold/warm tapas and drinks
Breakfast area, with very good hot and cold breakfast
Seating area with massive curved Samsung television, books and magazines

What was good and what was bad?

Good:
- Very central and convenient location (Aerobus stop at Plaça Espanya is just 10 minutes walk to hotel; do not expect seats when back to the airport still). Bikes can be rented near Plaça Espanya. Metro and bus stop around the Plaça.
- Great Tickets tapas bar by Ferran Adria is just 10 minutes walk from the hotel
- Very nice club lounge
- Nice suite
- Friendly staff
- Great weather. Going to the beach mid-October is a real pleasure!

Bad:
- Indoor pool at a charge ("promotion rate": EUR 15 a day)

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, excellent option in Barcelona

lotrbfme

Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum 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 Standard Two beds room, Received Club Level Two beds room with nice view of the city at the 31st floor.

How are the rooms?
Really rice! They are very clean and the bathroom was very modern

How is the exec. lounge?
Very bad, small, mediocre to bad food, small selection and too crowded. C'mon... a 35 floor building with an exe lounge of 10 seats? And with only ham and some cheese?

What was good and what was bad?
Good:.
The staff was great, they recognized my platinum status, the rooms were very clean and the mattress and pillows really soft.
modern lobby and rooms, great concierge service. Welcome spa kit.
Bad:
Exe. Lounge was really bad.

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
This was an expensive stay. ($240 per night) but I went in high season and it was the lowest price comparing to other hotels nearby. I would return for sure

tsz

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Plaza

What is your IHG Rewards 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 room using points, received a corner room (told it was an upgrade at check-in) and Exec lounge as welcome amenity (it was either that or 500 points).

How are the rooms?
- Nice and clean
- Wood floor, tub + shower
- Not much of a view

How is the exec. lounge?
- Nice selection of drinks at night
- Good breakfast spread (did not eat there but took a peek), close to the restaurant

What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Rooms were clean and simple
- Close to metro station (had to walk around the back of the hotel)
- Free shuttle to the airport

Bad:
- My king room had twin blankets instead of a king-sized one
- Not exactly bad, just some confusion about breakfast. When I checked in, the associate told me I can have breakfast at the lounge or in the restaurant, and either are included. He even said he recommends the restaurant because the selection would be better). I made sure it was included and had breakfast at the restaurant, but got billed for it when I checked out. Took 2 minutes of arguing to get them to take it off the room.

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
- Booked with 25000 points—I believe $190 was the cash price.

lotrbfme

Holiday Inn Express Panama

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum 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 Standard room and "upgraded" to a nice room in the top floor. They have the same rooms, no difference whatso ever

How are the rooms?
Really rice! They look like an Intercontinental room but modern, very nice bed and bathrooms. Very clean.

How is the exec. lounge?
None

What was good and what was bad?
Good:.
New hotel, great staff acknowledge my Platinum status and was very professional.
Very good smell.
Fresh breakfast.
Many restaurants nearby
Bad:
It is a bit noisy because there is a main road close

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Very cheap stay and would return