Chinatrvl

Regent Chongqing

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, very much. First stay in a long time, and first stay since with IHG

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked a river view room, got a corner river view room with club access

How are the rooms?
Fantastic
Lots of windows and light
Large bathroom, tub with a view of the skyline
Very comfortable bed
Lounge couch by the window


How is the exec. lounge?
Outstanding
Mumm Champagne flow all day long (I consider Mumm one of the best lounge champagnes)
Two different set course for dinner (Western and Chinese)
Absolutely outstanding service

Did you receive a welcome gift?
A large variety of snacks, savory and sweet
Fruits
Replenished on third day

How was the minibar?
Generally free at Regent hotels - but I did not have a close look or use it

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
The hotel is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at
Details are right (incl. very thoughtful housekeeping with small touches)
Service is outstanding
The Chinese restaurant was very good and reasonably priced
River Terrace has great views, excellent service and drinks

-Bad
Nothing

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Not cheap for Chongqing, but this is a great hotel

Would you return?
Yes

nicolas75

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

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

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest rate, and received a Sea view Junior Suite.

How are the rooms?
Around 50sqm large
Very nicely designed
Seating area, desk.
Large TV with excellent selection of international channels.
Nespresso machine. Kettle.

Large comfortable bed.
Phone/Radio with Bluetooth/charger

Bathroom with bathtub, separate walk-in shower and toilets. Agraria toiletries

Very efficient air conditioning system.
Very pleasant view over the garden/pool and sea view

PressReader free online papers.

How is the exec. lounge?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
Very friendly and professional staff, smiling and attentive service.
Very nice room with elegant design.
Very good breakfast served at the restaurant with terrace (pastries are just delicious!)
Food offered at room service was more that just the traditional room service menu you may have at some hotels.
Very pleasant outdoor pool area (non heated pool). Spa and indoor pool are open under reservation because of Covid.
Very convenient from the airport (less than 20 minutes ride from airport) and to Lisbon (train station next to the hotel).

BAD
Nothing

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Points? Would you return?
I love the quiet and elegant boutique hotel atmosphere of the hotel, with quality of service at the level of very best Four Seasons hotels (ability to anticipate needs in a unintruisive way).
The hotel is indeed very pleasant, and swimming in January is quite a pleasure!


Lobby


Junior suite ocean view










Welcome gift





Room service

Bar

Spa

Indoor pool



Breakfast

rays

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 Club Room, received Sanlitun View Suite (four-level upgrade)

How are the rooms?
As it was my special occasion, front office locked the suite on the highest level for me days in advance.
I really loved the suite, spacious, and with an amazing 270 degree panoramic view of the city.
The suite does not have a separate living room, but does have a very spacious living area with sofa.

How is the exec. lounge?
Very Good.
The service was amazing.
Breakfast was very good, plenty of a-la-carte options.
Afternoon tea set are also served in the lounge.
The scones were amazing, hot and fresh!
Plenty of cold and hot options for happy hour, though the quality of the food was not as good as breakfast and afternoon tea.


Did you receive a welcome gift?
Yes. Received a bottle of sparkling wine, some chocolates, two types of fruit, a fruit tart and a cheese cake (for the occasion)


How was the minibar?
Soft drinks are free to all guests and can be configured by request. The hotel had recorded my perferences so the mini-bar was stuffed with Sparkling water, Coke Zero and juices before my arrival. You can use your RA minibar credit for alcoholic drinks and snacks.

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
Very good room
Club lounge was great
Guest room service was also great.

-Bad
Maybe the food for happy hour can be improved

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes

Would you return?
Definitely yes!

nicolas75

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay ?
Yes, and happy to see that service is (nearly) back to normal thanks to staff hiring.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate , and received an Executive room with terrace and harbour view.

How are the rooms?
Around 30sqm

Seating area with desk and sofa.

Bedroom with large and very comfortable bed.

Lovely and large terrace with superb view over the Vieux Port (old harbour)

Great bathroom with Boffi sink, large bathtub, separate rainforest shower/toilets.
Compagnie de Provence toiletries.

Flatscreen television with massive selection of French and international channels

Expresso machine. Kettle. Nice selection of organic teas.

PressReader free online papers.

How is the exec. lounge?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?

Good
- Nice welcome gift
- Improvement of the service after the difficult Covid times.
- Perfect location, close to the Vieux Port, Mucem museum, in the heart of Panier historical district (with superb Vieille Charité), 15 minutes walk to rue Grignan with elegant boutiques. Shared bike station down the hotel (convenient for visiting the city or go by the sea).
- Very nice historical building (the interior design is elegant, still Jean-Philippe Nuel has a limited range of creation, which may fail to be truly contemporary, or to highlight the historic architecture).
- Pleasant indoor pool and spa
- Superb view from the terrace
- Fast wifi
- Very good breakfast
- Marseille is a great city

Bad
- Service at breakfast can be slow (but hotel was pretty full this weekend).

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, for Marseille, the sun and the view.


Exterior


Lobby





Executive room terrace with harbour view



Bathroom


Minibar



Welcome gift


View from the room



Breakfast






Spa

nicolas75

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Inner Circle 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 cheapest advance rate, and received a King Premium room on last floor, with city view.

How are the rooms?
Around 45sqm
Superbly renovated in a luxury yacht style
Seating area and desk.
Large smart TV with good selection of international channels.
Nespresso machine. Kettle.

Large comfortable bed.
Large flat screen television with large selection of international channels.

Bathroom with bathtub, separate toilets and walk-in shower. Very nice Byredo "Bal d'Afrique" amenities

Very quiet. Very efficient air conditioning system.
View over the city,

How is the exec. lounge?
The club lounge is not open yet (staff said it might open in February).
Very good breakfast served at the main restaurant on main floor.
Afternoon tea and evening snacks/drinks served in the lobby area (evening spread is quite basic, and I hope that when the club lounge will reopen, it will be as nice as it was under the Crowne Plaza brand).

What was good and what was bad?
Good
Very friendly and professional staff, smiling and attentive service.
Super renovation (it is hard to recognize anything from former Crowne Plaza
Superb spa with indoor pool (Royal Ambassador members do not have to pay the EUR 40 fee for 45 minutes).
Very pleasant top floor outdoor pool with terrace

Bad
Nothing

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes. I like very much this hotel.
Renovation is impressive and service is simply excellent.
The gastronomic restaurant, in addition of the current restaurant, will open soon.



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Lobby











King Skyline view










Minibar

View from the room


Welcome gift

Pool area











Breakfast






Spa

nicolas75

- What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Royal Ambassador Inner Circle

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

- Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate and was upgraded to a King Ambassador Club suite terrace
As the floor with terrace premium suites facing the avenue is not reopened yet, I received a terrace suite with garden view.

- How are the rooms?
Around 45 sqm large
Classic and elegant design.

Room with seating area and desk
Separated living room
Massive flat screen television set, with good selection of international channels

Bedroom with large and very comfortable bed

Elegant marble bathroom with bathtub and separate walk-in shower/toilets. L’Occitane amenities.

Very quiet
View over the interior garden.

Fast wifi
Usb sockets close to the bed

Nespresso coffee machine
No connectable televion set

- How is the exec. lounge?
Club lounge has reopened during afternoon and even times.
Canapés, pastries, served during the afternoon.
Hot meal, wines and spirits served in the evenings.

Breakfast is served in a dedicated private area of the restaurant.

- What was good and what was bad?

GOOD

• Service was really excellent from all members of staff
• Luxurious atmosphere in public places, but a soft renovation would be more than welcome (compared for example to the recently opened Rosewood Villa Magna)
• Nice courtyard garden
• Location is very convenient from airport (metro station 80 meters from the hotel). The hotel is located within Salamenca, which is the most elegant district for luxury boutiques, quality restaurants, and full of museums and art foundations (Fundación Juan March, Mapfre Fundación Residencia des estudiantes, Museo Cerralbo, etc.).
• Good breakfast.
• It is the first time that I received Premium suite with garden view: actually I liked it very much, as you have sun in the morning and the terrace is very quiet.
• Well equipped fitness centre with sauna.

BAD
Not much, except for non operational minibar

- Value for $ or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes, for the warm welcome and pleasant location.



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Premium suite












Interior garden





Breakfast




Club lounge









Spa & fitness centre

Venezuela-Miami

Great post, loved the quality of the pictures!
Makes me want to visit ASAP, such a long time since my last stay there.

nicolas75

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

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

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapast advance rate, and received a club suite on club floor.

How are the rooms?
Around 45sqm
Elegantly decorated.

Seating area and desk.
Flat screen connectable television.
Nespresso machine. Kettle.

Separate closet with operating minibar (but with drinks only) and safebox.

Bedroom with comfortable bed.
Large flat screen television with large selection of international channels.

Bathroom with bathtub, separate toilets and walk-in shower. Gilchrist & Soames amenities.

Very quiet. Very efficient air conditionning system.
View over the leafy Stadtpark,

How is the exec. lounge?
Quite large. Nice view over Vienna.
Because of Covid period, (very good) breakfast is served at main restaurant on main floor.

Still, the club lounge is open and guests may have soft drinks, beer and snacks (but no evening food is served).

2 PCs with printer

What was good and what was bad?
Good
Very friendly and professional staff, smiling and attentive service.
Great location, close to MAK design museum and Steirereck restaurant.
Very pleasant club lounge
Large and well-equipped fitness centre

Bad
Nothing

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Points? Would you return?
Definitely, for location, service and upgrade
Vienna is one of my favourite InterContinental hotels in Europe.
Staff is just great at this property.


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Lobby








1 bedroom suite












View from the room

Breakfast







Fitness centre




Club lounge

VaBeachGirl

IC Presidente Cancun Resort

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, as always!

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked King InterContinental Signature Balcony, received King Club Ocean View Balcony on Club Floor. These rooms were showing unavailable the day we checked in and they initially upgraded us to a King Oceanfront suite with no balcony. I prefer a balcony room vs the larger space and they eventually switched us.

How are the rooms?
Great oceanfront views and balcony with lounge chairs. It was a mix of toiletries, some Agraria and some occidental but they also provided aloe and lip balm.
Housekeeping and turndown service was automatic every day, did not have to be requested.
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How is the exec. lounge?
Back to self serve! Breakfast had made to order eggs; cold selections of fruit, yogurt, cottage cheese, salmon, meat, cheese; hot selections of scrambled eggs, pancakes/waffles, potatoes, meat, sauteed vegetables, etc. Bagels, bread, and a lot of pastries are also available plus fresh made tortilla chips and multiple hot and cold red and green sauces to choose from.

Cocktail hour was great with attentive bartenders. Food choices are back to pre-covid so there are enough options to make it dinner, if you want. 2 hot appetizer selections, 2 cold appetizers, plus cheese, meat, crackers, chips, etc.

Did you receive a welcome gift?
Fruit and a glass bottles of mineral water.

How was the minibar?
The minibar was empty but the front desk sent up room service attendants to fill it on request. Basic but with about 6 different beer options. Didn't get any hard liquor this time and they never offer wine in the mini bar.

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
-- The beach is one of the best in Cancun
-- Hotel room views
-- Bartenders were fantastic at all the bars!
-- Covid test back to US was booked/done on site and was free - we paid $10 each for expedited results in case we had to scramble to find another test. Results were emailed within 15 minutes.

-Bad
-- Still stingy on room upgrades

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes, the room rate was great and it included $50 per day for food/beverages.

Would you return?
Yes! The bartenders and concierge all know us by name now

VaBeachGirl

IC DC The Wharf

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes! New GM started in early January and it looks like RA recognition is improving.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked King Deluxe, received Water Suite.

How are the rooms?
The Water Suite has become one of my favorites because of the view from the bedroom. It doesn't have a balcony and is smaller than the Compass Suite but I do love the sunset views from the corner bedroom.
Housekeeping is not automatic, they would text me daily to see if I wanted housekeeping.
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How is the exec. lounge?
No lounge. There doesn't appear to be a price cap on the breakfast anymore with new GM (was $50/day for most of covid, then changed to $80/day for the last few months). I'm not sure if you can still get room service breakfast as an option though (tried to ask the front desk agent but she just gave me standard room service hours). The restaurant has a good selection of choices and everything was served pretty quickly.

Did you receive a welcome gift?
Bottle of Pinot Noir and macarons

How was the minibar?
Minibar is still good. Half bottles of red and white wines; gin, rum, vodka; 4 beers; sparkling water and other non alcoholic options. Had to text to get minibar refilled

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
-- New GM as of mid January, received a handwritten note from him and not the usual standard RA card
-- Hotel room views
-- Room upgrade
-- Location at the Wharf

-Bad
-- When I checked out, there was a lot of activity in the lobby. The front desk agent said she'd take care of removing breakfast and minibar charges and email me the bill. Of course, no email by the time I got to the airport so I texted the hotel to ask for it. All breakfast and minibar charges were still on my bill so actually had to text twice to get everything removed. Just a hassle.

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes

Would you return?
Yes!

VaBeachGirl

IC Paris Le Grand

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 Classic King and initially was upgraded to Twin Bed Opera View Deluxe because they thought I wanted opera view (I had emailed the hotel before I arrived to let them know I was arriving early and preferred a street view vs courtyard view). Once I arrived, I was able to switch to a junior suite with balcony and Eiffel Tower view. I loved having this view (especially at night to see the Tower Light show) and the balcony! My other stays at this hotel as RA included a courtyard view (exec junior suite) and regular street view/no balcony (junior suite).

The renovated room was great and very comfortable with a lot of space. My friends checked in the next day (one is an Ambassador) and they did end up with the Twin Bed Opera View. That room is a lot smaller than the Junior Suite but they did have a good view of the opera.

Housekeeping and turndown service was automatic every day.

How is the exec. lounge?
Giles was so accommodating on the days he was there. My friends' room wasn't ready for a while after they arrived (issue with a light) so he gave us all bottles of champagne p;us extra drink vouchers when their room was finally ready.

Breakfast had several hot options available plus made to order eggs. Cold options included salmon, cheese, meat, whole fruit and canned pre-portioned fruit, fresh vegetables, croissants, bread,etc and champagne available all day. As others have mentioned, cocktail hour did not include the hot options any more. There were several cold options (usually only one choice of cheese) but they did have a few cold prepared appetizers after my first night there plus raw oysters.

Did you receive a welcome gift?
Bottle of champagne, plate of 12 macarons, tin of individually wrapped shortbread cookies, glass bottle of water, and clementines.

How was the minibar?
The minibar was empty but you could call room service to order items. I only ordered one night out of a 4 night stay (white wine - they said red wasn't available as a minibar option and a few beers). When room service delivered the drinks, they included olives and seasoned cashews.

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
-- Everything about the hotel - it was great to be back
-- Hotel room view of the Eiffel Tower (best view I've had so far)
-- Club Lounge and staff
-- There is a pharmacy around the corner where you can obtain the digital health pass

-Bad
-- Nothing

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes, for the most part. It's a little pricey but worth it

Would you return?
Yes! Can't wait!

stimpy

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

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked King Deluxe for Super Sunday, initially given a Sky Corner. I asked for a suite but they were all sold and then I asked for a King Business which I like better than a Sky Corner and was given that on the 33rd floor.

The King Business has a good amount of space and a long window wall facing east in my case. And it has a large walk in shower.

How is the exec. lounge?
None.

I had such a terrible breakfast the last time here I didn't even bother trying it this time. And I hosted a small Super Bowl party so wasn't hungry at all the following morning.

Did you receive a welcome gift?
Nothing.

How was the minibar?
The minibar is relatively poor in quality. I had a bottle of white which which wasn't great. Beer is only Heineken and Amstel light.

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
-- Huge TV for watching the game.
-- Price wasn't bad for this market.
-- The view

-Bad
-- Nothing too bad, but nothing great either.
-- The Stinger Bar is still closed. Even on Super Sunday! But Smiths across the street has reopened so that's a plus.
-- The amount of points that posted was $50 less than what I paid for the base room rate. So I have to call IHG to correct.

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes as long as RA's never have to pay the amenity fee.

Would you return?
Probably

nicolas75

Typical InterContinental Times Square experience, I am afraid 🥺

nicolas75

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, as always.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate and was upgraded to King Bed Acropolis View.

How are the rooms?
Around 35 sqm large

Seating area
Desk

Comfortable bed

Bathroom with bathtub. Byredo amenities.

View over Acropolis

Pretty old television set. Unfortunately not possible to connect the television set with iPhone. Large selection of International channels.

Kettle and Nespresso coffee machine

How is the exec. lounge?
Unfortunately closed.
Very good breakfast by choice and quality is served at Café Zoé. Very friendly staff..

What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
Very friendly staff: you are welcomed at this hotel like by friends.
First time I had lunch at ArtBistrot, and was pleasantly surprised by quality of food and smiling staff (and liked the outdoor terrace, as Café Zoé at pool area is closed outside breakfast times).

BAD
Non operating Club InterContinental Lounge, I-Spa, Premiere and Cafezoe restaurants, shuttle bus service and in-room minibar (but daily USD 50 credit can be used at ArtBistrot restaurant).

Value for $ or IHG Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, for the quality of service and accommodation.
Still Athens needs a Kimpton hotel in a more central area.
Futhermore, it is not acceptable anymore that hotels still not operate services that justify rates.



Exterior




Lobby


King Acropolis view








View from the room

Welcome gift

Bar

ArtBistrot





Café Zoé




Breakfast at café Zoé

Pool area

Raynyan

ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

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

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked InterContinental Room (now IHG force to change the name to “Classic Room“. 👎 ), received King Club InterContinental Room (now IHG force to change the name to “Upgraded Classic CLUB with Private Onsen”. So confused, crazy. 👎 ).

How are the rooms?
Terrace with open air private Onsen bathtub, one more spacious bathroom with sunken tub, famous TOTO's Washlet toilet, 55 inch SONY OELD TV with BOSE sound system Nespresso, and HARNN Toiletries by dispenser.

HARNN toiletries by IC Beppu exclusive dispensers


Video of Club InterContinental Room

How is the exec. lounge?
Still good selections of beverages included Louis Roederer Champagne. Food qualities are also still excellent too and offerings improved very much. Currently Club Lounge does not operate during breakfast hour. You can choose breakfast by elements restaurant or in-room.


In-room breakfast


How was the mini-bar?
Expensive, but excellent selections.

What was your welcome gift?
Shortbread and Chocolate.

Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes. Seasonal local citruses

What was good?
++++++++++ Guest recognition (every staff very kindly care to me)
++++++++++ View
++++++++++ Onsen (Both public and private)
++++++++++ Fitness and Pool facilities

What was bad?
- - - - - Far from the central of Beppu City.
- - - - - Small selections of restaurant.
- - - - - Taxi needs a reservation in advance.
- - - Lack of snack/savory selections for welcome gift

Value for $ or Rewards Club Points?
Yes

Would you return?
Definitely.