Please post your Royal Ambassador experiences (Archive Thread 2015)
Jun 19, 2015, 10:21 am
#151
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: 10,963
Considering that I only drink diet coke and that evening spread is close to nothing, it makes my breakfast quite expensise (reason why I generally don't take the club option at Park Lane).
Jun 19, 2015, 11:54 am
#152
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
Programs: IHG RA (Spire), HH Diamond, MR Platinum, SQ Gold, KLM Gold, BAEC Gold
Posts: 5,072
Jun 19, 2015, 2:46 pm
#153
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,602
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Jun 19, 2015, 5:18 pm
#154
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 824
InterContinental London Park Lane
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room with points, received Studio Suite without view.
How are the rooms?
Some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...don-park-lane/
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard room with points, received Studio Suite without view.
How are the rooms?
Some pictures:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...don-park-lane/
Jun 20, 2015, 1:28 am
#155
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: N/A
Programs: 100m swimming certificate level 5
Posts: 1,456
Nope that is a studio suite believe it or not. There are two types of studio, exec type rooms and this. I had this same room once last year, and it was definitely a "studio".
Jun 20, 2015, 3:50 am
#156
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 824
Jun 22, 2015, 8:26 pm
#157
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 550
IC Singapore
What is your Priority Club status?
RA
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, as usual
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked deluxe, received Junior Suite plus Club
How are the rooms?
This is the L-shaped room, sometimes called Premier I think. Big, sofa and armchair plus circular dining table in the living area. Comfortable and well kept, but it's good to hear they're renovating the tower rooms. I understand the large corner unit (TV on top, minibar under) will be removed, which will give the impression of much more room.
How is the exec. lounge?
Excellent. This and IC Bangkok are my two favourites in Asia. Nice breakfast spread and evening snack selection. The staff all know me and it's great to see all the familiar faces. Drinks replenished quickly and with a nice smile and chat.
What was your welcome gift?
Stuffed lion to add to the collection
The usual bar voucher
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes, banana, apples, grapes, pear, plus a plate of golden pineapple tarts
What was good?
Excellent RA treatment, lovely team in the Club, GM specifically came in to catch up
What was bad?
Nothing really, did notice some drilling noise but just as background noise (I was on 11th floor)
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Certainly on the corporate rate!
Would you return?
For work, yes. Privately probably venture elsewhere. It's not a leisure hotel IMO.
What is your Priority Club status?
RA
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, as usual
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked deluxe, received Junior Suite plus Club
How are the rooms?
This is the L-shaped room, sometimes called Premier I think. Big, sofa and armchair plus circular dining table in the living area. Comfortable and well kept, but it's good to hear they're renovating the tower rooms. I understand the large corner unit (TV on top, minibar under) will be removed, which will give the impression of much more room.
How is the exec. lounge?
Excellent. This and IC Bangkok are my two favourites in Asia. Nice breakfast spread and evening snack selection. The staff all know me and it's great to see all the familiar faces. Drinks replenished quickly and with a nice smile and chat.
What was your welcome gift?
Stuffed lion to add to the collection
The usual bar voucher
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes, banana, apples, grapes, pear, plus a plate of golden pineapple tarts
What was good?
Excellent RA treatment, lovely team in the Club, GM specifically came in to catch up
What was bad?
Nothing really, did notice some drilling noise but just as background noise (I was on 11th floor)
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Certainly on the corporate rate!
Would you return?
For work, yes. Privately probably venture elsewhere. It's not a leisure hotel IMO.
Jun 27, 2015, 5:54 am
#158
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,769
IC hong Kong
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 the 3 night into the nights received junior suite with balcony and 2 sun beds plus club
How are the rooms?
stunning as usual
How is the exec. lounge?
one of the best. Perrier Jouet Champagne flows 6-8
buffet is limited but adequate.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Yes fruit and something else but didn't check it yet
How was the minibar?
What was good and what was bad?
This is now my fav hotel in HK not sure if it will stay when I no longer am RA.
-Good
-Bad
NIL
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Wonderful
Would you return?
definitely
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absolutely
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
booked the 3 night into the nights received junior suite with balcony and 2 sun beds plus club
How are the rooms?
stunning as usual
How is the exec. lounge?
one of the best. Perrier Jouet Champagne flows 6-8
buffet is limited but adequate.
Did you receive a welcome gift?
Yes fruit and something else but didn't check it yet
How was the minibar?
What was good and what was bad?
This is now my fav hotel in HK not sure if it will stay when I no longer am RA.
-Good
-Bad
NIL
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Wonderful
Would you return?
definitely
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Jun 27, 2015, 7:41 am
#159
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Intercontinental Moscow
Intercontinental Moscow
Sorry, mobile so can't post in standard format.
If you book the basic room, you get the Moscow Suite. If you book the "superior" room, you get the Pushkinskaya Suite, which has a huge living room, view of the Kremlin and a separate bedroom.
Sorry, mobile so can't post in standard format.
If you book the basic room, you get the Moscow Suite. If you book the "superior" room, you get the Pushkinskaya Suite, which has a huge living room, view of the Kremlin and a separate bedroom.
Jun 27, 2015, 1:24 pm
#160
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 202
IC MIAMI Doral
What is your Priority Club status?
RA
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 basic, finally got one their 3 suites, the Presidential
How are the rooms?
huge balcony + large living room and dining room
sharp new modern decor
How is the exec. lounge?
sort of like a retirement home, with luck they will visit IC - Miami Chopin for pointers on how to improve the atmosphere
What was your welcome gift?
some vouchers
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good?
Excellent RA treatment, fabulous upgrade, fairly good service
What was bad?
breakfast and appetisers cook could be far better, does not look good to pile a kilo of bacon in a pan all congealed together, the bartender in renovated bar used good presentation but a few different drinks we ordered were awful
Value for $ or Priority Club Points
incredible corporate rate
Would you return
yes
What is your Priority Club status?
RA
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 basic, finally got one their 3 suites, the Presidential
How are the rooms?
huge balcony + large living room and dining room
sharp new modern decor
How is the exec. lounge?
sort of like a retirement home, with luck they will visit IC - Miami Chopin for pointers on how to improve the atmosphere
What was your welcome gift?
some vouchers
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good?
Excellent RA treatment, fabulous upgrade, fairly good service
What was bad?
breakfast and appetisers cook could be far better, does not look good to pile a kilo of bacon in a pan all congealed together, the bartender in renovated bar used good presentation but a few different drinks we ordered were awful
Value for $ or Priority Club Points
incredible corporate rate
Would you return
yes
Jun 29, 2015, 6:08 am
#161
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: WORLD
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, Flying Blue (KLM) Platinum, Oneworld (BA) Sapphire, *A (Aegean) Gold, IHG Spire RA,
Posts: 555
IC Chengdu Global Center
What is your Priority Club status?
Royal Amb.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Just perfect; the IC's in China always are generous to me.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard room (cheapest) upgrade to a nice suite in the closest wing to the club and swimming.
How are the rooms?
Modern standard. Mahjong table in the room is nice. big bathroom with bubble bath and so. large living area and large bedroom. both have a (free) mini bar ;-)
How is the exec. lounge?
Small for a hotel with 900+ rooms. But many come only for leisure so they won't go to the lounge. lounge is next to swimming pool. In evening they have good offer on snacks, but you can also pay for the big buffet which is just outside but do enjoy the free drinks from the lounge.
What was your welcome gift?
Some panda bear if i remember, and small other things for my son.
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes full plate. every day new.
What was good?
Everything, generous in all ways. everything included what could be. The general manger was in the club for a short talk.
What was bad?
nothing
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
yes, nice rate was good.
Would you return?
Yes if there, but i have seen Chengdu and area now. so only business could bring me back or a night before leaving or arriving to china (direct KLM flights from Amsterdam).
photo's you can see here:
http://www.christravelblog.com/china...luxury-resort/
What is your Priority Club status?
Royal Amb.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Just perfect; the IC's in China always are generous to me.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard room (cheapest) upgrade to a nice suite in the closest wing to the club and swimming.
How are the rooms?
Modern standard. Mahjong table in the room is nice. big bathroom with bubble bath and so. large living area and large bedroom. both have a (free) mini bar ;-)
How is the exec. lounge?
Small for a hotel with 900+ rooms. But many come only for leisure so they won't go to the lounge. lounge is next to swimming pool. In evening they have good offer on snacks, but you can also pay for the big buffet which is just outside but do enjoy the free drinks from the lounge.
What was your welcome gift?
Some panda bear if i remember, and small other things for my son.
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes full plate. every day new.
What was good?
Everything, generous in all ways. everything included what could be. The general manger was in the club for a short talk.
What was bad?
nothing
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
yes, nice rate was good.
Would you return?
Yes if there, but i have seen Chengdu and area now. so only business could bring me back or a night before leaving or arriving to china (direct KLM flights from Amsterdam).
photo's you can see here:
http://www.christravelblog.com/china...luxury-resort/
Jul 1, 2015, 8:59 am
#162
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: WORLD
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, Flying Blue (KLM) Platinum, Oneworld (BA) Sapphire, *A (Aegean) Gold, IHG Spire RA,
Posts: 555
IC Moscow Tverskaya
IC Noscow Tverskaya
What is your Priority Club status?
Royal Amb.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Just perfect; everything just perfect. no remarks!
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard room (cheapest) upgrade to a nice Pushkin suite of 90sq meters. This is 3x higher as their standard room.
How are the rooms?
Modern standard. Materials of best quality. The bed is a bit small as i'm very tall but still perfect. Large bathroom; love rainshowers.
How is the exec. lounge?
Good seperate lounge part and dining tables. Breakfast good large choice and what's not there they bring you. for dinner large with few warm dishes and GOOD quality cold dishes. LOVE the smoked salmon they have, best quality!
What was your welcome gift?
euhm, not actually looked. maybe didn't get? not sure. didn't ask too.
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes full plate. Some nuts too and a bottle of wine.
What was good?
I not think of something that's not good.......so all good!
What was bad?
nothing; maybe the bed should be longer.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
yes, nice rate was good. but rouble is not worth much so any rate is good :-)
Would you return?
Yes if there, yearly.....for conference. will choose again.
Photos please see:
http://www.christravelblog.com/russi...s-main-street/
What is your Priority Club status?
Royal Amb.
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Just perfect; everything just perfect. no remarks!
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Standard room (cheapest) upgrade to a nice Pushkin suite of 90sq meters. This is 3x higher as their standard room.
How are the rooms?
Modern standard. Materials of best quality. The bed is a bit small as i'm very tall but still perfect. Large bathroom; love rainshowers.
How is the exec. lounge?
Good seperate lounge part and dining tables. Breakfast good large choice and what's not there they bring you. for dinner large with few warm dishes and GOOD quality cold dishes. LOVE the smoked salmon they have, best quality!
What was your welcome gift?
euhm, not actually looked. maybe didn't get? not sure. didn't ask too.
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes full plate. Some nuts too and a bottle of wine.
What was good?
I not think of something that's not good.......so all good!
What was bad?
nothing; maybe the bed should be longer.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
yes, nice rate was good. but rouble is not worth much so any rate is good :-)
Would you return?
Yes if there, yearly.....for conference. will choose again.
Photos please see:
http://www.christravelblog.com/russi...s-main-street/
Jul 1, 2015, 2:51 pm
#163
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Le Grand Paris
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 classic award. Given junior suite with Club.
How are the rooms?
Same as always. This time as the hotel was full I was given a street facing room with a terrace. But I prefer the quiet inner rooms.
How is the mini-bar?
There seems to be more fruit drink options. Otherwise the same as always.
Did you receive fruit and water and gift?
Yes, there's a new design for the fruit bowl. The gift was a selection of historic postcards.
How is the exec. lounge?
More improvements with a much bigger evening spread and hot dishes. A very nice fish offering last night. They moved the drinks over to the credenza next to the welcome desk. So there's more space and more drinks. ^
What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
- Excellent treatment on an award stay with full RA benefits.
BAD
- Nothing
Value for € or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes over and over again.
Yes, as always.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked classic award. Given junior suite with Club.
How are the rooms?
Same as always. This time as the hotel was full I was given a street facing room with a terrace. But I prefer the quiet inner rooms.
How is the mini-bar?
There seems to be more fruit drink options. Otherwise the same as always.
Did you receive fruit and water and gift?
Yes, there's a new design for the fruit bowl. The gift was a selection of historic postcards.
How is the exec. lounge?
More improvements with a much bigger evening spread and hot dishes. A very nice fish offering last night. They moved the drinks over to the credenza next to the welcome desk. So there's more space and more drinks. ^
What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
- Excellent treatment on an award stay with full RA benefits.
BAD
- Nothing
Value for € or IHG Rewards Club Points? Would you return?
Yes over and over again.
Jul 3, 2015, 10:03 am
#164
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: YYZ / FRA
Programs: IHG RA; Avis First
Posts: 1,444
IC Toronto Yorkville
IC Toronto Yorkville
Note: I was just here couple of months ago but a little bit different experience and not as exciting. Might go again to Toronto Centre soon.
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
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 2 QUEEN BEDS SUPERIOR ROOM NONSMOKING and got 2 QUEEN BEDS STUDIO SUITE NONSMOKING.
Pretty much only option when you need two beds/4 people.
How are the rooms?
Its nice and spacious 494 sq ft. It has a couch and a coffee table. There are only 5 of this type of room and they are all facing the courtyard.
How is the Club Lounge?
N/A
What was your welcome gift?
Truffles, its getting boring!
How was the mini-bar?
Partially stacked, nothing really exciting.
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes, one apple, one plum and strawberries with one water bottle!!
What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
- This is my 5th stay and they give you some bonus options... Such as 1000 points (sadly not qualifying), or 25% off drinks at the bar or 25% off drinks at the restaurant I think. Seems that this is the only IC that does this, that I know off...
BAD
- Asked for more water bottle but never got it. Though having access to the mini-bar helps we had 4 people and drink a lot of water so not enough!
Value for $ or Club Points?
It was good value especially when you split the rate 4 ways.
Would you return?
Yes
Note: I was just here couple of months ago but a little bit different experience and not as exciting. Might go again to Toronto Centre soon.
What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
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 2 QUEEN BEDS SUPERIOR ROOM NONSMOKING and got 2 QUEEN BEDS STUDIO SUITE NONSMOKING.
Pretty much only option when you need two beds/4 people.
How are the rooms?
Its nice and spacious 494 sq ft. It has a couch and a coffee table. There are only 5 of this type of room and they are all facing the courtyard.
How is the Club Lounge?
N/A
What was your welcome gift?
Truffles, its getting boring!
How was the mini-bar?
Partially stacked, nothing really exciting.
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes, one apple, one plum and strawberries with one water bottle!!
What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
- This is my 5th stay and they give you some bonus options... Such as 1000 points (sadly not qualifying), or 25% off drinks at the bar or 25% off drinks at the restaurant I think. Seems that this is the only IC that does this, that I know off...
BAD
- Asked for more water bottle but never got it. Though having access to the mini-bar helps we had 4 people and drink a lot of water so not enough!
Value for $ or Club Points?
It was good value especially when you split the rate 4 ways.
Would you return?
Yes
Last edited by BRAISKI; Jul 3, 2015 at 10:56 am
Jul 5, 2015, 7:19 pm
#165
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 824
InterContinental Osaka
InterContinental Osaka
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 as always.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked the Deluxe Room Received One Bedroom Residence Suite with Club Access.
How are the rooms?
70sqm suite well appointed room. 2x 45inch LCD TV, Bose surround audio system, Specious kitchenette and Washing Machine have equipped. Great mini-bar selections (Japanese SAKE, SUNTORY's high-end Japanese whisky "Hibiki", and the House wine was the 3rd label of Chateau Haut Brion, of course full-bottle!)
Video of One Bedroom Residence Suite:
How is the exec. lounge?
Still keeping one of the best F&B services in Japanese InterContinental. Great Liquor selections in the cocktail time included Louis-Roederer Champagne and Hennessy XO Cognac.
What was your welcome gift?
Full bottle of house red wine
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good?
Great Fitness room, SPA, Club rounge F&B presentation, and good quality of bath amenities.
What was bad?
Nothing.
Value for $ or Rewards Club Points?
Yes, Absolutely.
Would you return?
Definitely.
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 as always.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked the Deluxe Room Received One Bedroom Residence Suite with Club Access.
How are the rooms?
70sqm suite well appointed room. 2x 45inch LCD TV, Bose surround audio system, Specious kitchenette and Washing Machine have equipped. Great mini-bar selections (Japanese SAKE, SUNTORY's high-end Japanese whisky "Hibiki", and the House wine was the 3rd label of Chateau Haut Brion, of course full-bottle!)
Video of One Bedroom Residence Suite:
How is the exec. lounge?
Still keeping one of the best F&B services in Japanese InterContinental. Great Liquor selections in the cocktail time included Louis-Roederer Champagne and Hennessy XO Cognac.
What was your welcome gift?
Full bottle of house red wine
Did you receive fruit in the room?
Yes
What was good?
Great Fitness room, SPA, Club rounge F&B presentation, and good quality of bath amenities.
What was bad?
Nothing.
Value for $ or Rewards Club Points?
Yes, Absolutely.
Would you return?
Definitely.
Last edited by Raynyan; Jul 18, 2015 at 2:47 am