IHG hotels in HK
Oct 9, 22, 12:27 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: new york, ny
Posts: 1,335
Is OP an RA? Ten years ago, the lounge cost over HK$800, Both IC in Hong Kong are known to be stingy regarding upgrade and lounge access. It is unlikely you will get anything more than required. When I stayed at IC GS in 2009, I was told by front desk that I have to choose between room upgrade and lounge access. She said that to me while looking at my IC RA membership card. I took the room upgrade.
Oct 9, 22, 12:46 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: new york, ny
Posts: 1,335
Originally Posted by 336
No RA.
Just Diamond and AMB.
Willing to pay for lounge upgrade. What are current fees?
Just Diamond and AMB.
Willing to pay for lounge upgrade. What are current fees?
Oct 9, 22, 1:18 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: BA Exec Gold, QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire Royal Ambassador, Hyatt GP Diamond
Posts: 34
Originally Posted by 336
No RA.
Just Diamond and AMB.
Willing to pay for lounge upgrade. What are current fees?
Just Diamond and AMB.
Willing to pay for lounge upgrade. What are current fees?
This lounge has solid food and beverage options served buffet style but the menu is often repeated and gets rather tiresome. There is also only 2 beers on offer (Tsing Tao and Corona) and 1 sparkling wine (B&G). Red and white wines are on par with what you'd be served in a typical airport lounge. Coffee quality is so-so but tea range is decent.
The club staff are generally polite and efficient but not particularly friendly or proactive. Personally if my lounge access wasn't already included I wouldn't find value in paying what they're asking for.
Just some other feedback about this property:
1) Location is a bit far from the touristy part of TST and is about an 8 minute walk to the nearest train station. It's not a bad location but not a great one either in my opinion.
2) Rooms are generally OK, some with lovely harbour views. TVs are outdated (not smart) and phones are ancient and barely work. Lobby area and elevators are very dated.
3) Service here isn't great. The staff here have a stingy, miserly and rigid attitude-this comes from the top down. Each visit it gets progressively worse.
4) Gym is run down with old equipment and pool is very small. No steam room or sauna facilities.
5) Avoid the rooms on level 17- loud thuds from the gym on level 18 may interrupt your sleep.
Truth be told I ended up checking out earlier and going over to the Holiday Inn Golden Mile. Location much better for me with freshly renovated rooms (elites are allocated these free of charge) and the included breakfast I get as my diamond benefit is on par with the club lounge breakfast at the IC.
The executive lounge and pool will also be opening soon so this might really be a credible alternative to the IC- as crazy as it sounds.
Oct 9, 22, 1:31 pm
#7
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: BA Exec Gold, QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire Royal Ambassador, Hyatt GP Diamond
Posts: 34
Originally Posted by Mr. Chan
That would be the Intercontinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong. It was newly renovated with new flooring too!
Oct 9, 22, 8:09 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2022
Programs: IHG Rewards
Posts: 54
Originally Posted by blankman
I just completed a 10 night stay at this property. Current fees are HKD$880 per person per day inclusive of service charge.
This lounge has solid food and beverage options served buffet style but the menu is often repeated and gets rather tiresome. There is also only 2 beers on offer (Tsing Tao and Corona) and 1 sparkling wine (B&G). Red and white wines are on par with what you'd be served in a typical airport lounge. Coffee quality is so-so but tea range is decent.
The club staff are generally polite and efficient but not particularly friendly or proactive. Personally if my lounge access wasn't already included I wouldn't find value in paying what they're asking for.
Just some other feedback about this property:
1) Location is a bit far from the touristy part of TST and is about an 8 minute walk to the nearest train station. It's not a bad location but not a great one either in my opinion.
2) Rooms are generally OK, some with lovely harbour views. TVs are outdated (not smart) and phones are ancient and barely work. Lobby area and elevators are very dated.
3) Service here isn't great. The staff here have a stingy, miserly and rigid attitude-this comes from the top down. Each visit it gets progressively worse.
4) Gym is run down with old equipment and pool is very small. No steam room or sauna facilities.
5) Avoid the rooms on level 17- loud thuds from the gym on level 18 may interrupt your sleep.
Truth be told I ended up checking out earlier and going over to the Holiday Inn Golden Mile. Location much better for me with freshly renovated rooms (elites are allocated these free of charge) and the included breakfast I get as my diamond benefit is on par with the club lounge breakfast at the IC.
The executive lounge and pool will also be opening soon so this might really be a credible alternative to the IC- as crazy as it sounds.
This lounge has solid food and beverage options served buffet style but the menu is often repeated and gets rather tiresome. There is also only 2 beers on offer (Tsing Tao and Corona) and 1 sparkling wine (B&G). Red and white wines are on par with what you'd be served in a typical airport lounge. Coffee quality is so-so but tea range is decent.
The club staff are generally polite and efficient but not particularly friendly or proactive. Personally if my lounge access wasn't already included I wouldn't find value in paying what they're asking for.
Just some other feedback about this property:
1) Location is a bit far from the touristy part of TST and is about an 8 minute walk to the nearest train station. It's not a bad location but not a great one either in my opinion.
2) Rooms are generally OK, some with lovely harbour views. TVs are outdated (not smart) and phones are ancient and barely work. Lobby area and elevators are very dated.
3) Service here isn't great. The staff here have a stingy, miserly and rigid attitude-this comes from the top down. Each visit it gets progressively worse.
4) Gym is run down with old equipment and pool is very small. No steam room or sauna facilities.
5) Avoid the rooms on level 17- loud thuds from the gym on level 18 may interrupt your sleep.
Truth be told I ended up checking out earlier and going over to the Holiday Inn Golden Mile. Location much better for me with freshly renovated rooms (elites are allocated these free of charge) and the included breakfast I get as my diamond benefit is on par with the club lounge breakfast at the IC.
The executive lounge and pool will also be opening soon so this might really be a credible alternative to the IC- as crazy as it sounds.
Oct 9, 22, 11:58 pm
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,322
Originally Posted by blankman
I just completed a 10 night stay at this property. Current fees are HKD$880 per person per day inclusive of service charge.
This lounge has solid food and beverage options served buffet style but the menu is often repeated and gets rather tiresome. There is also only 2 beers on offer (Tsing Tao and Corona) and 1 sparkling wine (B&G). Red and white wines are on par with what you'd be served in a typical airport lounge. Coffee quality is so-so but tea range is decent.
The club staff are generally polite and efficient but not particularly friendly or proactive. Personally if my lounge access wasn't already included I wouldn't find value in paying what they're asking for.
This lounge has solid food and beverage options served buffet style but the menu is often repeated and gets rather tiresome. There is also only 2 beers on offer (Tsing Tao and Corona) and 1 sparkling wine (B&G). Red and white wines are on par with what you'd be served in a typical airport lounge. Coffee quality is so-so but tea range is decent.
The club staff are generally polite and efficient but not particularly friendly or proactive. Personally if my lounge access wasn't already included I wouldn't find value in paying what they're asking for.
880HKD is quiet steep. Especially if quality is lacking.
So from what I understand they offer a French sparkling wine. Not champagne.
Is the 880HKD really per person, or per room?
Oct 10, 22, 12:35 am
#10
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: BA Exec Gold, QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire Royal Ambassador, Hyatt GP Diamond
Posts: 34
Originally Posted by 336
Thanks a lot for sharing your views.
880HKD is quiet steep. Especially if quality is lacking.
So from what I understand they offer a French sparkling wine. Not champagne.
Is the 880HKD really per person, or per room?
880HKD is quiet steep. Especially if quality is lacking.
So from what I understand they offer a French sparkling wine. Not champagne.
Is the 880HKD really per person, or per room?
Oct 10, 22, 1:40 am
#11
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,322
OK. Thanks. Crazy fee imo.
Will make sure to book club room or forego the idea all along.
Price difference between basic room and club room seems to be "only" 600HKD, which obviously covers 2 people.
Can't imagine a scenario justifying 1700HKD just for access.
Will make sure to book club room or forego the idea all along.
Price difference between basic room and club room seems to be "only" 600HKD, which obviously covers 2 people.
Can't imagine a scenario justifying 1700HKD just for access.
Oct 10, 22, 1:59 am
#12
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: BA Exec Gold, QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire Royal Ambassador, Hyatt GP Diamond
Posts: 34
Originally Posted by 336
OK. Thanks. Crazy fee imo.
Will make sure to book club room or forego the idea all along.
Price difference between basic room and club room seems to be "only" 600HKD, which obviously covers 2 people.
Can't imagine a scenario justifying 1700HKD just for access.
Will make sure to book club room or forego the idea all along.
Price difference between basic room and club room seems to be "only" 600HKD, which obviously covers 2 people.
Can't imagine a scenario justifying 1700HKD just for access.
I've also attached the current benefits letter so you see all the benefits along with their complimentary upgrade chart for diamond ambassadors.
Fyi also checked with management at HI Golden Mile and lounge is on track to reopen Jan 23.
Oct 19, 22, 4:14 am
#13
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 56
Will be in HK at the end of year and I was considering IC Grand Stanford until I saw this post. Now HI seems to be another choice.
By the way, has anyone tried to use Weekend Certs during New Years Eve? I am new to this and think they charge for a much higher rate than BFR.
By the way, has anyone tried to use Weekend Certs during New Years Eve? I am new to this and think they charge for a much higher rate than BFR.
