Please post your Rewards Club Elite experiences (Archive Thread 2014)
Nov 22, 2014, 11:11 pm
#361
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 179
Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasonton, CA
-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, Got a Suite
- How are the rooms?
Old style, somewhat musty especially carpet, bad bad lighting. Otherwise standard HI
- How is the exec. lounge?
NA
- What was good and what was bad?
Good, service, upgrades, clean
Bad, old looking, musty, old.
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Not really, because of the hotel/location only here for ITN
Altho if for some reason someone needed to stay in the location then maybe
-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, Got a Suite
- How are the rooms?
Old style, somewhat musty especially carpet, bad bad lighting. Otherwise standard HI
- How is the exec. lounge?
NA
- What was good and what was bad?
Good, service, upgrades, clean
Bad, old looking, musty, old.
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Not really, because of the hotel/location only here for ITN
Altho if for some reason someone needed to stay in the location then maybe
Nov 23, 2014, 3:50 am
#362
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: 10,964
Indigo Madrid - Gran Via
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, and received a corner executive room on 8th floor.
How are the rooms?
Not huge but comfortable (non-corner rooms can be much darker and look even more tiny)
Not a big fan of the design, which looks rather tacky and uninspired, specifically in Spain where interior design is very inventive (see for example recently open One Shot boutique hotel in Madrid : http://www.hoteloneshotrecoletos04.com/)
Bathroom with walk-in shower. Aveda amenities
Flat screen TV with very poor selection of international channels (actually only BBC World, CNBC and Canal Algérie)
Nespresso machine
iPhone dock
How is the exec. lounge?
N/A
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Very friendly staff
- Central location, close to metro stations (Gran Via is ten minutes walk from the hotel, Santo Domingo and Callao stations are less than 5 minutes walk)
- Pleasant rooftop pool area
https://mobile.twitter.com/nicolas75...02890906320896
- Fast wifi
Bad:
- Even if rooms are well soundproofed, you are in one of Madrid's most living night districts (which means: be prepared to have people speaking loudly at 4am in the street)
- Uninspired and cheap design of the rooms
- Tiny rooms
- Fire alarm in the room at 3am
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, for location, not for the rooms (RAs might have a club room at IC for the same price).
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, and received a corner executive room on 8th floor.
How are the rooms?
Not huge but comfortable (non-corner rooms can be much darker and look even more tiny)
Not a big fan of the design, which looks rather tacky and uninspired, specifically in Spain where interior design is very inventive (see for example recently open One Shot boutique hotel in Madrid : http://www.hoteloneshotrecoletos04.com/)
Bathroom with walk-in shower. Aveda amenities
Flat screen TV with very poor selection of international channels (actually only BBC World, CNBC and Canal Algérie)
Nespresso machine
iPhone dock
How is the exec. lounge?
N/A
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Very friendly staff
- Central location, close to metro stations (Gran Via is ten minutes walk from the hotel, Santo Domingo and Callao stations are less than 5 minutes walk)
- Pleasant rooftop pool area
https://mobile.twitter.com/nicolas75...02890906320896
- Fast wifi
Bad:
- Even if rooms are well soundproofed, you are in one of Madrid's most living night districts (which means: be prepared to have people speaking loudly at 4am in the street)
- Uninspired and cheap design of the rooms
- Tiny rooms
- Fire alarm in the room at 3am
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, for location, not for the rooms (RAs might have a club room at IC for the same price).
Nov 24, 2014, 2:00 pm
#363
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,602
HI Helsinki city west
HI Helsinki City West
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No (see below the section "bad"), I am fed up with this property
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked 2 standard rooms on pointbreaks, got same, rooms facing backstreet, not the sea view. I was not bothered not to get an upgrade, since the executive rooms are similar but on highest floor with better amenities nothing more. Here it only matters to get a sea view room which actually has nice views on higher floors.
- How are the rooms?
The rooms are quite typical HI, small. Decor is a bit dark. TVs are getting dated, no HD, smallish. Tiny bathroom with shower.
- How is the exec. lounge?
There is none.
Good:
There is a decent gym. A sauna as well but I have never tried
Breakfast used to be fairly good in the past (not now, I skipped it as there was so much people it was a mess)
Bad:
Do not expect any elite/frequenter/loyalty recognition here. I have stayed in this hotel >100 times since its opening, but I don't remember a single stay with any recognition for my loyalty or frequent stay or elite membership. My current stay was nothing specially bad, I just got fed up this no-recognition. I stayed here on pointbreaks for a getaway this time, but I have used this hotel in the past a lot when I had business here and there is no choice nearby (Radisson Seaside a bit further by, which is WAY better).
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Pointbreaks is always good value despite disappointment otherwise.
- Would you return?
Nevermore. Will stay at home.
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No (see below the section "bad"), I am fed up with this property
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked 2 standard rooms on pointbreaks, got same, rooms facing backstreet, not the sea view. I was not bothered not to get an upgrade, since the executive rooms are similar but on highest floor with better amenities nothing more. Here it only matters to get a sea view room which actually has nice views on higher floors.
- How are the rooms?
The rooms are quite typical HI, small. Decor is a bit dark. TVs are getting dated, no HD, smallish. Tiny bathroom with shower.
- How is the exec. lounge?
There is none.
Good:
There is a decent gym. A sauna as well but I have never tried
Breakfast used to be fairly good in the past (not now, I skipped it as there was so much people it was a mess)
Bad:
Do not expect any elite/frequenter/loyalty recognition here. I have stayed in this hotel >100 times since its opening, but I don't remember a single stay with any recognition for my loyalty or frequent stay or elite membership. My current stay was nothing specially bad, I just got fed up this no-recognition. I stayed here on pointbreaks for a getaway this time, but I have used this hotel in the past a lot when I had business here and there is no choice nearby (Radisson Seaside a bit further by, which is WAY better).
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Pointbreaks is always good value despite disappointment otherwise.
- Would you return?
Nevermore. Will stay at home.
Nov 24, 2014, 3:08 pm
#364
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: 10,964
HI Helsinki City West
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No (see below the section "bad"), I am fed up with this property
Bad:
Do not expect any elite/frequenter/loyalty recognition here. I have stayed in this hotel >100 times since its opening, but I don't remember a single stay with any recognition for my loyalty or frequent stay or elite membership. My current stay was nothing specially bad, I just got fed up this no-recognition. I stayed here on pointbreaks for a getaway this time, but I have used this hotel in the past a lot when I had business here and there is no choice nearby (Radisson Seaside a bit further by, which is WAY better).
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Pointbreaks is always good value despite disappointment otherwise.
- Would you return?
Nevermore. Will stay at home.
- What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No (see below the section "bad"), I am fed up with this property
Bad:
Do not expect any elite/frequenter/loyalty recognition here. I have stayed in this hotel >100 times since its opening, but I don't remember a single stay with any recognition for my loyalty or frequent stay or elite membership. My current stay was nothing specially bad, I just got fed up this no-recognition. I stayed here on pointbreaks for a getaway this time, but I have used this hotel in the past a lot when I had business here and there is no choice nearby (Radisson Seaside a bit further by, which is WAY better).
- Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Pointbreaks is always good value despite disappointment otherwise.
- Would you return?
Nevermore. Will stay at home.
Even if it is less central than CP, the hotel has friendly staff, good breakfast and free bicycles.
Rooms are small but pleasant.
Not a bad Holiday Inn (and pretty cheap).
Nov 25, 2014, 2:58 am
#365
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ZRH
Programs: LH SEN, BA Gold, Bonvoy Plat, IHG Spire RA
Posts: 580
I concurr with what you are saying, however the breakfast has heavily deteriorated, as this hotel seems to focus more on Chinese bus package tourists. The breakfast is more like a zoo nowadays with low quality products
Nov 26, 2014, 12:10 am
#366
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: BA Gold, A3 Gold
Posts: 163
CP Copenhagen Towers
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Gold Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very good.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest available (summer promotion) recevied something called High Floor Exekutive
How are the rooms?
relatively large rooms
nice Northern style furniture
Free tea/coffee set
How is the exec. lounge?
no access as a gold members
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Very Friendly staff
- Good View
- free airport shuttle bus works reliably and on-time
Bad:
- nothing
Neither good nor bad: The hotel is a little bit outside of the city center and in fact it's more an airport hotel. However the city center is only some 15 minutes away by monorail.
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
The summer rate was very good value esp. considering standard CPH-rates. Would return.
Gold Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Very good.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest available (summer promotion) recevied something called High Floor Exekutive
How are the rooms?
relatively large rooms
nice Northern style furniture
Free tea/coffee set
How is the exec. lounge?
no access as a gold members
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Very Friendly staff
- Good View
- free airport shuttle bus works reliably and on-time
Bad:
- nothing
Neither good nor bad: The hotel is a little bit outside of the city center and in fact it's more an airport hotel. However the city center is only some 15 minutes away by monorail.
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
The summer rate was very good value esp. considering standard CPH-rates. Would return.
Dec 2, 2014, 4:20 am
#367
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Kettle Class
Posts: 798
Crowne Plaza Auckland, NZ
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
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?
Standard Award room, upgraded to duplex Executive Suite with access to Club Lounge
How are the rooms?
Huge bi-level Executive Suite with 1.5 bathrooms and large terrace overlooking the harbour
How is the exec. lounge?
Small but well-appointed, with continental breakfast and evening drinks and canapes, water and coffee available throughout the day.
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Very good value for 25,000 points. Would return because of elite recognition and convenient downtown location.
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
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?
Standard Award room, upgraded to duplex Executive Suite with access to Club Lounge
How are the rooms?
Huge bi-level Executive Suite with 1.5 bathrooms and large terrace overlooking the harbour
How is the exec. lounge?
Small but well-appointed, with continental breakfast and evening drinks and canapes, water and coffee available throughout the day.
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Very good value for 25,000 points. Would return because of elite recognition and convenient downtown location.
Dec 7, 2014, 5:06 pm
#368
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Seattle
Posts: 126
Crowne Plaza, Amsterdam City Center
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard. No upgrades
Actually they didn't even notice I was a Plat :| . It was an Expedia booking but I made sure they tagged it to my IHG account at check-in.
I talked to a guest relations manager later in the day to confirm I showed up as a Plat in their system and got a 600 points voucher and a fruit bowl next day lol
How are the rooms?
Tiny rooms, not much to write about. I think I got one of the smaller standard rooms. Didn't even have a bathtub which seemed to be mentioned in the room description.
How is the exec. lounge?
Did not check if there is one
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Near Amsterdam Centraal
Bad:
Costly, tiny rooms, not much value(at-least none for me) as a Plat. Much better options available at cheaper prices in the area.
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Nope
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
No
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard. No upgrades
Actually they didn't even notice I was a Plat :| . It was an Expedia booking but I made sure they tagged it to my IHG account at check-in.
I talked to a guest relations manager later in the day to confirm I showed up as a Plat in their system and got a 600 points voucher and a fruit bowl next day lol
How are the rooms?
Tiny rooms, not much to write about. I think I got one of the smaller standard rooms. Didn't even have a bathtub which seemed to be mentioned in the room description.
How is the exec. lounge?
Did not check if there is one
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Near Amsterdam Centraal
Bad:
Costly, tiny rooms, not much value(at-least none for me) as a Plat. Much better options available at cheaper prices in the area.
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Nope
Last edited by JustAnotherGuy001; Dec 7, 2014 at 5:27 pm
Dec 8, 2014, 2:30 am
#369
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: BA Gold, A3 Gold
Posts: 163
ANA CP Narita
ANA CP Narita
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Gold 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, recieved King Mountain View/King Airport view (had 2 stays)
How are the rooms?
standard Narita Airport hotel, relatively large rooms but a bit dated
How is the exec. lounge?
no lounge
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Very Friendly staff (guess that's almost always the case in Japan)
- recieved a drink voucher that gets you a glas of wine or beer and a cup of tee
Bad:
- nothing
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yep though it depends a little bit on the rate. This hotel is decent enough but IMHO there aren't that many differences between the numerous Narita airport hotels.
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Gold 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, recieved King Mountain View/King Airport view (had 2 stays)
How are the rooms?
standard Narita Airport hotel, relatively large rooms but a bit dated
How is the exec. lounge?
no lounge
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Very Friendly staff (guess that's almost always the case in Japan)
- recieved a drink voucher that gets you a glas of wine or beer and a cup of tee
Bad:
- nothing
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yep though it depends a little bit on the rate. This hotel is decent enough but IMHO there aren't that many differences between the numerous Narita airport hotels.
Dec 8, 2014, 2:32 pm
#370
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
Programs: Only the good ones
Posts: 5,153
HI Dublin, CA
HI Dublin, CA
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum RA
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
It was ok, nothing really special-except the UPG
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard award, UPG'd to a king bed suite (separate living room.)
How are the rooms?
Very basic and typical of HI properties, but the living room couches were very comfortable.
How is the exec. lounge?
None
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Fairly quiet despite facing the freeway
Good location near BART station
Bad:
Old property and dull
Small TV's though flat screen
Poor lighting in the bedroom and closet areas
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
10k points ($70 worth basically) for an apx $100 night so good.
I do have another res this month
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum RA
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
It was ok, nothing really special-except the UPG
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard award, UPG'd to a king bed suite (separate living room.)
How are the rooms?
Very basic and typical of HI properties, but the living room couches were very comfortable.
How is the exec. lounge?
None
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Fairly quiet despite facing the freeway
Good location near BART station
Bad:
Old property and dull
Small TV's though flat screen
Poor lighting in the bedroom and closet areas
Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
10k points ($70 worth basically) for an apx $100 night so good.
I do have another res this month
Dec 9, 2014, 8:21 pm
#371
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: TKY, Japan, SFO, CA
Programs: Marriott Rewards, Star Alliance, PC Plat Amb, Delta
Posts: 254
Ana cp narita
- What is your Priority Club status?
Plat Ambassador
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes. Toss up between Hilton and this property
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked 2 rooms - King regular N/S, 2 Singles N/S
Haven't been back at this property for years. At check in, was looking at available rooms, requested for our last room- Corner suite with 2 beds and given 2 upgrades after a bit of haggling
[B]How are the rooms?[B]
Spacious with lots of room. Same as I remember it years ago.
Pillow menu etc, Coffee machine and lots of pods
- How is the exec. lounge?
None
What was good and what was bad?
-Good:
Good Plat recognition - upgrade
Water and welcome letter in room.
Welcome drink at Top Floor restaurant
Bad:
none
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Working on Into the Nights promo - good value. Will return
Plat Ambassador
- Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes. Toss up between Hilton and this property
- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked 2 rooms - King regular N/S, 2 Singles N/S
Haven't been back at this property for years. At check in, was looking at available rooms, requested for our last room- Corner suite with 2 beds and given 2 upgrades after a bit of haggling
[B]How are the rooms?[B]
Spacious with lots of room. Same as I remember it years ago.
Pillow menu etc, Coffee machine and lots of pods
- How is the exec. lounge?
None
What was good and what was bad?
-Good:
Good Plat recognition - upgrade
Water and welcome letter in room.
Welcome drink at Top Floor restaurant
Bad:
none
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Working on Into the Nights promo - good value. Will return
Dec 9, 2014, 8:33 pm
#372
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: TKY, Japan, SFO, CA
Programs: Marriott Rewards, Star Alliance, PC Plat Amb, Delta
Posts: 254
ANA Holiday Inn Sendai
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes - we're here 3-4X a year. Met new Manager a couple months ago who personally takes care of us
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked 2 rooms - ! King, 1 Single
Got upgrades for both. King upgraded to the only suite in the house (our usual room), Single up to King
How are the rooms?
Japanese standard clean, surprisingly spacious
How is the exec. lounge?
None
What was good
Price point, location, loyalty recognition, free water
Great upgrade, Free wifi, given the (pay) parking spot in the front of the hotel
What was bad?
None
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
As always our Sendai Choice
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes - we're here 3-4X a year. Met new Manager a couple months ago who personally takes care of us
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked 2 rooms - ! King, 1 Single
Got upgrades for both. King upgraded to the only suite in the house (our usual room), Single up to King
How are the rooms?
Japanese standard clean, surprisingly spacious
How is the exec. lounge?
None
What was good
Price point, location, loyalty recognition, free water
Great upgrade, Free wifi, given the (pay) parking spot in the front of the hotel
What was bad?
None
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
As always our Sendai Choice
Dec 11, 2014, 2:42 am
#373
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LUX
Programs: IHG Pl. Amb / Accor Gold / Hilton Gold /FB Gold / M&M SEN
Posts: 253
Holiday Inn - Gare de l'est - Paris
Holiday Inn - Gare de l'est - Paris
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes - although the hotel is nothing exciting, the value for money & upgrade was excellent
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, got a suite
How are the rooms?
Suite with small living room, separate bed/bathroom. Bit outdated and basic, but does the job.
How is the exec. lounge?
There is no lounge
What was good
Price was excellent for Paris - 90 Euro a night is great value. I had to be near this location, it's not the most exciting part of Paris but it actually has a convenient location as it's on a lot of public transport hubs. Suite upgrade and 600 points was nice. They do a simple breakfast (coffee, juice & croissants) for 6.95 EUR - which is good if you prefer a light breakfast like me.
What was bad?
The hotel is a bit outdated, lobby a bit cramped, has no atmosphere - so not the typical place to stay on a romantic weekend in Paris - but was staying on business, so was perfectly fine. TV had no English channels at all - not even news. Some people might not like this area of Paris.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
For this price, I'd consider returning - but prefer the CP Republique in Paris.
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes - although the hotel is nothing exciting, the value for money & upgrade was excellent
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard, got a suite
How are the rooms?
Suite with small living room, separate bed/bathroom. Bit outdated and basic, but does the job.
How is the exec. lounge?
There is no lounge
What was good
Price was excellent for Paris - 90 Euro a night is great value. I had to be near this location, it's not the most exciting part of Paris but it actually has a convenient location as it's on a lot of public transport hubs. Suite upgrade and 600 points was nice. They do a simple breakfast (coffee, juice & croissants) for 6.95 EUR - which is good if you prefer a light breakfast like me.
What was bad?
The hotel is a bit outdated, lobby a bit cramped, has no atmosphere - so not the typical place to stay on a romantic weekend in Paris - but was staying on business, so was perfectly fine. TV had no English channels at all - not even news. Some people might not like this area of Paris.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
For this price, I'd consider returning - but prefer the CP Republique in Paris.
Dec 20, 2014, 11:12 am
#374
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: KNO, ID
Programs: KF Gold, QF Gold, MR Platinum, Accor Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 613
Holiday Inn Istanbul City
Holiday Inn Istanbul City
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes; the hotel ground is beautiful
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room with points, upgraded to 1 Double Bed Suite With Sofa Bed
How are the rooms?
Room bit dated, but the view from the room is very beautiful. There are also living room and dining room.
How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge
What was good
-The hotel ground is beautiful.
-You got sandwich and hot chocolate as welcome snack; which is very helpful especially when you're hungry.
-The breakfast is delicious and very cheap; 25 TL/person comparing to 60TL/person with HI Istanbul Sisli
-A business center with free printing
-The location is great; in the middle of airport and old city; so it's very near to go to airport
What was bad?
The suite room is bit dated
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
15,000 points for a suite is great value
What is your Priority Club status?
Platinum Ambassador
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes; the hotel ground is beautiful
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room with points, upgraded to 1 Double Bed Suite With Sofa Bed
How are the rooms?
Room bit dated, but the view from the room is very beautiful. There are also living room and dining room.
How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge
What was good
-The hotel ground is beautiful.
-You got sandwich and hot chocolate as welcome snack; which is very helpful especially when you're hungry.
-The breakfast is delicious and very cheap; 25 TL/person comparing to 60TL/person with HI Istanbul Sisli
-A business center with free printing
-The location is great; in the middle of airport and old city; so it's very near to go to airport
What was bad?
The suite room is bit dated
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
15,000 points for a suite is great value
Dec 22, 2014, 3:05 pm
#375
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,516
Holiday Inn Express Chicago- Magnificent Mile
Booked standard (queen), AAA rate
Upgraded to King room, the next category. High floor, decent place with great holiday prices.
Rooms are small so if you're paying more than $200/night it's better to look elsewhere, but if you can get a good rate then the location is good.
Booked standard (queen), AAA rate
Upgraded to King room, the next category. High floor, decent place with great holiday prices.
Rooms are small so if you're paying more than $200/night it's better to look elsewhere, but if you can get a good rate then the location is good.