Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay Master Thread
#106
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: DTW - Rochester Hills, MI
Programs: Cathay MPC, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Domestic Airline Nobody
Posts: 715
I stayed there often as a Platinum Elite and would get a 1 level upgrade. I stayed there for the first time as a Spire last January and was upgraded to a gorgeous suite! It was only for one night, so I'm not sure if it was just availability, or if they really treat Spire members special.
I'm not sure if there is a lounge per se... I was told I could go to the rooftop bar (which is nice) and was allowed to order a few appetisers off the menu. I was brought a special menu. I can't recall what the deal was with drinks... maybe one or two free.
I see lots of people talk about getting notified of an upgrade before they even arrive; I've never had that happen to me.
I'm not sure if there is a lounge per se... I was told I could go to the rooftop bar (which is nice) and was allowed to order a few appetisers off the menu. I was brought a special menu. I can't recall what the deal was with drinks... maybe one or two free.
I see lots of people talk about getting notified of an upgrade before they even arrive; I've never had that happen to me.
#107
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: ATL
Programs: Skypass, IHG
Posts: 161
$500+ maybe the walk up rate. I think you can have it in the $300s for regular rooms.
#108
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
#109
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: IHG Spire
Posts: 4
Spire Benefits
We confirmed benefits via email prior to stay...
As a Spire elite member, you are eligible to enjoy the below Crowne Privileges from our hotel:
- Complimentary buffet breakfast for two guests at Kudos located on 1st floor from 6:30am to 10:30am
- Complimentary selected drinks and snacks at the rooftop poolside bar & lounge Club @28
- Dining discounts at Kudos and Club @28
- 24-hour in-room broadband and wireless internet access
- Complimentary outgoing local calls and local facsimiles
- Complimentary AT&T and toll free calls
- 15% discount on laundry, pressing and dry cleaning services (excluding express service)
* The above privileges cannot be used in conjunction with other offers
As a Spire elite member, you are eligible to enjoy the below Crowne Privileges from our hotel:
- Complimentary buffet breakfast for two guests at Kudos located on 1st floor from 6:30am to 10:30am
- Complimentary selected drinks and snacks at the rooftop poolside bar & lounge Club @28
- Dining discounts at Kudos and Club @28
- 24-hour in-room broadband and wireless internet access
- Complimentary outgoing local calls and local facsimiles
- Complimentary AT&T and toll free calls
- 15% discount on laundry, pressing and dry cleaning services (excluding express service)
* The above privileges cannot be used in conjunction with other offers
#110
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: DTW - Rochester Hills, MI
Programs: Cathay MPC, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Domestic Airline Nobody
Posts: 715
We confirmed benefits via email prior to stay...
As a Spire elite member, you are eligible to enjoy the below Crowne Privileges from our hotel:
- Complimentary buffet breakfast for two guests at Kudos located on 1st floor from 6:30am to 10:30am
- Complimentary selected drinks and snacks at the rooftop poolside bar & lounge Club @28
- Dining discounts at Kudos and Club @28
- 24-hour in-room broadband and wireless internet access
- Complimentary outgoing local calls and local facsimiles
- Complimentary AT&T and toll free calls
- 15% discount on laundry, pressing and dry cleaning services (excluding express service)
* The above privileges cannot be used in conjunction with other offers
As a Spire elite member, you are eligible to enjoy the below Crowne Privileges from our hotel:
- Complimentary buffet breakfast for two guests at Kudos located on 1st floor from 6:30am to 10:30am
- Complimentary selected drinks and snacks at the rooftop poolside bar & lounge Club @28
- Dining discounts at Kudos and Club @28
- 24-hour in-room broadband and wireless internet access
- Complimentary outgoing local calls and local facsimiles
- Complimentary AT&T and toll free calls
- 15% discount on laundry, pressing and dry cleaning services (excluding express service)
* The above privileges cannot be used in conjunction with other offers
#111
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: IHG Spire
Posts: 4
Excellent Evening "Snacks"
The evening "snacks" we way more substantial that expected. It is basically an appetizer menu with 10-12 items that you can order as much as you want from. Also a nice selection of drinks prepared and served by the bar.
#112
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BA Nada, HH Diamond, IHG Spire AMB, Marriott Plat, Accor Gold
Posts: 510
Taking a punt on free lounge access for next year with 2 nights on points. We will arrive too late on the first night to take advantage anyway, fingers crossed for the second.
#113
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: TX, USA
Programs: Bonvoy Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG SA
Posts: 140
We confirmed benefits via email prior to stay...
As a Spire elite member, you are eligible to enjoy the below Crowne Privileges from our hotel:
- Complimentary buffet breakfast for two guests at Kudos located on 1st floor from 6:30am to 10:30am
- Complimentary selected drinks and snacks at the rooftop poolside bar & lounge Club @28
- Dining discounts at Kudos and Club @28
- 24-hour in-room broadband and wireless internet access
- Complimentary outgoing local calls and local facsimiles
- Complimentary AT&T and toll free calls
- 15% discount on laundry, pressing and dry cleaning services (excluding express service)
* The above privileges cannot be used in conjunction with other offers
As a Spire elite member, you are eligible to enjoy the below Crowne Privileges from our hotel:
- Complimentary buffet breakfast for two guests at Kudos located on 1st floor from 6:30am to 10:30am
- Complimentary selected drinks and snacks at the rooftop poolside bar & lounge Club @28
- Dining discounts at Kudos and Club @28
- 24-hour in-room broadband and wireless internet access
- Complimentary outgoing local calls and local facsimiles
- Complimentary AT&T and toll free calls
- 15% discount on laundry, pressing and dry cleaning services (excluding express service)
* The above privileges cannot be used in conjunction with other offers
#116
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
#117
Moderator: Mileage Run, InterContinental Hotels
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 5,916
Thought I'd give an update about a recent stay here. Even though in the decade pre-Covid, I spent hundreds of nights in HK, the CP has never been one of my main hotels. I remember from occasional stays that it was quite good in terms of hardware, although as IHG Spire (and before that: PC Platinum), I don't recall any spectacular upgrades or benefits.
On last week's stay, I was given an upgrade to a high-floor racecourse view room. Rooms are large and furniture is still in decent shape, although of course this is no longer a new hotel. Pleasant view, although I would have preferred a corner room.
As Diamond with lounge pass, was invited to the happy hour on the 28th floor. I don't know if this formally counts as a club lounge. It's a separate section of the rooftop bar with a fairly decent drinks and small plates menu. You can either sit inside, which is air-conditioned to no more than 16C/61F or outside in the steaming heat (with a very pleasant view); I alternated. Breakfast is offered in the restaurant on the 1st floor, decent buffet of hot and cold items, egg and soup station with a chef. Quite decent in terms of food, although the space around the buffets is rather cramped. Wouldn't hesitate to return, and in fact already locked in a couple stays at very reasonable points rates of 31-33k per night (which comes to the low-20k's with Chase 4th night free and 10% redemption discount; about US$100 a night when buying points at .5cpp -- really nice value).
On last week's stay, I was given an upgrade to a high-floor racecourse view room. Rooms are large and furniture is still in decent shape, although of course this is no longer a new hotel. Pleasant view, although I would have preferred a corner room.
As Diamond with lounge pass, was invited to the happy hour on the 28th floor. I don't know if this formally counts as a club lounge. It's a separate section of the rooftop bar with a fairly decent drinks and small plates menu. You can either sit inside, which is air-conditioned to no more than 16C/61F or outside in the steaming heat (with a very pleasant view); I alternated. Breakfast is offered in the restaurant on the 1st floor, decent buffet of hot and cold items, egg and soup station with a chef. Quite decent in terms of food, although the space around the buffets is rather cramped. Wouldn't hesitate to return, and in fact already locked in a couple stays at very reasonable points rates of 31-33k per night (which comes to the low-20k's with Chase 4th night free and 10% redemption discount; about US$100 a night when buying points at .5cpp -- really nice value).
#118
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
Interestingly, pre-COVID the “club” privileges used to be granted to all Spire members. I’m wondering if now Diamonds without the annual lounge pass are now only granted breakfast (if they choose that as their welcome amenity).
#119
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: DTW - Rochester Hills, MI
Programs: Cathay MPC, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Domestic Airline Nobody
Posts: 715
Personally, I like that alot. It's not so sterile and stuffy as most IC lounges. Beautiful views. Waitstaff is generally friendly. One night I went with four guests and they comp'ed food and drinks for everyone during the Diamond Happy Hour.
I was just there in April; very satisfied.