InterContinental Barcelona Pre-Opening Thread
May 14, 2021, 11:50 am
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Do we need a new "master thread" for a hotel that already has a long thread?
Do we need a new "master thread" for a hotel that already has a long thread?
May 15, 2021, 12:05 am
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Do we need a new "master thread" for a hotel that already has a long thread?
Do we need a new "master thread" for a hotel that already has a long thread?
I'd agree that room related info could still be relevant (location, size, layout etc.) though. Maybe we link to the old CP thread here and close that one or so? YMMV.
May 15, 2021, 1:52 am
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Depends how relevant folks find the "old" CP experiences shared. Maybe a new thread makes sense to not confuse people as it will be an IC going forward and is having a refurb of sorts.
I'd agree that room related info could still be relevant (location, size, layout etc.) though. Maybe we link to the old CP thread here and close that one or so? YMMV.
I'd agree that room related info could still be relevant (location, size, layout etc.) though. Maybe we link to the old CP thread here and close that one or so? YMMV.
Aug 8, 2021, 1:06 am
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InterContinental Barcelona is now accepting reservation from 23rd September onwards.
Aug 9, 2021, 3:22 am
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Sep 2, 2021, 9:34 am
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I am holding an award stay rez here in early October. Although the website states 'reservations open from late September', the hotel is no longer selling rooms until mid-October from what I can tell.
Anything I should do at this point? Should I expect IHG to relocate me to a comparable property in advance if the hotel is not going to be open..or what?
Anything I should do at this point? Should I expect IHG to relocate me to a comparable property in advance if the hotel is not going to be open..or what?
Sep 3, 2021, 4:17 am
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I am holding an award stay rez here in early October. Although the website states 'reservations open from late September', the hotel is no longer selling rooms until mid-October from what I can tell.
Anything I should do at this point? Should I expect IHG to relocate me to a comparable property in advance if the hotel is not going to be open..or what?
Anything I should do at this point? Should I expect IHG to relocate me to a comparable property in advance if the hotel is not going to be open..or what?
My rewards stay was canceled without notification or compensation. 😬
I must say I did not complaint as I live in Paris and did not need obviously a bed for the night reserved.
As you are not in the same position, you may definitely write an email to the hotel or IHG.
Sep 6, 2021, 1:07 pm
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Abysmal customer service on email. Have contacted them seven times with zero back.
I even asked another hotel GM to approach them. He got nothing as well. Apparently the Kimpton round the corner are a way better proposition .... at this moment in time.
Shame, will put it down to start up troubles but far from impressive.
I even asked another hotel GM to approach them. He got nothing as well. Apparently the Kimpton round the corner are a way better proposition .... at this moment in time.
Shame, will put it down to start up troubles but far from impressive.
Sep 6, 2021, 3:08 pm
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I am staying at the Kimpton at the moment but did go and look at the IC yesterday (not exactly around the corner). It is still a bit of a building site so I’m not surprised you are struggling to get a response. The windows are all obscured and the entrance is still being redeveloped. There is an IC logo outside the building though.
Sep 6, 2021, 4:04 pm
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I am staying at the Kimpton at the moment but did go and look at the IC yesterday (not exactly around the corner). It is still a bit of a building site so I’m not surprised you are struggling to get a response. The windows are all obscured and the entrance is still being redeveloped. There is an IC logo outside the building though.
Sep 7, 2021, 3:15 am
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I am staying at the Kimpton at the moment but did go and look at the IC yesterday (not exactly around the corner). It is still a bit of a building site so I’m not surprised you are struggling to get a response. The windows are all obscured and the entrance is still being redeveloped. There is an IC logo outside the building though.
Yes they have been advertising availability since mid July and indeed accepted reservations for end of September. But poor form be totally invisible. I've had better responses from IC's that have been a hole in the ground let alone some soft refurb.
Let's hope they get in gear soon as it's a potentially OK proposition there. Used to be a regular at Princess Sofia before IHG pulled out there many years back. Is a missing card in the pack that will be very welcome.
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Sep 7, 2021, 5:53 am
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But the now Hotel SOFIA Barcelona - in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt undergone a complete superb renovation.
Sep 7, 2021, 10:16 am
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I would be interested to road test the Sofia again and may well pair a stay with the new IC (old CP) and indeed the Kimpton which is well regarded by management within IHG. Have no first hand experience but will will shortly for the hell of it.