IC Madrid Master Thread [merged]
Feb 21, 2014, 7:57 am
#106
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Francisco
Programs: United 1K, Marriott: Titanium
Posts: 227
As another data point, I just checked in to this property. They told me to check in at the VIP area where I was told I had been given a "double upgrade" to a Club room. What a surprise! I'm PC Gold and was just topping off my Big Win Promotion with my last IC stay. This promotion has been pretty effective in swaying me away from Marriott.
Mar 18, 2014, 4:03 pm
#108
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Germany / Spain / Switzerland
Programs: LH M&M SEN, bmi DC Gold, CO Gold Elite, bahn.comfort nothing
Posts: 310
Que Sorpresa
May 9, 2014, 10:06 am
#110
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,477
Any update from follow members?
I searched lots of reviews (both tripadvisor and IHG) and the treatments for Platinum Ambassador seems to be very mixed. Some gets Club some doesn't.
I emailed the hotel but never got a reply. Now wonder if I should just cancel the booking (I don't like the fact the hotel will not communicate and respond to customer's emails. 4 days and counting).
I searched lots of reviews (both tripadvisor and IHG) and the treatments for Platinum Ambassador seems to be very mixed. Some gets Club some doesn't.
I emailed the hotel but never got a reply. Now wonder if I should just cancel the booking (I don't like the fact the hotel will not communicate and respond to customer's emails. 4 days and counting).
May 25, 2014, 2:08 am
#111
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: okay
Posts: 67
I'm at the Crowne Plaza in Barça currently and we got upgraded and access to the lounge, and IC Madrid is on the itinerary but I'm a little nervous about it!
Does anyone have the email for the hotel GM so I could see about emailing them?
Thanks in advance!
Does anyone have the email for the hotel GM so I could see about emailing them?
Thanks in advance!
Dec 8, 2014, 12:39 pm
#112
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Programs: BA GGL, NH SFC, IHG Diamond, Radisson VIP, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 835
Fruits and local gift
Has IHG stopped providing Royal Ambassadors with a local gift & fruits on arrival?
This is my second stay at this property, nothing was prepared though I was told "all set" on checkin.
I did not receive anything for the last stay and emailed the hotel. I also contacted the hotel to remind them of the previous issue before this stay. However, a small bottle of water was served on my second day, that's it.
This is my second stay at this property, nothing was prepared though I was told "all set" on checkin.
I did not receive anything for the last stay and emailed the hotel. I also contacted the hotel to remind them of the previous issue before this stay. However, a small bottle of water was served on my second day, that's it.
Jan 19, 2015, 4:55 pm
#113
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Delta PM/MM, Marriott TE, IHG Platinum
Posts: 481
Recent experiences on this property vs. Indigo Madrid
Hi,
Anyone have any comparative experiences on this IC Madrid versus the "newer" Hotel Indigo?
Wife and I there in late June. Couple of factoids:
-First timer for me to MAD
-Will be redeeming points for four nights
-Looking for a good central location for walking to morning breakfasts etc, with easy access to train.
-Platinum member and would be willing to purchase ambassador if it would make a difference (I assume club upgrade will not happen either way)
Thoughts on either one from a location, service, quality of room perspective?
Thanks,
K
Anyone have any comparative experiences on this IC Madrid versus the "newer" Hotel Indigo?
Wife and I there in late June. Couple of factoids:
-First timer for me to MAD
-Will be redeeming points for four nights
-Looking for a good central location for walking to morning breakfasts etc, with easy access to train.
-Platinum member and would be willing to purchase ambassador if it would make a difference (I assume club upgrade will not happen either way)
Thoughts on either one from a location, service, quality of room perspective?
Thanks,
K
Jan 19, 2015, 6:09 pm
#114
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Astraveln
Programs: AA ex Plat, IC Plat , Hilton Diamond
Posts: 491
Is there a relative price difference or is that not a concern?? IC has a decent location, short ride anywhere you want to go, near enough to the underground. IC is decent, but price would drive my decision.... never stayed at the Indigo here, but have had very good expericiences in other locations
Jan 19, 2015, 6:12 pm
#115
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
Hi,
Anyone have any comparative experiences on this IC Madrid versus the "newer" Hotel Indigo?
Wife and I there in late June. Couple of factoids:
-First timer for me to MAD
-Will be redeeming points for four nights
-Looking for a good central location for walking to morning breakfasts etc, with easy access to train.
-Platinum member and would be willing to purchase ambassador if it would make a difference (I assume club upgrade will not happen either way)
Thoughts on either one from a location, service, quality of room perspective?
Thanks,
K
Anyone have any comparative experiences on this IC Madrid versus the "newer" Hotel Indigo?
Wife and I there in late June. Couple of factoids:
-First timer for me to MAD
-Will be redeeming points for four nights
-Looking for a good central location for walking to morning breakfasts etc, with easy access to train.
-Platinum member and would be willing to purchase ambassador if it would make a difference (I assume club upgrade will not happen either way)
Thoughts on either one from a location, service, quality of room perspective?
Thanks,
K
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23884259-post845.html
Jan 19, 2015, 6:12 pm
#116
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Delta PM/MM, Marriott TE, IHG Platinum
Posts: 481
Is there a relative price difference or is that not a concern?? IC has a decent location, short ride anywhere you want to go, near enough to the underground. IC is decent, but price would drive my decision.... never stayed at the Indigo here, but have had very good expericiences in other locations
Thanks. Will use points...the IC is 10K more more per night but let's call it equal in preference for location, and service (Plat benefits, etc).
Jan 19, 2015, 6:17 pm
#117
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
Is there a relative price difference or is that not a concern?? IC has a decent location, short ride anywhere you want to go, near enough to the underground. IC is decent, but price would drive my decision.... never stayed at the Indigo here, but have had very good expericiences in other locations
Location of Indigo is very central (can be noisy), but rooms are tiny with uninspired design.
IC is a classic elegant hotel (with somewhat dated design), with location in the very elegant part of the city (luxury boutiques and restaurants at 10 minutes walk). Club lounge with breakfast free for RAs.
Both of them are very close to metro stations
Jan 19, 2015, 6:18 pm
#118
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Delta PM/MM, Marriott TE, IHG Platinum
Posts: 481
Great reviews, thanks for pointing me there. Appreciate the video as well.
Mar 17, 2015, 9:38 am
#119
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Marina Del Rey, CA
Programs: AA EXPLAT, HYATT GLOBALIST, AS75K
Posts: 607
I just booked four nights at the IC Madrid using Kaligo (earning 7700 AA miles) for $169 a night plus taxes ($775ai). Deluxe room with breakfast. Not sure I'll get an upgrade as an Ambassador using this third party site, but wondering...