Goodbye ICH Group
Dec 19, 2009, 3:39 pm
#76
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Yet the Guest Relations manager at a "honey-pot" IC was saying that while RA guests were relatively rare beasts some years' back, the hotel can get overwhelmed by them these days.
Dec 20, 2009, 4:02 am
#77
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If you want a penny on what you described. Because there are many people selling thrie RA referals on Ebay. And did you notice last three years back till now there are more referals available on E-bay? You must have done since you are know-everything guy.
Dec 20, 2009, 4:28 am
#78
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Wow! not sure what i said to shake this chap up so much - but abject apologies for whatever it was, and a diplomatic withdrawal from the discussion. I don't want a coronary on my conscience!
Dec 23, 2009, 12:22 am
#80
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Location: YYZ, BOS, PVG
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I don;t stay at IHG hotels often, but I have travelled with my friends who's a RA, the stays were really good compared to SPG Platinum.
I was thinking of switching to IHG, but the only hotel I like in IHG is IC, I like many of the SPG brands. I think it's more for business people.
Apr 14, 2010, 8:11 am
#81
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IHG departure
I think thats it for us, I have booked with SPG in HKT,BKK, and SYD for this year.
The IC in BKK is way too expensive. The Plaza Le Meridien is our choice and a CLUB room as well for C$128 per night and breakfast can be had in the Restaurant or the lounge.
In Sydney we are getting the one night free rate as well with lounge access. The IC in Sydney is ridiculously priced.
The IC in BKK is way too expensive. The Plaza Le Meridien is our choice and a CLUB room as well for C$128 per night and breakfast can be had in the Restaurant or the lounge.
In Sydney we are getting the one night free rate as well with lounge access. The IC in Sydney is ridiculously priced.
Apr 14, 2010, 8:52 am
#83
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Au Revoir IHG
Well, I think the regular Hyatt's are not as bad as the Park Hyatt's or whatever they call them.
I like SPG's free night offers and for the Lounge access rooms.
I like SPG's free night offers and for the Lounge access rooms.
Apr 14, 2010, 10:56 am
#84
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I think thats it for us, I have booked with SPG in HKT,BKK, and SYD for this year.
The IC in BKK is way too expensive. The Plaza Le Meridien is our choice and a CLUB room as well for C$128 per night and breakfast can be had in the Restaurant or the lounge.
In Sydney we are getting the one night free rate as well with lounge access. The IC in Sydney is ridiculously priced.
The IC in BKK is way too expensive. The Plaza Le Meridien is our choice and a CLUB room as well for C$128 per night and breakfast can be had in the Restaurant or the lounge.
In Sydney we are getting the one night free rate as well with lounge access. The IC in Sydney is ridiculously priced.
I've stayed at several ICs that are great value, especially taking into account Point Breaks and BOGOs.
Apr 14, 2010, 3:39 pm
#85
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Of course, the Ambassador amenity at the IC Bangkok is a 50ml bottle of Hermes men's cologne which retails for about $120, so you might consider the rate a relative bargain if this is one of the scents you favour.
Apr 14, 2010, 4:15 pm
#86
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I have to say that I do like that cologne, but is it given to Gold Ambasaddors as well?