Intercontinental Adelaide [Master Thread]
May 18, 2010, 2:13 pm
#46
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,281
Only the IC SYD and MEL will show the upgrades prior to check in, given the benefit of an upgrade is at check in, not prior to it, not something that can be really complained about. Other ICs across the world may show the upgrade before arrival but thats just an unpublished perk.
Not sure why you were expecting a change at the hotel just because its changed brands, the staff are essentially the same and the service levels for non regulars is woeful by all accounts on the forums, until a new GM comes in I would not expect a seachange.
Not sure why you were expecting a change at the hotel just because its changed brands, the staff are essentially the same and the service levels for non regulars is woeful by all accounts on the forums, until a new GM comes in I would not expect a seachange.
May 20, 2010, 3:24 am
#47
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,769
Only the IC SYD and MEL will show the upgrades prior to check in, given the benefit of an upgrade is at check in, not prior to it, not something that can be really complained about. Other ICs across the world may show the upgrade before arrival but thats just an unpublished perk.
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May 20, 2010, 6:05 am
#48
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF Gold, VA Gold, IHG Spire, Accor Plat, Marriot Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,281
May 26, 2010, 2:28 am
#52
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NUE
Programs: *G (TK elite+), OW sapphire (QR), ST elite plus (AF). LA black
Posts: 3,686
IMHO that's the same upgrade a gold ambassador would get.anyhow upon checking my upcoming reservations today i see that i have been upgraded to a club room ^
May 28, 2010, 7:52 pm
#53
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sydney - Australia
Programs: BD, QF, QR/EY/GF & HH Gold/SPG, Hertz#1G
Posts: 11,079
Hi from the IC Adelaide.
I've not been able to find the 2010 'stay three nights, earn Ambassador' promo.
I'd love to use this stay towarw d that promo.
Can anyone please PM me the thread link or the IC page?
As PC Gold we were put into a nice riverview room on lvl 18.
It has been great to catch up with our fellow IC guests. ^
Compared to the Melbourne IC, there are a few upgrades necessary for these old rooms.
I agree the louvred closet doors should be updated and the TVs could be relocated onto the wall.
It has been a good experience and I'd love to have the three nights to Ambassador promo. Let me know if possible.
Would stay here again if I can get the promo.
Cheers, the BiziBBs
I've not been able to find the 2010 'stay three nights, earn Ambassador' promo.
I'd love to use this stay towarw d that promo.
Can anyone please PM me the thread link or the IC page?
As PC Gold we were put into a nice riverview room on lvl 18.
It has been great to catch up with our fellow IC guests. ^
Compared to the Melbourne IC, there are a few upgrades necessary for these old rooms.
I agree the louvred closet doors should be updated and the TVs could be relocated onto the wall.
It has been a good experience and I'd love to have the three nights to Ambassador promo. Let me know if possible.
Would stay here again if I can get the promo.
Cheers, the BiziBBs
Sep 27, 2010, 5:11 am
#55
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Brisbane Australia
Programs: QANTAS Club Silver, PC Royal Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 107
Originally Posted by f0zzyNUE;
as a RA i asked them by email whether i could get club access instead of a room upgrade. they replied - only upgrade possible is to a riverview room IMHO that's the same upgrade a gold ambassador would get.
anyhow upon checking my upcoming reservations today i see that i have been upgraded to a club room ^
IMHO that's the same upgrade a gold ambassador would get.anyhow upon checking my upcoming reservations today i see that i have been upgraded to a club room ^
Oct 5, 2010, 11:35 pm
#56
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 689
Club Intercontinental Suite Upgrade
I arrived here mid afternoon on a what looked like a quiet day for the Hotel.
This was my first stay since it changed hands from Hyatt to IC and I was upgraded without even asking to a 12th floor King Club Intercontinental Suite.
Plenty of room and very very fast internet compared to where I was last night (Sheraton On The Park-Sydney).
Given free internet and looking forward to 5:30 drinks.
Will post more later.
This was my first stay since it changed hands from Hyatt to IC and I was upgraded without even asking to a 12th floor King Club Intercontinental Suite.
Plenty of room and very very fast internet compared to where I was last night (Sheraton On The Park-Sydney).
Given free internet and looking forward to 5:30 drinks.
Will post more later.
Nov 29, 2010, 8:20 pm
#57
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SYD, SFO, NCE.
Posts: 33
F&F rate Ambassador Suite upgrade?
If I use the family and friends rate at the ICN Adelaide for 3-4 nights and book a KING CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL SUITE, is it likely I'd be upgraded to a KING BED EXECUTIVE SUITE using the Ambassador published benefit of guaranteed upgrade? I'm not an Ambassador at present so the $200 fee would be easily offset by the $300 saving per night on the executive suite. Anyone with specific experience in this regard? Thanks.
Jun 27, 2012, 7:30 am
#59
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: VA Gold, UA, SPG Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 3,644
Last year received a nice room upgrade from Superior King to King River View on high floor. I am PC Platinum only, no Ambassador or RA status.
Will be heading back here soon for another stay of 3-4 nights. Hoping I might get a nice room again. Pondered whether to pay extra for the Club room to cover breakfasts etc. Does anyone know the hours for Club access, breakfast times and evening times please?
Also is it worth getting Ambassador status?
Finally, I dont relish having to pay the $40 per day for valet parking. Are there any cheaper alternatives for parking a car? It was unclear if you can do multiple entries/exits at the Convention Centre next door unless you are attending one of their functions.
Thanks in advance
Will be heading back here soon for another stay of 3-4 nights. Hoping I might get a nice room again. Pondered whether to pay extra for the Club room to cover breakfasts etc. Does anyone know the hours for Club access, breakfast times and evening times please?
Also is it worth getting Ambassador status?
Finally, I dont relish having to pay the $40 per day for valet parking. Are there any cheaper alternatives for parking a car? It was unclear if you can do multiple entries/exits at the Convention Centre next door unless you are attending one of their functions.
Thanks in advance
Jun 27, 2012, 8:11 am
#60
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,620
I wouldn't pay for the lounge to get breakfast, it isn't that amazing a breakfast offering and one of the cafes near the hotel would be a better bet
Ambassador status guarantees a 1 category upgrade , which it seems that you received anyway based on availability as a Platinum member. Do you think it is worth $200 to guarantee an upgrade and are you staying at weekends where the rooms are expensive enough to get value from the Ambassador weekend stay voucher
Dave
Ambassador status guarantees a 1 category upgrade , which it seems that you received anyway based on availability as a Platinum member. Do you think it is worth $200 to guarantee an upgrade and are you staying at weekends where the rooms are expensive enough to get value from the Ambassador weekend stay voucher
Dave